Author: Gordon

Primary Engineer was established in 2005 as a not-for-profit company with the vision to encourage girls and boys from a very young age to become designers and makers, the engineers of the future. The programme now extends from the first year in primary school through to undergraduate study and industry. Primary Engineer is funded by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, … Continue reading “Primary Engineer – Inspiring children to become engineers…”

The President and Council are sad to have to report the passing of Michael Armstrong.  Michael graduated from university in 1945.  In his formative engineering training he spent six months at Clydebank being involved in building HMS Vanguard.  Following this experience he was appointed as Engineering Officer on board HMS Berwick.  He had two trips on this ship to Australia … Continue reading “Obituary: Michael Armstrong – Trustee of the LAE”

It has come to the notice of the association today of the passing of Wing Commander Ken Wallis.  He came to Leeds many years ago to talk to us about his life and exploits, particularly in relation to autogyros.  I well remember a packed lecture theatre at the University of Leeds being enthralled by his illustrated stories and anecdotes. He … Continue reading “Obituary: Wing Commander Ken Wallis 1916-2013”