Willy Messerschmitt

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Aircraft designer
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Luftwaffe
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkb:German_Aircraft_Industry
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Messerschmitt_AG
gptkbp:awards Bundesverdienstkreuz
gptkbp:born June 26, 1898
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:contribution Advocacy for aviation safety
Mentorship of young engineers
Influence on aviation regulations
Innovations in aircraft materials
Promotion of aviation education
Advancements in aerodynamics
Advancements in aircraft performance
Design of multi-role aircraft
Development of fighter jets
Promotion of international aviation standards
Support for aerospace research
gptkbp:died September 15, 1978
gptkbp:education gptkb:Technical_University_of_Munich
gptkbp:field Aeronautics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Willy Messerschmitt
gptkbp:influence Aerodynamic efficiency
Modern aircraft design
Fighter aircraft development
Military strategy in aviation
Jet_propulsion_technology
gptkbp:influenced Aviation design
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Hugo_Junkers
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:World_War_II
Aviation industry
Military aviation
Civil aviation
Aircraft development
gptkbp:knownFor Messerschmitt Bf 109
Messerschmitt Me 262
gptkbp:legacy Innovative aircraft designs
Influence on post-war aviation
Pioneering jet aircraft development
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:notableWork Bf 110
Me 163 Komet
Me 321 Gigant
Bf 108 Taifun
gptkbp:occupation Engineer
Aircraft manufacturer
gptkbp:placeOfBirth Würzburg,_Germany
gptkbp:placeOfDeath Bavaria,_Germany
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elisabeth_Messerschmitt