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Walter Richard Brookins
Brookins in 1910
Born(1889-07-11)July 11, 1889
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1953(1953-04-29) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placePortal of Folded Wings
Known forWright brothers
Parent(s)Noah Holsapple Brookins (1858–1936)
Clara Belle Spitler (1873–1947)
RelativesAlpharetta 1881/1971 Orville 1893/1954 Earl 1898/1992
Walter Richard Brookins (1888–1953) in 1910

Walter Richard Brookins (July 11, 1889 – April 29, 1953), was an American aviator. He was the first pilot trained by the Wright brothers for their exhibition team.[1]

  1. ^ "Walter Brookins, 63, Early Record Flyer". New York Times. April 30, 1953. Retrieved 2011-11-17. Walter Brookins, pioneer aviator and leading aviation figure, died today at his home after an illness of four months. His age was ...

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