Global InformationOle Fahlin information
Ole Fahlin | |
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| Born | Olaf Fahlin May 8, 1901 Sweden |
| Died | January 26, 1992 (aged 90) |
| Known for | Propeller design and manufacturing, design and production of experimental airplanes |
Ole (Olaf)[1] Fahlin (May 8, 1901 – January 26, 1992)[2][3] was a Swedish aviator who made his career manufacturing propellers and aviation products in the United States. He also developed prototype airplanes and worked in projects with Chrysler and Lockheed Corporation. His propellers were famous for their performance. During World War II he manufactured propellers for the U.S. government.[4]
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Ole Fahlin, 90, died of pneumonia on January 26 at a convalescent hospital in Gilroy, CA. A memorial service was held on January 31 at Morgan Hill, CA during which a "missing man" fly-by of 10 antique airplanes was made by Ole's friends.
- ^ Who's who in Aviation. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. 1942. p. 133.
FAHLIN, OLE, President Fahlin Mfg. Co., Columbia, Mo. lies. Columbia. B. Sweden, May 8, 1901; entered U.S. 1923, naturalized 1928. P. Andrew and Margareta (Larson) Fahlin.
- ^ Anita Wright (December 13, 2006). "Building the Vision: Paper prints history of N-B accomplishments". The Marshall Democrat-News.
On April 21, 1921, the Federation Aeronautics International awarded him International Pilot License No. 208, written in six languages.