Background
III, Russell Thayer, was born on December 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell and Shelby Wentworth (Johnson) T.
III, Russell Thayer, was born on December 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell and Shelby Wentworth (Johnson) T.
Student, St. George's School, 1937-1942; Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1949.
Management trainee, Eastern Air Lines, 1949-1952;
manager cargo sales and service, American Airlines, Los Angeles, 1952-1963;
vice president marketing, Seaboard World Airlines, New York City, 1963-1970;
senior vice president, Braniff Airways, Inc., Dallas, 1970-1972;
executive vice president, Braniff Airways, Inc., 1972-1977;
president, chief operating officer, Braniff Airways, Inc., 1977-1980;
vice chairman, Braniff Airways, Inc., 1981-1982;
director, (Braniff Airways, Inc.), 1971-1982;
vice president, Pan American World Airways, Inc., New York City, 1982-1984;
senior vice president, Pan American World Airways, Inc., New York City, 1984-1988;
senior vice president, Airline Economics, Inc., Washington, since 1988;
also board directors, Airline Economics, Inc., Washington, since 1988. Director Fort Worth National Bank, 1977-1982. Vice chairman Airline Capital Assn.
Board directors Kiwi International Airlines, Inc., World Auxiliary Power Corporation.
Member Trinity Church Ushers Guild, Princeton, New Jersey, since 1968. Trustee Aviation Hall of Fame New Jersey Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Aviation History Association, Air Force Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, National aeronautics Association, Ivy Club (Princeton), Pretty Brook Tennis Club (Princeton), Bay Head (New Jersey) Yacht Club, Nassau Club (Princeton), Princeton Club (New York City), Philadelphia Club, Delta Psi.
Married Elizabeth Wright Mifflin, June 12, 1947. Children: Elizabeth, Dixon, Shelby, Samuel, David.