Today in 1955, Donald Campbell was on Ullswater, testing the Bluebird K7 ahead of his attempts to break the world water speed record. "I think it will be June before we are in any position to make an attack on the record" He was right, he broke the record on June 23rd 1955. | BBC Archive

Flash Flood Runway Causes a Wide-Body Jet to Hydroplane — Cinematic Scenario Visualization How intense does this water-covered landing feel when traction disappears? Tell us your thoughts below. This video shows a simulated scenario created for cinematic storytelling and entertainment purposes only. Not a real event. #aviation #runway #flood #severeweather | Mony Reach

World's largest? Radio controlled unlimited hydroplane boat rc r/c - YouTube http://bit.ly/2s1cWci 1/3 scale unlimited hydroplane. It uses a 300cc Kawasaki jet ski drive train. It is 9 feet long 5 feet wide. | Race Day Live

This student-designed hydroplane is built from recycled carbon fiber and powered by a top-mounted electric ducted fan. It skims across water on lift generated by speed—no underwater motor required. | Startup Selfie

The famous Bluebird hydroplane has finally returned to the water, 51 years after tragedy struck during a speed record attempt. This is her story: https://bit.ly/2M0XuKU | Granada Reports