H. P. Ruffell Smith

Group Captain Hugh Patrick Ruffell Smith, AFC & Two Bars (1911 – 4 August 1980) was a British physician, pilot, and Royal Air Force officer. Throughout his career, he conducted research into flight safety and ergonomics. His obituary in The Times stated: "few aircraft flying today do not carry some evidence of his research into instrument presentation or cockpit layout".[1] He was awarded the Air Force Cross three times.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Group Capt H. P. Ruffell Smith.". The Times (60696). 6 August 1980. p. 17.
  2. ↑ "No. 41727". The London Gazette (Supplement). 5 June 1959. pp. 3732–3733.
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