James McDonnell

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American aerospace pioneer (1899-1980)

United States FoundersLived 1899 to 1980 · aged 81

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James Smith "Mac" McDonnell Jr. was an American aviator, engineer, and businessman. He was an aviation pioneer and founder of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, later McDonnell Douglas, and the James S. McDonnell Foundation.

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Astronaut John W. Young (center), pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 flight, is shown during a steak breakfast which he was served about two hours prior to the 9:24 a.m. (EST) GT-3 launch. At left is McDonnell, board chairman and chief executive officer of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. Dr. Charles A. Berry, chief of Center Medical Programs, is at right.

Awards 4

1980J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering

1977National Aviation Hall of Fame

1963Daniel Guggenheim Medal

National Academy of Engineering Founders Award

Connected to James 6

Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.Also won J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering

Charles Stark DraperAlso won Daniel Guggenheim Medal

John R. PierceAlso won National Academy of Engineering Founders Award

Dick RutanAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

Joe FossAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

Bill PickeringAlso won Daniel Guggenheim Medal

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