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Pacific Air Transport

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Historical Note

Pacific Air Transport (PAT) was formed in January 1926 by Vern C. Gorst, an Oregon bus line operator. It carried both mail and passengers. In 1928, the airline was acquired by Boeing Air Transport, but continued to operate as a separate division, retaining its own identity.


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