Lawrence Wackett

Sir Lawrence James Wackett KBE, DFC, AFC (2 January 1896 – 18 March 1982) is widely regarded as "father of the Australian aircraft industry". He has been described as "one of the towering figures in the history of Australian aviation covering, as he did, virtually all aspects of activities: pilot, designer of airframes and engines, entrepreneur and manager". He was knighted for his services to aviation and was a winner of the Oswald Watt Gold Medal. He was also a keen angler and wrote two books on the subject.

"Wackett" redirects here. For the trainer aircraft, see CAC Wackett.

Sir Lawrence Wackett
Born(1896-01-02)2 January 1896
Townsville, Queensland
Died18 March 1982(1982-03-18) (aged 86)
St Leonards, New South Wales
Allegiance Australia
Service/branchAustralian Flying Corps (1915–21)
Royal Australian Air Force (1921–30)
Years of service1913–1930
RankWing Commander
Commands heldRAAF Experimental Section (1924–30)
No. 7 Squadron (1919)
Battles/warsWorld War I World War II
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Force Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
RelationsAir Vice Marshal Ellis Wackett (brother)
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