Birthdate: September 26, 1887
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ripley, Derbyshire, England
Died: October 30, 1979
Barnes Wallis, an English engineer and inventor, made significant contributions during World War II. He is best known for his innovative work that led to the creation of the bouncing bomb, used by the Royal Air Force in Operation Chastise to target dams in the Ruhr Valley. Wallis also developed the geodetic airframe and earthquake bomb, demonstrating his engineering prowess in military technology. His achievements have had a lasting influence on aviation and warfare, establishing him as a pioneering figure in British engineering history.
