John M. Conroy
American aviation executive (1920–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Michael Conroy (December 14, 1920 – December 5, 1979) was an American aviator and later businessman, whose company Aero Spacelines developed the Pregnant Guppy, Super Guppy, and Mini Guppy cargo aircraft. He later founded Conroy Aircraft and Specialized Aircraft in Santa Barbara, California.
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John M. Conroy | |
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Born | (1920-12-14)December 14, 1920 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 5, 1979(1979-12-05) (aged 58) Northridge, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Pistol Creek Ranch, Idaho, U.S. |
Other names | Jack |
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Spouse | Married 4 times |
Children | 6 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces California Air National Guard |
Years of service | 1942–1948 (USAAF) 1954–1957 and 1960–1961 (CANG) |
Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit | 379th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force, USAAC 115th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, CAL ANG |
Battles/wars | World War II POW |
Awards | Purple Heart Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters Distinguished Flying Cross |
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He died December 5, 1979, of colon cancer.[1]