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  • Capt James W. Gates III
  • Foil: 14 Panel: Retired United Pilots Association Column: 3 Line: 20

    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:
    Ms. Dorothy V. Gates

    A pilot for United Airlines from 1957 to 1993, retired as captain. He was a member of the Airline Pilots Association as well as the Retired United Pilots Association,

    He received his wings from the Navy Aviation Cadet program in Pensacola, FL in 1952 . A graduate of Rider University in Trenton, NJ.

    Married in 1962 to wife Dorothy. Three children - one son, two daughters, six grandchildren. Died Aug. 5, 1998 at age 68 of lung cancer.

    Missed by all.

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