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1892-1919
Aviator and RAF Captain; pilot of the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic
Sitter in 1 portrait
Aviator and RAF Captain; pilot of the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic
Sitter in 1 portrait
1917-2008
Scientist, writer and author of science fiction
Sitter in 2 portraits
Scientist, writer and author of science fiction
Sitter in 2 portraits
1917-2002
Executive Director of British Aerospace; de Havilland test pilot
Sitter in 15 portraits
Executive Director of British Aerospace; de Havilland test pilot
Sitter in 15 portraits
1882-1965
Aircraft and aero-engine designer and manufacturer
Sitter in 16 portraits
Aircraft and aero-engine designer and manufacturer
Sitter in 16 portraits
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