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May 27, 1907 Died on 23 Dec 1971 (aged 64)
American aeronautical engineer
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About William C. Mentzer
- William C.
- Mentzer (May 27, 1907 – December 23, 1971) was an aeronautical engineer noted for his contributions to the airline industry, dealing particularly with aircraft maintenance and economics.
- He was born on May 27, 1907 in Knoxville, Iowa.
- After graduating from MIT in 1934, he worked for United Air Lines as an engineer.
- During the course of his career, he was involved in the development of over 50 aircraft and was eventually promoted to a senior management level.
- He was elected a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
- He died on December 23, 1971 in Palo Alto, California.
- He was posthumously awarded the Daniel Guggenheim Medal in 1972.
