'B' Bira

B Bira. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Geoffrey Goddard collection. Used with permission.

B Bira. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Geoffrey Goddard collection. Used with permission.

Born:

15 Jul 1914
Bangkok

Died:

23 Dec 1985
Hammersmith, London, England

Nationality:

Thailand

Grands Prix:

19 (1950-1954)

Prince of Siam (Prince Birabongse) who was an excellent racing driver pre and post war. He also enjoyed a range of other activities, including sculpture, yachting and flying. He competed in the Olympic Games as a sailor, and flew for Thai Airlines as a commerical pilot. Died of a heart attack on the London Underground.

Biography last updated 13 Aug 2012