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Leonard, Royal

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1905-1962

Biographical Note

Captain Royal Leonard (April 3, 1905 - June 21, 1962), a Texan pilot who previously flew for TWA, was, in 1935-1941, the personal pilot of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.

Citation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Leonard

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Biographical Information Files - L

 Sub-Group
Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with L: Lacy, Clay [Pilot, businessman] Folder 1: "An Aviation Romantic," Professional Pilot, April 1985Publicity brochure for Clay Lacy AviationThree decals for ONMI 64 P-51 racer"High-Flying Retirement," Seattle Times, August 13, 1990"Omni/Lacy...Right On!," Air Progress, July 1972Pathfinder...
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files

The Julius A. Barr Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-6
Abstract Julius A. Barr (1905-1939) was born in Normal, Illinois and spent time as a personal pilot to Chinese military figures Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and General Chiang Kai-shek in the mid-1930s. The collection contains a photograph album with three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, most likely taken by Barr, covering his time in China.
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Julius A. Barr Photograph Album

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