ANDREW M. SURINI 1894-1958

1922 - Andrew Surini - 1939 Collection of Frank Schober Courtesy of Margaret Schober Seaman, 3-23-06

 

"Lawson Air Liner "built by Albert Lawson poorly designed never went into production" Photo from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky

 

ANDY SURINI & HARRY GRAULICH Andy was associated with Harry Graulich for many years. For the whole story, click on: Andrew M. Surini You may want to use the "Find" function on "Surini"

 

Building the Barling Bomber Left to right: Lee Wallice, Frank Schober, Andy Surini, Vincent Burnelli, Lee Allison Collection of Frank Schober Courtesy of Margaret Schober Seaman, 3-23-06

 

WORLD'S FIRST AIRLINER, 1918-1922 by Carl Schory, Aeronautical Engine Mechanic This account of the Lawson Airplane Company's production of the World's First Airliner involves several of the Early Bird members. To start with the activities of Andy Surini, click on: Andrew M. Surini You may want to use the "Find" function on "Surini"

 

ANDREW M. SURINI, SR.      Andrew M. Surini, Sr. of West Hempstead, L.I., N. Y., passed away at Elmhurst General Hospital, New York, April 27, 1958 of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on April 16. At the time of his death he was senior mechanic and relief inspector for American Airlines at La Guardia Airport. He was on the way to work when the accident occurred. Many fellow Early Birds paid their last respects at the funeral home.      Andy was well known to EB's and his enthusiasm will be missed at our meetings. Born in 1894 at Mt. Carmel, Pa., he learned to fly in 1914 and had been associated with the aviation industry ever since. He had been with American Airlines for the past 15 years. from the CHIRP, November, 1958, Number 60

 

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