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William T. Piper

American businessman and aviation pioneer · United States · On the map · Founders · Lived 1881 to 1970 · aged 89

William Thomas Piper Sr. was an American aviation and oil industry businessman. He was the founding president of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and led the company from 1929 until his death in 1970. He graduated from Harvard University in 1903 and later became known as "the Henry Ford of aviation".

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National Aviation Hall of Fame1980

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1970 · aged 89