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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.
3 mars 2024 · Charles F. Blair, as a Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was buried with full military honors on September 11 at Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington, D.C. Survivors included his wife, Maureen O’Hara Blair, whom he married in 1968, and four children from two previous marriages: Suzanne, Christopher ...
19 juil. 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."
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. In 1931, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont.
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.
29 mai 2024 · 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.
U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles F. Blair Jr. (July 19, 1909 – September 2, 1978). Along with his service in the Air Force, Blair was also a Naval aviator Captain, a test pilot, an airline pilot, and airline owner.
