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Harold Frederick Pitcairn

American aviation pioneer (1897-1960) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 62

Harold Frederick Pitcairn was an American aviation inventor and pioneer. He played a key role in the development of the autogyro and founded the Autogiro Company of America. He patented a number of innovations relating to rotary wing aircraft.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame1995
John Scott Award1931

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1960 · aged 62