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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.

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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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