Anselm Franz (aviation pioneer)
Anselm Franz (born January 21, 1900 in Schladming , Austria ; † November 18, 1994 in Bridgeport (Connecticut) ) was the head of advanced development for flow machines at Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke from 1939 to 1942. He was instrumental in the development of the first production-ready jet engine , the Jumo 004 , involved, the z. B. by the jet fighter Messerschmitt Me 262 and the reconnaissance aircraft and bomber Arado Ar 234 was used.
After the end of the Second World War , Anselm Franz went to the USA to continue researching his projects and ideas. Before he retired, he was vice chairman of AVCO Lycoming .
Awards
- 1991: Great Gold Medal of Honor with the Star for Services to the Republic of Austria
- 1984: Austrian decorations for science and art
Web links
- Literature by and about Anselm Franz in the catalog of the German National Library
- Anselm Franz and the Jumo 004 (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Air Warfare: An International Encyclopedia, ed. v. Walter J. Boyne, Volume 1, pp. 234f. [1]
- ↑ List of all decorations awarded by the Federal President for services to the Republic of Austria from 1952 (PDF; 6.9 MB)
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| SURNAME | Franz, Anselm |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian aviation pioneer, head of advanced development for fluid flow machines at Junkers & Co. Motorenwerke (1939–1942) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 21, 1900 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schladming , Austria |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 18, 1994 |
| Place of death | Bridgeport |