Lincoln J. Beachey
1887–1915 (age 28)
Aviator/Stunt Pilot
Biography
Lincoln J. Beachey rose to fame as one of the earliest American aviators, thrilling audiences with daring aerial exhibitions in the years before the Great War. His pioneering spirit elevated public imagination about flight and advanced the possibilities of aviation when the field was still in its infancy.
Though his career ended tragically in 1915, he left a lasting impression as a courageous showman who pushed the boundaries of what could be achieved in the sky, inspiring countless others to pursue flight.