Military Aviator
When World War II began, Ritchie held dual citizenship. He declared himself an American and joined the United States Naval Reserve as an aviator and held the rank of lieutenant commander. He piloted his own aircraft well into his seventies.He owned several aircraft, including Beechcraft King-Airs.
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