Minshall, Robert J.
Person
Biographical Note
Robert J. Minshall, was at one time, Boeing Aircraft Co. vice president. He also was the principal designer of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and winner of the 1940 Musick Memorial Trophy for his pioneering work on transoceanic clippers. No further information is known.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Biographical Information Files - M
Sub-Group
Scope and Contents
Individuals whose names begin with M: MacCready, Paul [Aeronautical designer and engineer] "A Man for All Reasonings," California Magazine, November 1986"The Sky's the Limit," The Country Gentleman, Spring 1982"Masterful Tinkering of Genius," Insight, June 25, 1990"P.B. MacCready, 81, Inventor, Dies," New York Times, August 31, 2007 MacGilchrist, John ...
William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2017-10-26
Abstract
The William Hough “Bill” Cook, Jr. Papers are comprised of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia pertaining to the life and work of Bill Cook, Jr. A significant portion of this collection is made up of correspondence, both personal and professional. Major topics include the Boeing high speed wind tunnel, the B-29, B-47, and B-17 bombers, the development of the YC-14 short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, and research on supersonic transport.
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