Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to search results

Archives at The Museum of Flight


Osler, Edward Scott, 1918-1949

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1918-1949

Biographical Note

Edward Scott Osler was a commercial pilot, flight engineer, and test pilot. He was born in 1918 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Harold and Janette Osler. In 1936 he started at the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1941, Osler was hired by Pan American World Airways to fly between Seattle, Washington and Alaska. In 1944, Boeing hired him as a test pilot to work on the B-29 and B-17 bombers. In 1947 Osler was assigned to the B-47 Stratojet project as the co-pilot to Robert Robbins. They piloted the B-47’s maiden flight on December 17, 1944. Osler continued to work on the B-47 for the next five years and was ultimately promoted to project pilot. James Frasier was assigned to be his co-pilot. During a test flight on May 11, 1949 Osler was killed when the bubble canopy on the B-47 came unlatched during flight and struck him in the head.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John Fornasero Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-06-24
Abstract: The John Fornasero Papers are comprised of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera pertaining to the life and work of flight instructor, aviation inspector, and test pilot John B. Fornasero. A significant portion of this collection is made up of photographs. Major topics include the Ryan School of Aeronautics, the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Fairchild Aircraft Company, and Boeing Aircraft Company.

Maria Osler Collection of Edward Scott Osler Logbooks and Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-07-20
Abstract: The Edward Scott Osler Logbooks and Photographs are comprised of logbooks and photographs pertaining to the work of commercial pilot, flight engineer, and test pilot Edward Scott Osler. This collection is primarily logbooks.

The Museum of Flight | 9404 E. Marginal Way South | Seattle WA 98108-4097 | 206-764-5874
Contact us with a research request
curator@museumofflight.org