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Frederick Handley Page

British aerospace engineer (1885-1962) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76

Sir Frederick Handley Page was an English industrialist who was a pioneer in the aircraft industry and became known as the father of the heavy bomber.

Frederick Handley Page is read about 12 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Albert Medal1960
Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring1960
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Knight Bachelor
Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1962 · aged 76