Charles Irving Elliott
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Charles Irving "Sam" Elliott (1892–1972) was a pioneer aviator in the Hawaiian Islands. As an airline pilot, he is credited with the first scheduled passenger flight between the Hawaiian Islands, the first scheduled airmail flight between the Hawaiian Islands, and the first scheduled cargo flight in the US/Hawaiian Islands.[1]
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Charles Irving Elliott | |
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Born | November 13, 1892 |
Died | July 5, 1972 age 79 |
Other names | "Captain Sam" |
Occupation | Chief Pilot |
Employer | Inter-Island Airways / Hawaiian Airlines |
Known for | Aviation pioneer in the Hawaiian Islands |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1915-1929 |
Rank | Chief Petty Officer Naval Aviation Pilot |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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