Sydney Camm
British aeronautical engineer (1893-1966) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72
Sir Sydney Camm, CBE, FRAeS was an English aeronautical engineer who contributed to many Hawker aircraft designs, from the biplanes of the 1920s to jet fighters. One particularly notable aircraft he designed was the Hawker Hurricane fighter.
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Camm during World War II
The Hawker Hurricane was designed by Sir Sydney Camm.
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Tempest prototype
Hawker P.1127
The Hunter, designed by Sydney Camm, made its first flight in 1951. This privately owned Hawker Hunter T.7 "Blue Diamond" is seen at speed during an air display in 2007.
Full-size replica Hurricane tribute to Camm at his boyhood home at WindsorAwards
About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1966 · aged 72
