Person    | Male  Born 1901  Died 1972

Sir Francis Chichester

Categories: Sport / Games

Pioneer aviator, sailor and author. Single-handedly circumnavigated the World, 1966 - 67.

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Sir Francis Chichester

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Sir Francis Chichester

Westminster City Council Pioneer aviator, sailor and author, Sir Francis Chi...

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