Roger Q. Williams

Roger Q. Williams

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BIRTHDAY
Apr 30, 1894 April 30
BIRTHPLACE
NY
DEATH DATE
Aug 12, 2024 (age 82)
BIRTH SIGN

About

Barnstormer and aviator who made a historic transatlantic flight with Lewis Yancey.

Trivia

He published his book, "Flying to the Moon and Halfway Back," in 1949.

Before Fame

He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War I and joined the United States Army Air Forces during the World War II years.

Family Life

He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and died in Alameda, California.

Associated With

His historic, 3,400-mile flight with Lewis Yancey took thirty-one hours to complete.

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