Albert Cushing Read
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For other people named Albert Read, see Albert Read (disambiguation).
Albert Cushing Read, Sr. (March 29, 1887 – October 10, 1967) was an aviator and Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He and his crew made the first transatlantic flight in the NC-4, a Curtiss NC flying boat.[1]
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Albert Cushing Read, Sr. | |
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Born | (1887-03-29)March 29, 1887 Lyme, New Hampshire, US |
Died | October 10, 1967(1967-10-10) (aged 80) Coconut Grove, Florida, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1907–1946 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit NC-4 Medal |
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