August 27th

    August 27th 1911

Bluey Wilkinson born in Millthorpe, New South Wales.
Bluey Wilkinson

    August 27th 1914

The Motor Cycle reports that number of 3½ h.p. Premier machine-gun sidecars have been supplied to the War Office for use with the Expeditionary Force, and two machines for Lord Lonsdale's Colonial Corps.
Premier Cycle Co.

    August 27th, 1942

Born this day in Maidstone, Kent, Bill Ivy died racing a 350cc Jawa. He had 21 GP victories to his name.
Bill Ivy