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“I would never want to discourage anyone from listening to the news, heaven forfend. But I thought, you know, when I'm recommending music to people I like to recommend stuff that I think they'll like.”

Quote by Stephen W. Thompson

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Stephen W. Thompson

Stephen W. Thompson (March 20, 1894 – October 9, 1977) was an American aviator and one of the pioneering pilots in early American aviation history. Born in the late 19th century, Thompson grew up during the formative years of aviation and became a professional pilot during the era of rapid technological advancement in flight. He served as a military pilot during World War I, gaining valuable combat experience. After the war, he continued his career in aviation, participating in various flight activities and contributing to the development of American civil aviation. Thompson passed away in 1977 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as one of the early pioneers of American aviation. more

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