Jules Védrines
Jules Charles Toussaint Védrines (29 December 1881 – 21 April 1919) was an early French aviator, notable for being the first pilot to fly at more than 100 mph and for winning the Gordon Bennett Trophy race in 1912.
Jules Charles Toussaint Védrines | |
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Jules Vedrines in 1912 | |
| Born | 29 December 1881 Saint-Denis, France |
| Died | 21 April 1919 (aged 37) Saint-Rambert-d'Albon, France |
| Cause of death | Aircraft accident |
| Resting place | Cimetière parisien de Pantin |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Air racing First pilot to fly at more than 100 mph Winner of 1912 Gordon Bennett Trophy race |
| Children | Henri Vedrines |
| Relatives | Henri Védrines (son) [French Wikipedia] Emile Védrines (brother) |
| Aviation career | |
| Flight license | 7 December 1910 Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
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