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Flying Tiger Line
Pilots Association

LaVern H. “Vern” Mays

In Memoriam

November 22, 1920 - September 9, 2014

By all who knew him, Vern was a great guy to fly for and be friends with.  He was hired on June 12, 1951 and finished up a wonderful career at Flying Tigers in November 1980 when turning 60.

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

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Recommended Reading

  • “full upright position” by Linda Foster
  • “Flying Tiger Archives” by Guy Van Herbruggen & Charles Kennedy
  • “Tiger in the Sea” by Eric Lindner
  • “This Is Your Captain” by Reyne O’Shaughnessy
  • “The Pilot – Learning Leadership” by Colleen Hensley
  • “Life Takes Wings” by Lynn Rippelmeyer
  • “Flying Tiger Memories” by Guy Van Herbruggen & Charles Kennedy
  • “Tiger 747” by Guy Van Herbruggen/Charles Kennedy
  • “DC-8 & The Flying Tiger Line” by Guy Van Herbruggen & Charles Kennedy