Joseph Smith took over upon the death of what English aeronautical engineer born in 1895
Joseph Smith (aircraft designer) Joseph ("Joe") Smith CBE (25 May 1897 – 20 February 1956) was an English aircraft designer who took over as Chief Designer for Supermarine upon the death of R. J. Mitchell and led the team responsible for the subsequent development of the Supermarine Spitfire.
Life of Joseph Smith from 1838 to 1839 The life of Joseph Smith from 1838 to 1839 covers a period beginning when Smith left Ohio in January 1838 until he left Missouri and moved to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1839.