Background
Fitzpatrick, John Malcolm was born on January 12, 1924 in New York City. Son of James M. and Laura B. (Stevenson) Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, John Malcolm was born on January 12, 1924 in New York City. Son of James M. and Laura B. (Stevenson) Fitzpatrick.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy,1945. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1945, advanced through grades to captain, resigned, 1953. Chief test pilot General dynamics corporation, San Diego, 1953-1962, manager, Houston, 1962-1967, director aerospace systems, Washington, 1967-1975.
Vice president government relations Figgie International, Incorporated., Washington, 1975-1989, retired, 1989.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, advanced through grades to captain United States Air Force, 1945—1953, resigned, 1953. Chief test pilot General dynamics corporation, San Diego, 1953—1962, manager Houston, 1962—1967, director aerospace systems Washington, 1967—1975. Vice president government relations Figgie International, Inc., 1975—1989.
Retired, 1989.
Fellow: Society Experimental Test Pilots. Member: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), Balloon Federation American.
Married Patricia Roche, June 9, 1945. Children: Kathleen, James, Michael, Barbara, Robert, Brian.