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  • Capt. Robert P. Hewitt
  • Foil: 7 Panel: 3 Column: 3 Line: 92

    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:
    Mr. Victor D. Hewitt

    An Early Bird and a QB. In 1919 he flew first commercial flight NY to Miami with a cargo of fountain pens, and flew first scheduled passenger service from Atlantic City to New York City. Winner of first commercial free-for-all race in 1926. Pilot of rescue mission to Canada for survivors of German airship Bremen in 1928. Manager Philadelphia, PA airport 1929. Held commercial pilot license #93. Pilot for Ludington, Eastern Air Transport, & Eastern Airlines.

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