Donald Campbell's iconic hydroplane, Bluebird K7, has returned to the Lake District after 57 years, where it will be displayed in the Ruskin Museum. The emotional reunion was marked by the presence of Campbell's daughter, Gina. The Ruskin Museum announced that Bluebird K7 will run again on Coniston Water, generating excitement among crowds who welcomed its return.
Donald Campbell's daughter remembers her childhood in Surrey and her delight that Bluebird is back in Coniston. Tap below to hear more: https://t.co/jjJ3Rx59Fg
If you missed North West Tonight live from Coniston's @ruskin_the watch now on your phone, tablet, computer or smart tv. Donald Campbell's Bluebird is handed back to the museum. https://t.co/soFSYTYz3F
Who was Donald Campbell, Bluebird's famous pilot? https://t.co/6MJH3DlhMw
Donald Campbell's Bluebird to run again on Coniston Water https://t.co/QlT8dR2YdT https://t.co/6XvCrPMIuh
Join @RogerJ_01 for a special North West Tonight live from @ruskin_the as Bluebird heads back to the museum. Watch live on BBC One at 6.30pm. Catch up on BBC iPlayer later here: https://t.co/q3uN92MhEo https://t.co/t3xUWPIJl2
The record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 will run again on Coniston Water, the Ruskin Museum has announced as the boat was unveiled in its new home https://t.co/9tXnhI7Eut
Donald Campbell's Bluebird 'will run again' on Coniston Water https://t.co/vjls2hk6Wq
Donald Campbell's boat, Bluebird K7, will run again on Coniston Water, the Ruskin Museum has announced at its homecoming press conference https://t.co/TgyeAcQqax
Crowds gathered to welcome Donald Campbell's Bluebird craft as it returned to the Lake District 57 years after its pilot was killed in a crash on Coniston Water https://t.co/NAR6MkfhmF https://t.co/s32iikFY2g
The record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 was returning to the Lake District on Saturday afternoon where it will be welcomed by the daughter of its pilot Donald Campbell in an “emotional reunion” ✍: @ellanunnn https://t.co/u4ArvcnUZe
Donald Campbell's Bluebird craft has returned to the Lake District 57 years after its pilot was killed in a crash on Coniston Water. https://t.co/lNNRHzoK5N
Joy as Donald Campbell's Bluebird returns to Coniston https://t.co/XwHIKokBLx
This was the moment #bluebird arrived back in Coniston after 23 years. Piped in with Gina, Donald Campbell’s daughter, walking in front of the marvellous blue machine carried on a lorry. Amazing sight, witnessed by many hundreds. #k7 #donaldcampbell https://t.co/2vsVAgKeRV
The record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 was returning to the Lake District on Saturday afternoon where it will be welcomed by the daughter of its pilot Donald Campbell in an “emotional reunion” https://t.co/LcsorymC80
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird begins journey to its Lake District ‘spiritual home’ https://t.co/lojcPHYMLQ
Heading home Donald Campbell's Bluebird leaves Bill Smith's North Shields workshop and heading back to Coniston where it will go on display in the Ruskin Museum #cumbria @ChronicleLive @PA #bluebird @ruskin_the https://t.co/vQPih05pk7