Connecticut Legends: Francis Pratt and Amos Whitney
Lucy Burns
October 18, 2023
The origins of Connecticut’s esteemed aircraft manufacturer can be traced back to the efforts of two pioneering individuals, Francis Pratt and Amos Whitney, long before powered flight became a reality. While airplanes were still a distant concept, their collaboration first focused on designing and building innovative machines. Through innovation, perseverance and teamwork, Pratt and Whitney’s
