The Bluebird Years : Donald Campbell and the Pursuit of Speed

by Arthur; Beech Knowles, Graham Beech

Fully revised edition of the best-selling classic book that documented Donald Campbell's attempts to raise the world water-speed record in his "Bluebird" jet-propelled boat to 300mph - Written by the man who was with Campbell throughout all the preparations and the final attempt that ended in tragedy - Of great interest to all those that remember when Britain broke record after record - and when we once held the air, land and water speed records simultaneously - A book that recalls the triumphs of British engineering in the face of technological barriers - and not a computer in sight! - A remarkable story of the courage and heroism of one man that united the nation - Dramatic photographs, including rare ones never seen in any previous book, have been digitally enhanced for superb close-ups of "Bluebird" and shots of record attempts at full speed - Includes a foreword by Leo Villa, Bluebird's chief engineer, plus considerable new material to paint the true story of Donald Campbell by those who knew him - including a unique feature on his daughter, Gina Campbell, and her own record successes in power boats. The legend lives on!

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jazza1971 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating read, clearly written.

[Nathan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book!

[Antony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good read with plenty of technical details. Loved the chapter called, "What really happened to Bluebird". Couldn't put it down.