Hans Milton Weichsel

Background

Weichsel,, Hans Milton was born on August 25, 1919 in St. Louis. Son of Hans and Alice (Knapp) Weichsel.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Michigan, 1943.

Career

Flight research engineer, pilot Cornell Research Laboratories, 1943-1950. With Bell Helicopter Company, Fort Worth, from 1950, vice president, 1961-1970, vice president marketing and logistics, 1970-1972, senior vice president, 1972-1985.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Texas.

Membership

Past chairman board trustees, board directors Selwyn International College Preparatory School. Board directors Southwest Outward Bound. Fellow American Helicopter Society (honorary, past national director, past national secretary).

Associate fellow American Institute Aeronautics an Astronautics. Member Association United States Army (president Fort Worth chapter 1971-1972), Society Logistics Engineers (senior member), Quiet Birdmen, Twirlybirds, University Michigan Alumni Association, Army Aviation Association, American Whitewater Association, Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Sierra, Ozark Wilderness Waterway.

Ridglea Country (Fort Worth). University (Washington).

Connections

Married Gillette Spencer, October 15, 1949. Children– Hans Bradley, Alice Linda, Herbert Spencer.

Father:

Hans Weichsel,

Mother:

Alice (Knapp) Weichsel,

Spouse:

Gillette Spencer

child:

Alice Linda Weichsel,

child:

Hans Bradley Weichsel,

child:

Herbert Spencer Weichsel,