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Front view of a single engine biplane flying above a hangar. Building has 'A.V. Roe & Co Ltd' over partially opened doors. On the reverse 'Avro Aldershot Hamble ? 1925'.

Front view of a single engine biplane at low level flying over a field. To the right a hangar with 'A V Roe & Co Ltd' above doors. Background left trees. On the reverse 'The Avro Aldershot? 1925 at Hamble'.

A factory with a large number of Spitfires undergoing final assembly.

The story of Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1947, The aircraft he designed, and the lasting contribution he made to Britain's aviation industry. Covers chapter 1 - 15. Starts with early years and then a has a chapter…

Gives qualifications as aeronautical engineer. Education and employment history including service in the RAF from 1943 to 1947. Management experience and family background.

Letter written to Mr B Luke at Air Service Training from Norman Powell's wartime skipper. Gives Powell's wartime service background and states he was one of the best flight engineers on the squadron. Recommends Powell for aircraft engineering…

Notes that Norman Ivor Powell had completed a course and obtained aircraft engineer licence.