AERO ENGINE EXPERT BACK IN DOMINION
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AUCKLAND, Dec. 9. A Rhodes scholar and one of fhe principal collaliorators in the develop ment of jet and gas turbine aero engines, Group-Captain G. E. Watt, K.A.F., A.F.C., has arrived by Tasman tiyingboat on an ofhcial mission to be followed by a period of leave. Gradu nting in civil engineering from Auck Jaiul and Canterlmry . University Colleges, Group-Caiitain Watt left for United Kingdoni at tlie end of 1932 wliere lie joined tlie Royal Air Force He served 011 the staff of an experimental establishment at Farnborough. 'Hunts, aml during Ihe war became ass5 ciated willi tlie IMinistry of Aircraft Production and hiter -Minislrv of Hupply. Ile was oue of tlie chief collabor ators with Air Commodot'e Frank Wliittle, pioneer of jet propulsion. Asked about tlie prospect of the present speed record being exceeded, Group-Captain Watt said the necessary engine powers were now availalile but there were various aerodynaniic probJems which would liave to be solved before they could travel mucli faster Asked if the liunian factor would limit the speed of an aircraft, he expressed the opinion tlni't pilots were standing up to speeds well and tliat all precaut ions were being taken, Group-Captain Watt will attend 0011ferences in Wellington on air develop ment malters, similar those held during his recent stay in Australia.
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Chronicle (Levin), 10 December 1946, Page 5
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