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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 · Today we celebrate the birthday of Charles F. Blair, an aviator made famous by his solo flight over the North Pole, whose real accomplishment is often overlooked. Charles F. Blair, Jr. poses in the cockpit of his North American P-51C Mustang "Excalibur III."
16 de jul. de 2023 · In 1951, Charles F. Blair, Jr. Made the first solo journey across the North Pole by flying a modified P-51 Mustang on. Following her beloved Charles is a biography. Although he was tragically killed in a plane crash ten years later, he brought the happiest years of her life to Maureen.
Hace 2 días · Because of his Arctic solo, the Strategic Air Command invited Blair to help develop techniques for delivering thermonuclear weapons from long-range fighter aircraft. Blair worked as a special consultant to the Air Force during the week, and on weekends he continued to fly for Pan American.
Charles F. Blair, Jr. died on 2 September 1978. His ashes are interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. He was survived by his wife, Maureen, and four children from two previous marriages: Suzanne, Christopher, Charles Lee and Stephen.
