Hubert Scott-Paine (11 March 1891 – 14 April 1954) was a British aircraft and boat designer, record-breaking power boat racer, entrepreneur, inventor, and sponsor of the winning entry in the 1922 Schneider Trophy.
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Early life
Charles Hubert Paine was born in Shoreham, England, on 11 March 1891, to Henry Paine and Rosannah (née Scott).
Supermarine
When Hubert met Noel Pemberton-Billing when he was about 18.
Channel Air Service
Schneider Trophy
Supermarine won the Schneider Trophy in 1922 with 'Sea Lion II'.
Power boats
British Power Boat Company
On 30 September 1927 Scott-Paine bought the Hythe Shipyard
Miss Britain III
During 1932 and 1933 Scott-Paine designed and built Miss Britain III.
Motor Torpedo Boats
In 1933 Scott-Paine developed a fast hard chine torpedo boat.
PT Boats
Later years
References
- Adrian Rance, Fast Boats and Flying Boats, (Ensign Publications, Southampton, England 1989) ISBN 1-85455-026-8
External links
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