Frank Wilbur "Spig" Wead 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. Following a crippling spinal injury in 1926, Wead was placed on the retired list. In the 1930s, he became a screenwriter, becoming involved in more than 30 movies. He also published several books, short stories and magazine articles. During World War II, he returned to active duty. He initially worked in a planning role, but later undertook sea duty in the Pacific, where he saw action against the Japanese in 1943–44 before being placed on the retired list in mid-1945.
Frank Wead
Active - 1929 - 1957 |
Birth - Oct 24, 1895 |
Death - Nov 15, 1947 |
Genres - Drama, Action-Adventure, Romance, War, Comedy
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Subgenres - Biographical Film, Comedy Drama, Buddy Film, Silent Film
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Commander Frank 'Spig' Wead, Commander Frank W. 'Spig' Wead, Commander Frank Wilber Wead U.S.N., Commander Frank Wilber Wead USN., Frank Wead Comdr. U.S.N. {Ret}, Lieut. Commander Frank Wead U.S.N., Lieutenant Commander Wead, Lt. Comdr. Frank Wead U.S.N. Ret., Lt. Comm. Frank Wead-
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