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James Charles Floyd CEng FRAeS (1914- )
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James Charles Floyd CEng FRAeS (1914- )
James Charles Floyd, CEng, FRAeS (1914- ), former chief design engineer at Avro Canada during the Jetliner, CF-100 and CF-105 Arrow programmes. Date: 1914
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This photograph captures James Charles Floyd, CEng, FRAeS (1914- ), a renowned aerospace engineer and former Chief Design Engineer at Avro Canada. Floyd's tenure at Avro Canada spanned the Jetliner, CF-100, and CF-105 Arrow programmes, during which he made significant contributions to the design and development of these iconic Canadian aircraft. Born in 1914, Floyd's passion for aviation began early in life, leading him to pursue a career in engineering. He joined Avro Canada in the 1940s, just as the company was embarking on a new era of jet aircraft design. Floyd's expertise and innovative thinking were instrumental in the development of the CF-100 Canuck, Canada's first jet fighter, which entered service in 1952. Later, Floyd played a pivotal role in the design of the CF-105 Arrow, a supersonic interceptor that was ahead of its time and sadly never entered production. Despite this setback, Floyd's work on the Arrow programme demonstrated his visionary approach to aircraft design and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology. Floyd's achievements were recognized with the award of both the CEng (Chartered Engineer) and FRAeS (Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society) titles. This photograph captures Floyd in his element, surrounded by the plans and models of the aircraft he helped bring to life. The legacy of his work continues to inspire a new generation of aerospace engineers and innovators. Date: 1914 Subject: James Charles Floyd, CEng, FRAeS Keywords: plane, chief, Charles, aeroplane, Canada, arrow, 1914, engineer, cf, avro, floyd, transport, 100, planes, james, programmes, design, aircraft, aeroplanes, airplanes, airplane, jetliner, fraes, ceng. [Note: This caption is for a photograph of James Charles Floyd and does not refer to Avro Canada as a company.]
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