Frank N. Piasecki (1919-2008)
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N 39° 57.652 W 075° 10.266
18S E 485386 N 4423428
Aviation pioneer Piasecki developed and flew the 2nd helicopter in the US and the world’s 1st tandem rotor helicopter, initiating the 1st practical use of rotorcraft in the 1940s.
Waymark Code: WM12EBV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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Frank N. Piasecki (1919-2008)-Aviation pioneer Piasecki developed and flew the 2nd helicopter in the US and the world’s 1st tandem rotor helicopter, initiating the 1st practical use of rotorcraft in the 1940s. His original company, started here, now a division of Boeing, is a world leader in helicopter production. In 1956, he founded Piasecki Aircraft Corp., continuing development of innovative advanced rotorcraft. Awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1986.
Marker Name: Frank N. Piasecki (1919-2008)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 04/17/2010
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 1937 Callowhill St., north side of Callowhill between 19th & 20th, Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry, Invention, Military, Professions & Vocations
Website: Not listed
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