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

ISBN: B0CLHVSJ9V

ISBN13: 9798212018463

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

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...

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Releases Sep 2, 2025

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