The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Richard T. Whitcomb
Title:
Aeronautical Engineer, Langley Research Center
Affiliation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hampton,Virginia 23365 USA
Gender:
Male
Year Deceased:
2009
Award Discipline:
Engineering
Award Year:
1973
Citation:
"For his discoveries and inventions in aerodynamics which have provided and will continue to provide substantial improvements in the speed, range and payload of a major portion of high-performance aircraft produced throughout the country."
Presented by President Nixon at a White House Ceremony on October 10, 1973.