History Question - Name The Airline and Person

fazeman · 06-12-2008, 09:14 PM

Name the airline and person in the following question:

Which former airline has an acronym that spells out the nickname of the person who would later become an airline titan?

Hint: The fledging airline received a loan from this person who was a loan officer at a bank.

dylan · 06-13-2008, 02:18 AM

Poop McFarty?

gospodin · 06-13-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dylan

Poop McFarty?

No, that was the guy who invented Hot Pockets...

gospodin · 06-13-2008, 08:15 AM

Continental Airlines and Frank Lorenzo?

gospodin · 06-13-2008, 08:16 AM

Or is Continental still a going concern?

CitationDrvr · 06-13-2008, 12:42 PM

Did you know that Rod Smallwood is the name of manager of the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden? True story. I wish my name was Rod Smallwood!

Mystère · 06-13-2008, 04:17 PM

Anything to win ?...

fazeman · 06-14-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dylan

Poop McFarty?

The 'P' in your brain fart answer is the first letter of the airline and person's nickname.

fazeman · 06-14-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystère

Anything to win ?...

A Poop McFarty Hot Pocket.

gospodin · 06-14-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CitationDrvr

Did you know that Rod Smallwood is the name of manager of the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden? True story. I wish my name was Rod Smallwood!

I think I'd rather be Rod BIGwood, thank you.

gospodin · 06-14-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazeman

A Poop McFarty Hot Pocket.

You gave me my first real laugh of the day, thanks, Steve

CitationDrvr · 06-14-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gospodin

You gave me my first real laugh of the day, thanks, Steve

I was thinking 'Lance Goodthrust'.

u.s.airways92 · 06-14-2008, 08:29 PM

Juan T. Trippe? CEO of Pan Am?

fazeman · 06-15-2008, 01:30 AM

Second Hint

The airline was purchased by Boeing, but the airline retained its original name.

The person was hired by Boeing because of his sound business skills.

Prestwick Pioneer · 06-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Right, the airline is Pacific Air Transport, and the dude is "Pat" Patterson, who I believe was involved subsequently with United Airlines as their President.

fazeman · 06-15-2008, 11:24 AM

Congratulations Prestwick for the correct answers!

Vern Gorst, owner of a successful bus company in Oregon, formed Pacific Air Transport (PAT). He formed the airline because of his love for aviation and to ward off any possible competition that would encroach on his bus line route along the west coast. He won the bid for the contract airmail route between Los Angeles and Seattle (CAM-8) and started service on September 15, 1926.

William "Pat" Patterson was a loan officer at Wells Fargo Bank when Vern Gorst sought a loan. It was at that point that Pat Patterson learned about aviation and fell in love with it. He was president of United Airlines from 1934 to 1966. Too many honors to mention.

First Picture: Vern Gorst and Pacific Air Transport.
Second Picture: William "Pat" Patterson at the bridge named for him in Waipahu, Hawaii.

fazeman · 06-15-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Prestwick Pioneer

Right, the airline is Pacific Air Transport, and the dude is "Pat" Patterson, who I believe was involved subsequently with United Airlines as their President.

Prestwick,

You receive the gold star for providing the correct answer. Congratulations.

gospodin · 06-15-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fazeman

Prestwick,

You receive the gold star for providing the correct answer. Congratulations.

And a delicious Poop McFarty Hot Pocket is yours also, of course...

fazeman · 06-15-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gospodin

And a delicious Poop McFarty Hot Pocket is yours also, of course...

And of course, a Hot Pockets thong for the lady in his life.

06-12-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
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dylan Village Drunkard Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert... Age: 31 Posts: 1,777	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Poop McFarty? __________________ mmmmm, beer.

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gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 52 Posts: 2,947	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Continental Airlines and Frank Lorenzo? __________________ Steve "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

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gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 52 Posts: 2,947	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Or is Continental still a going concern? __________________ Steve "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

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CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 268	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Did you know that Rod Smallwood is the name of manager of the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden? True story. I wish my name was Rod Smallwood!

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Mystère Mercure 100 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midway between Omaha Beach and Paris. Age: 38 Posts: 1,099	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Anything to win ?... __________________

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u.s.airways92 future commercial pilot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UTAH Age: 16 Posts: 373	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Juan T. Trippe? CEO of Pan Am? __________________ MY COLLECTION: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-6929.html

06-15-2008, 01:30 AM	#14
fazeman Setting The Pace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Age: 49 Posts: 1,865	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Second Hint The airline was purchased by Boeing, but the airline retained its original name. The person was hired by Boeing because of his sound business skills. __________________ Steve

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Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 587	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Right, the airline is Pacific Air Transport, and the dude is "Pat" Patterson, who I believe was involved subsequently with United Airlines as their President. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

06-15-2008, 11:24 AM	#16
fazeman Setting The Pace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Age: 49 Posts: 1,865	Re: History Question - Name The Airline and Person Congratulations Prestwick for the correct answers! Vern Gorst, owner of a successful bus company in Oregon, formed Pacific Air Transport (PAT). He formed the airline because of his love for aviation and to ward off any possible competition that would encroach on his bus line route along the west coast. He won the bid for the contract airmail route between Los Angeles and Seattle (CAM-8) and started service on September 15, 1926. William "Pat" Patterson was a loan officer at Wells Fargo Bank when Vern Gorst sought a loan. It was at that point that Pat Patterson learned about aviation and fell in love with it. He was president of United Airlines from 1934 to 1966. Too many honors to mention. First Picture: Vern Gorst and Pacific Air Transport. Second Picture: William "Pat" Patterson at the bridge named for him in Waipahu, Hawaii. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steve

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