Charlie Brown (pilot)
American bomber pilot in World War II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Lester "Charlie" Brown (October 24, 1922 – November 24, 2008) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot during World War II. He became well known for being the pilot of the B-17F Flying Fortress named Ye Olde Pub which was involved in the Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident.
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Birth name | Charles Lester Brown |
Nickname(s) | 'Charlie' |
Born | (1922-10-24)October 24, 1922 Weston, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 2008(2008-11-24) (aged 86) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Buried | Woodlawn Park Cemetery South Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army (1939-42) United States Army Air Force (1942-47) United States Air Force (1947-65) United States Department of State (1965-72) |
Years of service | 1939–1972 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 527th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group |
Known for | Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Force Cross, Purple Heart |
Spouse(s) | Jackie Brown |
Children | 2 daughters |
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