Cornelius Coffey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Cornelius Coffey

African American Aviator

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1903

Place of Birth: Newport, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 02-Mar-1994

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Cornelius Coffey

  • Cornelius Robinson Coffey (September 6, 1902, Newport, Arkansas – March 2, 1994, Chicago, Illinois) was an African American aviator.
  • He was the first African American to create a non-university-affiliated aeronautical school in the United States.
  • He was the first African American to hold both a pilot's and a mechanic's license.

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