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  1. Linious "Mac" McGee (March 23, 1897 – June 13, 1988) was an American aviation pioneer and founder of McGee Airways, the predecessor company to Alaska Airlines. Biography. McGee was born in Francesville, Indiana on March 23, 1897.

  2. For Linious "Mac" McGee, 1932 marked the beginning of a new way of life, and steady work. Seeking opportunity during the Great Depression, he stowed away on an Alaska-bound steamship hoping to find better times.

  3. Apr 13, 2023 · Originally from Indiana, Linious “Mac” McGee had moved to the western US, but in 1929 found himself as a stowaway on a steamship heading to the US’ final frontier, Alaska, in search of better opportunities.

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  4. Jan 29, 2024 · In the grand, adventurous spirit of early 20th century aviation pioneers, Linious "Mac" McGee fearlessly launched McGee Airways in 1932 with just a single three-seat prop plane, undaunted by the daunting terrain and isolation of Alaska.

  5. LiniousMacMcGee. Birth. 23 Mar 1897. Death. 13 Jun 1988 (aged 91) Burial. Mountain View Cemetery. Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA Add to Map. Memorial ID.

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  6. The company that we grew out of to become Alaska Airlines was born in 1932 when Linious "Mac" McGee painted "McGee Airways" on the side of a three-passenger Stinson and started flying out of Anchorage, and mine owner Wesley “Earl” Dunkle loaned money to pilots Steve Mills, Charlie Ruttan, and Jack Waterworth to start Star Air Service. In ...

  7. McGee Airways was an American airline, founded in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1932 by Linious "Mac" McGee. Starting with a single three seat Stinson airplane, the company grew and the fleet of aircraft expanded to seven Stinsons.

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