Earl Winfield Spencer

1888–1950 (age 62)

U.S. Navy aviator

Biography

Earl Winfield Spencer was among the pioneers of Naval aviation, commanding early seaplane units and helping shape the procedures that would allow aircraft to operate safely from the sea.

He remained a steady mentor for new aviators, insisting on rigorous training and the camaraderie that sustains sailors in uncertain skies.

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