About
Hollywood stunt pilot who pioneered aerial acrobatics in the years following World War I.
Before Fame
He trained as an army flying instructor during World War I.
Trivia
He and a couple of military buddies formed a barnstorming troupe called “The Lunatics of Love Field.”
Family Life
He was in a relationship with silent film star Viola Dana when an aerial stunt gone awry ended his life.
Associated With
He and fellow Texan, Jeana Yeager , both rose to fame as a result of their contributions to the field of aviation.
