Wolf Hirth
German gliding pioneer (1900-1959) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 59
Wolfram Kurt Erhard Hirth was a German gliding pioneer and sailplane designer. He was a co-founder of Schempp-Hirth, still a renowned glider manufacturer.
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1959Died25 July 19591958Lilienthal Gliding MedalAward1932Hindenburg CupAward1929Hindenburg CupAward1900Born28 February 1900
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Germany
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Lived 1900 to 1959 · aged 59
