Taylor, Philip Bates.

Philip B. Taylor (d. 1978) was an aeronautical engineer, aviation executive, and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force during the twentieth century. A graduate of Yale University, Taylor worked for Wright Aeronautical Corporation from 1923 to 1946, starting out as an engineer and eventually rising to the ranks of vice president and general manager. Between the mid 1940s and late 1950s, Taylor did consulting work for Pan American World Airways and worked for the New York City engineering firm of Sanderson & Porter. From 1959 to 1961, he served as President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. During the 1960s and 1970s, Taylor worked for Thiokol Chemical Corporation.

From the description of Philip B. Taylor papers, 1906-1976 (bulk 1935-1976) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 86079891