Harold Frederick Pitcairn
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Harold Frederick Pitcairn (June 20, 1897 – April 23, 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 patented a number of innovations relating to rotary wing aircraft.[2]
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Harold Frederick Pitcairn | |
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Born | June 20, 1897 |
Died | April 23, 1960(1960-04-23) (aged 62) |
Occupation | Aviation designer |
Spouse | Clara Davis |
Children | Joel, John, Charis, Stephen, Robert, Judith, Bruce, Edward |
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Official name | Harold F. Pitcairn |
Type | Roadside |
Designated | April 29, 1972[1] |
Location | Buck & Tomlinson Rds., Bryn Athyn |
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