Father: Jesse Jaggar, mother Annie [Elliott] Ed. Heckmondwike Grammar School prev. 'Motor Trade' - Director and General Manager of Turf Motors, Bradford RAeC Certificate 12696, dated 14 Apr 1935, on DH Moth at Yorkshire Aviation Services, Leeming m. 1935 Kathleen [Leach], 1 son b. 15 Aug 1936 6ft 2½ in. prev. exp 100 hrs Address in 1941: 8 Fernhill Grove, Victoria Park, Sultaine, Shipley, Yorks. In March 1939, Turf Motors ran an 'aeroplane guess-the-height' competition in connection with the release of the film 'Men with Wings (which is about the Lafayette Squadron of WWI)': "FLIGHTS AS PRIZES The entry numbers of the four forms bearing the figure nearest to the correct height will be projected on the screen during the showing next week of Men With Wings,” and will also be exhibited in the showrooms of Turf Motors. The first and second prize winners will both be entitled to one hour’s flight from York Aerodrome, on Sunday, March 26, being taken there by car free of charge. If they wish it, their ’plane will stunt and go through all the tricks of aerobatic fliers, or, if they prefer, the flight will be a straight passenger trip. The third and fourth prize winners will have the same choice, but their flights will be limited to half an hour. Mr. Ralph Jaggar of Turf Motors, is an expert pilot, and will fly one of the ’planes himself." - Leeds Mercury, 17 Mar 1939
Part-owned a 1936 Hillson Praga HA15 G-AEOL, with J Kenworthy and G R Waugh Postings: 4FPP, 6FPP, 14FPP, 7FPP Off sick from 10 Sep to 26 Oct 1943 with gastric ulcer Class 5 (Four-engine) pilot 7 accidents, 2 his fault: - 17 Apr 1942, a forced landing in Puss Moth DP853 after engine failure on a taxi flight from Ratcliffe to Sherburn - 23 Oct 1942, the undercarriage of his Spitfire Vb ER780 collapsed, due to his faulty cockpit drill - 25 Feb 1943, Commended for a forced landing in Tomahawk AH907 - 18 Jan 1944, he turned back in Lancaster III ME 368 with a 'strained undercarriage" - 8 Mar 1945, the throttle lever of his port outer engine became disconnected, and he landed Halifx III MZ543 with the propeller feathered - 2 May 1945, another Halifax, another feathered propeller; this time the starboard outer of LW395 - 27 Aug 1945, the propeller tips of his Mosquito VI TA578 touched the ground during take-off.
"A steady and intelligent pilot." "Handled the Halifax very well in difficult cross wind conditions." "Set a high standard of discipline and is a good example to all those around him." "Thorough, conscientious pilot. Administrative ability above average" "Sets a good example to all those under him" King's Commendation for valuable service in the Air (London Gazette 1.1.46). "The new price of petrol in Bradford is 3s. 0¼d. per gallon not 3s. Bradford garage proprietors have been embarrassed since Budget Day by the complaints of customers, who had not realised that the price of petrol in inland towns has always been higher than in zones near the ports. Usually, the customer is not asked for the odd farthing when buying only one gallon. But when he is asked for 6s. 0½d. for two gallons he begins to protest. Yet at the old prices he never noticed the difference. "Dealers are hoping that the increased price is the first step toward de-rationing." said Mr Ralph Jaggar, managing director of Turf Motors, Frizinghall, yesterday." - Bradford Observer, 22 Apr 1950 May 1954: "Two well-known local businessmen have had a most successful week-end. though a tiring one. in the National Morecambe Motor Car Rally, which is sponsored the Lancashire Automobile Club They are popular Rotary Club President. Mr. Edward Hirst and Mr. Ralph Jaggar. Mr. Jaggar. who is managing director of Turf Motors, Is also the main local distributor for M.G. and he was the driver while Mr. Hirst acted as navigator They finished eighth (without handicap) in the whole of the Rally, in which 221 cars were competing, and they also won the prize for the Leeds Starting Contest (the most meritorious performance irrespective of group or class at the Leeds starting control." Shipley Times and Express m. 1973 Susan [Fudge] d. 14 Nov 1987, Bradford
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