Background
Bahr, Donald Walter was born on December 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter James and Justine Antonia (Schwegler) Bahr.
Bahr, Donald Walter was born on December 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter James and Justine Antonia (Schwegler) Bahr.
Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering, University Illinois, 1949. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1951. Master of Science in Gas Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1951.
Aero research scientist Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, 1951—1954. Chemical engineer General Electric Company, Cincinnati, 1956—1962, engineering manager Philadelphia, 1962—1968, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Magister Combustion Technology, Philadelphia, 1968—1994. Vice chairman jet engine fuels panel National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1973—1976.
1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956.
Fellow: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (combustion and fuels committee since 1975, vice chairman combustion and fuels committee 1985-1987, Chairman.combustion and fuels committee 1987-1989, Tom Sawyer award 1998, Aircraft Engine Technical award 2003), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Air Breathing Propulsion award 1983). Member: National Academy of Engineering, Coordinating Research Council (aviation fuel, lubricant and other equpment committee), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (environmental committee), Aerospace Industries Association (chairman aircraft engine emissions committee 1971-1995), Combustion Institute (board advisors central states section since 1986, chairman board advisors 1993-1995, chairman central states section 1995-1997).
Married Mary Estelle Zieverink, October 15, 1960. Children: Donald Walter Junior, Susan Mary.