In this section, there are a number of short articles
and other links relating to the Meteor era.
The 6-Day Weekend
Click on the picture on the left to read Doug Johns’ illustrated account of his and Hugh Fields’ six day Nav Exercise to Nairobi.
‘Splendid Days’
Click on the picture on the left to view a gallery of photographs from Doug Johns’ ‘Splendid Days’ in north and east Africa and Arabia, including Doug’s own introduction to the Gallery.
Doctor Desmond Penrose
On 16th July 2015, our esteemed Meteor Chapter Representative, Desmond Penrose, was recognised by the University of Loughborough with the award of an honorary degree of Doctor of Technology (DTech), in recognition of his significant contribution to air safety and support of the University. Loughborough University records that:
“Royal Air Force test pilot and aircraft engineer Desmond Penrose has dedicated his life to the aviation industry. He achieved an Aeronautical Engineering degree from Loughborough in 1951 and was the first ever student to receive a Direct Entry Permanent Commission.”
Congratulations, Dr Penrose! This article first appeared in the 2106 Newsletter.
