Donald Wills Douglas Sr.

Donald Wills Douglas Sr.

Known For

Acting

Born

April 6, 1892

Died

February 1, 1981 (aged 88)

Birthplace

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

An aviation pioneer, he designed and built the Douglas Cloudster. Though it failed in its intended purpose—being the first to fly non-stop across the United States—it became the first airplane with a payload greater than its own weight