Harold Frederick Pitcairn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harold Frederick Pitcairn

American aviation pioneer

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1897

Place of Birth: Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1960

Profession: inventor, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Harold Frederick Pitcairn (June 20, 1897 – April 24, 1960) was an American aviation inventor and pioneer.
He played a key role in the development of the autogyro and founded the Autogiro Company of America.
He patented a number of innovations relating to rotary wing aircraft.