Frank Goodden

1889–1917 (age 28)

Biography

Frank Goodden was a pioneering aircraft pilot whose career coincided with the revolutionary development of aviation in the early twentieth century. As an aviator during the nascent period of powered flight, Goodden participated in the dangerous and experimental work that advanced aeronautical knowledge and capability.

Goodden's service as an aircraft pilot during World War I represented the cutting edge of military technology and tactics. His death in 1917 reflected the significant risks undertaken by aviation pioneers who contributed to the development of aerial warfare and aviation itself.

Also buried at Aldershot Military Cemetery

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