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Mr 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 on his return run. No trace was ever found of Campbell. Mr Whoppit floated to the surface and is now the mascot of Campbell's daughter Gina who continues the record breaking tradition.