About
British speed demon who is the only person in history to break the land and speed records in 1964.
Before Fame
He worked as a maintenance engineer after being turned down to serve in the Royal Air Force.
Trivia
He died in 1967 while attempting to break the world speed record in the Bluebird K7 hydroplane.
Family Life
He married his third wife, Tonia Bern, in 1958. He had one daughter named Georgina.
Associated With
His life inspired future world land speed records holders like Bobby Isaac.
