Ted Longshaw
Ted Longshaw | |
|---|---|
| 1st [[President of IFMAR]] | |
| In office 9 July 1979 – 1995 | |
| Succeeded by | John D. Grant |
| 1st [[President of BRCA]] | |
| In office 1971–? Serving with Keith Plested | |
| 2nd [[President of EFRA]] | |
| In office 1977?–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oswald Edgar Longshaw 13 April 1926 South London, England |
| Died | 6 September 2011 (aged 85) |
| Spouse | Linda Longshaw (until 2011, his death) |
| Occupation | Hobby shop owner |
| Nickname | Ted |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Leading Signalman |
| Unit | 27th Destroyer Flotilla |
| Battles/wars | World War II Operation Meridian |
Oswald Edgar "Ted" Longshaw (13 April 1926 – 6 September 2011) was a British businessman who is best known for his involvement in radio-controlled car racing and the foundation of governing bodies for the sport, IFMAR (international), EFRA (Europe), FEMCA (far east) and BRCA (UK).