Born 26 June 1898, Frankfurt, Germany. In 1915
built and flew a glider of his own design. Formed
his own aircraft company in 1923 which evolved into
the leading firm of the German aero industry.
From his design genius flowed a procession of trainer,
transport, military and sport aircraft. Most famous
of his aircraft was the BF109, an advanced fighter
design of the mid 1930s produced during WW II in greater
numbers than any aircraft in history. Producer of the
world's first operational jet fighter, the ME262. Leader
in the post war rebirth of German Aerospace Industry.
Died 15 September 1976.
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