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Capt. Hugh L. Willoughby Pioneer Balloonist and aviator Dies at Stuart Fla on April 4-1939 age 82 First plane in 1909 He was building his second plane in year 1910 Was from Newport R.I. Born 1865 Notable Balloonist both in U.S and Europe around 1900 Made many Early Photos of large Cities from Balloons. Made some successful flights in his plane at Atlantic City N.J. Acted as official timer for many official flight records. Was a founder member of the Aero Club of America Was building 2 new machines at his aerodrome at Atlantic City N.J. in July 1910 was flying there in Most 1910