Charles F. West (aviator)

Charles F. West (April 24, 1899 – July 14, 1972) was a pioneer aviator and the North Pacific Area Chairman of the Early Birds of Aviation.[1]

Biography

He was born on April 24, 1899.[1] He built a biplane glider and soloed in it in the year 1914.[1]

In 1936 he attempted to rescue Paul Redfern who was lost on an expedition to South America.[2] On one expedition he discovered an Indian tribe that had jerrycans that appeared to be part of Redfern's flight equipment.[1]

He died on July 14, 1972 in Oakland, California.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Charles F. West". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
  2. ↑ "Flyers Take Off to Seek Redfern". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. November 16, 1936. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
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