johnhtowers

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TVL1970 said:
That is Adm. John H. Towers (1885-1955) standing next to Adm. Marc Mitscher (1887-1947). See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_Towers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Mitscher

aware health said:
More about LT Towers: earlyaviators.com/etowers.htm He apparently piloted the first flight out of the new Pensacola Naval Air Station (the first NAS) in 1914.
cjackson77us said:
He had beautiful eyes.
B-59 said:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_Towers

B-59 said:
"John Henry Towers (January 30, 1885 – April 30, 1955) was a United States Navy admiral and pioneer naval aviator. ... In 1919, then-Commander Towers proposed, planned and led the first air crossing of the Atlantic." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_Towers
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