- American adventure novelist, whose works often deal with aviation and are noted for racy dialogue. He had himself been a professional aviator, who piloted Douglas DC-2 and Douglas DC-3 aircraft for various American airlines in the 1930's. During World War II, he flew C-87 transports for the U.S. Army Air Force Transport Command in diverse and far-flung locations, from the North Atlantic to the Himalayas.
- Ardent conservationist.
- Had a lifelong passion for sailing.
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