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De Havilland engines—some recollections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

E. S. Moult
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Before we begin, let me say that this paper is not a catalogue of engines, their bores and strokes, their output and weight. These aspects have been well covered before and are well recorded.

However, engines will figure prominently because that was the business of de Havilland Engines and our fortunes or misfortunes followed their pattern. However, instead of rigorously following the historic trail I prefer to pick out some of the landmarks and to outline some of the problems we met on the way. There may be a few anecdotes and something about the people who took part.

To begin at the beginning, we must start with Geoffrey de Havilland, who wanted to fly.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 82 , Issue 813 , September 1978 , pp. 369 - 380
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1978 

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