Edwin Albert Link
American inventor and underwater diver (1904–1981)
Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation, underwater archaeology, and submersibles. He invented the flight simulator, which was called the "Blue Box" or "Link Trainer".2
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Born Jul 26, 1904, died Sep 7, 1981.1
About
It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now multibillion-dollar industry. In total, he obtained more than 27 patents for aeronautics, navigation and oceanographic equipment.
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Companies
- Link Aviation DevicesFounder12
Early life and education
- Date not recordedBinghamton High School3
Edwin Link was born in Huntington, Indiana, in 1904, the son of Edwin A. Link Sr. and Katherine (Martin) Link. In 1910, he moved with his family to Binghamton, New York.
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Career
Occupation: entrepreneur, inventor, writer, aircraft pilot, hydronaut.5
- Date not recordedFounded Link Aviation Devices4
Personal life
Philanthropy
The Link Foundation
In 1953, Edwin and Marion Link established The Link Foundation. The foundation continues to provide grants and fellowships in aeronautics, simulation and training, ocean engineering, energy, and organizations of interest to the Links.
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Awards
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Sources
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- 1WikidataEdwin Albert Link on Wikidata
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- 10Wikidataaward, as reported
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- 12WikidataLink Aviation Devices, Founder