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Lake Coniston, Lancs: Mechanic Leo Villa checks over the new parachute brake installed in the tail of the racing boat Bluebird at Coniston Water today, as the boat is made ready for trial runs by speed ace Donald Campbell in readiness to attempt a new speed record. A strong wind blowing across Coniston Water prevented early preparations for a planned trail run today, but Bluebird is being kept at the ready throughout the day in case the wind drops. 24th September 1958