Archibald Russell was born on 30 May 1904 in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, UK. He was married to Judy Humphrey and Lorna Mansfield. He died on 29 May 1995 in Angorrack, Cornwall, England, UK.
Chief Designer at Bristol Aeroplane Company when planes such as Brabazon, Blenheim and Britannia were built. Later involved in the design of Concorde, he was knighted in 1972.