James Radley
James Radley | |
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Radley flying his Bleriot XI at Tanforan Park Racetrack in San Bruno, California (c. 1911), photographed by Charles Weidner | |
| Born | 9 February 1884 Dunnow Hall, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 5 March 1959 (aged 75) Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Auto racing Air racing Ballooning |
| Aviation career | |
| Flight license | 14 June 1910 |
James Radley (1884–1959) was one of the first English aviators, holding Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate Number 12. As well as carrying out demonstration flights and competitions in aircraft, he also piloted a ballon in a number of balloon races. As well as his interests in aviation he was a racing driver.