Thomas W. Benoist, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas W. Benoist

aviator

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1874

Place of Birth: Irondale, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1917

Profession: engineer, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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.