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Chester H.
Fliesbach served as a naval aviator from 1941 through
1945 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with seven stars.
As the co-owner of the West Nebraska Express, he flew Beechcraft
Bonanzas and Barons during the twenty-six years of operation. Fliesbach served for fifteen years as a member of the
Nebraska Aeronautics Commission. He helped found the Panhandle Soarers Glider Club. In 1995, at age 77, he qualified as
a helicopter pilot. He logged more than 10,440 hours in the air and held
instrument, instructor, single and multi-engine land, sailplane, and
helicopter ratings. |
