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Alexander Martin Lippisch (November 2 1894 – February 11 1976) was a German pioneer of aerodynamics. He made important contributions to the understanding of flying wings delta wings and the ground effect. His most famous design is the Messerschmitt Me 163 rocket-powered interceptor.Lippisch was born in Munich Kingdom of Bavaria. He later recalled that his interest in aviation stemmed from a demonstration conducted by Orville Wright over Tempelhof Field in Berlin in September 1909.

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