Thomas W. Benoist
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Thomas W. Benoist was an aeronautics entrepreneur from St. Louis. He co-founded Aeronautic Supply Co. (later Benoist) with E. Percy Noel.
Benoist airboats were used in the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line which opened in 1914.
| Names | Thomas W. Benoist |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1874 |
| Death date | 1917 |
| Countries | US |
| Locations | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Occupations | Manufacturer, Entrepreneur |
| Tech areas | Airplane, Passenger |
| Affiliations | Aeronautic Supply Co., Benoist |
| Wikidata id | Q5570727 |
Patents whose inventor or applicant is Thomas W. Benoist
- Patent US-1913-1053182 (English title: Parachute Carrying and Disengaging Means Carried by an Aeroplane and Attached Thereto, Filing date: 1912-03-09)
- Patent US-1913-1066981 (Filing date: 1912-07-01)
Publications by or about Thomas W. Benoist
- Benoist, 1914, European situation great aero lesson to U.S. (Simple title: European situation great aero lesson to U. S., Journal: Aero and Hydro)
