Bluebird K7's Tragic Return: The Boat That Decapitated Driver
Bluebird K7, the jet-powered hydroplane that killed pilot Donald Campbell in 1967, is set to return to Coniston Water in May 2026, 59 years after the horrific accident.
Bluebird K7, the jet-powered hydroplane that killed pilot Donald Campbell in 1967, is set to return to Coniston Water in May 2026, 59 years after the horrific accident.
Coniston village in the Lake District risks losing its GP practice after a year-long search, despite a campaign highlighting its rural charm and pubs, amid a national shortage of doctors.
Donald Campbell's legendary Bluebird K7 hydroplane, recovered from Coniston Water after his fatal 1967 crash, is set for one last run this May. Read about the restoration and poignant tribute.
Donald Campbell's legendary Bluebird K7 hydroplane, recovered and restored after its 1967 fatal crash, is set for one last run on Coniston Water in May. Read the full story of the record-breaking craft and its daring pilot.