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Linious “Mac” McGee. Birth. 23 Mar 1897. Death. 13 Jun 1988 (aged 91) Burial. Mountain View Cemetery. Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA Add to Map. Memorial ID.
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.
Jun 5, 2022 · Alaska Airlines' beginnings date to 1932, when Linious "Mac" McGee (1897-1970) and his partner, Harvey Barnhill, began advertising charter flights in the Anchorage Daily Times that flew between Anchorage and Bristol Bay in a single, three-seat Stinson airplane.
May 31, 2013 · Bush pilot Linious “Mac” McGee helped transform commercial aviation when in 1932 he founded McGee Airways, one of Anchorage’s first air services.
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.
The name McGee actually traces its roots back to 1932, when Linious “Mac” McGee created McGee Airways, the forerunner of Alaska Airlines, to serve the rough-and-tumble Alaskan frontier. The name represents an entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and fortitude.
Dec 8, 2023 · Alaska traces its roots to 1932, one of the worst years of the Great Depression, when Linious “Mac” McGee (aided by partner Harvey Barnhill) began selling charter flights between Anchorage...
