John W. Crowley
John W. Crowley, Jr. | |
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Crowley in a biplane, c. 1925 | |
| Born | May 24, 1899 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 1974 (aged 75) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS) |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1921-1959 |
| Spouse | Margaret Wells |
| Awards | NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
John W. "Gus" Crowley, Jr. (May 24, 1899 – July 25, 1974) was an early American aerospace engineer. He became the first civilian research pilot for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in 1921, and the first director of NASA headquarters in 1958.