| 词条 | James J. Shuttleworth |
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James J. Shuttleworth (1937 – 2003) was an American inventor and entrepreneur who founded Shuttleworth, Inc. He was an active business and community leader in Northeastern Indiana. EducationShuttleworth was a graduate of Warren High School in 1955. He attended Purdue University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1960.[1] Activities after graduationShuttleworth returned to his family’s canning and machinery operation. In 1962, he purchased the machinery side of the business and founded the Shuttleworth Machinery Corporation. Serving as engineer, salesman and president, he built the company into a leader in automated material handling systems. The company was renamed Shuttleworth, Inc. in 1974. Jim learned to fly while still in school and noted that flying played a significant role in growing his company. He restored vintage aircraft, including a 1943 AT-6G Texan and a P-51 Mustang that was once flown by Robin Olds. Shuttleworth also founded the Wings of Freedom Museum in 1996. This collection now resides at the Hoosier Air Museum. DeathJim died while piloting a TF-51 Dual Control Mustang near Wabash, Indiana on February 20, 2003.[2] Honors
References1. ^http://www.eaa.org/apps/obituaries/MemorialWall2.aspx?ID=1785 2. ^http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=0ef7df91-e959-4506-a791-986b6387c8c9
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