Lloyd W. Bertaud, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lloyd W. Bertaud

American aviator

Date of Birth: 20-Sep-1895

Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States

Date of Death: 06-Sep-1927

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Lloyd W. Bertaud

  • Lloyd Wilson Bertaud (September 20, 1895 – September 6, 1927) 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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