Wolf Hirth | |
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Born | citation needed] | 28 February 1900[
Died | 25 July 1959 | (aged 59)
Nationality | German |
Known for | Co-founder of Schempp-Hirth, glider manufacturers |
Wolfram Kurt Erhard Hirth (28 February 1900 – 25 July 1959) was a German gliding pioneer and sailplane designer. He was a co-founder of Schempp-Hirth, still a renowned glider manufacturer.[1]
Hirth was born in Stuttgart, the son of an engineer and tool-maker. He was the younger brother of Hellmuth, who founded the famous Hirth aircraft engine manufacturing company.