Frank Halford
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Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (7 March 1894 – 16 April 1955) was an English aircraft engine designer. He is best known for the series of de Havilland Gipsy engines, widely used by light aircraft in the 1920s and 30s.
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Frank Halford | |
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Born | (1894-03-07)7 March 1894 |
Died | 16 April 1955(1955-04-16) (aged 61) Northwood, Middlesex, England |
Nationality | English |
Education | Felsted School University of Nottingham |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | aero engine designer |
Projects | de Havilland Gipsy, de Havilland Goblin, de Havilland Ghost, de Havilland Gyron, Napier Rapier, Napier Dagger, Napier Sabre |
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