John Leland Atwood
John Leland Atwood (October 26, 1904 – March 5, 1999) was a prominent American engineer. He worked as Chief Engineer/Executive at North American Aviation for over 35 years, succeeding Dutch Kindelberger as president and CEO. He developed the P-51 Mustang during World War II, the F-100 jet fighter, the X-15 rocket plane, and oversaw the Apollo program.
John Leland Atwood | |
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| Born | October 26, 1904 Walton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1999 (aged 94) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "Lee" |
| Alma mater | Hardin-Simmons University (BA) University of Texas (BS) |
| Known for | North American Aviation Rockwell International |
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