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Agnew E. Larson

1897 – 1969

American engineer

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About Agnew E. Larson

Lived 1897 – 1969 (aged 72). Agnew E. Larson was a military flight engineer, engineer and aerospace engineering.

Agnew Emiel Larsen (April 3, 1897 – August 17, 1969) was an American aircraft engineer who designed a series of pioneering airmail aircraft, and engineered progressive improvements to rotary wing aircraft that are in use in most modern helicopters currently.

Biography He was born on April 3, 1897.

In 1916 Harold Pitcairn attended an apprenticeship at Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, becoming friends with Larsen.

In 1925 Larsen and Pitcairn approached Cierva about licensing autogiro technology.

In 1927, longtime friend, Pitcairn approached Larsen to leave the Thomas-Morse Aircraft company, to join Pitcairn Aircraft Company as chief engineer. Larson developed the Pitcairn PA-1 Fleetwing, the first of a long series of biplanes for Pitcairn.

In 1930, Larsen won the Collier Trophy along with Pitcairn for the work on autogiro technology.

1947 Larsen merges his company rotawings with the Glenn L. Martin Company.

Larsen died from cancer on August 17, 1969, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Legacy Greg Larsen, Agnew E. Larson's grandson is a business development manager for the Hagerstown, MD, Regional Airport founding Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics school for aircraft technicians.

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Pitcairn Aircraft Company
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Agnew Emiel Larsen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Agnew E. Larson?

American engineer (1897–1969)

When was Agnew E. Larson born?

Agnew E. Larson was born on 3 April 1897.

When did Agnew E. Larson die?

Agnew E. Larson died on 17 August 1969.

What was Agnew E. Larson's occupation?

Agnew E. Larson was a military flight engineer, engineer and aerospace engineering.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agnew E. Larson

· Wikidata: Q4693178

· DBpedia: Agnew E. Larsen

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