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Hermann Behrbohm
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Otto Hermann Bernhard Behrbohm, born 30 October 1907 in Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden, Imperial Germany; died 12 October 1977 in Fingelsham, Northbourne, Kent, United Kingdom, was a German mathematician active in Sweden and Germany.[1]
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Born | 30 October 1907 German Empire Karlsruhe Grand Duchy of Baden |
Died | October 12, 1977(1977-10-12) (aged 69) United Kingdom Fingelsham Northbourne Kent England |
Education | Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Mathematics (PhD, 1944) |
Occupation | Aircraft design / construction |
Known for | Expert in Aerodynamics and Strength in fighter aircraft Messerschmitt Bf 109 Messerschmitt Me 262 Messerschmitt Me 163 Lippisch P.13a Saab 32 Lansen Saab 35 Draken Saab 105 Saab 37 Viggen |
Title | PhD |
Spouse(s) | 1940–1964 Lilli Walter (divorced), 5 children 1964–1977 Pamela Leach (his death), 1 child |
Awards | Swedish Aeronautical Society's Thulin Medal (1968) |
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He was significant in the mathematics behind the development of the aerodynamics of the delta wing concept and the technology of supersonic flight. [citation needed]