What is Dick Merrill's full name?
Henry Tindall Merrill
Dick Merrill date of birth:
February 1, 1894
How old was Dick Merrill when died?
88
Where was Dick Merrill born?
IIuka, Mississippi
When did Dick Merrill die?
October 31, 1982
Where did Dick Merrill die?
Lake Elsinore, CA
What is Dick Merrill nationality?
American
What is Dick Merrill's occupation?
Aviator Actor
Short Biography
Henry Tyndall "Dick" Merrill (February 1, 1894 – October 31, 1982) was an early aviation pioneer. Among his feats he was the highest paid air mail pilot, flew the first round-trip transatlantic flight in 1936, was Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal pilot during the 1952 presidential elections, set several speed records, and would go on to be Eastern Air Lines' most experienced pilot with over 36, 000 hours until his retirement in 1961. In total, Merrill flew over 45, 000 hours as pilot in command, covering over eight million miles.