Nevil Shute

British writer and engineer (1899–1960).

Born January 17th, 1899 in Ealing.

Died January 12th, 1960 at 60 years old in Melbourne (stroke).

Occupations
aircraft pilot, engineer, military flight engineer, novelist, racing automobile driver, science fiction writer, screenwriter, writer
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It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life. Terry Pratchett