Edgar Percival
Edgar Wikner Percival (1898–1984) was a noted Australian aircraft designer and pilot whose aircraft were distinguished by speed and grace. Percival went on to set up the Percival Aircraft Company, a British aircraft company in his own name.
Read more about Edgar Percival: Early Years, First World War, Interwar Period, Percival Aircraft Company, Second World War, Later Years
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