Art Chester | |
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Born | Art Chester 1899 |
Died | April 1949 |
Cause of death | Air Race Crash |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Air racer |
Known for | Air racing |
Art Chester (1899–1949) was an American barnstormer and air racer of the 1930s and 1940s. Chester was instrumental in the development of the Menasco Pirate and Buccaneer inverted inline engines. He was also the designer of the propeller spinner and engine front cowling for the North American North American P-51 fighter.