Walter Varney
American businessman
Died when: 78 years 30 days (936 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Walter Thomas Varney (December 26, 1888 – January 25, 1967) was an American aviation pioneer who founded forerunners of two major U.S. airlines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which combined under United Continental Holdings long after his death.Varney was also one of the most prominent airmail contractors of the early 20th century.
Varney served as a pilot in the Aviation Section, U.S.Signal Corps during World War I.After the war Varney established an aviation school and air taxi service in northern California.
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