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Not the plane but the brain...

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Not the plane but the brain...
Posted by lolok on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:37 PM

There have been and will continue to be many posts about what we consider the best/most beautiful aircraft ever but what about considering the designers?

          I would have to nominate Mr Kelly Johnson as one of the best and most innovative designers of the last century.In a purely patriotic way I would also nominate Mr RJ Mitchell for his sublime Spitfire.Who knows what else would have come from him if he had not died neglecting his own health in order to finish his masterpiece.Sir Sydney Camm would also be on my list.

        So what about your favourites?????

 

Jim Ryan Ex-Pat Limey in warsaw.Poland. " MENE,MENE,TEKEL U PHARSIN"
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:24 PM
Orville and Wilbur WRight are mine,simplicity and funcunality at it's best
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Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:35 PM
Can't forget Willie and Kurt

Marc  

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  • From: Reno, NV
Posted by espins1 on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:41 PM

Here are my favorites, and not necessarily in this order

  • Glen Curtiss
  • Willy Messerschmitt
  • Kurt Tank
  • Mikoyan Gurevich
  • Kelly Johnson

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers  Geeked My Reviews 

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Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, October 19, 2006 5:46 AM

I'd go with Da Vinci. Big Smile [:D]

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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Posted by Jabbe on Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:27 AM
Burt Rutan, hands down.
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Posted by mustang10 on Monday, October 23, 2006 12:30 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]
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