Tycoon Turned Scientist

Season 30

Alfred Loomis made millions and went on to develop the technology that helped win WWII.

Alfred Loomis was a Wall Street tycoon who predicted the Crash of ’29, became a fulltime scientific researcher, and developed the radar technology that helped win WWII. Filmmaker Rob Rapley introduces viewers to this little know scientist who change the course of history.

AIR DATE 1/11/18

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