Robert Blackburn (aviation pioneer)

Robert Blackburn
Born(1885-03-26)March 26, 1885
Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Died(1955-09-10)September 10, 1955
Devon, England
EducationLeeds Modern School; University of Leeds (Engineering)
OccupationsAviation pioneer, aircraft designer and manufacturer
Known forFounder of Blackburn Aircraft
Notable work
Spouses
  • Jessy Blackburn (m. 1914, div. 1936)
  • Phyllis Margaret Kirton (m. 9 April 1936)
Children
  • Three sons and two daughters (with Jessy)
  • Two daughters (with Phyllis)
Parent(s)George William Blackburn; Kate Naylor
AwardsOBE; FRAeS

Robert Blackburn, OBE, FRAeS (26 March 1885 – 10 September 1955) was an English aviation pioneer and the founder of Blackburn Aircraft.

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