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Bobbie R. Allen | |
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 Allen in 1964 | |
| Director, Bureau of Safety Civil Aeronautics Board | |
| In office October 1, 1964 – April 1, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Leon H. Tanguay |
| Succeeded by | Bobbie R. Allen (NTSB) |
| Director, Bureau of Aviation Safety National Transportation Safety Board | |
| In office April 1, 1967 – June 15, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Bobbie R. Allen (CAB) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Froman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bobbie Ray Allen July 26, 1922 Winnsboro, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1972 (aged 50) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Arlene Evelyn Allen |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Government Official, Air Safety Investigator and Naval Aviator |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Naval Aviator
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| Years of service | 1943–1968 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II, Korean War, Berlin Crisis |
Bobbie R. Allen (July 26, 1922 – November 17, 1972) was a U.S. Government Official, Air Safety Investigator and Naval Aviator.[1] As Director of the Bureau of Aviation Safety at the Civil Aeronautics Board – later the National Transportation Safety Board – Allen spearheaded the use of flight data recorders and laid the groundwork for what would become the Aviation Safety Reporting System. At the time of Allen's retirement from the NTSB in 1968, the airlines of the world had the best safety record in their history and United States scheduled carriers had their best safety record since 1954.[2][3]
Charles S. Murphy, adviser to three U.S. Presidents and Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, nominated Allen for the Rockefeller Public Service Award and wrote the following:
"His outstanding work has contributed significantly to the constantly improving safety record throughout the world."..."Devoted to duty, able to inspire, …Mr. Allen is a credit to the Bureau, the Board, the Federal Service, and the Nation."[3]
- ^ "Bobbie R. Allen". Who's Who in America. Chicago, Illinois: A.N. Marquis Company. 1968. p. 64.
- ^ "Announcement of the retirement of Bobbie R. Allen, Director of the Bureau of Aviation Safety" (Press release). National Transportation Safety Board. 29 April 1968. SB 68-32.
- ^ a b Murphy, Charles S. (1967). Nomination for the Rockefeller Public Service Award in the area of The General Welfare or Natural Resources. U.S. Government Civil Service Records for Bobbie R. Allen.