Spitfire's Forgotten Designer
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Spitfire's Forgotten Designer

The Career of Supermarine's Joe Smith

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eBook - ePub

Spitfire's Forgotten Designer

The Career of Supermarine's Joe Smith

About this book

Whenever the Spitfire is mentioned, the name of its famous designer R.J. Mitchell comes to mind. However, Mitchell died in June 1937 and never saw his prototype design progress into becoming one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the WWII. Working under Mitchell as chief draughtsman was Joe Smith, who was greatly involved with the early design of the Spitfire. After Mitchell's death, Smith first became manager of the design department and then chief designer. This illustrated book celebrates the inspirational and innovative work of Mitchell, Smith, and their successful design team. Including firsthand accounts of members of the design team and apprentices, it reveals a little-known but pivotal figure. Spitfire's Forgotten Designer resurrects and pays due respect to Smith's dedication, leadership, and the part he played in the development of the Spitfire and postwar jet aircraft.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Dedication
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Part I: Reginald Joseph Mitchell (1895–1937), Inspirational Designer
  8. Introduction Flying Like Birds
  9. Chapter 1 The Early Years
  10. Chapter 2 Supermarine Aviation Works Ltd
  11. Chapter 3 Supermarine Flying Boats in the 1920s
  12. Chapter 4 Schneider Trophy Races 1913–1931
  13. Chapter 5 Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Ltd
  14. Chapter 6 Design and Development of the Spitfire
  15. Chapter 7 Early Warnings of the 1930s
  16. Part II: Joseph Smith (1897–1956), Innovative Designer
  17. Introduction Joseph (Joe) Smith
  18. Chapter 8 From Design Manager to Chief Designer
  19. Chapter 9 Development of Photographic Reconnaissance
  20. Chapter 10 The War Years in Southampton
  21. Chapter 11 Supermarine Prepares for Wartime Contingencies
  22. Chapter 12 The Spitfire in the Second World War
  23. Chapter 13 Wartime Apprenticeships
  24. Chapter 14 Air Transport Auxiliary Ferry Pilots
  25. Chapter 15 Test Pilots
  26. Chapter 16 Working Closely with Joe Smith
  27. Chapter 17 Post-War Developments Leading to Jet Aircraft
  28. Chapter 18 Breaking the Sound Barrier
  29. Chapter 19 The Swift World Speed Record
  30. Chapter 20 Landing on Rubber Mats
  31. Chapter 21 Post-War Apprenticeships at Supermarine
  32. Chapter 22 Goodbye Hursley Park
  33. Chapter 23 Memories of Joe Smith
  34. Epilogue
  35. Bibliography
  36. Plate Section
  37. Copyright

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