Seddon, John, 1915 - 1991 (aeronautical engineer)
Dates
- Existence: 1915 - 1991
Dates and places
Born near Wigan, Lancashire 29 September 1915. Died 13 July 1991.
Geographical areas
Wigan, Lancashire (1915); Leeds, Yorkshire (c1933-1939); Farnborough, Hampshire (1939-1955); California, United States of America (1955-1956); Farnborough, Hampshire (1957-1959); Bedford, Bedfordshire (1959-1966); Bristol (1976-1982).
Legal status / Nationality
British
Sphere of activity
Aeronautical Engineer. Head of Experimental Supersonics, RAE (1957-9); Director of Scientific Research (Air) at the Ministry of Technology (1966-8); Director-General of Aircraft Research, Ministry of Defence (1969-75).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Papers of John Seddon
This collection includes copies of Seddon's scientific publications; technical drawings and plans of aircraft; and papers relating to his work at the Royal Aircraft Establishment and notes for the lectures on aerodynamics and design he delivered at Bristol University.