About
Aeronautical engineer who designed the DC-3 which was the first airliner that could break even hauling passengers without a government subsidy. He also worked with NASA on Project Gemini and Project Apollo until 1969.
Before Fame
He attended Harvard University and studied aeronautical engineering at MIT.
Trivia
He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Trophy from the National Air and Space Museum in 1991.
Family Life
He grew up in Pasadena and his father owned a luxury hotel.
Associated With
He helped astronauts like John Glenn get to space.
