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# Charles Rumney Samson

(1883–1931)   Aircraft Pilot

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Charles Rumney Samson was an aircraft pilot.

## Quick Facts About Charles Rumney Samson

Born July 8, 1883

Died February 5, 1931

Profession Aircraft Pilot

## About Charles Rumney Samson

British aviation pioneer (1883-1931)... \| Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson, was a British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal Navy and was the first British pilot to fly an aircraft from a moving ship. He also commanded the first British armoured vehicles used in combat.

##  Quotes by Charles Rumney Samson

> [I think there is something exhilarating in flying amongst clouds, and always get a feeling of wanting to pit my aeroplane against…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-rumney-samson/i-think-there-is-something-exhilarating-in-flying-amongst-clouds-and/)

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> [Before I went to the Mess I made the excuse I wanted to get something out of my aeroplane, and climbed into…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-rumney-samson/before-i-went-to-the-mess-i-made-the-excuse-i-wanted-to-get-something/)

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> [Cloud-flying requires practice, even if you have every modern instrument, and unless you keep calm and collected you will get into trouble…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-rumney-samson/cloud-flying-requires-practice-even-if-you-have-every-modern/)

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                        "text": "I think there is something exhilarating in flying amongst clouds, and always get a feeling of wanting to pit my aeroplane against them, charge at them, climb over them to show them you have them beat, circle round them, and generally play with them; but clouds can on occasion hold their own against the aviator, and many a pilot has found himself emerging from a cloud not on a level keel.",
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