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→Stephen H Smith 1891-1951
He was a man of vision and also conducted numerous practical experiments to understand and promulgate the potential of rocket power as a mechanism for transport. Smith launched almost 300 rockets between 1934 and 1945 working mostly unfunded and primarily alone. <ref>[http://astrotalkuk.org/2014/05/06/indias-forgotten-rocketeer-2/ "Stephen H Smith – India’s forgotten rocketeer"] by Gurbir Singh. astrotalkuk.org</ref>
Smith's publications are available at the British Library: ''Indian Airways'' UIN: BLL01003423426 and ''The World Flyer’s Danger Zone'' 2nd edition 1927
UIN: BLL01003423427 .
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