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  • William F. Gilbert
  • William F. Gilbert

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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Leader

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    Born March 26, 1922 in Luverne, MN. Obtained Pilot's License in 1940.

    Graduated from Macalester College.

    Employed by Civil Aeronautics Administration in January 1948, serving as an Airway Operations Specialist at Cleveland, OH and Minneapolis, MN for 8 1/2 years.

    Employed by the Weyerhaeuser Co. in 1956, serving for 28 years as Chief Pilot and Manager of the Corporate Aircraft Department with flight operations in the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

    Served on the Board of Directors of the National Business Aircraft Association for 10 years, with 2 years as Chairman.

    Served on the Board of Trustees of the Seattle Museum of Flight.

    Is a member of Ye Anciente and Secret Order of Quiet Birdmen.

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