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Frank Allen Kurtz Jr. (* 11. September 1911 in Rockford, Illinois; † 31. Oktober 1996 in North Hollywood, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Wasserspringer und Pilot der US Air Force
Colonel Frank Allen Kurtz Jr. (September 9, 1911 – October 31, 1996) was an American Olympic diver and an aviator in the United States Army Air Forces.
9. Nov. 1996 · Frank Kurtz, who ran away from home at 12, set aviation speed records as a teen-ager, became an Olympic high diver in the 1930's and then won fame as a pilot in World War II, died on Oct. 31 at...
The story of Olympic diver and one of the most decorated pilots of WWII, Frank Kurtz.
In an era of American diving dominance, Frank Kurtz was the first diver to qualify for three Olympic teams. In 1932, he won the bronze medal on the 10m platform.
During World War II, as the senior air aide to General George Brett, Major Frank Kurtz was the pilot of the historic B-17D Flying Fortress bomber, "The Swoose," which is now on display in the Smithsonian. He was the Commander of the 463rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), in the 15th Air Force.
7. Nov. 1996 · Col. Frank Kurtz, Olympic medalist diver and the most decorated Army Air Corps pilot in World War II known for flying the last surviving B-17 Flying Fortress, has died. He was 85. The legendary...
