prev. A motor trader and motorcycle racer; he and his brother James founded Anderton Bros. Motor Cycles Ltd. in Bolton, Lancashire in 1935. Served for 6 months in the Civil Air Guard, as a Unit Leader. Address in 1941: 18 Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton Postings: 3FPP, 14FPP In September 1944 his CO, Stan Ogden, wrote "Has been a member of this Pool since Dec 1942. He has proved a willing worker. He uses his head as a pilot and does not attempt to fly in weather beyond his capacity. His discipline has been a good example to more junior members of this Pool."
from http://triumphtiger100.blogspot.pt/ Wikipedia: "In 1949 he competed in his first Isle of Man TT event with brother James in the pits. He also competed in the Ulster Grand Prix 1949 to 1951." Owned G-AMZI, a 1953 Auster J-5F Aiglet Trainer. d. Dec 1983 - Bolton Download ATA Pilot Personal Record (.zip file):
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