Harald Penrose | |
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| Born | 12 April 1904 Hereford, England |
| Died | 31 August 1996 (aged 92) Hardington Mandeville, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Test pilot and author |
| Aviation career | |
| Full name | Harald James Penrose |
| First flight | 1919 Avro 504K |
Harald James Penrose, O.B.E, CEng, F.R.Ae.S, A.M.I.N.A[1] (12 April 1904 – 31 August 1996) was the chief test pilot at Westland Aircraft between 1931 and 1953, a naval architect, and an aviation author. His flying experience ranged from man carrying kites before the First World War to early jet fighters and helicopters. He designed, built and flew his own glider in the 1930s,[2] designed 36 boats and yachts,[3] and wrote many books describing his flying career and the history of British aviation.