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Leroy Grumman
Co-founder of Northrop Grumman (via Grumman Aerospace).
Leroy Grumman founded Grumman Aerospace in 1929, which merged with Northrop in 1994 to form Northrop Grumman.
Overview
- Role
- Founder
- Based in
- West Falls Church, VA
- Prior experience
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Frequently asked
- Who is Leroy Grumman?
- Leroy Grumman founded Grumman Aerospace in 1929, which merged with Northrop in 1994 to form Northrop Grumman.
- What is Leroy Grumman's role?
- Leroy Grumman is Founder, based in West Falls Church, VA.
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Leroy Grumman founded Grumman Aircraft Engineering Co. on December 6, 1929 with Edmund Ward Poor, William Schwendler, and Jake Swirbul, after resigning as general manager of Loening Aeronautical; the company (later Grumman Aerospace Corporation) merged with Northrop in 1994 to form Northrop Grumman.
Wikipedia: Leroy GrummanVerified2026-07-20