Wilhelm Emil "Willy" Messerschmitt was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer. In 1934, in collaboration with Walter Rethel, he designed the Messerschmitt Bf 109, which became the most important fighter aircraft in the Luftwaffe as Germany... Wikipedia
Born: June 26, 1898, Frankfurt, Germany
Died: September 15, 1978 (age 80 years), Munich, Germany
Aircraft designed: Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun, Messerschmitt Me 209, Helwan HA-300, and more
Education: Technical University of Munich