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John Thorp was born on 20 June, 1912, is an American aeronautical engineer. Discover John Thorp's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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1912

John Willard Thorp (June 20, 1912 – April 18, 1992) was an American aeronautical engineer who made significant contributions to aircraft design throughout his life.

Born in French Camp, California, John Thorp grew up from age four in the historic Locke family home in Lockeford, California.

He was educated in the Lockeford and Lodi public schools, and the Boeing School of Aeronautics in Oakland, California.

Thorp worked on the Boeing 247 final assembly line and then returned to teach at the Boeing School.

1929

Starting flying in 1929, he received his private license in 1930 and by 1935 had flown 30 different types of aircraft in over 200 flying hours.

1946

By 1946 he had over 600 flight hours in 62 different aircraft types.

Thorp started designing personal aircraft at the Boeing School.

As Lockheed Assistant Preliminary Design Engineer, he was responsible for the preliminary design of the P2V "Neptune", Naval patrol bomber.

In 1946 the famous P2V "Truculent Turtle" set the unrefueled distance record of 11236 smi.

1962

This record stood for more than ten years, until finally broken in 1962 by a Boeing B-52H Stratofortress from Minot AFB, ND.

The following light aircraft were designed by John Thorp during his career:

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