Roger Q. Williams

Pilot

Birthday April 30, 1894

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Aug 12, 1976 (82)

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About

Barnstormer and aviator who made a historic transatlantic flight with Lewis Yancey.

Before Fame

He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War I and joined the United States Army Air Forces during the World War II years.

Trivia

He published his book, "Flying to the Moon and Halfway Back," in 1949.

Family Life

He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and died in Alameda, California.

Associated With

His historic, 3,400-mile flight with Lewis Yancey took thirty-one hours to complete.