This is
called the Spring edition but it’s
really a bit early as the AGM
and membership renewal notices have to
go out with it. As I write, in February, I look out on a frosty garden
scene -
but at least the days are getting noticeably longer.
Amongst
those whose deaths are
noted are Kingston Chief Engineer Mike Hoskins, Ron Williams, project
designer
extraordinaire, responsible for the preliminary design which became the
P.1182
Hawk and for numerous ASTOVL projects, and Harry Fraser-Mitchell, chief
Hawk
aerodynamicist.
Talk reports include
Heinz Frick’s ‘Skyhook’ story, a
project which sounds like a missed
opportunity, and Simon Howison’s
explanation of what BAE Systems is up to today which all sounds quite
encouraging from a BAES pensioner’s
point of view. and don’t miss the final part Dick Poole’s ferry flight
article. And thanks once again to Ken Batstone for organising the best
Christmas lunch yet.
There must be many more of you with
interesting tales to tell. Please send them, short or long, to The
Editor, Chris Farara, 24 Guildown Road,
Guildford, Surrey,
GU2 4EN. Tel. 01483 825955,
e-mail 