YP Comment: Donald Campbell remembered
Unlike today’s technologically-driven world, this was an era when human endeavour pushed back the boundaries of mankind thanks to pioneers like Mr Campbell, Sir Edmund Hillary conquering Everest and the iconic Apollo moon landings.
Though health and safety experts would shudder at this proposition, there are occasions when risks are justified and Mr Campbell was fully aware of this as his Bluebird boat reached a record speed of 328mph before breaking up. As his daughter Gina, who lives near Leeds, said with prophetic poignancy: “It is really hard to describe one’s emotions. For me the biggest one is humility. I am just so proud to be my father’s daughter and to have witnessed what he did in his life.” In doing so, she can draw immense comfort from the intrigue generated by such landmarks in time.