Born March 6, 1887, at Montesano, Washington. Major Fleet
organized the first U.S. Air Mail Service May 15, 1918.
Formed Consolidated Aircraft Co. 1923, later the great
Convair Corp. Under his leadership were produced 18,000
of the famous B-24 Liberator bomber, and the PBY Catalina
flying boats which played major roles in World War II ... a
production miracle made possible by his genius for organization
and innovative methods.
His post industry years have seen him intensely devoted to
public service and philanthropic projects for the underpriviledged
and the community ... and the promotion of love of country among
the young. Died 29 October 1975.
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