Martin Caidin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Martin Caidin

American writer

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1927

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1997

Profession: screenwriter, writer, aircraft pilot, novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Martin Caidin (September 14, 1927 – March 24, 1997) was an American author and an authority on aeronautics and aviation. Caidin began writing fiction in 1957.
In his career he authored more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books as well as more than 1,000 magazine articles.
His best-known novel is Cyborg, which was the basis for The Six Million Dollar Man franchise.
He also wrote numerous works of military history, especially concerning aviation. Caidin was an airplane pilot as well, and bought and restored a 1936 Junkers Ju 52 airplane.