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Ed Heinemann

American military aircraft designer (1908-1991) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83

Edward Henry Heinemann was an American military aircraft designer for the Douglas Aircraft Company.

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A life in dates

1991Died26 November 19911982National Medal of ScienceAward1981National Aviation Hall of FameAward1978Daniel Guggenheim MedalAward1908Born14 March 1908

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National Medal of Science1982
National Aviation Hall of Fame1981
Daniel Guggenheim Medal1978

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1991 · aged 83