Spanning nearly forty years, Captain Robert C. Sherman’s contributions to aviation facilitated the wide acceptance of flight as a safe, efficient mode of transportation. This era, characterized by rapid change and the introduction of new equipment, tested the knowledge and skills of aviators like Bob. And he accepted the challenge!
Flying aircraft from J-3s to TWAs B-747s, Bob safely transported thousands of military and civilians passengers to their destination from 1943 to 1982.
While in active status as well as in retirement, he freely volunteered time and energy in the service of his fellow pilots. He served in an impressive number of senior positions -President of the ALPA Federal Credit Union, Chairman of Council 25 at Chicago, Secretary-Treasurer of the MEC and TWA MEC Retired Pilots Chairman.
Captain Robert C Sherman is a pilot's pilot!