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Wallace, Dwane L. was born on October 29, 1911 in Belmont, Kansas, United States.
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Dwane L. Wallace
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Dwane L. Wallace, American Airplane company executive. Recipient Daniel Guggenheim medal, 1975, Wright Brothers Memorial trophy 1981; building named in his honor Wichita State University, 1979. Member General Aviation Manufacturers Association (founder, 1st chairman), Aviation Pioneers Hall of Fame, Society Experimental Test Pilots, Quiet Birdmen.
Education
Aeronautical engineering degree, University Wichita, 1933.
Career
With, Walter Beech general manager, Cessna Aircraft Company, 1934-1936; president, Cessna Aircraft Company, 1936-1964; chairman, Cessna Aircraft Company, 1964-1975; board directors, consultant, Cessna Aircraft Company, 1975-1983.
Membership
Member General Aviation Manufacturers Association (founder, 1st chairman), Aviation Pioneers Hall of Fame, Society Experimental Test Pilots, Quiet Birdmen.
Connections
Married Velma Lunt; children: Linda Jones, Karen Johnson, Diana Wilkonson, Farah Bracco.
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Nationality
American