William Greene (aviator)

William Greene
Born(1874-05-02)May 2, 1874
San Francisco, California
DiedAugust 28, 1952(1952-08-28) (aged 78)
Edmonton, Alberta

William Greene (May 2, 1874 – August 28, 1952) was an early aviation pioneer who was one of the first American pilots and airplane constructor. He developed a passion for flying at an early age and was an active member and treasurer of the Aeronautical Society of New York. In 1909 he designed, constructed and piloted a biplane at the Morris Park Aerodrome, Bronx, NY. He later formed an aircraft manufacturing company in Rochester, NY

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