Cecil Peoli
Encyclopedia
Cecil M. Peoli was the youngest professional aviator in the world at the time of his death.
. He piloted the Red Devil
of Thomas Scott Baldwin
. In 1915 Peoli died testing his 12 cylinder Rausenburger-powered biplane at College Park Airport
in preparation for New York and St. Louis cross country flights.
Biography
He was born on October 13, 1894 in New York CityNew York City
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. He piloted the Red Devil
Baldwin Red Devil
The Baldwin Red Devil was a series of early pusher configuration aircraft employing steel tube construction. The aircraft were designed by Thomas Scott Baldwin, an early pioneer of airships.-Development:...
of Thomas Scott Baldwin
Thomas Scott Baldwin
Thomas Scott Baldwin was a pioneer balloonist and U.S. Army major during World War I. He was the first American to descend from a balloon by parachute.-Early career:...
. In 1915 Peoli died testing his 12 cylinder Rausenburger-powered biplane at College Park Airport
College Park Airport
College Park Airport is a public airport located in the City of College Park, in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. It is the world's oldest continuously operated airport.-History:...
in preparation for New York and St. Louis cross country flights.