Boscombe Down
Boscombe Down Design Syndicate
Contents
History
The Boscombe Down Design Syndicate, A.A.E.E., Boscombe Down, Wilts, designed the winning entrant in the racing aircraft category of the 1953 R.Ae.S Design Competition.
Leading members of the syndicate were: Allen Henry Wheeler CBE FRAeS (b. 27 September 1903 – d. 1 January 1984), director of the A. and A.E.E., Boscombe Down; Handel Davies (b. 2June 2 1912 – d. 28 April 2003), chief superintendent; F. H. Beer, superintendent of engineering; and R. E. Webster, chief draughtsman.
Despite its success in the completion, it was never built.
Company References
- Flight 3 April 1953
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racer | 1953 | Proj | 0 | 1S, 1E jet powered racing aircraft | 1,2 |
Project References
- Flight 3 April 1953
- Flight 17 April 1953
Production Details and Type Description
Racer
Nothing known.
Nothing known.
Total Boscombe Down Production0