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WILIAM CHARLES DIETZ
WILIAM CHARLES DIETZ
Pages 64-69
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in aeronautical engineering. Bill joined Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego on October 10, 1940, staying with that company, which became General Dynamics, for 53 years until his retirement on October 31, 1993, as vice president and senior technical staff member.
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He returned to Fort Worth in 1982 and assumed responsibility for the newly organized Special Projects Department as vice president and program director. In September 1988 he was assigned the task of assisting the vice president of the YF-22 program in coordinating the design and development effort.
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He was a past member of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, for which he received the Air Force's Exceptional Civilian Service Award, and he served on numerous Air Force and National Research Council committees and advisory panels. He was a member of the Advisory Group for Aerospace and Research Development's Flight Mechanics Panel, and in 1977 he received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Reed Award.
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He was totally unassuming, never wanting the spotlight on himself. He was a hard worker and a man of integrity." She also wrote that he enjoyed wonderful times with his family and friends, including bowling leagues, golf, holiday parties, and cookouts.
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