IRA C. EAKER 1896-1987

Ira C. Eaker - 1929 Library of Congress Collection, 6-27-08

 

Gen. James E. Fechet & Capt. Ira C. Eaker in new air service uniforms, 9/11/25 Library of Congress Collection, 6-27-08

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Pan American Flight      One of the very interesting incidents in his long career was his participation in the Pan American Flight which began on December21, 1926. You can learn more about this event by clicking on the title.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES      If you search for "Ira C. Eaker" +aviation, using the Google search engine, (6-28-08), you will find about 3440 links! Among the most helpful are the following. You should be able to answer all of your questions by referring to some of the other websites.

 

Ira C. Eaker      This page on the Wikipedia website is a very good place to start your search for more information. It offers a very comprehensive biography, well illustrated with four photographs, and includes several recommended links for additional information. You can access it by clicking on the title above.

 

Eaker died 6 August 1987 at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery.

 

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