Thomas W. Benoist (December 29, 1874 – June 14, 1917) was an American aviator and aircraft manufacturer. In an aviation career of only ten years, he formed the world's first aircraft parts distribution company, established one of the leading early American aircraft manufacturing companies and a successful flying school, and from January to April 1914 operated the world's first scheduled airline.
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29 December 1874 Irondale, Missouri
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Died |
14 June 1917 (aged 42) Sandusky, Ohio, US
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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