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Brian H. Rowe 1931-2007
Pages 334-339

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... Brian rowe's legacy began as a young man in an apprenticeship at deHavilland engine company, where he designed a jet engine component for the deHavilland comet, one of the world's first commercial jet aircraft. After graduating from college and returning to work at deHavilland, Brian soon left Britain to pursue a career in the flight Propulsion lab at general electric in evendale, ohio.
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... Gerhard Neumann, chief operating officer of GE's aircraft engine business, established the commercial engines Project operation in cincinnati, and made Brian rowe cf6's project manager. The cf6 would transform commercial engines, offering better reliability and more power to american and european airlines.
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... Brian was a 25-year cincinnati resident and civic leader. He served as a board trustee for the cincinnati Museum center, the institute of fine arts, the cincinnati symphony orchestra, and the University of cincinnati foundation, including cochair of the University of cincinnati campaign committee.
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... We miss him terribly and are grateful for the love and guidance he shared during his lifetime." Brian Rowe was an influential person in aviation technology. His business intelligence, exceptional creativity, and keen technical insight will leave a lasting mark on the lives of countless people, companies, and organizations around the world.
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