Thomas F. Hamilton

Who was Thomas F. Hamilton?

Thomas Foster Hamilton was a pioneering aviator and the founder of the Hamilton Standard Company.

Since 1930, Hamilton Standard was involved with revolutionizing propulsion technology of propeller-driven aircraft, prior to World War II. The introduction of Frank Caldwell's variable-pitch propeller made Hamilton Standard one of the leading aerospace companies of today. But, there is little known about the first name sake of this company – Thomas Foster Hamilton. Hamilton contributed a great deal in shaping the aviation industry into what it is today. He was involved in the early beginnings of aviation inventions and development. Hamilton worked hard from an early age to the understand technical concepts and their application to aircraft design and manufacturing. He was also a very good businessman and marketer, known in social and political settings, and a devoted family man.