Dick Merrill Death
Dick passed away on October 31, 1982 at the age of 88 in Lake Elsinore, CA.
When did Dick Merrill die?
October 31, 1982How old was Dick Merrill when died?
88Where did Dick Merrill die? What was the location of death?
Lake Elsinore, CA
Dick Merrill Birthday and Date of Death
Dick Merrill was born on February 1, 1894 and died on October 31, 1982. Dick was 88 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 1, 1894
Date of Death: October 31, 1982
Age at Death: 88
Dick Merrill - Biography
Henry Tyndall "Dick" Merrill (February 1, 1894 – October 31, 1982) was an early aviation pioneer. Among his feats he was the highest paid air mail pilot, flew the first round-trip transatlantic flight in 1936, was Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal pilot during the 1952 presidential elections, set several speed records, and would go on to be Eastern Air Lines' most experienced pilot with over 36,000 hours until his retirement in 1961. In total, Merrill flew over 45,000 hours as pilot in command, covering over eight million miles.
