Harry Bingham Brown

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Harry Bingham Brown
Harry Bingham Brown at the center of an early airplane. On his left sits another passenger.
Harry Bingham Brown on the left
Born(1883-10-09)October 9, 1883
Died1954 (aged 70–71)
Occupationpioneer aviator

Harry Bingham Brown (October 9, 1883 – 1954), was a pioneer aviator.

Biography

He was born on October 9, 1883. He set an American height record for carrying a passenger in 1912.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Brown's Altitude Record. Aviator Flies with Passenger 5,000 Feet at Aviation Meet". The New York Times. November 6, 1912. Retrieved 2009-11-26. Brown used a Wright biplane, in which he made a number of exhibitions and unique ...