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to the grounds. That month Brabazon began flying the plane and both he and Shaffer took additional flying guidance under the watchful eye of veteran pilot Drew. Drew carried some passengers that month and flew exhibitions at Anna and Ottawa, Ohio. The company made plans to build a Gnome-engined exhibition tractor biplane, and on May 26th the Wright plane was shipped to Springfield, Ohio where Drew flew for three days. On June 10th he flew at Napoleon, Ohio, and a busy schedule was planned for the season. On June 12th Drew was killed at the Shaffer-Brabazon field, a crushing blow to their new enterprise. They continued their company activities at Lime for a time that summer and in July were planning to build the tractor biplane and a flying boat, but apparently the project was abandoned. Brabazon reportedly rebuilt the Wright plane later and did some flying with it.

In 1916, Brabazon enlisted as an army aviator and it is recorded that he served ten months during the Mexican border dispute in pursuit of Villa. 

In the early 1950s Brabazon joined the Early Birds. He also was a member of the Beloit Chapter of the National Aeronautic Association of the Masonic Lodge. After giving up aviation he owned the Beloit Taxi Company and operated the Hilton Garage. Following this he was employed by Fairbanks-Morse for many years, retiring in 1956.

After being confined to the Rock Haven Nursing Home for two years in failing health, Brabazon passed away on December 27, 1969, in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Wisconsin, at age 84. He was survived by a son, four grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Wisconsin.

Flying Pioneer, Early Bird Jesse C. Brabazon was a member of that distinguished group of men who once flew the famed early Wright biplanes. While his flying career was not as extensive as many others his name must be recorded in the history of early American aviators.

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