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Charles C. Finn

Description

Charles C. Finn came from the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. He was a decorated WWII bomber pilot, having flown 63 B-17 combat missions over Europe. Charles had an identical twin brother, George, who was also a war veteran, as a flight instructor in the USAAF. The brothers remained in the Air Force after the War and flew on the Berlin Airlift. From 1951, they began formulating plans to start their own airline in the Los Angeles area, which never came to fruition.

The full story of their adventure can be found here.

Charles finn

Commandos Owned

  • Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando: N111H
  • Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: N111E

Last edited: 11/03/2024