John O. Isaacs
British aircraft designer
About John O. Isaacs
Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 80). John O. Isaacs was a British military flight engineer, engineer and aeronautical engineer, known for Isaacs Fury.
John Owen Isaacs (1920–2001) was an English aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer and builder.
Isaacs was born in Southampton, Hampshire on 10 May 1920. In August 1937 he became an apprentice aircraft engineer at the Supermarine Aviation Works, Woolston, Southampton.
In 1988, he wrote his autobiography An Aeroplane Affair. He died in 2001.
Aircraft designs Isaacs Fury Isaacs Spitfire
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Who was John O. Isaacs?
British aircraft designer
When was John O. Isaacs born?
John O. Isaacs was born on 10 May 1920.
When did John O. Isaacs die?
John O. Isaacs died on 1 April 2001.
What was John O. Isaacs's occupation?
John O. Isaacs was a military flight engineer, engineer and aeronautical engineer.
What was John O. Isaacs known for?
John O. Isaacs was known for Isaacs Fury.
What nationality was John O. Isaacs?
John O. Isaacs was British.
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