J. P. Chittenden
From Graces Guide
J. P. Chittenden (c1882-1951)
Chief Engineer and Manager, Steam Turbine Dept., The English Electric Co., Ltd., Willans Works, Rugby.
Career:
- 2 years Mechanical Electrical Course, Crystal Palace Eng. School.
- 1 years apprenticeship, Essen's Printing Engineers, Ltd.
- 4 years Engineering Student, Vickers Maxims, Barrow.
- 2 years Engineer and Draughtsman, Wallsend Slipway engaged on design of reciprocating engines, and turbines for "Mauretania";
- Turbine Draughtsman and ultimately Chief Turbine Designer at Willans and Robinson's.
1910 With Leslie Hampton Robinson designed and constructed the Chittenden-Robinson (CR) monoplane and biplane.
1928 Awarded Paris Premium, I.E.E.
1951 Obituary [1]
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