Glenn L. Martin

Glenn Luther Martin (January 17, 1886 – December 5, 1955) was an early American aviation pioneer. He designed and built his own aircraft and was an active pilot, as well as an aviation record-holder. He founded an aircraft company in 1912 which through several mergers amalgamated into what is today known as Lockheed Martin.

For other people named Glenn Martin, see Glenn Martin (disambiguation).

Glenn L. Martin
Martin in a pusher-biplane, c. 1912
Born
Glenn Luther Martin

January 17, 1886
Macksburg, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 5, 1955(1955-12-05) (aged 69)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)Pilot, aircraft engineer and entrepreneur
Known forAviation pioneer
AwardsCollier Trophy (1932)
Daniel Guggenheim Medal (1940)
National Aviation Hall of Fame (1966)
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