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Full Description
The Bluebird K7 is the turbojet-powered hydroplane with which Donald Campbell set seven World Water Speed records in 1950s and 60s. Campbell lost his life in the much-modified K7 on 4 January 1967 on Coniston Water during an attempt to raise the record above 300mph. Both K7 and Campbell's body remained at the bottom of Coniston Water for 34 years, until a recovery operation began in October 2000. Campbell's remains are now buried at a church in Coniston, while the wreckage of K7 was donated to the Ruskin Museum by Campbell's daughter, with the intention of restoring the craft to running order. This heavily illustrated book provides a unique insight into the design, construction and operation of the original hydroplane, and the ongoing processes involved in its restoration today.
Contents
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of K7's final record attempt on Coniston Water, and the death of Donald Campbell, on 4 January 2017. The Bluebird K7 story - Brief history of Malcolm and Donald Campbell's previous water-speed-record-attempt boats, and the Norris brothers' K7 design. Anatomy of Bluebird K7 - Aerodynamics, hull, engine, controls, 1954 redesign, 1955 sinking, updates from 1956---59, re-engine in 1966, and water brake. The driver's view - Period views from Donald Campbell. The designer's view - Views from K7 designer Ken Norris. The mechanic's view - Leo Villa and Paul Evans provide period insight into working the K7 and Campbell. Recovery - An insight from the man behind K7s recovery, Bill Smith. Restoration - The story of K7's restoration, from the people involved. Appendices - including K7 record-attempt history, and useful contacts.
