Harold Frederick Pitcairn

Harold Frederick Pitcairn (June 20, 1897 – April 23, 1960) was an American aviation inventor and pioneer. He played a key role in the development of the autogyro and founded the Autogiro Company of America. He patented a number of innovations relating to rotary wing aircraft.

Harold Frederick Pitcairn
Pitcairn in 1930 with the Collier Trophy at the White House
BornJune 20, 1897
DiedApril 23, 1960(1960-04-23) (aged 62)
OccupationAviation designer
SpouseClara Davis
ChildrenJoel, John, Charis, Stephen, Robert, Judith, Bruce, Edward
Parents
Pennsylvania Historical Marker
Official nameHarold F. Pitcairn
TypeRoadside
DesignatedApril 29, 1972
LocationBuck & Tomlinson Rds., Bryn Athyn
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