A row over the future of Donald Campbell’s restored Bluebird has erupted following the anniversary of his fatal crash 53 years ago. His daughter, Gina Campbell, has called for the jet-powered hydroplane to be returned to the scene of his death in the Lake District. But Bill Smith, who restored Bluebird after recovering it in 2001, argued that a contract should be in place before it is returned. “It is absolutely imperative that Bill Smith brings my father’s boat back here to Coniston as soon as possible. They added: “What Bill Smith and his team of volunteers have achieved is remarkable.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2020 15:52 UTC