Arthur Rubbra
Arthur Alexander Cecil Rubbra CBE (29 October 1903 – 24 November 1982) was an English engineer who designed many of Rolls-Royce's successful aero engines. He was "placed by many alongside Royce, Rowledge and Elliot as one of Rolls-Royce's greatest engineers...".
Arthur Rubbra | |
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| Born | 29 October 1903 Northampton, England |
| Died | 24 November 1982 (aged 79) Southport, Merseyside |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Bristol University |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse | Lilian Webster |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | Armstrong Siddeley Rolls-Royce Limited |
| Projects | Rolls-Royce Merlin |
| Significant advance | Aero engines |
| Awards | CBE, awarded 1961 Royal Aeronautical Society Gold Medal, awarded 1969 |
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