Fine racing driver who was a victim of the strain of influenza that killed so many in 1918, whilst serving his country in World War 1. He was a great help to Jules Goux and Goux's success before World War 1, and picked up some French language skills accordingly which helped when serving his nation. However, Aitken was of Scottish ancestry. Aitken took a back-seat racing rise from 1912 onwards as he became a team manager, helping Joe Dawson win in 1912, and then Goux in 1913, before returning to drive more regularly from 1915 onwards.

Biography last updated 7 Jan 2018