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Charles J Lunn | |
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| File:Charles lunn - captain - uniform.jpg Charlie - 1942 | |
| Born | August 8, 1906 Key West, Florida |
| Died | 1983 Miami, Florida |
| Occupation | Seaman - Aviator - Educator |
| Known for | Established Aerial Navigator Training Program at The University of Miami |
Charles J Lunn - "Charlie" - (1906 - 1983) was Director of Navigation for Pan American World Airways and established the Aerial Navigator School at the University of Miami, where 5000 Army, Navy and ... cadets were trained under his leadership. He was presented a Doctor of Science Degree in Navigation from the University of Miami. He was the Navigator on the Dixie Clipper during the inaugural transatlantic passenger flight for Pan American Airways in YYYY
Early Life
Family
Charlie was born on August 8, 1906 in Key West, Florida. An outgoing and athletic youth ....
Seaman
Charles Lunn Named Captain
As reported in the Key West Citizen April 20, 1931 - Charles Lunn has been made captain of the SS Miami, which sailed from this port 12 days ago for Atlantic City, N.J. He is one of the youngest officers (25 years old) to ever receive a master's license for wide-open tonnage.