Morian Hansen
Jens Henning Fisker Hansen DFC GM (10 January 1905 in Frederikssund, Denmark – 21 February 1995), known popularly as Morian Hansen, was a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark who rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship Final in 1936.[1]
| Born | 10 January 1905 Frederikssund, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Died | 21 February 1995 (aged 90) |
| Nationality |  |
| Current club information | |
| British league | - |
| Career history | |
| 1931, 1933 | West Ham Hammers |
| 1935-1937 | Hackney Wick Wolves |
| 1938 | Bristol Bulldogs |
| 1939 | Wembley Lions |
| Team honours | |
| 1936 | London cup winner |
Hansen's first speedway races were at Copenhagen in 1928.[2] He first rode in the UK for the West Ham Hammers in 1931 on a two-month permit, returning two years later.[2][3] He joined the Hackney Wick Wolves in 1935.[4] He then moved onto the Bristol Bulldogs and Wembley Lions before the outbreak of World War II.[2][5] He competed in the World Championship finals in 1936 and 1937.[2]
Hansen had held a pilot's licence since 1935 and served in the Royal Air Force during WWII, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader.[2]
Awards
During WWII Hansen was awarded -
- The Distinguished Flying Cross,[5][6]
- The George Medal,[5][6]
- The 1939-1945 Star,[6]
- The Air Crew Europe Star,[6]
- The Burma Star[6] and
- The Defence Medal.[6]
World Final Appearances
- 1936 -
- 1937 -
References
- Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- Morgan, Tom (1947) The People Speedway Guide, Odhams Press, p. 59
- Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
- Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
- Fenn, C (2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7.
- "Historien om Henning Morian Hansens liv". Museer i København - og omegn (in Danish). Retrieved 10 August 2009.