Royal Leonard
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April 3, 1905 Wisconsin |
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June 21, 1962 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California |
Captain Royal Leonard (April 3, 1905 - June 21, 1962), a Texan pilot who previously flew for TWA, was, in 1935-1941, the personal pilot of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.[1][2]
He was born on April 3, 1905 in Wisconsin.
In 1935 Leonard was first to fly the new Gee Bee Q.E.D. in the Bendix Race. Leonard was forced down with engine trouble at Wichita, Kansas.
In 1942, he published an autobiography called I flew for China.[3]
He died on June 21, 1962 in Los Angeles, California at age 57.
Legacy
In 2011, Barry S. Martin published a book: Forgotten Aviator: The Adventures of Royal Leonard. See www.bmartinauthor.com for details.
References
- ↑ F. Tillman Durdin (December 8, 1937). "Chinese Make Stand". New York Times. "The departure of Chiang Kai-shek with his aides was at the break yesterday in his private plane, operated by Royal Leonard and Co-Pilot Arnold Wier, both Americans. ..."
- ↑ Thomas Trumble (1980). World War II Biography.
- ↑ Royal Leonard (1942). I flew for China.
External links
- Royal Leonard at Findagrave
- Royal Leonard at China National Aviation Corporation
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