Beverly Homer DeLay (August 12, 1891 â€" July 4, 1923) was an American
aviator who pioneered many of the popular stunts used in the early
barnstorming air-shows. He soon adapted them for the movies, where he
appeared with top Hollywood stars. DeLay died in a plane crash that
was almost certainly caused by sabotage, but no one was ever charged
in connection with the death.DeLay was born in Alameda, California on
August 12, 1891. He was educated at the Engineering School of the
University of California and at the University of Heidelberg in
Germany.DeLay first worked as a gold mine manager, then became a
racecar driver, and later airport manager and owner, which evolved
into performing for motion pictures. DeLay's early daredevil style was
theatrically demonstrated in his high-speed race moves in the domed
dance pavilion on Pickering Pleasure Pier in Ocean Park, California.
His theatrical family entertainment history reaches back over 100
years to Europe, including stage actors, dancers, musicians, and
theatre impresarios.
aviator who pioneered many of the popular stunts used in the early
barnstorming air-shows. He soon adapted them for the movies, where he
appeared with top Hollywood stars. DeLay died in a plane crash that
was almost certainly caused by sabotage, but no one was ever charged
in connection with the death.DeLay was born in Alameda, California on
August 12, 1891. He was educated at the Engineering School of the
University of California and at the University of Heidelberg in
Germany.DeLay first worked as a gold mine manager, then became a
racecar driver, and later airport manager and owner, which evolved
into performing for motion pictures. DeLay's early daredevil style was
theatrically demonstrated in his high-speed race moves in the domed
dance pavilion on Pickering Pleasure Pier in Ocean Park, California.
His theatrical family entertainment history reaches back over 100
years to Europe, including stage actors, dancers, musicians, and
theatre impresarios.
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