Frederick Augustus Curtis

Background

Curtis,, Frederick Augustus was born on November 19, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frederick A. II and Janet (Nevius) Curtis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, Haverford College, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1948. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1949.

Career

Aerodynamics engineer Convair, FW, name now General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1949-1955, aerosystems group engineer, 1955-1960, chief stability and flight control, 1960-1963. Manager stability, guidance and control General Dynamics, 1963-1967, chief project engineer F-111A/E/D, 1967-1969, director F-111 engineering project office, 1969-1971, director product engineering, 1972-1975, division vice president, F-16 deputy project director, 1975-1986, division vice president special assignments, from 1987. Invited consultant flight dynamics National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1967-1971 member A-18 committee Aerospace Vehicle, Society Automotive Engineers, 1963-1974.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Texas.

Membership

Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, technical committee management 1972-1974). Member Air Force Association, Texas State Association Professional Engineers, National and General Dynamics Fort Worth Management Club, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Constance L. Rheaume, May 25, 1946 (deceased March 1983). Children: Frederick A. IV, Charles Edgar. Married Rose Anna Miller, May 2, 1987.

Father:

Frederick A. II Curtis,

Mother:

Janet (Nevius) Curtis,

Spouse:

Constance L. Rheaume

Spouse:

Rose Anna Miller

child:

Frederick A. IV Curtis,

child:

Charles Edgar Curtis,