Who succeeded Mitchell at Supermarine?
Joseph Smith
Henry Royce
Geoffrey de Havilland
Sydney Camm
Answer
Joseph Smith succeeded Mitchell at Supermarine, becoming the chief designer in 1936. He was responsible for several notable aircraft designs, including the Supermarine Spitfire, which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Smith's contributions to aviation earned him recognition as one of the most influential figures in British aircraft design.
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