Coast to Coast AM is saddened to share the news that legendary aviator, UFO researcher, and longtime guest of the program, John Lear, has passed away at the age of 79. The son of famed Learjet inventor William Lear, he grew up surrounded by aircraft and pilots. In 1966, at the age of 23, Lear was the lead aviator on a record-breaking flight around the world. For a short period, Lear also flew missions for the CIA’s infamous "Air America" operation during the Vietnam War. He was licensed to pilot almost anything that flew and achieved thousands of hours as pilot-in-command.
More on the passing of John Lear, his impact on the world of UFO research, and his unforgettable C2C appearances at the Coast to Coast AM website.