Arthur Whitten Brown
1886–1948 (age 62)
Biography
Born in 1886, Arthur Whitten Brown earned his place in history as the calm navigator who, alongside Captain John Alcock, completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight in 1919, guiding their Vickers Vimy over raging seas and proving the promise of aviation.
Afterward, he became a respected figure in Buckinghamshire, continuing to support the field while offering steady counsel to younger aviators; the courage he displayed continues to inspire those who follow the skies.