Blum, Alan L., 1907-1994
Dates
- Existence: 1907 - 1994
Biographical Note
Alan L. Blum was born on April 2, 1907. He attended the University of Washington for two years but did not graduate. Blum served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and Army Air Force, including in the Strategic Air Command from 1941-1967. Blum ultimately retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Before his Army career, Blum took over as President of Northwest Air Service Co. at the death of his brother, John. He served as President from 1931 to 1945, whereupon new ownership took over the company. Alan L. Blum died in Newport Beach, California in 1994.
Source:
Biography derived from collection materials and donor information.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection
The John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection consists of visual and textual materials related to the lives and careers of John and Alan Blum. John founded the Northwest Air Service Company and Alan served as President after his brother died in a plane crash in 1931.
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