| Bio | Albert Jewell was an early US aviator who disappeared off Long Island, New York, on October 13, 1913, en route to Oakwood, Staten Island, in order to take part in The New York Times American Aerial Derby. No confirmed trace of Jewell or his aircraft was ever recovered. At the time, the press compared his likely fate to that of Cecil Grace and Edouard Jean Bague, who disappeared during flights over water.2 |
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| Born | c. 18861 |
| Died | 1913 Oct 131 |
| Occupation | aircraft pilot1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Confirmed: Albert Jewell is a 27 Club member |
