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Robert E. Thacker

American test pilot (1918-2020)

PersonDied aged 102humanQ16084052

Born: February 21, 1918
Died: November 25, 2020
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: aircraft pilot
Education: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School

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Robert E. Thacker was an American test pilot, aeromodeling enthusiast and designer, one of the few pilots in history to do tours of duty in two different theaters of operation in World War II and the holder of a number of aviation records.

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Sex or gender: male
Participated in conflict: Korean War
World War II
Given name: Robert
Awards: Silver Star

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