Frank Wead
Frank Wilbur Spig Wead was a U.S. Navy aviator who helped promote United States Naval aviation from its inception through World War II. Commander Wead was a recognized authority on early aviation. Following a crippling spinal injury in 1926, Wead was placed on the retired list. In the 1930s, he became a screenwriter, becoming involved in overmovies. He also published several books, short stories and magazine articles. During World War II, he returned to active duty. He initially worked in a planning role, but later undertook sea duty in the Pacific, where he saw action against the Japanese in 194344 before being placed on the retired list in mid1945.
Frank Wilbur Wead was born to Samuel De Forest Wead and Grace Wead onOctober 1895, in Ward No.of Peoria Township, Peoria, Illinois. Frank graduated from Peoria High School.
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