David Tallichet

David Compton Tallichet Jr. (December 20, 1922 - October 31, 2007) was a United States businessman, noted as the father of the themed restaurant although his first themed restaurant was preceded by several well known restaurants with the same theme. He also owned a significant number of classic military aircraft.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Tallichet graduated from the University of the South in Tennessee, the University of Texas at Dallas; and latterly attended the Southern Methodist University in Texas, but left before completing his English degree.

Joining the United States Army Air Forces, he was deployed to Europe during World War II, initially flying as co-pilot on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. His crew became part of the 350th Bombardment Squadron, which joined the 100th Bombardment Group, based at RAF Thorpe Abbotts, in February 1945. Flying over 20 missions, they flew in an aircraft called Spirit of Pittwood. After the end of hostilities, Tallichet flew transport aircraft on missions supporting the rebuilding of the war-torn continent.

On return to the United States, he joined the New Mexico Air National Guard, flying the P-51 Mustang. Tallichet remained on active reserve status in the United States Air Force until 1957.

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