Bruce N. Whitman (August 4, 1933 – October 10, 2018) was an aviation industry professional and CEO of FlightSafety International. In 2014, he was awarded the Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award by the Living Legends of Aviation.McMillin, Molly. "Two Wichita women among winners of Aviation Legacy Awards", The Wichita Eagle, 13 January 2014. Accessed 20 June 2017. On 23 March 2017, he received an award by the Medal of Honor Society. On 3 October 2018, he was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame.San Diego Air & Space Museum. "2018 International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebration", 2018. Accessed 24 November 2018. Whitman was also the 2018 recipient of the Philip J. Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Early life Whitman graduated Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force as a pilot, navigator and bombardier. In 1957, he served as Assistant to the Commander, Homestead Air Force Base.
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