Cyril Pullin | |
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 Cyril Pullin on his Rudge after the 1914 Isle of Man TT | |
| Born | 18 August 1892 |
| Died | 23 April 1973 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Motorcycle designer, racer and aeronautical engineer |
Cyril Pullin (18 August 1892 – 23 April 1973) was a British inventor, engineer and motorcycle race driver. His inventions contributed to the rotary engine and the helicopter. His son was the pilot for the first successful British helicopter flight in 1938.[1] Cyril Pullin died in 1973 aged 80.[2]
- ^ McDiarmid, Mac. The Magic of the TT. Haynes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84425-431-6.
- ^ "England & Wales Death Index 1916–2007". Retrieved 28 June 2013.