About Orville A. Wheelon
Lived 1906 – 1966 (aged 59). Orville A. Wheelon was an American military flight engineer and engineer.
Orville Albert Wheelon (June 12, 1906 – February 9, 1966) was an aeronautical engineer who invented the Verson-Wheelon process for aircraft sheet-metal forming and who was one of the first to use titanium in modern aircraft construction. The latter work earned him the Wright Brothers Medal in 1951.
His son is Albert D. Wheelon, a physicist and aerospace executive.
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Who was Orville A. Wheelon?
American aerospace engineer (1906–1966)
When was Orville A. Wheelon born?
Orville A. Wheelon was born on 12 June 1906.
When did Orville A. Wheelon die?
Orville A. Wheelon died on 9 February 1966.
What was Orville A. Wheelon's occupation?
Orville A. Wheelon was a military flight engineer and engineer.
What nationality was Orville A. Wheelon?
Orville A. Wheelon was American.
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