Frank N. Piasecki (1919-2008)

Frank N. Piasecki (1919-2008) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia County, dedicated 2010.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2010 · 1937 Callowhill St., north side of Callowhill between 19th & 20th

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Aviation pioneer Piasecki developed and flew the 2nd helicopter in the US and the world's 1st tandem rotor helicopter, initiating the 1st practical use of rotorcraft in the 1940s. His original company, started here, now a division of Boeing, is a world leader in helicopter production. In 1956, he founded Piasecki Aircraft Corp., continuing development of innovative advanced rotorcraft. Awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1986.

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