Alexander Forbes Robb

Background

Robb, Alexander Forbes was born on November 27, 1919 in Brooklyn. Son of Alexander Riddle and Helen (Forbes) Robb.

Education

Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering, Polytech. Institute of New York, 1942. Master of Science, Adelphi University, 1956.

Postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963.

Career

Aerodynamicist Grumman Aircraft, Bethpage, New York, 1942-1947. Senior test engineer Wright Aeronautical, Patterson, New Jersey, 1947-1949. Project engineer Curtiss-Wright, Caldwell, 1948-1950.

Senior aerodynamicist Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, New York, 1950-1956. Senior staff scientist Alloy Valves and Control, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1956-1968. Design engineer Atkins & Merrill, Maynard, 1968-1970.

Senior analyst Kentron International, Cambridge, 1970-1979. Project engineer H.H. Aerospace, Bedford, 1980-1983. Senior analyst, Automatic Data Processing Support services Unisys, Cambridge, from 1983.

Achievements

• Alexander Forbes Robb has been listed as a noteworthy aeronautical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Boston Computer Society Clubs: Palmer Cove Yacht. Lodges: Masons.

Interests

• Flying, sailing, skiing.

Connections

Father:

Alexander Riddle Robb

Mother:

Helen (Forbes) Robb