Joseph Smith (aircraft designer)
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This article is about the aircraft designer. For other persons, see Joseph Smith (disambiguation).
Joseph Smith CBE (25 May 1897 – 20 February 1956) was an English aircraft designer who took over as Chief Designer for Supermarine upon the death of R. J. Mitchell and led the team responsible for the subsequent development of the Supermarine Spitfire.[1]
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Joseph Smith | |
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Born | (1897-05-25)25 May 1897 |
Died | 20 February 1956(1956-02-20) (aged 58) |
Nationality (legal) | English |
Education | Yardley Secondary School Birmingham Municipal Technical School |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Projects | Supermarine Spitfire |
Significant advance | Aircraft design |
Awards | CBE Silver medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society |
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