Nichols, Reeder Glen, 1904-1975
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1904-1975
Biographical Note
Reeder G. Nichols was born on February 1, 1904, in Florence, Alabama. He worked as Operations Manager for Century Airlines (later part of American Airlines). In circa 1931, he joined Lear Developments, founded by William P. Lear, and built and installed receivers. It is unknown when he parted ways with Lear, but was working with the company at least through the mid 1930s.
In 1934, he served as the navigator for Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn as they competed in the MacRobertson International Air Race, from London to Melbourne. In 1940, Nichols authored The Pilot's Radio Manual, published by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Nichols was married twice and had three children. He died on May 24, 1975, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
In 1934, he served as the navigator for Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn as they competed in the MacRobertson International Air Race, from London to Melbourne. In 1940, Nichols authored The Pilot's Radio Manual, published by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Nichols was married twice and had three children. He died on May 24, 1975, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Clyde Pangborn Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2005-12-27
Abstract
Clyde Edward Pangborn (circa 1890s-1958) was born in Bridgeport, Washington and was a military pilot and barnstormer. The collection contains photographs and illustrations, correspondence, advertisements, newspaper clippings, a date book, military service records, and ephemera related to the Pangborn's personal life, military service, and barnstorming career from approximately 1912 to 1981.