Title: Sir Geoffrey de Havilland -- his Life and legacy Date: Wednesday, 22nd September 2010 19:00 Location: Room A154, Lindop Building, University of Hertforshire, Hatfield
Summary:
One hundred years ago, on 10 September 1910 in a Hampshire field, a 27- year-old mechanical engineer called Geoffrey de Havilland successfully flew an aircraft of his own design and construction. It was the first of 46,000 D.H.aircraft made in de Havilland factories during the following half century. The companies which he led also designed and manufactured thousands of piston engines and jets, propellers, missiles and rockets. They were responsible for more aeronautical engineering innovation than any other company in the world before or since.. Mike Ramsden tells the story of the brilliant self-effacing man who founded and led the de Havilland World Enterprise.
Speakers:
Mike Ramsden FRAeS, President, Hatfield Branch Mike began his aviation career at the de Havilland Aeronautical Technical School. He was editor of "Flight" for 17 years and is current president of the RAeS Hatfield Branch.
Title: The UK Space Agency Date: Wednesday, 13th October 2010 19:00 Location: Room A154, Lindop Building, University of Hertfordshire, Harfield, Herts.
Summary: David will talk on current programmes of the newly formed UK Space Agency and look at the planning and options for future activities.
Speakers:
Dr David Williams David is Chief Executive officer (acting) United Kingdom Space Agency.
Responsible for UK Civil space programme.UK lead in ESA, EU and international discussions on space, and across Uk government.
