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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.
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 manufactured efficient airmail biplanes, and autogyros. He was awarded the Collier Trophy in 1930 for development of the autogyro.[3]
In 1960, He committed suicide at his home in Philadelphia shortly after a party celebrating his 62nd birthday.[4] Pitcairn was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1995.[2]
References
- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation ...
- ^ a b "Harold Pitcairn". The National Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 April 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.
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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