Verville was a pioneer of aviation who was born in Michigan in 1890.
Alfred V. Verville was a pioneer of aviation who was born in Michigan in 1890. He is best remembered as a standout contributor of military and civilian aviation. Spending nearly 50 years in the aviation industry, Verville took the lead in designing and developing almost a dozen military as well as commercial aircraft. Flying boats are also another part of his design resume for which he is known, as are commercial cabin airplanes, military racing airplanes, and the Verville-Sperry R-3.