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Charles F. Blair Jr. (July 19, 1909 – September 2, 1978) was an American aviation pioneer who helped work out the routes and navigation techniques necessary for long-distance flights. He served as a reserve officer, early in his career for the United States Navy , reaching the rank of captain , and later for the United States Air ...
Charles F. Blair, Jr. (n. Búfalo, Nueva York, Estados Unidos; 19 de julio de 1909 - f. Antillas, 2 de septiembre de 1978) fue un general de brigada de Reserva de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos , piloto de pruebas y de aviación civil, ingeniero mecánico , pionero de los vuelos transatlánticos y polares, además fue copropietario ...
19 de jul. de 2016 · Charles F. Blair, Jr. poses in the cockpit of his North American P-51C Mustang "Excalibur III." Blair was a pilot for commercial airlines including United Airlines, Pan American Airlines, and American Export Airlines (which later became American Overseas Airlines).
3 de mar. de 2024 · Died September 2, 1978. Brigadier General U.S. Air force– Author. He wrote “Red Ball In The Sky.” He was a pilot with the first squadron of jets to fly over the North Pole. He was married to Maureen O'Hara. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave 4966.
Charles F. Blair, Jr. Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945) Biography: Charles F. Blair, Jr. Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force. Charles F. Blair, Jr. was born on 19 July 1909 in Buffalo, NY. Blair learned to fly in San Diego, CA, and made his solo flight at the age of 19.
31 de ene. de 2024 · 31 January 1951: Pan American World Airways Captain Charles F. Blair, Jr., flew a modified North American Aviation P-51C-10-NT Mustang, NX1202, named Excalibur III, from New York International Airport to London Airport in 7 hours, 48 minutes, with an average speed of 446 miles per hour (718 kilometers per hour).
Hace 5 días · Charles F. Blair, Jr. (1909-1978) graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Vermont in 1931. After flight training with the Navy and completing a tour of duty as a naval aviator, Blair went on to be a pilot for United Airlines, American Airlines, and for Pan American Airways.
