Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Yvette 25th February 1990 P29173

25th February 1990 P29173

as viewed from the top of St Paul's Cathedral

was recently granted Freedom of the City of London

with Southwark to the south of the River Thames and part of a key below

'Seated Woman and a Young Girl'

Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Yvette 25th February 1990 P29173Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot. A bluebird can be seen on his coat. This was the name given to all the vehicles raced by the Campbell family. Whenever Campbell tried for a record, his mascot Mr Whoppit went with him. Campbell is the first and thus far only person to hold both Water and Land Speed Records. He died on 4th January 1967 on Coniston Water, Cumbria, whilst attempting to beat his own world record of 276 mph at a speed close to 320 mph