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The history of the Aeronautical Research Council; a personal view

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

Alfred Pugsley
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Summary

This informal history of the ARC outlines the background to its establishment in 1909, the subsequent growth and widening of its research activities for the advancement of aircraft design and construction, particularly around the two great wars, and finally its gradual decline until brought to a close in 1980. The story is told from a personal viewpoint and touches on the many personalities involved.

Type
Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 91 , Issue 908 , October 1987 , pp. 343 - 349
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1987 

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