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Hugo Junkers

German aviation pioneer (1859-1935) · Germany · Scientists · Died at 76

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Hugo Junkers was a German aircraft engineer and aircraft designer who pioneered the design of all-metal airplanes and flying wings. His company, Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke AG, was one of the mainstays of the German aircraft industry in the years between World War I and World War II.

A life in dates

1976International Air & Space Hall of FameAward1935Died3 February 19351930Werner von Siemens RingAward1927Grashof Commemorative MedalAwardWilhelm Exner MedalAward1859Born3 February 1859

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Awards

International Air & Space Hall of Fame1976
Werner von Siemens Ring1930
Wilhelm Exner Medal1927
Grashof Commemorative Medal1927
Iron Cross on white ribbon

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Hugo Junkers was a German aircraft engineer and aircraft designer who pioneered the design of all-metal airplanes and flying wings. His company, Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke AG, was one of the mainstays of the German aircraft industry in the years between World War I and World War II. His multi-engined, all-metal passenger and freight planes helped establish airlines in Germany and around the world.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1935 · aged 76

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