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'''Dick Grace''' (1898–1965) was born in Morris, Minnesota and was an early stunt [[Aviator|pilot]] who specialised in crashing planes for [[film]]s. Grace was one of the few stunt pilots who died of old age. He was the author of several books including ''Squadron of Death'', ''Crash Pilot'', ''I am still alive,'' and ''Visibility Unlimited''. Films that he appeared in include ''[[Sky Bride]]'', ''[[The Lost Squadron]]'', ''[[Lilac Time (1928 film)|Lilac Time]]'' and ''[[Wings (film)|Wings]]''. he served in both [[world war]]s, bombing [[Germany]], and was a [[B-17 Flying Fortress]] co-pilot with the [[486th Bombardment Group, Heavy|486th Bombardment Group]]. After the Second World War, he operated a charter business in South America. He was married to Crystine Francis Malstrom, a stage actress who appeared in ''Abie's Irish Rose''.