Maurice Brennan
British aerospace engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American politician, see Maurice B. Brennan.
Maurice Joseph Brennan BSC, MIMechE, FRAes (April 1913 – 18 January 1986)[1] was a British aerospace engineer. His career encompassed the design and development of flying boats before the Second World War to rocket powered fighters after. He had a significant role in Britain's first indigenous rocket project (Black Knight) and in the development of practical hovercraft (SR.N1)
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Maurice Brennan | |
---|---|
Born | (1913-04-00)April 1913 Muswell Hill |
Died | 18 January 1986(1986-01-18) (aged 72) Isle of Wight |
Nationality | British |
Education | St. Mungo's Academy, Glasgow University |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Aerospace |
Institutions | Royal Aeronautical Society |
Projects | SR.53, Black Knight |
Significant advance | SR.N1 Hovercraft |
Close