Westland – Secret Projects and Cutting Edge Technology

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Hear about a number of interesting and little-known Westland Helicopters projects from two ex-employees, Jeremy Graham and Dr Ron Smith. They will highlight factors affecting the success or failure of the projects, which range from early fixed-wing jets to civil and military helicopter designs, alongside research into the boundaries of high-speed helicopter flight; autonomous personal transport helicopters; and example technological innovations.
The authors were involved with many of the later studies described in their book, 'Westland: Aircraft and Rotorcraft – Secret Projects and Cutting-Edge Technology.' The book gives a comprehensive history of Westland's work on fixed and rotary wing projects and associated technology developments. Many of these projects did not proceed to flight / or production and are consequently little-known, although they contributed to the company knowledge base and often influenced later designs.
Join authors Jeremy Graham and Dr Ron Smith, at the Army Flying Museum at 7pm on Monday 24th February to find out more. They will be signing copies of their book, 'Westland: Aircraft and Rotorcraft – Secret Projects and Cutting-Edge Technology'.
If you are unable to be there on the night, buy an online pass to watch live and join in the Q&A, or watch on catch up afterwards.