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Red Adair

Firefighter (1915-2004) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Paul Neal "Red" Adair was an American oil well firefighter. He became notable internationally as an innovator in the specialized and hazardous profession of extinguishing and capping oil well blowouts, both land-based and offshore.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2004 · aged 89

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