Nicholas Goodhart
Nicholas Goodhart | |
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Nicholas Goodhart, taken 7 September 2008, at Lasham Airfield | |
| Nickname(s) | Nick |
| Born | 28 September 1919 Inkpen, Berkshire |
| Died | 9 April 2011 (age 91) |
| Service | Fleet Air Arm (FAA) |
| Years of service | 1933-1973 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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Rear Admiral Hilary Charles Nicholas Goodhart CB FRAeS (28 September 1919 – 9 April 2011) was an engineer and aviator who invented the mirror-sight deck landing system for aircraft carriers. He was also a world champion and record breaker in gliding.