Richard T. Whitcomb
| Richard T. Whitcomb | |
|---|---|
| Whitcomb in front of the area-ruled Convair F-106 used by NASA for flight research, on its retirement in 1991 | |
| Born | February 21, 1921 | 
| Died | October 13, 2009 (aged 88) | 
| Alma mater | Worcester Polytechnic Institute (BS) | 
| Occupation | aeronautical engineer | 
Richard Travis Whitcomb (February 21, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American aeronautical engineer who was noted for his contributions to the science of aerodynamics.