Famed race pilot Lowell Bayles and the Gee Bee Sportster thejivebombers Civil Aviation February 4, 2018April 20, 2020 1 Minute Unfortunately, Bayles died in 1931 while attempting a new speed record. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related Published by thejivebombers View all posts by thejivebombers Published February 4, 2018April 20, 2020