Stephen Appleby
Stephen Villiers Appleby | |
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At Heston Airport 3 October 1935; L. E. Baynes on left, Sir John Carden in centre, Stephen Appleby on right | |
| Born | February 9, 1912 London, England |
| Died | January 1, 1984 (aged 71) London, England |
| Known for | Leading proponent of the Mignet Pou-du-Ciel "Flying Flea" aircraft |
| Aviation career | |
| First flight | 1931 (HM.8), 1935 (HM.14) HM.8 Avionette, HM.14 Flying Flea |
| Famous flights | First cross-channel flight of a Flying Flea from England to France |
| Flight license | 1932 Heston Aerodrome, England |
| Racing career | |
| First race | First International Flying Flea Challenge Trophy Race |
| Best position | Second place |
| Aircraft | G-ADMH |
Stephen Villiers Appleby (9 February 1912 – 1984) was an English pilot and a leading proponent of the Mignet Pou-du-Ciel "Flying Flea" aircraft.