About John Fozard
Lived 1928 – 1996 (aged 68). John Fozard was a military flight engineer and engineer.
John William Fozard (16 January 1928 – 17 July 1996) was a British aeronautical engineer who helped to design the Hawker Siddeley Harrier.
Early life John Fozard was born on 16 January 1928 at 21 Holme Street, Liversedge, West Riding of Yorkshire, the son of John Fozard and Eleanor Paulkitt. He was brought up on the Firthcliffe estate in the same town. He grew up in austerity because his father was unemployed due to spinal injuries and only his maternal grandmother was in full-time employment.
Personal life Fozard married Mary Ward in 1951, but they divorced in 1985. They had two sons. He later married Gloria Roberts in 1985, and they lived in Alexandria, Virginia.
He was awarded the OBE in 1981. He died from liver failure, aged 68.
Quotations
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Fozard's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Fozard's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Fozard?
British aerospace engineer (1928–1996)
When was John Fozard born?
John Fozard was born on 16 January 1928 in Liversedge.
When did John Fozard die?
John Fozard died on 17 July 1996 in Alexandria.
What was John Fozard's occupation?
John Fozard was a military flight engineer and engineer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Fozard. https://biography.guide/john-fozard/
MLA: "John Fozard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-fozard/.
Chicago: "John Fozard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-fozard/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC