George V. Holloman
American aviation pioneer
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| Intro | American aviation pioneer | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Pioneer | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1902 | |
| Death | 1 January 1946 (aged 44 years) |
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George Vernon Holloman (1902–1946) with Carl J. Crane developed and demonstrated an automatic landing system for airplanes. For their invention they were awarded the Mackay Trophy in 1938. He died in a crash in Formosa in 1946. Holloman Air Force Base was named after him.