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'''Harold F. Pitcairn ''' (1897–1960) was an American aviation inventor and pioneer. He played a key role in the development of the [[autogyro]] and founded the [[Autogiro Company of America]]. He invented many patents relating to [[rotary wing aircraft]]. |
'''Harold F. Pitcairn ''' (1897–1960) was an American aviation inventor and pioneer. He played a key role in the development of the [[autogyro]] and founded the [[Autogiro Company of America]]. He invented many patents relating to [[rotary wing aircraft]]. |
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[[Image:PitcairnPA-5.JPG|right|thumb|A Pitcairn Mailwing displayed at the Air and Space Museum in |
[[Image:PitcairnPA-5.JPG|right|thumb|A Pitcairn Mailwing displayed at the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.]] |
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Pitcairn start in aviation was as an apprentice at [[Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company]]<ref>{{cite book|title=A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation ...|author=Donald M. Pattillo}}</ref> He attended the [[Curtiss Flying School]] in [[Newport News]] in 1916.<ref>{{cite web|title=Harold F Pitcairn|url=http://www.nationalaviation.org/pitcairn-harold/|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> |
Pitcairn start in aviation was as an apprentice at [[Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company]]<ref>{{cite book|title=A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation ...|author=Donald M. Pattillo}}</ref> He attended the [[Curtiss Flying School]] in [[Newport News]] in 1916.<ref>{{cite web|title=Harold F Pitcairn|url=http://www.nationalaviation.org/pitcairn-harold/|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:57, 2 February 2011
Harold F. Pitcairn (1897–1960) was an American aviation inventor and pioneer. He played a key role in the development of the autogyro and founded the Autogiro Company of America. He invented many patents relating to rotary wing aircraft.
Pitcairn start in aviation was as an apprentice at Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company[1] He attended the Curtiss Flying School in Newport News in 1916.[2]
Pitcairn founded Pitcairn Aviation (later to become Eastern Airlines), and Pitcairn Aircraft Company which manafactured efficient airmail biplanes, and autogyros. He was awarded the Collier Trophy in 1930 for development of the autogyro.[3]
In 1960, the founder Harold F. Pitcairn committed suicide at his home in Philadelphia shortly after a party celebrating his 75th birthday. [4]
In 1995, Harold F Pitcairn was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation ...
- ^ "Harold F Pitcairn". Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "Collier Trophy". Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ "HAROLD PITCAIRN TAKES LIFE AT 62; Plane and Autogiro Pioneer Shoots Himself at Home in Philadelphia Suburb". New York Times. April 24, 1960.
- ^ "Harold F Pitcairn". Retrieved 23 January 2011.
External links
- Biographical article of Harold Pitcairn, with photographs
- Harold Pitcairn flies his Autogiro Windmill from Pennsylvania to Washington D.C., May 14, 1929
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