Denis Ewart Bernard Kingston Shipwright AE FRSA (20 May 1898 – 13 September 1984) was a British soldier and Royal Air Force officer who served throughout both world wars.
In his youth he became a motor racing driver; after a brief political career, he found it difficult to find work but eventually went into the film industry.
[2] In August 1920 Shipwright bought a 30 hp racing car from Armstrong Siddeley which over the winter he tuned up and modified to improve its performance; he also fitted an airspeed indicator and altimeter.
The letter prompted a reply from Lord Curzon who objected that publicising his activities would encourage the police to set more speed traps for motorists.
[6] To celebrate his election, the ex-servicemen of Falmouth ceremoniously dragged his motor car uphill to the station when he caught the train to London to take his seat.
He gave praise to the Conservative government for reducing the number of unemployed people and appealed for more faith, goodwill, and confidence.
Unlike the previous election, the Liberal reunification meant he faced a straight fight with Sir Courtenay Mansel.
Government proposals for the China clay industry, where mines in the constituency had been going through tough economic times, were thought to be a major issue.
[1] He found it difficult to find work after his Parliamentary career ended, and in September 1927 had to resort to advertising in The Times:[18] Ex-M.P., age 29.
[11] In 1941, while serving in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Shipwright was made bankrupt on a petition by his creditors,[23] but this move did not interrupt his career.
[1] In 1954 he relinquished his commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, retaining his rank of Squadron Leader.
[26] In 1950 Shipwright joined the Surrey Special Constabulary, and in 1953 he was made a major in the 11th (HG) Battalion of the Queen's Royal Regiment.