C. C. Moseley, Date of Birth, Date of Death

C. C. Moseley

Aviator, trainer and businessman

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1894

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1974

Profession: test pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Corliss Champion Moseley (July 23, 1894 – 1974) was a United States Army aviator and later civilian trainer.
He won the inaugural Pulitzer Air Race in 1920.
Following his service in World War I, where he was credited with one aerial victory, he was in charge of all United States Army Air Service schools.
As a civilian, he set up flying schools which are estimated to have taught over 25,000 pilots and 5000 mechanics, mostly for service in World War II.
He was also a business executive, either helping found or organize Western Air Express (which later became Western Airlines).