Magruder, William M.
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| Birthname | Magruder, William Marshall | ||
| born on | 26 May 1923 at 09:20 (= 09:20 AM ) | ||
| Place | Evanston IL, USA, 42n03, 87w41 | ||
| Timezone | CST h6w (is standard time) | ||
| Data source |
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| Astrology data |   04°21'   14°27 Asc. 09°51'
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Biography
American aeronautical engineer and former test pilot who served as a special consultant to President Nixon; he was the Supersonic Transport (SST) Program director under Nixon. As director of the program, he was an energetic and aggressive advocate for the American aircraft industry.
The son of a Major General in the U.S. Military, Magruder held a distinguished record as an aircraft engineer and designer. He first worked with McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed as a test pilot, joining Douglas aircraft in 1956 and Lockheed in 1963.
Magruder was married in 1944; two kids.
Source Notes
B.C. in hand from the Wilsons (CDT possible)
Categories
- Vocation : Travel : Aviation field (Test pilot)
- Vocation : Business : Top executive
- Vocation : Military : Military service (1944, WW II)
- Vocation : Engineer : Aerospace (Aeronautical)
