Geoffrey de Havilland

Description: (Aerospace engineer, Engineer, Test pilot, Aviator, Entrepreneur)
Captain Sir Geoffrey de Havilland was an English aviation pioneer and aerospace engineer who founded an aircraft company known for producing the highly regarded Mosquito, celebrated for its combat versatility. He also introduced the world's first jet airliner into production, the Comet, marking a major milestone in commercial aviation. His innovative designs and significant contributions to aerospace engineering established him as a key figure in aviation history.

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Birthday July 27, 1882 (Leo)
Born In High Wycombe
Died on May 21, 1965
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