About Philip Orin Parmelee
Lived 1887 – 1912 (aged 25). Philip Orin Parmelee was an American aircraft pilot, aviator and machinist.
Philip Orin Parmelee (March 8, 1887 – June 1, 1912) was an American aviation pioneer trained by the Wright brothers and credited with several early world aviation records and "firsts" in flight.
Legacy
An historic marker to Philip O. Parmelee, erected in 1978, is displayed at the Lansing Capital Region International Airport terminal in DeWitt Township, Michigan.
Parmelee appeared in an early silent film A Dash Through the Clouds directed by Mack Sennett and starring Mabel Normand. In the film Parmelee plays a pilot called 'Slim' and flies Mabel around in his Wright B aeroplane. Parmelee completed this film and it was released 23 days after his death on June 24, 1912.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Orin Parmelee?
(1887-1912) American aviator
When was Philip Orin Parmelee born?
Philip Orin Parmelee was born on 8 March 1887 in Hubbardston.
When did Philip Orin Parmelee die?
Philip Orin Parmelee died on 1 June 1912 in Yakima.
What was Philip Orin Parmelee's occupation?
Philip Orin Parmelee was an aircraft pilot, aviator and machinist.
What nationality was Philip Orin Parmelee?
Philip Orin Parmelee was American.
Sources & further reading
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