biography
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Six, Robert (Forman)
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| male
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| lived:
| (1907–86)
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| biography:
| Airline executive, born in Stockton, California, USA. Using family money, he established Valley Flying Service in 1929. In 1937, after having worked in China as a pilot, he borrowed money and bought a 40 per cent interest in Varney Speed Lines, renamed Continental Airlines in 1938. Continental successfully competed against industry giants for the 46 years of Six's presidency. |
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