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Frank Wilbur "Spig" Wead (24 October 1895 – 15 November 1947) was a U.S. Navy aviator who helped promote United States Naval aviation from its inception through World War II. Commander Wead was a recognized authority on early aviation.
Overview. Born. October 24, 1895 · Peoria, Illinois, USA. Died. November 15, 1947 · Santa Monica, California, USA. Mini Bio. Frank Wilber "Spig" Wead was a US Navy aviator turned screenwriter who helped promote United States Naval aviation from its inception through World War II.
- October 24, 1895
- November 15, 1947
The Wings of Eagles is a 1957 American Metrocolor film starring John Wayne, Dan Dailey and Maureen O'Hara, based on the life of Frank "Spig" Wead and the history of U.S. Naval aviation from its inception through World War II.
Frank Wead. Writer: Test Pilot. Frank Wilber "Spig" Wead was a US Navy aviator turned screenwriter who helped promote United States Naval aviation from its inception through World War II. Before and after World War I he was an early proponent of pushing the Navy into air racing and speed competitions.
- Writer, Script And Continuity Department
- October 24, 1895
- Frank Wead
- November 15, 1947
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Frank Wilbur "Spig" Wead (24 October 1895 – 15 November 1947) was a U.S. Navy aviator who helped promote United States Naval aviation from its inception through World War II. Commander Wead was a recognized authority on early aviation.
Biography Drama War. A biography of Navy flier-turned-screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead. Director. John Ford. Writers. Frank Fenton. William Wister Haines. Frank Wead. Stars. John Wayne. Maureen O'Hara. Dan Dailey. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.99. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist. Added by 3.6K users. 48 User reviews.
Sinopse. Frank Wead é um piloto de hidroaviões que tenta fazer com que seus superiores nos anos 20 municiem a marinha com esse tipo de equipamento. Sua dedicação o faz se separar da família.
