Townsend, Guy M., 1920-2011
Dates
- Existence: 1920 - 2011
Biographical Note: Guy M. Townsend
Guy M. Townsend III was born on October 25, 1920. He joined the Air Force and retired as a brigadier general. During his service, he served as chief of bomber test at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, among other posts. He was the first military pilot to fly the B-47 Stratojet, B-50 Superfortress, B-52 Stratofortress, and the prototype of the KC-135 Stratotanker.
After he retired from the miltiary, Townsend joined the Boeing Company as head of the Supersonic Transport operations organization. He retired from Boeing in 1986.
Guy M. Townsend died on March 28, 2011.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers
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.
John Fornasero Papers
The John Fornasero Papers are comprised of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera pertaining to the life and work of flight instructor, aviation inspector, and test pilot John B. Fornasero. A significant portion of this collection is made up of photographs. Major topics include the Ryan School of Aeronautics, the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Fairchild Aircraft Company, and Boeing Aircraft Company.
Tandy C. Hennings Collection of E. Scott Osler Materials
The Tandy C. Hennings Collection of E. Scott Osler Materials are comprised of photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence collected by Hennings concerning commercial pilot, flight engineer, and test pilot E. Scott Osler. Also included is the biography of Osler that Hennings wrote using these materials.
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