Description: (Engineer)
Anton Flettner, a German aviation engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to airplane, helicopter, vessel, and automobile designs. He served Germany in both World Wars before emigrating to the United States post-World War II as a consultant to the Office of Naval Research at the United States Navy. Flettner attended the Fulda State Teachers College and taught high school mathematics and physics in Frankfurt. Notably, he developed the innovative Flettner Rotor ship, revolutionizing wind harnessing technology for ocean liners, leading to substantial crew and fuel savings.