Bruce N. Whitman Explained

Bruce N. Whitman
Birth Date:	August 4, 1933
Birth Place:	New York City
Death Place:	Greenwich, Connecticut
Known For:	Aviation
Notable Works:	Embed: yes Branch: United States Air Force

Bruce N. Whitman (August 4, 1933 – October 10, 2018) was an aviation industry professional and CEO of FlightSafety International.^{[1] [2] [3]} In 2014, he was awarded the Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award by the Living Legends of Aviation.^[4] On 23 March 2017, he received an award by the Medal of Honor Society. On 3 October 2018, he was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame.^[5] Whitman was also the 2018 recipient of the Philip J. Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement.^[6]

Early life

Whitman graduated Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force as a pilot, navigator and bombardier. In 1957, he served as Assistant to the Commander, Homestead Air Force Base.

Notes and References

1. Web site: FlightSafety International Loses Its Chief . 2018-10-10 . aviationweek.com . en . 2018-10-27.
2. Web site: FlightSafety International leader Bruce Whitman dies . 2018-10-10 . www.aopa.org . 2018-10-27.
3. Web site: Bruce Nairn Whitman 1933 - 2018 . Legacy.com.
4. McMillin, Molly. "Two Wichita women among winners of Aviation Legacy Awards", The Wichita Eagle, 13 January 2014. Accessed 20 June 2017.
5. [San Diego Air & Space Museum]
6. Web site: Lifetime Achievement Award: Bruce Whitman of Flight Safety International . YouTube.com . Aviation Week . 1 January 2020 . 1 March 2018.