Frank Halford
Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (7 March 1894 – 16 April 1955) was an English aircraft engine designer. He is best known for the series of de Havilland Gipsy engines, widely used by light aircraft in the 1920s and 30s.
Frank Halford | |
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Frank Halford (1922) | |
| Born | 7 March 1894 Nottingham |
| Died | 16 April 1955 (aged 61) Northwood, Middlesex, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Felsted School University of Nottingham |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | aero engine designer |
| Projects | de Havilland Gipsy, de Havilland Goblin, de Havilland Ghost, de Havilland Gyron, Napier Rapier, Napier Dagger, Napier Sabre |
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