Whitney Straight: The Authorized Biography of the Race Car Driver, War Hero, and Industrialist

by Paul Kenny

A gripping tale of speed, heroism, romance, determination, and tragedy

Born in New York with a silver spoon in his mouth, Whitney Straight became a naturalized Briton who earned his living. He turned down Churchill's proposal of a career in politics to become CEO of BOAC, transforming it from a sales vehicle for outmoded aircraft into a national airline to be proud of. At Rolls-Royce, he railed against a company dominated by engineers who...

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CLHVSJ9V
• ISBN13: 9798212018463
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
• Length: 1 Pages