Gordon Burford Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Gordon Burford was an Australian model aircraft engine designer and manufacturer, widely recognized as Australia's premier model engine builder. Active since his youth, he started in Free Flight and later pioneered Control line aeromodeling post-World War II. With the challenges of importing engines, he created his own in 1946, notably the GeeBee engine. Over the years, he produced thousands of engines across various designs, retiring in 1974 to focus on supporting aeromodelers through his role in the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia before his passing in 2010.

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Meaning of the name - Gordon

hill fort, valley fort

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August 3, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

Gordon Burford belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Adelaide

Place of Death: Queensland

Cause of Death: fall at his home

Occupation: model aircraft engine designer and manufacturer

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.