George Welch
American soldier and test pilot
Born
1918
107 years ago
Died
October 12th, 1954
70 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a test pilot during and after World War II, contributing to the development of jet aircraft. Achieved notable success in flight testing and worked extensively with several military aircraft, including the North American P-51 Mustang. Played a significant role in the early phases of jet aircraft technology and testing. His expertise in aviation led to improvements in aircraft performance and safety for the United States Air Force. Involved in multiple test flights that pushed the boundaries of aircraft capabilities.
Test pilot for North American Aviation
Significant contributions in jet aircraft development
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