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'''David Thurston''' ( |
'''David Thurston''' (20 September 1918 – 10 December 2013) was an American aircraft designer noted for his work on small amphibious aircraft, including the [[Colonial Skimmer]], [[Lake Buccaneer]], [[Thurston Teal]] and [[AeroMarine Seafire]]. He also wrote three books about light airplane design: ''Design for Flying'', ''Design for Safety'', and ''Homebuilt Aircraft''.<ref>{{cite journal|magazine=Air Progress|title=Designers talk about the future|date=January 1979}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Thurston was born in [[Mineola, New York]]. In June 1940 he received a degree in [[Aeronautical Engineering]] from [[ |
Thurston was born in [[Mineola, New York]]. In June 1940 he received a degree in [[Aeronautical Engineering]] from [[New York University- NYU]]. His first employment was with [[Brewster Aeronautical Corporation]] where he was a design engineer from May 1940. |
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In May 1942 he joined [[Grumman|Grumman Aircraft]]. After [[World War II]], Thurston was involved in the development of three personal type aircraft directly under the Grumman president, [[Leroy Grumman]]. The aircraft included the G-65 Tadpole amphibian, the G-63 and |
In May 1942 he joined [[Grumman|Grumman Aircraft]]. After [[World War II]], Thurston was involved in the development of three personal type aircraft directly under the Grumman president, [[Leroy Grumman]]. The aircraft included the [[Grumman G-65 Tadpole|G-65 Tadpole]] amphibian, as well as the G-63 and G-72 Kitten sport airplanes. None of these aircraft entered production, when the post-war personal aircraft market did not boom as predicted. |
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Thurston became design group leader for the G-79 naval jet fighter, designated [[F9F Panther]] by US Navy. From December 1947 to June 1953 Thurston was in charge of [[Grumman Rigel]] [[guided missile]] development program followed by the [[F11F Tiger]] naval jet fighter. At his resignation from Grumman in January 1955, Thurston was in charge of the design and development of propeller driven aircraft at Grumman, being a senior member of a staff responsible for the operation of a 1500 |
Thurston became design group leader for the G-79 naval jet fighter, designated [[F9F Panther]] by US Navy. From December 1947 to June 1953 Thurston was in charge of [[Grumman Rigel]] [[guided missile]] development program followed by the [[F11F Tiger]] naval jet fighter. At his resignation from Grumman in January 1955, Thurston was in charge of the design and development of propeller driven aircraft at Grumman, being a senior member of a staff responsible for the operation of a 1500-man engineering department. |
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Thurston died at [[South Portland, Maine]] on 10 December 2013.<ref>[http://obituaries.pressherald.com/obituaries/MaineToday-PressHerald/obituary.aspx?n=David-Byron-Thurston&pid=168617549 Portland Press Herald: Wednesday, December 18, 2013]</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.seabee.info/teal/thurston.htm Thurston]. - Steinar's Hangar. |
* [http://www.seabee.info/teal/thurston.htm Thurston]. - Steinar's Hangar. |
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| NAME = Thurston, David |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American aircraft designer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 20 September 1918 |
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Latest revision as of 08:48, 20 November 2024
David Byron Thurston | |
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| Born | 20 September 1918 |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 95) |
| Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Amphibious aircraft design |
David Thurston (20 September 1918 – 10 December 2013) was an American aircraft designer noted for his work on small amphibious aircraft, including the Colonial Skimmer, Lake Buccaneer, Thurston Teal and AeroMarine Seafire. He also wrote three books about light airplane design: Design for Flying, Design for Safety, and Homebuilt Aircraft.[1]
Biography
[edit]Thurston was born in Mineola, New York. In June 1940 he received a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from New York University- NYU. His first employment was with Brewster Aeronautical Corporation where he was a design engineer from May 1940.
In May 1942 he joined Grumman Aircraft. After World War II, Thurston was involved in the development of three personal type aircraft directly under the Grumman president, Leroy Grumman. The aircraft included the G-65 Tadpole amphibian, as well as the G-63 and G-72 Kitten sport airplanes. None of these aircraft entered production, when the post-war personal aircraft market did not boom as predicted.
Thurston became design group leader for the G-79 naval jet fighter, designated F9F Panther by US Navy. From December 1947 to June 1953 Thurston was in charge of Grumman Rigel guided missile development program followed by the F11F Tiger naval jet fighter. At his resignation from Grumman in January 1955, Thurston was in charge of the design and development of propeller driven aircraft at Grumman, being a senior member of a staff responsible for the operation of a 1500-man engineering department.
Thurston died at South Portland, Maine on 10 December 2013.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Designers talk about the future". Air Progress. January 1979.
- ^ Portland Press Herald: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
External links
[edit]- Thurston. - Steinar's Hangar.
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