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L.C. Amos Jr. | |
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 L.C. Amos Jr. checking oil in one of his flight school's aircraft | |
| Born | May 11, 1923 |
| Died | February 15, 1998 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | World War II veteran, Member of the Tuskegee 332d Fighter Group, Flight School Owner and Instructor |
| Years active | 1943–1988 |
| Known for | First African-American flight school owner in San Antonio, Texas. |
| Notable work | Member of the Tuskegee 332d Flight Squadron |
L.C. Amos Jr. (May 13, 1927 to January 15, 1998) was born Loston Clyde Amos, Jr.[1] He is best known for being the first African-American business man to own and operate a flight school in San Antonio, Texas.[2]
Early Life
[edit]Amos Jr. was born in Glidden, Texas on May 13, 1927, to Lutshia Bratcher and father, Loston Amos.[1]
Career
[edit]From 1943 to September 17, 1947, L.C. Amos Jr. served in United States Army Air Forces in the famous 332d Fighter Group of the Tuskegee Airmen.[2] And from September 1947 to 1953 he served in the United States Air Force. His rank at discharge is unknown.
After his discharged, Amos moved to San Antonio, Texas and in late 1950s, he started a flight school called Economy Aviation. He rented Hanger 9 of the historic Stinson Municipal Airport.[3] This was the first solely African-American owned flying school to operate in San Antonio, Texas.[2]
By 1967, Amos was offering classes in new Cessna airplanes.
During the 1968 San Antonio, Texas World's fair, called HemisFair '68, to promote his primary and advanced flight instructions, Amos offered flight tours of the HemisFair.[4]
July 4, 1968, Amos offered "Free" movie nights at his Hanger 9 locations to promote interest in the aviation industry. His first movie was the FAA How Airplanes Flies (1968).[5]
Event
[edit]Due to L.C. Amos Jr's contributions to the city of San Antonio, a Street Name has been made in his honored. It is located near his flight school location at Stinson Municipal Airport.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "FamilySearch-Loston Clyde Amos, Jr"
- ^ a b c "A Tribute to a San Antonio Air Pioneer"
- ^ "Classified Advertising 90A-Aircraft-Service-Supplies". San Antonio Light. San Antonio Texas. San Antonio Light. 18 Dec 1967. p. 31. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025 – via NewspapersArchive.com.
- ^ "Meet Folks and Friends From YOUR HOMETOWN . .. in San Antonio the HemisFair City". San Antonio Light. San Antonio Texas. San Antonio Light. 31 May 1968. p. 57. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025 – via NewspapersArchive.com.
- ^ "Classified Advertising 90A-Aircraft Service". San Antonio Light. San Antonio Texas. San Antonio Light. 4 July 1968. p. 61. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025 – via NewspapersArchive.com.
- ^ "L.C.Amos Jr - Google Maps