Ambrose Barber remembers the Association’s first President.
    John Glasscock joined Hawker Aircraft Ltd in 1953 after a short-service commission in the RAF and was General Manager of Kingston and Dunsfold from 1963 to 1977.

Always a steadfast supporter of the HA, his inaugural talk to us in 2003 was entitled 'Kingston, a Great Place to Work' and many in the audience must have reflected how that was in some measure due to his own collegiate style of management.

A fair-minded and caring boss, he also served as a local JP. His relaxations included theatre-going with his wife Anne, playing bridge, squash and golf and he clearly enjoyed being in touch with old colleagues.

He possessed an enviable facility for choosing the right words, whether wise or witty, when invited to speak in public even at short notice!

John retired from the BAe Board in 1987 and this summer celebrated his 92nd birthday. He died peacefully in his sleep.