Jules Védrines
Jules Charles Toussaint Védrines | |
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Jules Vedrines in 1912 | |
| Born | 29 December 1881 |
| Died | 21 April 1919 (aged 37) |
| 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 |
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.