Walter Jamouneau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWalter Jamouneau
American aircraft designer
Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1912
Place of Birth: New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 13-Sep-1988
Profession: engineer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Walter Jamouneau
- Walter Corey Jamouneau (born 21 September 1912, New Jersey - d.
- 13 September 1988, Pennsylvania), was the aviation engineer who designed the Piper J-3 Cub light aircraft.
- By modifying the contours of the Taylor H-2 Cub, he created the shape and form of the unforgettable Piper Cub.
- Initially he was fired by Clarence Gilbert Taylor for his efforts, but was rehired by William T.
- Piper, who at this time had taken control of the financially failing Taylor Aircraft Company.
- He also improved the handling of the Cub by widening the tread of the landing gear and incorporating a tail wheel rather than the fixed skid of the H-2.
- He later became a member of the board at Piper Aircraft and spent his entire working life with the company.
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