Edwin Albert Link, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin Albert Link

American inventor and underwater diver

Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1904

Place of Birth: Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1981

Profession: inventor, aircraft pilot, aquanaut

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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 patents for aeronautics, navigation and oceanographic equipment.