Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.
American aeroplanes designer and businessman (1892–1981).
The record
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was an American aeroplanes designer and businessman. Born on 6 April 1892 in Brooklyn, Sr. died on 2 February 1981 in Palm Springs at the age of 88.
Notable works include Douglas DC-3. Sr. studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and United States Naval Academy. Honours include Collier Trophy, Daniel Guggenheim Medal and Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau, among 13 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is No. 57,451 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 April 1892, Brooklyn
- Died
- 2 February 1981, Palm Springs (aged 88)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Entrepreneur, aircraft pilot, businessperson
- Field
- Business
- Education
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Naval Academy
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
Lived to 88.
Shares a birthday with Raphael and Rafael Correa.
One of 506 people in the Index born in Brooklyn, with Corbin Bleu.
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Collier Trophy1926
- Daniel Guggenheim Medal1939
- Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau1950
- Legion of Honour1951
- Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service1953
- Order of the Dannebrog1955
- Elmer A. Sperry Award1956
- Franklin Medal1958
- Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy1963
- Tony Jannus Award1966
- International Air & Space Hall of Fame1967
- National Aviation Hall of Fame1969
- J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering1973
Notable works
- Douglas DC-3
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