Val Cleaver

Arthur Valentine Cleaver OBE FRAeS (14 February 1917 – 16 September 1977) was a distinguished British rocket engineer.

He moved back to de Havilland where Frank Halford was Technical Director[citation needed] of their engine company.

He was commissioned by Frank Halford to conduct a study into rocket engines, and their (unknown) capabilities.

He began his studies in April 1946 forming a rocket team at de Havilland Engine Company.

It is available in the Arthur C. Clarke Collection of Sri Lanka housed at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

Rolls-Royce RZ.2, which he was responsible for