Beirne Lay Jr.

Beirne Lay Jr.
Beirne Lay Jr. during USAAC flight training
Born(1909-09-01)September 1, 1909
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 1982(1982-05-26) (aged 72)
Westwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationSt. Paul's School
Alma materYale University
OccupationWriter
Known forTwelve O'Clock High
SpousePhilippa (née Ludwell)
Children2
Military career
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Forces
Service years1932–1935, 1939–1946
RankColonel
Service numberO-309771
UnitEighth Air Force
Commands487th Bombardment Group
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal

Beirne Lay Jr. (September 1, 1909 – May 26, 1982) was an American writer, aviation writer, Hollywood screenwriter, and combat veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army Air Forces. He is best known for his collaboration with Sy Bartlett in authoring the novel Twelve O'Clock High and adapting it into a major film of the same name.

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