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the Liquidometer Corporation, Long Island City, Long Island, and in 1944 he learned to fly a helicopter and qualified for his license, No. 2, at age 66. In 1944 he became Public Relations Manager and Aviation Historian for the Miller Helicopter Company, Palo Alto, California, where he remained until he retired in 1956 at age 78. Mr. Coffyn passed away there on December 10, 1960 at age 82. He was survived by his second wife, and a son and daughter by his first marriage. Interrment [[Interment]] was at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.

Early Bird Frank T. Coffyn was truly one of the real Flying Pioneers of aviation. Throughout his entire lifetime he never lost his interest and devotion to the advancement and development of flying and air travel. History must well record his name among the pioneering greats of the vast industry it has become today. One of the founder members of the Early Birds he served as their President in 1941. He was a member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Quiet Birdman, Pacific Wings Club and the Order of Daedalians. He published many articles relating to his early flying exploits and logged over 3,500 hours of flying time during his career.

His name appears on the Bright Memorial Plaque at Dayton along with the others who learned to fly there.

[[stamped]] FROM THE FLYING PIONEERS BIOGRAPHIES OF HAROLD E. MOREHOUSE [[/stamped]]

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