Part 4
 Gross, Robert E. (1897-1961). Led Lockheed Aircraft Co. in various
 capacities in manufacture of commercial and military aircraft from
 1932 to the space age. 1970.
 Grumman, Leroy R. (1895-1982). Developed such engineering innova-
 tions as folding wings. Designed aircraft from FF-1 through lunar
 module. 1972.
 Guggenheim, Harry F. (1890-1971). Operated Daniel Guggenheim Fund
 (which proved feasibility of passenger service). Provided first
 aviation weather-reporting service. Provided full-flight laboratory
 where Jimmy Doolittle made the first "blind" flight. 1971.
 Haughton, Daniel J. (1911-1987). Led development of Lockheed C-130
 transport. Brought the L-1011 TriStar to market. Served as Lock-
 heed's board chairman. 1987.
 Hegenberger, Albert F. (1895-1983). Pioneered instruments and sys-
 tems, such as first fully automatic flight control. Made first
 flight to Hawaii (which won the 1927 Mackay Trophy) and first solo
 "blind" flight (which won the 1934 Collier Trophy). Served in the
 Army Air Forces. 1976.
 Heinemann, Edward H. (1908-1991). Designed and developed such mili-
 tary aircraft as the Douglas A-20, A-26, A-1, D-558-11, A-3, and
 A-4. Worked as aerospace consultant. 1981.
 Hoover, Robert A. (born 1922). As longtime test pilot for North
 American Aviation, performed aerobatics for millions of spectators.
 Led Society of Experimental Test Pilots. 1988.
 Hughes, Howard R. (1905-1976). Developed such advanced design air-
 craft as the H-1 and H-4. Set aerial records demonstrating the
 capabilities of a variety of aircraft. Developed domestic and
 international commercial aviation. 1973.
 Ingalls, David S. (1899-1985). Was only US Navy ace in World War I.
 Established aviation legal codes. Developed Naval Air Transport
 Service during World War II. Promoted commercial and private
 flying. 1983.
 James, Daniel "Chappie," Jr. (1920-1978). USAF general and military
 aviator. Member of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Flew
 101 combat missions in Korean War. First African-American four-star
 general. 1993.
 Jeppesen, Elrey B. (born 1907). Aerial cartographer and aviator.
 Created the Jepp Charts--the first navigational aid designed spe-
 cifically for use by pilots to guide them in their flights. Charts
 were adopted by the US Navy as the "Airways Manual," now a standard
 guide for pilots. 1990.
 Johnson, Clarence L. "Kelly" (1910-1990). Created innovative tech-
 nical concepts that significantly advanced aircraft design, perform-
 ance, and reliability. Helped design Lockheed P-38, T-33, U-2, and
 SR-71 aircraft. Helped achieve supersonic flight and spaceflight.
 1974.
 Johnston, Alvin M. "Tex" (born 1914). Test pilot and aerospace exe-
 cutive. While working at Bell Aircraft Co., tested some of the
 nation's most advanced aircraft. Flight-tested worlds first swept-
 wing bomber for Boeing Aircraft Co. 1993.
 Jones, Thomas V. (born 1920). Aerospace executive and aeronautical
 engineer. Helped establish the Aeronautical Institute of Technology
 in Brazil. Worked 39 years for Northrop Corp., establishing it as a
 multimillion dollar company. Developed several systems that became
 state of the art in aviation technology. 1992.
 Kenney, George C. (1889-1977). Developed wing-mounted machine guns
 and other warplane armament. Was Gen. Douglas MacArthur's top air
 officer in the Pacific region in World War II. Organized postwar
 Strategic Air Command. Was National President of Air Force
 Association. 1971.
 Kettering, Charles F. (1876-1958) Developed reliable engine ignition
 systems. Laid out principles for and built one of the first cruise
 missiles. Developed tetraethyl-lead engine "knock" suppressant and
 high-compression engines and fuels. 1979.
 Kindelberger, James H. "Dutch" (1895-1962). Developed aeronautical
 designs and precision manufacturing techniques that helped North
 American Aviation build the AT-6, B-25, P-51, F-86, F-100, X-15, and
 XB-70. Contributed to development of Apollo spacecraft. 1972.
 Knabenshue, A. Roy (1876-1960). Performed public demonstrations of
 balloons and steerable balloons. Designed and built early dirigibles.
 Managed airplane exhibition teams for the Wright brothers. 1965.
 Knight, William J. "Pete" (born 1929). Was Air Force test pilot in
 the F-100, F-104, F-5, and especially X-15, in which he set un-
 official speed record of Mach 6.7 and earned astronaut wings. 1988.
 Lahm, Frank P. (1877-1963). Was the Army's first airplane and dirig-
 ible pilot and an early proponent of aircraft for military purposes.
 Organized training facilities for Army Air Corps. Held unofficial
 title "Father of the West Point of the Air." 1963.
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