Bluebird at Coniston

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1530
Date Released
29 Sep 1958
Date submitted
25 Sep 1958
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1A Tragedy of the Sea
  2. 2France Decides
  3. 3Sirens for Bells
  4. 4A Present for Her
  5. 5Bluebird at Coniston
  6. 6Sceptre at Newport
  7. 7A Weighty Problem

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bluebird at Coniston. DESCRIPTION: Coniston Water was the choice for Bluebird’s 1958 bid to beat her own record. One innovation is the fitting of a parachute brake in the new tail-fin section. This is to allow for higher speeds without running out of lake! Rough water on the lake was the scene that greeted Donald Campbell and Leo Villa soon after their arrival. Obviously, no record-breaking for the moment. SHOTLIST: MS Bluebird down ramp. GV rough lake. MS Bluebird down ramp. CU fitting parachute brake. MS releasing same. MS Donald Campbell puts on coat. MS rough waves breaking. Same. MS Campbell & Leo Villa look at lake.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Environment; Records; Safety devices; Speed records
Locations
England; Lancashire; Coniston Water
Card file number
75063
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
James Humphries
Length of story (in feet)
48
Story extras:
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