(now TRW, Inc.) which developed the sodium-cooled valve used in Spirit of St. Served as president of Thompson Products, Inc. Was astronaut on Gemini 5, Gemini 11, Apollo 12, and Skylab 2 space missions. Received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy in 1985 for “significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” 1996.Ĭonrad, Charles, Jr. Helped develop today’s air traffic control system. President of Gates Learjet from 1971 to 1982. Helped engineer merger with Learjet Corp. Founder of Combs Aircraft, which later became AMR Combs after merger with Gates Rubber Corp. Was planner, developer, and overseer of Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. Was astronaut on Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 missions. Served as president of National Aeronautic Association and Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Was first woman to exceed speed of sound. Organized Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) program during World War II. ![]() Was first woman to fly in Bendix Trophy Race. 1972.Ĭochran, Jacqueline (birthdate unknown died 1980). Showed distinguished leadership in China as commander of American Volunteer Group (the Flying Tigers) and Fourteenth Air Force. Developed science of fighter tactics and doctrine. Served as counselor to the Wright brothers and others engaged in flight research. Demonstrated successful man-carrying gliders. Made 1927 nonstop flight from Long Island, N. Set record endurance and altitude flights. Produced high-efficiency general-aviation aircraft. Formed and managed several aircraft manufacturing companies, including namesake company. Received peacetime Medal of Honor and Medal of Freedom. Acquired scientific knowledge of these regions for more than 30 years. Pioneered use of airplanes in polar regions, making flights over both poles. Was Air Force Chief of Staff and later Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Provided leadership during Korean and Vietnam Wars. Among other posts, commanded 301st Fighter Wing on Okinawa in 1946 and Air Force Logistics Command from 1962 to 1965. Assisted in improvement in P-51 design that helped decimate the German Luftwaffe. Project officer for the newly ordered P-47. Served as engineer and logistician during World War II. Commanded Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 (first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon). Died preparing to test gunnery skills in new jet fighter, the P-80. Became America’s all-time leading ace with 40 confirmed victories. Demonstrated immense skill as fighter pilot. Founded namesake company that would produce many military and commercial aircraft types from World War I to the present. ![]() Organized network of airline routes in the 1920s. Invented the pressure carburetor for aircraft engines. Designed and built Miss Veedol, which in 1931 completed the first nonstop Pacific crossing. Designed the WB-1 for the Wright Aeronautical Corp. Built the Bellanca CF–first aircraft design to include distinctive wing struts. Developed first commercially licensed helicopter. Developed such innovative and unique aircraft as P-59 (first US jet aircraft), X-1 (used to break sound barrier), X-5, and X-14. Performed research into principles of lift, propulsion, and control. Created such innovative aircraft as the Staggerwing, Model 18, Bonanza, UC-45, F-2, AT-7, AT-10, AT-11, and T-34.
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