Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Yvette View of Middle Temple Hall

View of Middle Temple Hall from the north-east

Portland Town

29th June 1963

surmounted by a view of Staple Inn with figures and carriages on Holborn

'Seated Woman and a Young Girl'

Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Yvette View of Middle Temple HallMr 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