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Flying Tiger Line
Pilots Association

Arvel C “Al” Rector

In Memoriam

May 24, 1921 - January 30, 2019

At the time of his passing, Al was our association's oldest and most senior member.

Anyone wishing to contribute to this page with archived pictures or testimonials about Al is encouraged to contact us at email@flyingtigerline.org 

Capt Rector at the 2014 Seattle Reunion

With Mr. Narita, Masao, on his last flight

 

 

 

 

 

 

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