William Parker

William Harry Parker is a retired Sportscar driver. He competed in the World Sportscar Championship, driving for Ferrari. He is the father of the Formula One driver Maria Parker.
== Early Life ==
William was born to parents Harry and Elizabeth Parker. Harry was a Corporal during the first world war and Elizabeth was a teacher. They had six children, four of which daughters and two sons, including William.
== Military Career ==
William joined the war efforts in 1942 for the Royal Air Force by falsifying his birth date so he could join before his 18th birthday. Once joined he become a Lancaster pilot, and took part in many night air raids over Germany. 
== Racing Career ==
After the war William attempted to go back to a normal life and work as a teacher, however after only a few years out from the war he felt the urge for speed and adrenaline, and took up automobile racing. His first race was the 1947 Mille Miglia, driving the Fiat 500B Topolino. 
== Personal Life ==
In 1945 William married his childhood sweetheart Amelia Beaumont and in September of 1946 they had their first child called Victor. However Victor suffered from Congenital Tuberculosis and died within 2 months of being born. Amelia was heart-broken and wanted to try for another child as soon as possible, however they failed to conceive until 1949 when she found out she was pregnant with Maria. They failed to have any other children after Maria's birth.Category:Drivers
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