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Edwin Albert Link

Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation, underwater archaeology, and submersibles. He invented the flight simulator, which was called the "Blue Box" or "Link Trainer". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now multibillion-dollar industry. In total, he obtained more than 27…

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Known for
Inventor of flight simulator; underwater archeologist; ocean engineer
Education
Binghamton Central High School
Born
July 26, 1904 Huntington, Indiana
Children
William Martin Link, Edwin Clayton Link
Died
September 7, 1981(1981-09-07) (aged 77) Binghamton, New York, United States
Occupations
Industrialist, entrepreneur

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Born · 1
Edwin Albert Link → July 26, 1904 Huntington, Indiana
Children · 1
Edwin Albert Link → William Martin Link, Edwin Clayton Link
Died · 1
Edwin Albert Link → September 7, 1981(1981-09-07) (aged 77) Binghamton, New York, United States
Education · 1
Edwin Albert Link → Binghamton Central High School
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Edwin Albert Link → Inventor of flight simulator; underwater archeologist; ocean engineer
Occupations · 1
Edwin Albert Link → Industrialist, entrepreneur
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Edwin Albert Link → Edwin A. Link, Sr., Katherine Martin Link
Spouse · 1
Edwin Albert Link → Marion Clayton Link

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Edwin Albert LinkChildrenWilliam Martin Link, Edwin Clayton Link1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkDiedSeptember 7, 1981(1981-09-07) (aged 77) Binghamton, New York, United States1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkEducationBinghamton Central High School1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkKnown forInventor of flight simulator; underwater archeologist; ocean engineer1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkOccupationsIndustrialist, entrepreneur1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkParent(s)Edwin A. Link, Sr., Katherine Martin Link1.00infobox
Edwin Albert LinkSpouseMarion Clayton Link1.00infobox

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