February 9, 1993(1993-02-09) (aged 88) Jupiter, Florida, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army Air Corps
United States Air Force
Years of service
1924–1951
Rank
Lieutenant General
Unit
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commands held
Tactical Air Command
IX Tactical Air Command
IX Fighter Command
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Air Medal (11)
Other work
Lockheed
Administrator of the FAA
MLB owner
Elwood Richard Quesada, CB, CBE (April 13, 1904 – February 9, 1993), nicknamed "Pete", was a United States Air Force Lt. General, FAA administrator, and, later, a club owner in Major League Baseball.
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