Letitia Chitty
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Letitia Chitty (15 July 1897 – 29 September 1982) was an English engineer who became a respected structural analytical engineer, achieving several firsts for women engineers, including becoming the first female fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the second female recipient of the Telford Medal.
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Letitia Chitty | |
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Born | (1897-07-15)15 July 1897 |
Died | 29 September 1982(1982-09-29) (aged 85) |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Newnham College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Aeronautics |
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