Joseph Smith took over upon the death of what English aeronautical engineer born in 1895
R. J. Mitchell Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE, FRAeS, (20 May 1895 – 11 June 1937) was an English aeronautical engineer, who worked for Supermarine Aviation. Between 1920 and 1936 he designed many aircraft. He is best remembered for his racing seaplanes, which culminated in the Supermarine S.6B, and the iconic Second World War fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire.
Larry Smith (trade unionist) Lawrence Joseph Smith (25 June 1923 – 29 July 2005) was a British trade union leader.