Joseph Smith (aircraft designer)

Joseph Smith (aircraft designer)

Joseph ("Joe") Smith was an English aircraft designer who took over as Chief Designer for Supermarine's upon the death of R. J. Mitchell and led the team responsible for the subsequent development of the Supermarine Spitfire.


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