A plume of spray rises from the back of Bluebird as it travels across Coniston Water. The machine looks like a cross between a boat and a plane. Painted blue, it has a tail fin. Trees can be seen on the shoreline.

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Bluebird high-speed Coniston run hit by 'technical issues' – BBC

May 14, 2026

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