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flag Bluebird K7 returns to Coniston Water in May 2026 for first run in 59 years, honoring Campbell’s legacy amid mixed local reactions.

flag Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7 will return to Coniston Water in May 2026 for its first run in 59 years, piloted by Australian Dave Warby, with the Lake District National Park Authority lifting the 10mph speed limit for the event. flag The May 11–17, 2026, revival coincides with the 70th anniversary of Campbell’s first world water speed record set on the lake in 1956. flag Reactions are mixed, with some locals excited to attend and celebrate the historic craft’s legacy, while others find the event disrespectful or emotionally charged due to the 1967 crash that killed Campbell.

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