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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Robert William Prescott was born in Texas on May 5, 1913. He was an ace with the Flying Tigers in World War II and went on to found the Flying Tiger Line, the first scheduled cargo airline in the United States. He died on March 3, 1978. Photograph caption dated November 14, 1964 reads "San Fernando Valley chapter of the Executive Secretaries Association held its annual dinner at Pike's Verdugo Oaks. Here, from left, Bill Jones, partner in Valley Moving Service; Bob Prescott, president of Flying Tiger Line; and Mrs. Ira Gribin and Mr. Gribin, Valley realtor, enjoy party."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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