Herbert O. Fisher: Tonawanda’s Aviator Extraordinaire

By Richard G. Waite - April 14, 2025

Tonawanda native Herbert O. Fisher was one of the greatest test pilots of the mid-20th century—yet few have heard of him.

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Herbert O. Fisher: Tonawanda’s Aviator Extraordinaire