About
American adventurer and pilot who made five flights around the world, including one in a hot air balloon.
Trivia
He disappeared while preparing for a flight over Nevada.
Before Fame
He made his fortune on Wall Street and used his earnings to fund his adventurous career in aviation.
Family Life
He married Peggy Fossett in 1968.
Associated With
He was a close friend of fellow adventurer and aviation pioneer Richard Branson.