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Thornton Wilson (Thornton Arnold Wilson) was born on 8 February, 1921 in Sikeston, Missouri, U.S., is a Former Boeing executive, board chair. Discover Thornton Wilson'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 78 years old?

Popular As Thornton Arnold Wilson
Occupation Former CEO, Boeing
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 8 February, 1921
Birthday 8 February
Birthplace Sikeston, Missouri, U.S.
Date of death 10 April, 1999
Died Place Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1921

Thornton "T" Arnold Wilson (February 8, 1921 – April 10, 1999) was the Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of Boeing corporation.

Born February 8, 1921, in Sikeston, Missouri, Wilson earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames and a M.S. degree from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

He also attended the MIT Sloan School of Management's Sloan Fellows program, but did not graduate.

While attending Iowa State, Wilson was a member of the swim team.

1943

Following his graduation from Iowa State, Wilson joined Boeing in 1943 and worked on bomber programs, notably the swept-wing B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress, and also led the proposal team that won the contract for the Minuteman missile.

1968

He became company president in 1968, chief executive officer in 1969, and chairman in 1972.

1983

Wilson was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio in 1983.

1985

Wilson was awarded the NAS Award in Aeronautical Engineering in 1985 from the National Academy of Sciences.

1986

Wilson stepped down as CEO in 1986 at age 65, succeeded by Frank Shrontz, and retired as chairman at the end of 1987.

He died at age 78 at his winter home in Palm Springs, California.

1987

The main glass gallery of the Museum of Flight in Seattle, opened in 1987, is named for Wilson.

1992

In 1992, he was the recipient of the Tony Jannus Award for his distinguished contributions to commercial aviation.

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