Martin, John F
Person · USA
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American test pilot; chief test pilot for Douglas in 1948; first pilot to fly the D-558-II.
Martin joined Douglas in 1940 after a career with United Airlines. He wrung out a range of Douglas designs, including the A-20, A-26, and C-54.
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1907 July 1
- Birth of John F Martin. - . Related Persons: Martin, John F. American test pilot; chief test pilot for Douglas in 1948; first pilot to fly the D-558-II..
1948 February 4
Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: Edwards.- D-558-II first flight. - . Crew: Martin, John F. Nation: USA. Related Persons: Martin, John F. First flight of reseach airplane Douglas D-558-II (No. 1), John Martin of Douglas as pilot. Airplane had both jet and rocket engines and was flown from ground takeoff..
1977 September 14
- Death of John F Martin. - . Related Persons: Martin, John F. American test pilot; chief test pilot for Douglas in 1948; first pilot to fly the D-558-II..