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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.
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 ...
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.
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).
In 1951 he set a record for an Atlantic crossing (7 hours, 48 minutes) in his converted North American P-51 Excalibur III. The next year, Blair became the first individual to fly over the North Pole in a single engine aircraft, an achievement that earned him the Harmon International Trophy, Thurlow Award, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
2 de sept. de 2017 · United States Army Officer, Author. He served first in the the United States Army Air Corps, then the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. His long career in military and commerical aviation was highlighted by his making the first solo crossing of the North Pole in a single engine plane.
Charles F. Blair Jr. (July 19, 1909 – September 2, 1978) was a United States Air Force Brigadier General, United States Navy aviator Captain, a test pilot, an airline pilot, and airline owner. Blair was born in Buffalo, New York. He learned to fly in San Diego and made his first solo flight at the age of 19.
