Donald Campbell and the Bluebird K7
On the 23rd of July 1955, a remarkable achievement took place on Ullswater, a picturesque lake in the English Lake District. The legendary British speed ace Donald Campbell aimed to conquer the elements as he piloted his iconic hydroplane, the Bluebird K7. This event was not just a race against time, but a historic moment that would etch Campbell's name into the annals of speed record history. As he sped across the water, he became the first person to break the 200 mph barrier on water, clocking an astounding speed of 202.32 mph (approximately 325.60 km/h).
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