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# Oliver Stewart

(1896–1975)   Autobiographer   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Oliver Stewart was an autobiographer from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *First flights*.

## Quick Facts About Oliver Stewart

Born November 26, 1896

Died November 30, 1975

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Autobiographer

Notable works First flights

## About Oliver Stewart

Major Oliver Stewart MC AFC (1896-1976) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Post war, he had a long and distinguished career as a writer. His parents were Thomas Gibson Bowles and Rita Shell.

## Awards & Honors

Military Cross Air Force Cross

##  Quotes by Oliver Stewart

> [The first real air-liner, carrying some five or six hundred passengers, will probably appear after or towards the end of the battle…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/oliver-stewart/the-first-real-air-liner-carrying-some-five-or-six-hundred-passengers/)

Oliver Stewart

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa7/oliver-stewart-111002_air_the-first-real-air-liner-carrying-some-f_161561.jpg)

> [The helicopter has never achieved much success and . . .may be classes with the ornithopter as obsolete.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/oliver-stewart/the-helicopter-has-never-achieved-much-success-and-may-be-classes/)

Oliver Stewart

[Aviation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aviation/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f4/oliver-stewart-111002_aviation_the-helicopter-has-never-achieved-much-s_382611.jpg)

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