David Harris, 1st Black Pilot Hired By A Major U.S. Airline Has Died

Written by on March 16, 2024

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

The former pilot was hired after serving in the Air Force in 1964.

David E. Harris, who became the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline in 1964, has died at the age of 89 years old.

The Associated Press reported that Harris, who worked for 30 years at American Airlines,



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