Raymond, Arthur Emmons

Raymond, Arthur Emmons
▪ 2000

      American engineer who was the leader of the group at Douglas Aircraft Co. that designed the DC-3, which became one of the most popular and most durable airplanes ever; he also helped design the DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, and DC-8 planes, was a consultant to NASA, and helped found the RAND Corporation (b. March 24, 1899, Boston, Mass.—d. March 22, 1999, Santa Monica, Calif.).

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