Robert William Prescott
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Robert William Prescott (May 5, 1913 – March 3, 1978) was an American aviator and entrepreneur.[1][2] An ace with the Flying Tigers in the early part of World War II, he went on to found the Flying Tiger Line, the first scheduled cargo airline in the United States.[3]
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Robert William Prescott | |
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Born | (1913-05-05)May 5, 1913 |
Died | March 3, 1978(1978-03-03) (aged 64) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Compton Junior College |
Years active | 1939–1942 |
Known for | Founder and CEO, Flying Tiger Line Flying ace Pilot, China National Aviation Corporation |
Aviation career | |
Air force | United States Navy American Volunteer Group |
Battles | World War II |
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