Dick Grace

Richard Virgil Grace (October 1, 1898 – June 25, 1965), known as Dick Grace, was an American stunt pilot who specialized in crashing planes for films. Films that he appeared in include Sky Bride, The Lost Squadron, Lilac Time, and the first Best Picture Oscar winner Wings.

He served in both world wars, bombing Germany, as a B-17 Flying Fortress co-pilot with the 486th Bombardment Group. After the Second World War, he operated a charter business in South America. He was married to Crystine Francis Malstrom, a stage actress who appeared in Abie's Irish Rose. He was the author of several books, including Squadron of Death, Crash Pilot, I Am Still Alive, and Visibility Unlimited.

Grace sustained a serious neck injury when he fell out of the cockpit during the filming of Wings. But he made a full recovery and was one of the few stunt pilots of his day who died of natural causes.

Filmography as actor Year Title Role Notes 1926 The Flying Fool Donald During1927 Wide Open Dick Dixon Wings Aviator 1928 Lilac Time technical flight commander 1932 The Lost Squadron Flier also writer

as writer Year Title Notes 1936 Devil's Squadron

as stunt pilot Year Title Notes 1923 Eyes of the Forest 1927 Wings 1932 The Lost Squadron Sky Bride