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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.
- 1932–1960
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."
29 de may. de 2023 · 29 May 1951: Pan American World Airways Captain Charles F. Blair, Jr., flew a modified North American Aviation P-51C-10-NT Mustang, NX12012, Excalibur III, from Bardufoss, Norway to Fairbanks, Alaska, via the North Pole. He flew the 3,260 miles (5,246.5 kilometers) non-stop in 10 hours, 27 minutes.
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.
31 de ene. de 2018 · Brigadier General Charles Francis Blair, Jr., died 2 September 1978 in an airplane accident. His remains were interred at the Arlington National Cemetery. Captain Charles F. Blair, Jr., checks his astrocompass shortly before beginning his transpolar flight, 29 May 1951.
