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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Charles F. West". Early Aviators. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
- ^ "Flyers Take Off to Seek Redfern". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. November 16, 1936. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
