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May 28, 2010 —
Robert K. Watts (Bob) an aviation pioneer and founder of Of
Capital Aviation died on May 25th in the
Jack became a flight instructor at the
When government contracts ended both became civilian ferry pilots for
the Air Force. Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1943 and was stationed
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Both Jack and Bob flew cargo and passenger missions over the Himalayas
into
The Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award is the most prestigious award
the FAA issues to persons certificated under Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, part 65. This award is named after Charles Taylor,
the first aircraft mechanic, to recognize individuals who have spent
over 50 years in the aircraft maintenance profession as “master
mechanics.” The award is an 8-1/2 by 11-inch certificate and distinctive lapel pin. The certificate is signed by the FAA Administrator. Upon request, a stickpin similar in design to the lapel pin is also provided to the award winner’s spouse in recognition of his or her support to the award winner’s aviation maintenance career. |