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Alan Incell Riley
Lieutenant Alan Incell Riley (9 December 1897 – 17 December 1960) was a British World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1][2] Early lifeRiley was born in London on 9 December, 1897[3] to George and Margaret[4] Riley of Clacton[5] and was educated at Malvern College.[3] Military serviceRiley began his military service as a Private with the Artists Rifles.[6] He served in the Royal Flying Corps between 1916 and 1919. Riley rejoined the forces, being in the Royal Air Force from 1923 to 1928.[3] On 2 July 1932 Riley gave up his commission upon completion of his service.[7] In 1919, Riley was awarded the Air Force Cross.[8] Other workAirco LtdBetween 1919 and 1920, Riley flew the London to Paris route as a pilot with Airco Ltd.[3] Westland Aircraft WorksIn 1928, he worked at the Westland Aircraft Works.[3] IndiaDelhi Flying ClubFrom 1928 Riley was an instructor at the Delhi Flying Club[3] and flew Lady Willingdon from Delhi to Calcutta in a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft. The aeroplane was lent for the journey by Grant Govan who was president of the club.[9] Viceroy's CupIn 1933, Riley won the Viceroy's Cup, which was a 700-mile handicap air race beginning and ending in Delhi. The route took competitors through Bareilly, Lucknow, Agra and Rampur with a stop at each place. His average speed in winning the race was 115 mph.[10] Survey FlightAlso in 1933 he made a 1,500 mile survey flight on behalf of Indian National Airways. This was to examine a possible link up between cities in northern India and the Indian Trans-Continental Airways' service.[11] Later lifeIn later life Riley worked as a company director.[12] He died in London on 17 December 1960 at the age of 63.[13] Personal lifeHe was married to Ella Adele Van Os at St. Mary Abbots Church in Kensington, London on 19 June 1926.[5] Ella is recorded in the 1939 England and Wales Register as being a member of the Civil Nursing Reserve.[14] References
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