Frank J. Bell

Frank Joseph Bell (June 4, 1880[1] – November 5, 1957) was an American aviator from Wisconsin.[2] Bell also worked as a dentist. Bell was a member of the Early Birds of Aviation.

Biography

He was born in 1880 in Potosi, Wisconsin.[1][3] In 1912, Bell flew the first recorded flight into Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, Montana. He utilized a homemade Curtiss 0-x-5 airplane. He married Alice A. McCormick in 1906.[4]

He died on November 5, 1957 in Billings.[5]

References
  1. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
  2. 1940 United States Federal Census
  3. 1920 United States Federal Census
  4. Montana, County Marriage Records, 1865-1993
  5. Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015


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