Clyde Pangborn
Clyde Edward Pangborn (c. October 28, 1895 – March 29, 1958), nicknamed "Upside-Down Pangborn", was an American aviator and barnstormer who performed aerial stunts in the 1920s for the Gates Flying Circus. He was its half-owner, chief pilot and operating manager, working in partnership with Ivan R. Gates. In 1931, Pangborn and co-pilot Hugh Herndon Jr. flew their plane, Miss Veedol, on the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean.
Clyde Pangborn | |
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| Born | October 28, 1895 |
| Died | March 29, 1958 (aged 62) |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Spouse | Swana Beaucaire |
| Parent(s) | Max Pangborn Opal Lamb |
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