Brien S. Wygle
American pilot
About Brien S. Wygle
Lived 1924 – 2020 (aged 96). Brien S. Wygle was an American.
Brien Singleton Wygle (August 23, 1924 – September 15, 2020) was an American pilot from Seattle, Washington. Wygle was a test pilot for Boeing.
Early life On August 23, 1924. Wygle was born as Brien Singleton Wygle in Seattle, Washington. Wygle's brothers are Hugh Wygle and Monte Wygle. In 1927, Wygle and his family moved to Canada. Wygle grew up in a farm near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In 1942, Wygle graduated from Kathryn High School in Canada.
In 1948, Wygle flew bombing missions for Israel.
In 1970, Wygle became a Director of flight tests at Boeing.
In January 1990, Wygle retired from Boeing as the Vice President of flight operations.
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Who was Brien S. Wygle?
American pilot
When was Brien S. Wygle born?
Brien S. Wygle was born on 23 August 1924 in Seattle.
When did Brien S. Wygle die?
Brien S. Wygle died on 15 September 2020 in Bellevue.
What nationality was Brien S. Wygle?
Brien S. Wygle was American.
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