Roscoe Turner
20th-century American aviator
Died aged 74LibraUnited States
Biography
Roscoe Turner (September 29, 1895 – June 23, 1970) was a record-breaking American aviator who was a three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy air race and widely recognized by his flamboyant style and his pet, Gilmore the Lion. He also founded a US domestic airline, ultimately called Lake Central Airlines, that in 1968 merged into Allegheny Airlines, the predecessor to US Airways.
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Awards & honours (2)
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- National Aviation Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Roscoe Turner
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- Roscoe Turner died on June 23, 1970 at the age of 74.
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- Roscoe Turner was born on September 29, 1895.
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- Roscoe Turner was born in Corinth.
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- Roscoe Turner's zodiac sign is Libra.
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- Roscoe Turner is a citizen of United States.
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