Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 167,717 pages of information and 247,131 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 147,919 pages of information and 233,587 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Cyril James Tafft

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Cyril James Tafft (1907-1970)


1970 Obituary [1]

Mr C. J. Tafft (Fellow) died recently aged 62.

Mr Tafft gained his technical experience with the Singer Motor Co. From 1930-42 he was with Dennis Bros. Ltd where he became Deputy Chief Inspector. In 1942 he joined the Ministry of Supply where he subsequently became Principal Scientific Officer, Fighting Vehicle Design Dept. He was particularly concerned with the design and development of IC and compression ignition engines.

A former committee member of the Southern Branch, Mr Tafft became a Member of the Institution in 1947.

It is with deep regret that the Institution records the passing of an old friend.


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