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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norman "Swede" William Ralston
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| Born | (1916-11-28)November 28, 1916
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| Died | November 14, 2007(2007-11-14) (aged 90)
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| Occupation(s) | Aviator
Airshow pilot
Businessman
Flight instructor |
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| Spouse | Radah Ardath Ralston |
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| Children | Dana Jean McCullough
Radah "Sissy" Ardath Bentson
Norman William Ralston Jr.
Mary Louise Ralston |
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| Parent(s) | William Grey Ralston and Ester Josephine Mortenson |
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Norman William Ralston (November 28, 1916 – November 14, 2007) was an American pilot.[1]
Biography[edit]
During World War II, Ralston, known as "Swede", trained hundreds of Army pilots at Rankin FieldinTulare, California. Rankin Aeronautical Academy was a civilian flight school for the United States Army Air Corps.
As a stunt pilot, he operated a fleet of aircraft for Ralston Airshows. He became famous for flying an AT-6 Texan through Naval Air Station Tillamook, a World War II blimp hangar, in Tillamook, Oregon. Ralston constructed the first commercial hangar at Hillsboro, Oregon and helped found the Hillsboro Airport. He co-founded the airline company Aero Air, a successful full-service fixed-base operator.[2]
References[edit]
^ McNichol, Bethanye (July 27, 1995). "West Zoner: Our Town: Hillsboro Community Close Up". The Oregonian. p. 1.
^ "Maintenance Hangar - The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards - FAA - FAASTeam - FAASafety.gov". www.faasafety.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
^ "Swede Ralston". International Council of Air Shows Foundation. January 22, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
^ "Pilots - The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards - FAA - FAASTeam - FAASafety.gov". www.faasafety.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Norman_Ralston&oldid=1111304056"
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