Click on the button below to view Carl Noble's personal collection of photographs. These have never been on display to the public before. The collection contains some of the best colour pictures of Donald and his car. These pictures have been kindly sent from Australia by Carl Noble's daughter, Danielle Jackson. They may not be reproduced or copied without her approval! She can be emailed at dani.jackson@iinet.net.au
Carl Noble designed the built in lifting jack on CN7.
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Paul Allonby photographs
You can purchase a range of pictures of Donald from Paul Allonby. Prints nominal size - 8 x 10 inches - Cost per print is £9.00 Inc post and packing
Please click on the thumbnails below for a larger picture of the contact sheets
To order these prints either contact Paul Allonby at:
Paul W Allonby
Beechwood
Borrans Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0EN
or Download this word file and place your order using the reference numbers at the top of the contact sheets
These pictures have been sent in by Donald Campbell enthusiast Andy Griffin, who was responsible for reprinting the excellent book "With Campbell at Coniston" by Arthur Knowles.
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K7's First Launch Nice Colour Picture of Donald Team photograph taken at Ullswater! 1955
Adelaide Photographs
David Madley emailed me these pictures:-
He writes: "My grandfather became friends with Leo Villa and Donald when they were in South Australia.
It was kept at a workshop in Port Adelaide when it was in Adelaide, my Grandfather was the Manager.
2 photos are of the car, 1 is in the Mayne Nicklas workshop in Port Adelaide the other is with a crew on the back of the trailer.
The letter is from Leo to my Grandfather, Harold Stevens, His nick name was Steve. Leo Villa mentioned him in his book he wrote.
In the photos he is the one in the black suit on the trailer and kneeling on the left in the workshop photo, leo in in both as well. I do not know the others in the photos except the person on the left of my grandfather, in the other suit, He is Jim Patterson, he was a long time friend of my grandfather, he owned JP Engineering, that is probably where they did some major fabricating for the car and boat for repairs if needed. Can you help me with some of the others names." Click on for larger picture
Barmera photographs
Derek Sheppard sent me these pictures he writes:-
"While going through a photo album my mother recently prepared, I came across some black and white photos taken by my father in 1963?. Donald Cambell was in Barmera, South Australia, to conduct speed trials on Lake Bonney. My father ( an English engineer at Angove's winery) knew somebody that knew somebody, that enabled us to meet him and look over the Bluebird, I was allowed to go with Donald and two others, in a runabout, to inspect the lake's condition, for a possible speed attempt that day. From memory, he made a few attempts there, but later chose Lake Dumbleyung, much to the dissapointment of the Barmera townfolk. It was certainly a thrill for a nine year-old,one that I'll never forget, certainly an honour to be in the presence of a famous figure"
Andy Hollingbery has sent in these photographs of K7 at Ruislip lido from the Mid 50's. He writes do remember thinking it was a waste of time putting such a powerful boat on a small stretch of water like the Lido but then being very impressed by the noise when the throttles were opened (I’m sure only partially) and Bluebird surged forward!
Please note these pictures are subject to copyright, but hard copies may be purchased from Andy. He can be contacted via www.hollingbery.plus.com
Further info on Ruislip Lido can be found here www.ruislip.force9.co.uk/lido/lidomemories.htm Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture
Tudor Gwilliam Rees sent this picture of Donald at Bristol Aeroplane Company with his Father, who was widely known as Jack Rees - a Welshman from Ystradglynais in South Wales - a major person in the development of Fibre Glass. He can be seen on the left of the first picture and the right of the others. Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture
Andy Chadwick sent these pictures taken at the time of Bluebirds handover from Samlesbury Engineering where his grandfather worked. Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture
Ulswater Pictures - These pictures were taken by Frank Carradus and sent to me by his son, Glyn Carradus. Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture
Charlie Hurricane sent these pictures of a letter and press photo Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture Click on for larger picture
The ultimate Bluebird artwork? James Hilton sent this picture of this tattoo of Donald and K7 that he had done on his back. Click on for larger picture
Tomorrow's Salute
On January the 4th 1967 whilst trying to become the first person to go over 300Mph Donald Campbell's Bluebird crashed & disintegrated on Coniston Water. Early next day it was reported that a lone RAF Vulcan Bomber swept down the lake & dipped its wings in the classic salute to the fallen. The RAF denied it was "one of their's" and as no one else flew the magnificent Vulcan the story largely became part of the Bluebird legend, known only to a few. Thanks to research by Rob it now transpires that the salute was a personal tribute by one Don Dale, Vulcan Pilot with 12 Squadron. Having diverted from his flight plan to make the tribute he was in a certain amount of 'hot water' with his superiors in the RAF! All this he now confirms and he will be personally signing Rob Evans magnificent picture of Bluebird's heroic speed record attempt across Coniston with a ghostly Vulcan high above in readiness to make
For further information please visit http://www.raysnet.co.uk/robevans/
Arthur Benjamins Prints
Fine art prints like the ones below are available from Arthur Benjamins, his fantastic artwork covers all motorsport. For more information please contact:
Arthur Benjamins,
"Blue Bird Publications"
162 Swievelands Road,
Biggin Hill,
Kent,
TN16 3QX
Tel: 01959 574414
bbirdpubl@aol.com
For further prints and details Please contact: Arthur Benjamins, Blue Bird Publications 162 Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QX Tel: 01959 574414 email: bbirdpubl@aol.com For further prints and details Please contact: Arthur Benjamins, Blue Bird Publications 162 Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QX Tel: 01959 574414 email: bbirdpubl@aol.com For further prints and details Please contact: Arthur Benjamins, Blue Bird Publications 162 Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QX Tel: 01959 574414 email: bbirdpubl@aol.com
One of Arthurs new style pictures, he may print if enough interest is shown!
For further prints and details Please contact: Arthur Benjamins, Blue Bird Publications 162 Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QX Tel: 01959 574414 email: bbirdpubl@aol.com
"Full Power" WILL be reprinted in a higher quality than previously, prices below
a) They will be in unsigned form at £25
b) Signed and numbered by Artist at £45.
c) As (b) and co-signed by Ken Norris at £85.
d) As (c) and co-signed by Jen Wales at £125. Please contact Arthur to reserve one now! For further prints and details Please contact: Arthur Benjamins, Blue Bird Publications 162 Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QX Tel: 01959 574414 email: bbirdpubl@aol.com
Moving Image Prints
These prints by John Pittaway are available direct from their site, click on the logo or prints below to go there!
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Available Now
This print by John Pittaway from Moving Images entitled "Contemplation" is available Now!
Single Signature Print Signed by Artist (John Pittaway) only: £49.95
Double Signature Print Signed by Gina Campbell and Artist (John Pittaway) : £65.00
Postage is extra at £3.50 per print.
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How Long A Mile Click here to go to the Moving Image Website
The Final Curtain
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Mr Whoppit Click here to go to the Moving Image Website
Donald Portrait
Handdrawn Classics Cars Website
Donald Campbell's Bluebird CN7 "As shown - 500 only. This is an original illustration drawn by the artist whilst he was assigned to the Bluebird project in 1962. All prints are personally signed and numbered. There will be no more once these are gone. All prints printed on parchment paper, framed, signed and numbered. Size:17.5ins.x 12.5ins" Goto www.handdrawnclassics.com
