Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
Enshrined 1998
Charles A. “Buck” Rowe is Naval Aviator #736. During World War I Naval combat, he flew night bombing missions against German submarines and ships and other targets of opportunity from airfields in France. In 1921, he participated in tests of aerial bombing of Navy combat ships and also helped develop early procedures for landing aircraft on the deck of an aircraft carrier. In 1924, Buck served as Chief Pilot, Cuba America Airlines. From 1928-1937 Buck was one of the early aeronautics Inspectors in the Aeronautics Branch, US Department of Commerce. He was promoted to supervisor for the US Southwest Region.
