Beverley Shenstone
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Beverley Strahan Shenstone MASc, HonFRAes, FAIAA, AFIAS, FCAISI, HonOSTIV (10 June 1906 – 9 November 1979) was a Canadian aerodynamicist often credited with developing the aerodynamics of the Supermarine Spitfire elliptical wing.[1][2] In his later career, he established the technical foundation of British commercial airline industry[3][clarification needed] and promoted human-powered flight.[4]
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Beverley Strahan Shenstone | |
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Born | (1906-06-10)10 June 1906 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 9 November 1979(1979-11-09) (aged 73) |
Spouse(s) | Helen Home (1929–?) Doris Tint, née Harvey (1954–1979) |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Aerodynamics |
Projects | Vickers Supermarine Spitfire |
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