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Aviation History
1954
1954 - 0278.PDF
134 FLIGHT THE INDUSTRY Napier Apprentices do Well AT the ninth annual presentation of indentures and awards to apprentices of D. Napier and Son, Ltd., held at Acton Town Hall on January 14th, executives of the company distributed six premier awards and 123 merit awards; the latter were cash prizes to a total value of £573. An address to the assembled apprentices and their parents was given by Professor W. R. Hawthorne, M.A., D.Sc, F.R.Ae.S., M.I.Mech.E., Professor of Applied Aero dynamics at Cambridge University. The Company's Trophy went to D. W. Hobbs (technical assistant, piston engines), with L. R. Rust as runner-up; and M. S. Scott (jig and tool draughtsman) gained the Foremen's Trophy, with D. G. Cham as runner-up. These four were also awarded certificates of merit, as were D. E. Trigg and P. J. Bailey. H.D.A. in Canada FIRST details are announced of the plans of the Hawker Siddeley Group for their latest enterprise, the establishment of a Canadian subsidiary of High Duty Alloys, Ltd. The new company —• registered as High Duty Alloys (Canada), Ltd—is already represented by a sales office, located in Toronto, and planning of manufacturing facili ties is now in progress. Like the parent firm, with whose name are associated "Hiduminium" and "Magnuminium" alloys, the new company is to specialize in the production of high-quality castings, forgings and extru sions for both the defence and the industrial markets, though the emphasis is likely to be on the latter aspect. Mr. Crawford Gordon, Jnr., president and general manager of A. V. Roe Canada, Ltd., has been Mr. R. G. Murley, from Slough, appointed president. directs H.D.A. (Canada) Sales. AT THE NAPIER PRIZE-GIVING, technical assistant D. W. Hobbs receives the Company's Trophy from the managing director, Mr. H. Sammons, C.B.E., M.I.Mech.E., F.R.Ae.S., F.R.S.A. Bristol Personnel Manager Retires M R. F. R. IMISON, chief personnel manager of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., since 1939, who has just retired, has the unique record of a link with the chairman of the company (Sir William Verdon Smith) extending over fifty years. The association began in 1903, when Mr. Imison joined London United Tramways under the chairman (then Mr. W. G. Verdon Smith), and remained unbroken to the day of Mr. Imison's re tirement. Mr. Imison transferred to the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co., Ltd., in 1913, was appointed staff manager, and for some twenty years was chairman of the company's sports association. It was at the invitation of Sir William that he joined the Bristol Aeroplane Co. in 1939. He was chairman of the company's welfare association from its inception and, in addition, held a number of important public posts in West of England industrial circles. To mark the occasion of his retirement a cheque from his colleagues, and an illuminated address, were recently presented to him. Sir Reginald Verdon Smith (joint managing director) presided at the ceremony. IN BRIEF Following the resignation of Mr. W. B. Hickman, secretary of Westland Aircraft, Ltd., Mr. C. T. Jones, A.S.A.A., has been appointed to the post. Mr. W. G. Thomas, M.Inst.F., has been elected a director of Radiovisor Parent, Ltd., 1 Stanhope Street, London, N.W.I., manufacturers of photo-electric and electronic controls. Mr. A. E. Underwood, executive director of the Plessey Co., Ltd., has been appointed a director of Plessey International, Ltd., the overseas sales organization for the products of the group. He has been an executive director of the parent organization for the past three years. The make of the Heron's STR.9X V.H.F. set, mentioned last week, should have read "Standard"—with a capital "S." * * * At the Northern Aluminium Company's foundry and forge, Handsworth, Birmingham, Mr. F. Howitt relinquishes the posi tion of technical?" superintendent and deputy manager on being transferred to a sister company, Aluminium Co. of Canada, Ltd., Montreal. Mr. S. Wilding, appointed production manager, is succeeded as works engineer by Mr. D. A. Ellis. Mr. A. R. Martin assumes the full responsibili ties of chief metallurgist. * * * Ragosine Oil Co., Ltd., anounce that they have formed a subsidiary company, Rocol, Ltd., for the manufacture of their speciality products — Ragosine anti- scuffing paste, Ragosine molybdenised lubricants, Kilopoise lubricants, core-lock ing compounds, watch and clock oils, and R.T.D. compound. Offices are at Ibex House, Minories, London, E.C.3 (Royal 4372), and works at Minerva Works, Woodlesford, near Leeds (Rathwell 2164). THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AIR, Lord De L'lsle and Dudley, V.C., recently visited English Electric at Preston, Warton and Samlesbury. Left to right, examining test equipment at Warton, are Mr. H. G. Nelson, M.A., M.I.Mech.E., M.I.E.E., M.l.C.E. (deputy managing director), Mr. F. W. Page, B.A., F.R.Ae.S. (chief engineer, aircraft), the Minis ter, and Mr. W. Shorrock, M.6.E. (manager of the Preston factory).
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