Lloyd W. Bertaud

Pilot, Deceased Person

1895 – 1927

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Who was Lloyd W. Bertaud?

Lloyd Wilson Bertaud was an American aviator. Bertaud was selected to be the copilot in the WB-2 Columbia attempting the transatlantic crossing for the Orteig Prize in 1927. Aircraft owner Charles Albert Levine wanted to fly in his place, and an injunction by Bertaud against Levine prevented the flight. The prize was won by the aviator Charles Lindbergh.

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Born
Sep 20, 1895
Alameda
Also known as
  • Lloyd Bertaud
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Died
1927
Atlantic Ocean

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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