Duane Cole

Duane Cole (April 1, 1914–February 3, 2004) was an American Aerobatic pilot. Early life Duane earned his private license in 1938, followed by his commercial in 1939 and instructor in 1940. Cole performed in his first airshow in 1940, followed by training cadets in the Civilian Pilot Training Program throughout World War II. Career Cole performed from 1947 to 1963 as part of the Cole Brothers Airshows along with his brothers Arnold, Lester and Marion Cole, who remained in the business for many years flying a 65 hp clipped wing Taylorcraft BF-50.