Charlie Brown (pilot)
Charlie Brown | |
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Charlie Brown (c. 1940s) | |
| Birth name | Charles Lester Brown |
| Nickname | 'Charlie' |
| Born | October 24, 1922 Weston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2008 (aged 86) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Buried | Woodlawn Park Cemetery South Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army (1939-42) United States Army Air Force (1942-47) United States Air Force (1947-65) United States Department of State (1965-72) |
| Service years | 1939–1972 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 527th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group |
| Known for | Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Air Force Cross, Purple Heart |
| Spouse | Jackie Brown |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Charles Lester Brown (October 24, 1922 – November 24, 2008) was a USAAF pilot during World War II. He became well known for being the pilot of the B-17F Flying Fortress named Ye Olde Pub which was involved in the Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident.