Lindsay Everard
William Lindsay Everard | |
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| Born | 13 March 1891 |
| Died | 11 March 1949 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Brewer |
| Spouse | Cornelia Ione Kathleen Beresford-Armstrong |
Sir William Lindsay Everard (13 March 1891 – 11 March 1949) was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and supporter of the Ratcliffe Aerodrome, Sir Lindsay was a pioneer aviator, knighted for his crucial efforts in World War II with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). He controlled Everards Brewery for nearly 25 years and was a member of parliament.