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Six, Robert

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Six, Robert (Forman) (1907–86) airline executive; born in Stockton, Calif. Using family money, he established Valley Flying Service in 1929. In 1937, after having worked in China as a pilot, he borrowed money and bought a 40 percent interest in Varney Speed Lines, renamed Continental Airlines in 1938. Continental successfully competed against industry giants for the 46 years of Six's presidency.


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