Al Schwimmer
Al Schwimmer | |
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אל שווימר | |
Schwimmer in 1955 | |
| Born | June 10, 1917 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2011 (aged 94) Ramat Gan, Israel |
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| Occupations | Aerospace engineer, aerospace executive |
| Known for | Founder of Israel Aerospace Industries (formerly Bedek Aviation Company) |
| Spouse | Rina Schwimmer |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Israel Prize (2006) |
Adolph William Schwimmer (Hebrew: אל שווימר; June 10, 1917 – June 10, 2011) was an American-born Israeli arms trafficker, aerospace engineer, and businessman. After serving as an engineer in the Army Air Transport Command during World War II, he provided crucial, support to what would become the Israeli Air Force by smuggling American warplanes to Israel during its war of independence. After immigrating to Israel in 1951, he founded and became the first CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries.