The Silver Arrows – The Story

The Silver Arrows Story

The history of Grand Prix Motor Racing through the lives of its greatest drivers, people and events with a special focus on the history of Formula 1. In this post, we dive into the story of one of the most successful teams and ideas in racing history, the Silver Arrows Story. 

1932

Mar 1, 1932 – Lindbergh baby kidnapped and later found dead. After an investigation that lasted more than two years, Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested and charged with the crime. Hauptmann was later found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. He was executed by electric chair on April 3, 1936. Hauptmann a German-born carpenter, proclaimed his innocence to the end.

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