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During World War II, Walker took part in a campaign to recruit new dispatch riders. [8] In 1935, after his motorcycle racing career had finished, Walker was employed by the BBC as a commentator for motorcycle racing events on television and radio. [1] In 1949, Walker was partnered on the BBC's motorcycle commentaries with his son, Murray. [9]
Externally, the only difference between the 3-litre and 2.5-litre versions was the small badge on the boot giving the engine size. Approximately 118 of the 2.5-litre Scimitar GTs were sold before this version was withdrawn. Production of the standard Scimitar GT continued until November 1970.
Rudge-Whitworth's last production racing motorcycle was named after Graham Walker's 1928 race win in the Ulster Grand Prix, only the second time a road race had been won at over 80 mph (130 km/h). [3] Graham was the father of racing commentator Murray Walker and was made Rudge Sales Manager in 1929.
In August 2015, after having played with the band for 45 years, drummer Mark Ellen retired and was replaced by Howard Tibble. In 2018, Graham Walker, from Gary Moore Band, took over on drums. Vanity Fare are still performing today, with the line-up of Hagley, Wheeler, Walker, and Steve Oakman. Wheeler and Hagley have taken up lead vocal duties.
Graham Walker (motorcyclist) (1896–1962), English motorcycle racer, broadcaster and journalist Graham Walker (academic) , American academic, professor, and president of Patrick Henry College Graham Walker (editor) (1946–2016), editor of The World Today magazine from 1995 to 2010
Graeme Murray Walker was born at 214 Reddings Lane in Hall Green, Birmingham, England, on 10 October 1923. [4] His family is of Scottish descent. [5] His father Graham Walker was a despatch rider and works motorcyclist for the Norton Motorcycle Company who participated in the Isle of Man TT.
The Jets was a band from Pekin, Illinois, consisting of Mike Isenberg, Graham Walker, Greg Clemons, Greg Wilson, and Randy Kohtz. [1] They were together from 1972 to 1980, and a small amount of their recordings are still available on Twin/Tone Records. [2]
The range safety officer orders the destruction of the missile and the warhead. The missile was between 30,000 and 35,000 feet (between 9.1 and 10.7 km) in altitude when it was destroyed. Some of the missile parts fall on Johnston Island, and a large amount of missile debris falls into the ocean in the vicinity of the island.