Sat May 29, 2021 8:29 pm
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My brother has sorted through the parental loft today and found my Grandad's flight navigation computer.
It is one of these, Navigational computer Mk III D
https://collection.maas.museum/object/372522
Grandad flew PPL from mid '30s to late 50's and also flew for Vickers Armstrong during WWII. He was an engineer making engines for Wellingtons but he also did ferry flights from Cranage to Broughton (Harwarden), and possibly further afield.
Sadly his logbook, pilot's licence and Ministry Licence are lost. He always said he loved the Spitfire because it was so responsive but in truth we don't know if he actually flew one (he did amazing things in his life but he also embellished if he wanted to impress someone!).
Does anyone know if there are records of Vickers war time employees available still? Or if there would be a record of his Min of Civil Aviation engineer's licence? I remember him saying that he had his unique stamp to punch on his engines, and the man from the Ministry coming to the factory inspect their work.
It is one of these, Navigational computer Mk III D
https://collection.maas.museum/object/372522
Grandad flew PPL from mid '30s to late 50's and also flew for Vickers Armstrong during WWII. He was an engineer making engines for Wellingtons but he also did ferry flights from Cranage to Broughton (Harwarden), and possibly further afield.
Sadly his logbook, pilot's licence and Ministry Licence are lost. He always said he loved the Spitfire because it was so responsive but in truth we don't know if he actually flew one (he did amazing things in his life but he also embellished if he wanted to impress someone!).
Does anyone know if there are records of Vickers war time employees available still? Or if there would be a record of his Min of Civil Aviation engineer's licence? I remember him saying that he had his unique stamp to punch on his engines, and the man from the Ministry coming to the factory inspect their work.