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Richard T. Whitcomb | |
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 Whitcomb in front of the area-ruled Convair F-106 used by NASA for flight research, on its retirement in 1991 | |
| Born | February 21, 1921 |
| Died | October 13, 2009 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Worcester Polytechnic Institute (BS) |
| Occupation | aeronautical engineer |
Richard Travis Whitcomb (February 21, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American aeronautical engineer who was noted for his contributions to the science of aerodynamics.