page_title: Richard T. Whitcomb
section_title: Career
hierarchical_section_title: Richard T. Whitcomb / Career
caption_attribution_description: English: In the 8 foot High-Speed Tunnel in April 1955, Richard Whitcomb examines a model designed in accordance with his transonic area rule.
context_page_description: Richard Travis Whitcomb was an American aeronautical engineer who was noted for his contributions to the science of aerodynamics.
caption: April 1955: Whitcomb examines a model aircraft designed in accordance with his area rule.
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