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Martin, John F
American test pilot; chief test pilot for Douglas in 1948; first pilot to fly the D-558-II.
Born: 1907-07-01. Died: 1977-09-14. Birth Place: California.
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.
Country:
USA.
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..
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