Jake Swirbul
Businessman and co-founder of Grumman
Born
1898
128 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Co-founded Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, which became a major player in military and commercial aviation. The company produced notable aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat and the Lunar Module used in the Apollo program. Played a significant role in the company’s growth through innovative ideas and strategic planning, helping to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.
Co-founded Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
Contributed to the development of the F-14 Tomcat
Played a role in the Apollo program's Lunar Module
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