Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Chapel Royal Billy Gray

Billy Gray

16th October 1970

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Paul McCartney seen here outside his home in St John's Wood with his dog Martha

Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell's mascot Chapel Royal Billy GrayMr 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