R. J. Mitchell

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Aeronautical engineer; designer of the Spitfire

United Kingdom ScientistsLived 1895 to 1937 · aged 42

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Reginald Joseph Mitchell was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 until 1936. He is best known for designing racing seaplanes, such as the Supermarine S.6B, and for leading the team that designed the Supermarine Spitfire.

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Hanley High School, c.1900

The Supermarine Sea Lion I moored at the start of the 1919 Schneider Trophy race. The 25-year-old Mitchell is likely to have played a role in the development of the aircraft.

The Supermarine Sea Lion II hull and Napier Lion engine prior to be installed. Mitchell is standing second-to-left.[22]

The Supermarine Southampton, one of the most successful flying boats of the between-war period[30]

Mitchell's patent GB 329411 A

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

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Kelly JohnsonAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Frank WhittleAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Douglas BaderAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Juan de la CiervaAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Robert Watson-WattAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

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