Chance M. Vought
American aviation pioneer
About Chance M. Vought
Lived 1890 – 1930 (aged 40). Chance M. Vought was an American military flight engineer, inventor, aircraft pilot, engineer, aircraft designer and aeronautical Engineering.
Chauncey Milton "Chance" Vought (February 26, 1890 – July 25, 1930) was an American aviation pioneer and engineer, who was the co-founder of the Lewis and Vought Corporation with Birdseye Lewis.
Born on Long Island, New York, he attended the Pratt Institute, New York University (where he joined Kappa Sigma), and the University of Pennsylvania. He died from sepsis. He was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Who was Chance M. Vought?
American aviation pioneer (1890–1930)
When was Chance M. Vought born?
Chance M. Vought was born on 26 February 1890 in Long Island.
When did Chance M. Vought die?
Chance M. Vought died on 25 July 1930 in Long Island.
What was Chance M. Vought's occupation?
Chance M. Vought was a military flight engineer, inventor, aircraft pilot, engineer, aircraft designer and aeronautical Engineering.
What nationality was Chance M. Vought?
Chance M. Vought was American.
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