Ohain, Hans von, 1911-1998
Hans von Ohain papers, circa 1930-1989.
This collection documents Hans von Ohain's professional career in propulsion. While there is documentation on both his work in Germany and the United States, the majority of the collection covers his career in the latter -- especially his positions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The following types of material are included: magazine articles written by, or about, von Ohain; engine manufacturing brochures; awards and recommendations for von Ohain; books; drawings of the He S 3B turbojet engine; photographs; flow charts; correspondence; and historical papers.
German-American physicist and developer of the first turbojet engine used in flight. Ph.D. physics and allied mechanics, University of Goetingen (1935). Professional experience includes: inventor and developer, Ernst Heinkel (1936-1947); research scientist to chief scientist, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Aerospace Research Laboratory (1947-1975); chief scientist, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Propulsion Laboratory (1975-1979); professor of mechanical engineering, University of Dayton (1984-1991).
Ohain, Hans von, 1911-1998
Aerospace Research Laboratories (U.S.)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio)
AIP-ICOS
Smithsonian Institution. National Air and Space Museum. Archives Division. MRC 322, Washington, DC, 20560, USA