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DONALD CAMPBELL CBE 23 March 1921 - 4 January 1967
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Bluebird K7 Crash
A heavier, more powerful gas turbine engine was fitted to K7 and the position changed so as to correct the boats trim. Donald had overspent keeping his crew on while waiting for a break in the weather. Determined to give the Press a show to make their wait worthwhile, at around 8:30am Donald clambered into his boat. An army of photographers had been camped by Lake Conniston waiting for something to happen and this was it. To the amazement of all gathered to record the event and with shutters clicking for all they were worth, the K7 gracefully took to the air, somersaulted and nose dived into the lake. There was a stunned silence for quite a time before somebody reported over the radio: "There's been a complete accident. No details. Over." Although the wreck was not recovered, the K7's insurers made an ex-gratia payment to the estate of Donald Campbell against this total loss.
Bluebird K7 crash 4 January 1967
Thirty-four years later a salvage operation led by Bill Smith, finally raised the wreck of the K7 to the surface of the lake. Tonia Bern-Campbell witnessed the landing of the craft. Donald's body had not been located by this time, but the search continued apace and with the aid of modern sonar equipment, Donald's body was also recovered two months later in May 0f 2001 and laid to rest. May he rest in peace.
The K7 wreckage recovered 8 March 2001
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