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Air Commodore Whitney Willard Straight, CBE, MC, DFC, FRSA, FRGS (6 November 1912 – 5 April 1979) was a Grand Prix motor racing driver, aviator, businessman, and a member of the prominent Whitney family.
Air Commodore Whitney Willard Straight CBE, MC, DFC was a Grand Prix motor racing driver, aviator, businessman, and a member of the prominent Whitney family of the United States.
Apr 4, 2022 · A gripping tale of speed, heroism, romance, determination, and tragedy: Whitney Straight was born into great wealth in New York, the eldest of three children – his sister would become an Oscar-winning actress and his brother the youngest of the Cambridge spies.
During the 1934 season Team Whitney Straight entered their cars in the major GP races, Straight transporting his personal valet and the mechanics with his own airplane.
Jul 16, 2024 · Whitney Straight was an unusual phenomenon in 1930's British motor racing: he was American, he was a professional and he retired from a very successful career at a very young age.
- 1931-1979
- Whitney Straight Collection
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Air Commodore Whitney Willard Straight CBE, MC, DFC (6 November 1912 – 5 April 1979) was a Grand Prix motor racing driver, aviator, businessman, and a member of the prominent Whitney family of the United States.
Apr 1, 2016 · His name was Whitney Straight and it was rare in those days for an American driver to compete in grand prix racing but he was living in England at the time. He was also the first American member of the Grand Prix Drivers Club.
