Robert Kronfeld
Robert Kronfeld | |
|---|---|
Robert Kronfeld, with his Lippisch Wien glider, at Hanworth 28 June 1931 | |
| Born | 5 May 1904 Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 12 February 1948 (aged 43) England |
| Allegiance | Austrian (-1939), British (1939-1948) |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Awards | Gold Medal for Service to the Republic of Austria (Goldene Medaille für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich;1932-10-06) Air Force Cross |
| Other work | Aerospace engineer, Glider pilot, test pilot |
| Signature | |
_Flugpionier.png){kind=link}
Squadron Leader Robert Kronfeld, AFC (5 May 1904 – 12 February 1948) was an Austrian-born gliding champion and sailplane designer of the 1920s and 30s. He became a British subject and an RAF test pilot. He was killed testing a glider in 1948.