Early Flights at Farnborough

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I joined the scientific staff at Farnborough in the summer of 1915, in a very minor capacity under R. McKinnon Wood, who was in charge of the Wind Channel and Whirling Arm sections.

Now looking back to a time 50 years ago, the following names come instantly to mind: Glauert, Grinstead, Hoare, B. M. Jones, G. I. Taylor, and McKinnon Wood, and of course Miss Gilford, who sat behind glass in the office of the head of B.A. Department, always busy and helpful.

For some time Glauert and I lodged in the same house in Church Circle, and if he joined in a conversation his remarks were always worth listening to, even if he was not familiar with the subject. His comment too was always stimulating, and in spite of his brilliant intellect, he could explain in simple terms something that one had had difficulty in following.