Jay Beasley was born in Waxahachie, Texas August 9, 1914
Jay Beasley was an "Airport Brat" in Fort Worth starting at the age of 13. Flew his first solo flight in a Curtis Pusher in 1932.
Did some barnstorming, instructing and crop dusting in the 1930's--sometimes worked as mechanic when money ran low.
In 1942 flew as Army Air Corps civilian ferry pilot.
In 1943 he came to Lockheed as test pilot.
In 1945 joined American Airlines as 1st Officer. He was furloughed in December 1947.
Flew as Corporate Chief Pilot for Ibex Corporation until 1952 when he rejoined Lockheed.
Retired from Lockheed in August 1975.
Came back to Lockheed as consultant at request of Navy in 1978--traveling lecturer.
Started flying again in 1980 (at age 65) as instructor--continued until 28 September 1984 (date of last flight).
Jay was aiming for 31,500 P-3 landings--missed by 3--the 28 September flight brought total to 31,497.
Although Jay has had to retire his wings, he continued to tour U. S. Naval Facilities giving lecturers to P-3 Naval Aviators.
Jay passed away at the NAS Jacksonville Officer's Club of heart failure.
Jay is survived by his son Jay Jr., a retired Naval Reserve Captain.
Jay Beasley was an "Airport Brat" in Fort Worth starting at the age of 13. Flew his first solo flight in a Curtis Pusher in 1932.
Did some barnstorming, instructing and crop dusting in the 1930's--sometimes worked as mechanic when money ran low.
In 1942 flew as Army Air Corps civilian ferry pilot.
In 1943 he came to Lockheed as test pilot.
In 1945 joined American Airlines as 1st Officer. He was furloughed in December 1947.
Flew as Corporate Chief Pilot for Ibex Corporation until 1952 when he rejoined Lockheed.
Retired from Lockheed in August 1975.
Came back to Lockheed as consultant at request of Navy in 1978--traveling lecturer.
Started flying again in 1980 (at age 65) as instructor--continued until 28 September 1984 (date of last flight).
Jay was aiming for 31,500 P-3 landings--missed by 3--the 28 September flight brought total to 31,497.
Although Jay has had to retire his wings, he continued to tour U. S. Naval Facilities giving lecturers to P-3 Naval Aviators.
Jay passed away at the NAS Jacksonville Officer's Club of heart failure.
Jay is survived by his son Jay Jr., a retired Naval Reserve Captain.
Jay Beasley was born in Waxahachie, Texas August 9, 1914
Jay Beasley was an "Airport Brat" in Fort Worth starting at the age of 13. Flew his first solo flight in a Curtis Pusher in 1932.
Did some barnstorming, instructing and crop dusting in the 1930's--sometimes worked as mechanic when money ran low.
In 1942 flew as Army Air Corps civilian ferry pilot.
In 1943 he came to Lockheed as test pilot.
In 1945 joined American Airlines as 1st Officer. He was furloughed in December 1947.
Flew as Corporate Chief Pilot for Ibex Corporation until 1952 when he rejoined Lockheed.
Retired from Lockheed in August 1975.
Came back to Lockheed as consultant at request of Navy in 1978--traveling lecturer.
Started flying again in 1980 (at age 65) as instructor--continued until 28 September 1984 (date of last flight).
Jay was aiming for 31,500 P-3 landings--missed by 3--the 28 September flight brought total to 31,497.
Although Jay has had to retire his wings, he continued to tour U. S. Naval Facilities giving lecturers to P-3 Naval Aviators.
Jay passed away at the NAS Jacksonville Officer's Club of heart failure.
Jay is survived by his son Jay Jr., a retired Naval Reserve Captain.
Jay Beasley was an "Airport Brat" in Fort Worth starting at the age of 13. Flew his first solo flight in a Curtis Pusher in 1932.
Did some barnstorming, instructing and crop dusting in the 1930's--sometimes worked as mechanic when money ran low.
In 1942 flew as Army Air Corps civilian ferry pilot.
In 1943 he came to Lockheed as test pilot.
In 1945 joined American Airlines as 1st Officer. He was furloughed in December 1947.
Flew as Corporate Chief Pilot for Ibex Corporation until 1952 when he rejoined Lockheed.
Retired from Lockheed in August 1975.
Came back to Lockheed as consultant at request of Navy in 1978--traveling lecturer.
Started flying again in 1980 (at age 65) as instructor--continued until 28 September 1984 (date of last flight).
Jay was aiming for 31,500 P-3 landings--missed by 3--the 28 September flight brought total to 31,497.
Although Jay has had to retire his wings, he continued to tour U. S. Naval Facilities giving lecturers to P-3 Naval Aviators.
Jay passed away at the NAS Jacksonville Officer's Club of heart failure.
Jay is survived by his son Jay Jr., a retired Naval Reserve Captain.
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