Maurice Brennan
Maurice Joseph Brennan BSC, MIMechE, FRAes (April 1913 – 18 January 1986) was a British aerospace engineer. His career encompassed the design and development of flying boats before the Second World War to rocket powered fighters after. He had a significant role in Britain's first indigenous rocket project (Black Knight) and in the development of practical hovercraft (SR.N1)
Maurice Brennan | |
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| Born | April 1913 Muswell Hill |
| Died | 18 January 1986 (aged 72) Isle of Wight |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St. Mungo's Academy, Glasgow University |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Aerospace |
| Institutions | Royal Aeronautical Society |
| Projects | SR.53, Black Knight |
| Significant advance | SR.N1 Hovercraft |
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