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Bernard Cahier Passes Away at 81
Written by: Vintage Motorsport Staff
Vintage Motorsport Magazine   http://www.vintagemotorsport.com
07/13/2008 - 07:50 PM
Charlotte, NC
 
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Bernard Cahier, one of the leading photojournalists in the history of Formula 1 has died at the age of 81.

Cahier began photographing F1 in 1952 with a Kodak Retina II camera at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. For the next four decades, the motor racing history was preserved forever by the work of this outstanding photographer.
He developed strong friendships with many of the stars of the era, notably Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi.

In 1968 he was one of the founders of the International Racing Press Association (IRPA) which began the process of organizing the media in F1.

Fortunately, in late 2006, Cahier published his extensive memoirs in a massive and wonderful 768-page two-volume set containing more than 1,300 black & white photographs and his fascinating life story. The Cahier archive remains one of the most complete photographic records of the sport.

During World War II, Cahier fought with the Resistance, then
with the French 2nd Armoured Division and was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the American Presidential Citation for heroism.

He is survived by his wife Joan, Son Paul-Henri and daughter Michele.

Vintage Motorsport joins the motorsport community in sending out heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The racing world has lost a true treasure.


Editors Note: A new book came out this past fall highlighting his best work. That book is available in the Speed TV bookstore: http://www.speedtvbooks.com/Store/Product_Details.aspx?ProductID=39577










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