Adrian Lombard | |
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Born | Coventry, England | 19 January 1915
Died | 13 July 1967 | (aged 52)
Nationality | British |
Education | Coventry Technical College |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Institutions | Rolls-Royce Limited |
Projects | Rolls-Royce Derwent, Rolls-Royce Nene |
Significant advance | Aero engines |
Awards | CBE |
Adrian Albert "Lom" Lombard, CBE (19 January 1915 – 13 July 1967) was an English aeronautical engineer. Despite having no formal training in aerodynamics,[1] he became one of the world's foremost designers of jet engines.[2] He was involved with the Rolls-Royce company in a variety of roles for almost 30 years.