Geoffrey de Havilland

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:aviator
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:de_Havilland_Dragon
gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet
gptkb:de_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley
gptkb:Vickers-Armstrongs
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Royal_Aeronautical_Society_Gold_Medal
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Southampton
gptkbp:birth_date 1882-07-27
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Harrow,_London,_England
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_de_Havilland
gptkb:Geoffrey_de_Havilland_Jr.
gptkbp:death_date 1965-12-21
gptkbp:education gptkb:London_County_Council_School_of_Engineering
gptkbp:founded gptkb:de_Havilland_Aircraft_Company
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geoffrey de Havilland
gptkbp:influenced British aviation industry
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkb:Sir_George_Cayley
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:de_Havilland_Aircraft_Company
pioneering work in aviation
participating in aviation exhibitions
promoting aviation education
mentoring young engineers
contributions to military aviation
advocating for aviation safety
advancements in aerodynamics
supporting aviation research
collaborating with other aviation pioneers
designing the first all-metal aircraft
developing the first commercial jet airliner
innovations in aircraft manufacturing
advocating for environmental considerations in aviation
writing on aviation topics
gptkbp:legacy influence on modern aircraft design
inspiration for future engineers
contributions to aviation technology
de Havilland Aircraft Company still operational
de Havilland aircraft still in use
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:engineers
gptkbp:resigned gptkb:British_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkb:de_Havilland_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:St._Mary’s_Church,_North_Mymms
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marjorie_de_Havilland
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
gptkb:Bristol_Blenheim_bombers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4