About
Adventurous aviator who became the test pilot for Lockheed's first generation of jets.
Before Fame
He dropped out of high school to pursue his passion for flight.
Trivia
He nearly broke his back when an experimental jet he was piloting crashed during its test flight.
Family Life
He was born in Minnesota, and he and his family moved to California following his father's death.
Associated With
He and Alex Henshaw were fellow airplane racers and test pilots.
