About
American aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and co-founder of Grumman Aeronautical Engineering Co.
Before Fame
He was a machinist's mate, 2nd class, in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War I.
Trivia
His company produced the largest single-engine aircraft of World War II, the TBF Avenger torpedo bomber.
Family Life
He had four children with his wife, Rose Marion Werther, who he married in 1921.
Associated With
He was awarded the Daniel Guggenheim Medal three years after Frank Whittle.
