Stuart, Murray H.
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1960
Biography
Murray H. Stuart was born August 8, 1909 to Murray E. and Nellie Stuart in Seattle, Washington. On April 30, 1929, he married Noel Rae. At various times, Stuart worked as a transport pilot, a mechanic, and a commercial diver. He also spent time in Montana as a barnstormer.
Starting in 1939, he flew as a pilot for Pan American Airways for 25 years. During one of his Pan Am flights from Tokyo, Japan, an engine exploded and Captain Stuart was able to turn back and safely land the aircraft. He was awarded the key of the city for successfully doing so. Murrary Stuart died on November 8, 1960 after an illness.
Biography derived from collection materials and donor information.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Murray Stuart and Noel Rae Papers
Native Washingtonians Murray Stuart (1909-1960), and Noel Rae (b. 1909), married in 1929 and were both pilots. The collection contains clippings, photographs, correspondence, business records, and certificates relating to both their flight careers and personal lives.