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

View of Middle Temple Hall from the north-east

Portland Town

This is a satire on the Corporation of Windsor

25th February 1990 P29173

was recently granted Freedom of the City of London

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