William Lindsay Everard

William Lindsay Everard

Sir William Lindsay Everard (13 March 1891 – 11 March 1949) was a brewer, politician, and philanthropist from Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As the founder and supporter of the Ratcliffe Aerodrome, Sir Lindsay was a pioneer aviator, knighted for his crucial efforts in World War II with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). He controlled Everards Brewery for nearly 25 years and was a Member of Parliament.

Read more about William Lindsay Everard:  Pioneer Aviator, Career and Philanthropy, Personal, Sources

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