Lawrence Wackett

Entrepreneur

Birthday January 2, 1896

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Mar 18, 1982 (86)

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About

Father of the Australian aircraft industry. He received the Oswald Watt Gold Medal.

Before Fame

He served in the Australian Army and received a degree from the Royal Military College.

Trivia

His name adorned The Wackett Aerospace Centre, which was focused on aerospace-related science and technology.

Family Life

He grew up in Townsville, Queensland, with his family.

Associated With

His impact on Australian aviation benefited Harry Houdini, who flew the first-ever airplane in Australia.