Whitney Straight
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 of the United States.
Whitney Straight | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1912 New York City, US |
| Died | 5 April 1979 (aged 66) London, England |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Willard Dickerman Straight Dorothy Payne Whitney |
| Relatives | Beatrice Straight (sister) Michael Straight (brother) |
| Education | Dartington Hall School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Chairman, Royal Aero Club Managing Director and CEO, British Overseas Airways Corporation Deputy Chairman Rolls-Royce |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Unit | No. 601 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches War Cross with Sword (Norway) Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
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