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Richard Virgil Grace (October 1, 1898 – June 25, 1965), known as Dick Grace, was an American stunt pilot who specialized in crashing planes for films. Films that he appeared in include Sky Bride, The Lost Squadron, Lilac Time, and the first Best Picture Oscar winner Wings.
Dick Grace was an American actor known for his roles in Devil’s Squadron, The Lost Squadron, and Wide Open. He was born on January 10, 1898, in Morris, Minnesota, and passed away on June 25, 1965, in Los Angeles, California.
Richard "Dick" Grace - 2019 Inductee to the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Wounded in combat. Stunt pilot in Hollywood. Started a union, Black Cats. Test flew P-39s and P-51s. Served in WWI and WWII earing many awards.
One of the first fliers to make the attempt to fly to Hawaii was a famous movie stunt pilot, Dick Grace. Grace had performed incredible tricks with his airplane for films, was well regarded and respected. For years he had the desire to make a crossing form Honolulu to the mainland.
Founders Dick and Ann Grace have sold their Grace Family Vineyards to Kathryn Green, a former San Francisco management consultant, for an undisclosed price. The Graces will continue to live on...
Mostly forgotten today, except by dedicated aviation fans, Richard “Dick” Grace stands out as perhaps Hollywood’s top daredevil sky pilot, intentionally diving and crashing planes for movies, living to tell the tale. Grace’s life and flying career rival any daring adventure concocted by film studios.
Dick Grace finished his career managing an airline in South America. Not just a flyer, he authored four books, a screen play, and many magazine articles. He died in 1965 and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hollywood, California.
