James George Weir
Air Commodore James George Weir, CMG, CBE (23 May 1887 – 7 November 1973) was an early Scottish aviator and airman. He was a successful industrialist who financed Juan de la Cierva's development of the autogiro.
James George Weir | |
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| Born | 23 May 1887 Cambuslang, Scotland |
| Died | 7 November 1973 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army (1906–18) Royal Air Force (1918–20) |
| Years of service | 1906–20 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) |
| Other work | Director of the Bank of England |
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