Ian Appleyard [SEP] occupation
Ian Appleyard
Ernest Ian Appleyard (10 October 1923 – 2 June 1998) was a British rally driver, alpine skier and ornithologist. Driving a Jaguar XK120, he won the RAC Rally in 1951 and 1953, the Tulip Rally in 1951 and a "Coupe d'Or" at the Alpine Rally in 1952. In alpine skiing, he competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Winter Olympic Games. After retiring from sports, he became a leading author on the ring ouzel.
Biography.
Appleyard was born in Linton,
Geoffrey Appleyard
Major John Geoffrey "Geoff" Appleyard (20 December 1916 – 13 July 1943) was a British Army officer, who served in the Commandos and Special Air Service during World War II.
Biography.
Biography Early life and education.
Appleyard was born in Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, the son of John Ernest Appleyard, a successful motor engineer, and Mary Elizabeth Northrop. His brother Ian became a successful rally driver. Geoffrey grew up in Linton, West Yorkshire, and was educated at Bootham