Mr Whoppit
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Mr Whoppit was the teddy bear mascot of Donald Campbell, the land and water speed record holder. Writing in his 2011 book, Donald Campbell: The Man Behind The Mask, journalist David Tremayne described
Mr Whoppit in the cockpit with Campbell at Lake Eyre in 1964
Mr. Whoppit in 2024 wearing the medallion gifted to Donald Campbell by his father.
Mr Whoppit sold at the Ruskin Museum in 2024.
Malcolm Campbell
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Major Sir Malcolm Campbell was a British racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times, using vehicles called Blue Bird, including a 1
Mr Whoppit
…his 2011 book, Donald Campbell: The Man Behind The Mask, journalist David Tremayne described Whoppit as Campbell's "magic talisman". As was his father Sir Malcolm Campbell, Donald Campbell was highly superstitious. Both consulted spiritualist mediums and fortune tellers, Donald also placed his faith in a lucky mascot, Mr…
Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1935
Campbell's grave at St Nicholas' Church in Chislehurst