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
- ^ "Group Capt H. P. Ruffell Smith". The Times. No. 60696. 6 August 1980. p. 17.
- ^ "No. 41727". The London Gazette (invalid
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