We’re proud to continue our work with the Ruskin Museum to help preserve the legacy of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7.

As part of our ongoing support for the museum, we scanned the cockpit and rudder of this iconic hydroplane.

The legendary Bluebird K7 reached speeds of over 300 mph on Coniston Water during Donald Campbell’s attempt to break his own world water speed record, where he tragically lost his life in 1967.

At Manchester Metrology, we are committed to precision in every project. For this visit, our 3D scanning specialist used the Creaform HandySCAN Black | Elite to assist in the restoration and preservation of the Bluebird K7 with exceptional accuracy.

This project highlights the role of 3D scanning in both engineering and heritage preservation. The high-definition digital records we created will contribute to its ongoing preservation effort, ensuring the details of this legendary craft are safeguarded for the future.

Working on such an iconic piece of history is an honour and we are proud to contribute to its preservation.

We look forward to continuing our work with the museum and supporting the legacy of this engineering milestone.