Percival H. Spencer
American inventor (1897-1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the British aviator, see Percival G. Spencer.
Percival Hopkins Spencer (April 30, 1897 – January 16, 1995) was an American inventor, aviation pioneer, test pilot, and businessman.[1][2] He was one of the Early Birds of Aviation, a group which required members to have flown a glider, gas balloon or airplane prior to December 17, 1916.[2] That association credited Spencer with "the longest active flight record in aviation history": he first soloed in 1914 and was a licensed pilot until 1987.[2]
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Percival Hopkins Spencer | |
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Born | 30 April 1897 |
Died | January 16, 1995(1995-01-16) (aged 97) |
Parent | Christopher Miner Spencer |
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