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Whitney Straight

British racing driver (1912-1979)

  • Fame43.1
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia676
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Lived 1912–1979, aged 67United States
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  • Wikipedia
    8 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1912–1979
    Aged 67
  • Awards
    7
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

Air Commodore Whitney Willard Straight,, was a British racing driver, aviator, businessman, and a member of the prominent Whitney family.

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  • Military Cross
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Officer of the Legion of Merit
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
  • War Cross
  • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
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43.1
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Historical7.0
Source confidence45.0
Completeness70.0
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