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John Nicolaas Block
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John Nicolaas Block

Dutch aviation pioneer

Johan Nicolaas Block (May 18, 1929, Amsterdam – April 11, 1994) was a Dutch aviation pioneer. He was the co-founder of Martinair, founder of Transavia and Air Holland.2

From Wikipedia’s article on John Nicolaas Block (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 18, 1929, died Apr 11, 1994.1

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Early life and education

John Block was born as the son of a schoolteacher in Amsterdam. After World War II he applied for a job with KLM but wasn't hired. He joined the Dutch airforce and became an airforce pilot. After his service he briefly worked with a radio division of the Dutch postal services and obtained his commercial aviation licence.

From Wikipedia’s article on John Nicolaas Block (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: aircraft pilot.4

Personal life

  • BornMay 18, 1929, Amsterdam5
  • DiedApr 11, 1994, Amsterdam6
  • CitizenshipKingdom of the Netherlands7

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