About Edgar Allen Goff Jr.
Lived 1896 – 1989 (aged 92). Edgar Allen Goff Jr. was an American aircraft pilot.
Edgar Allen "Pete" Goff Jr. (December 12, 1896 – February 11, 1989) was a United States Air Force colonel and jet fighter pilot. He was a member of the Early Birds of Aviation. In service, he spent 13 years on active duty and 36 additional years as a reserve officer.
Biography He was born on December 12, 1896, to Edgar Allen Goff Sr. in Battle Creek, Michigan.
He was employed by Stinson and Verville Aircraft Company. He also flew for a few months as air mail pilot.
From 1937 to 1942 he was employed by the Bureau of Air Commerce in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, leaving his position as Senior Aeronautical Inspector to return to active duty in the Air Force. He had a total of over 11,000 hours of civilian flying and 6,000 hours of recorded military flight.
He retired from active military service on January 31, 1957.
Legacy He was inducted into the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame on October 7, 2000.
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Who was Edgar Allen Goff Jr.?
American aviator (1896-1989)
When was Edgar Allen Goff Jr. born?
Edgar Allen Goff Jr. was born on 12 December 1896 in Battle Creek.
When did Edgar Allen Goff Jr. die?
Edgar Allen Goff Jr. died on 11 February 1989 in Edgewater.
What was Edgar Allen Goff Jr.'s occupation?
Edgar Allen Goff Jr. was an aircraft pilot.
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Edgar Allen Goff Jr. was American.
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