Birren, William B., 1898-1973.

Born in 1898, William Birren spent most of his life in the aviation industry, with more than twenty years with the Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company and the Wright Aeronautical Corporation. He worked on the development of engines and aircraft with Curtiss Aeroplane and then as a general sales and service manager for Wright Aeronautical. After leaving Wright in 1949, he was employed by Grand Central Aircraft in the modification, maintenance and overhaul of aircraft. William Birren finished his career with Boeckler Instruments and Arizona Tool and Die, both of which companies he managed until shortly before his death in 1973.

From the description of Birren collection, 1915-1973. (US Air Force Academy). WorldCat record id: 501079195