Peter Francis Korycinski

Aeronautical and aerospace research engineer

Born Oct. 4, 1917, Schenectady (NY), U.S.; son of Peter and Victoria (Gzyms); married Mary (Catlett); children: Jane Victoria, Nancy Marie, Anne Laurie.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1942.

Career: in Hampton (VA) - wind tunnel test engineer, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Langley Field, 1942-49, division executive, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NAS, Langley Research Center, 1949-58, aerospace manager, research manager, 1958-65, technical assistance to associate director, 1965, executive assistant to director, 1965-73, aerospace studies manager, 1974-77, United States Air Force - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (USAF - NASA); Retired.

Member of: life member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); associate fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace; National Society of Professional Engineers; Virginia Society of Professional Engineers; International Association for Hydrogen Energy; Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; president, Langley Morale Activities Association; director, Langley Federal Credit Union; president, Carisbrooke Community Association.

Honors: Phi Eta Sigma; Pi Tau Sigma; Tau Beta Pi.

Served with: United States Air Fortce (USAF) Reserve.

Languages: English, Polish.

Hobbies: flying, downhill skiing, gardening.

Home: 1007 Whippingham Parkway, Carrollton, VA 23314.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996