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Barnes Wallis red plaque

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This red commemorative plaque records: Sir Barnes N. Wallis (1887-1979) Aeronautical engineer and inventor, designer of airships, aeroplanes, the 'Bouncing Bomb' and swing-wing aircraft was born here Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 39415

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