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Bruce N. Whitman

1933 – 2018

American aviation industry professional

Aircraft pilot Business executive
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About Bruce N. Whitman

Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 85). Bruce N. Whitman was an American aircraft pilot and business executive.

Bruce N. Whitman (August 4, 1933 – October 10, 2018) was an aviation industry professional and CEO of FlightSafety International. In 2014, he was awarded the Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award by the Living Legends of Aviation. On 23 March 2017, he received an award by the Medal of Honor Society. On 3 October 2018, he was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame. Whitman was also the 2018 recipient of the Philip J. Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Early life Whitman graduated Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force as a pilot, navigator and bombardier. In 1957, he served as Assistant to the Commander, Homestead Air Force Base.

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Important facts

Born
4 August 1933, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 October 2018, Greenwich
Occupation
Aircraft pilot, business executive
Nationality
United States
Education
Trinity College, George Washington University Law School
Awards
Living Legends of Aviation

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bruce N. Whitman?

American aviation industry professional (1933–2018)

When was Bruce N. Whitman born?

Bruce N. Whitman was born on 4 August 1933 in New York City.

When did Bruce N. Whitman die?

Bruce N. Whitman died on 10 October 2018 in Greenwich.

What was Bruce N. Whitman's occupation?

Bruce N. Whitman was an aircraft pilot and business executive.

What nationality was Bruce N. Whitman?

Bruce N. Whitman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruce N. Whitman

· Wikidata: Q30334717

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