Tales of My Time by Raymond Baxter

Tales of My Time by Raymond Baxter

From such disparate experiences as hair-raising escapes at the controls of a Spitfire over Sicily and occupied Holland to speaking to the nation while suspended in a box near the roof of Westminster Abbey, Raymond Baxter has endless tales to tell. A renowned Formula 1 Grand Prix commentator, he also competed in and reported on fourteen consecutive Monte Carlo Rallies and thirty Farnborough Air Shows where, as a veteran combat pilot, he flew a Harrier on two occasions. The author was also the instigator of the Dunkirk Little Ships organisation and still owns L'Orage, which took part in the original 1940 rescue of beleaguered British troops and in which he has returned to Dunkirk on several commemorative events. His collaborator, Tony Dron, is a renowned racing driver and journalist.

"'Packed with memorable stories from start to finish and a fantastic read' Daily Express 'A fascinating man and a life of remarkable achievement.' Lancashire Evening Post 'An entertaining read that will leave you in awe of the diversity and scale of his experiences.' Classic Cars 'A thoroughly high-quality man, this book confirms not only his credentials at the wheel but also his exploits in the air.' Scotland on Sunday 'Often delightful and constantly revealing.' The Daily Telegraph 'A superbly produced autobiography.' Flypast 'A wonderful story and at such a modest price.' Motorsport"

Mark Whitelock's enthusiasm for motorsports was started when his father took him to Goodwood on Easter Monday 1957. His knowledge of the sport grew in the 1960s, giving him a special affinity with the 1-1/2-litre Formula 1. By the early 1990s he had become disillusioned by contemporary Grand Prix racing and turned his attention to historic racing. A retired banker, Whitelock lives in East Sussex, England.

Mark Whitelock's enthusiasm for motorsports was started when his father took him to Goodwood on Easter Monday 1957. His knowledge of the sport grew in the 1960s, giving him a special affinity with the 1-1/2-litre Formula 1. By the early 1990s he had become disillusioned by contemporary Grand Prix racing and turned his attention to historic racing. A retired banker, Whitelock lives in East Sussex, England.

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ISBN 13	9781904943709
ISBN 10	1904943705
Title	Tales of My Time
Author	Raymond Baxter
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Grub Street Publishing
Year published	2007-02-28
Number of pages	256
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