Richard Stanton-Jones
Richard Stanton-Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1926 |
| Died | 23 January 1991 (aged 64) |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | |
| Awards | Elmer A. Sperry Award, 1968 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering |
Richard Stanton-Jones (25 September 1926 – 23 January 1991) was an English aeronautical engineer, chief designer Saunders-Roe, managing director of British Hovercraft Corp. and vice-chairman of Westland Helicopters.
He is perhaps best known for his contribution, along with Sir. Christopher Cockerell, to the development of the SR.N1 hovercraft manufactured by Saunders-Roe.