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EADERS who have managed to sneak ,back within range of the Earth’s gravitational pull after reading the story on page 6 may think the atmosphere of a mere College of Aeronautics a little too earth-bound for a while, but once acclimatised they should find Shaping Wings to Come interesting and profitable listening. For this programme a team of BBC commentators visited the College of Aeronautics at. Cranfield, in Berkshire, where much’ of the training and research that lies behind the success of Britain’s aircraft industry is centred. Cranfield was built just before the war and provides a first-class aerodrome with excellent permanent accommodation for staff ‘and students. To guide listeners through the complexities | of the college, it was’ decided to trace the coursé of a second-year project--the design and development of a twin-
engined fighter, The programme is linked by Richard Dimbleby and the Principal of the College, Sir Victor Goddard, The other commentators are Raymond Baxter in the Department cf Aircraft Design and Aircraft Economics
and Production; Charles Gardner in the Department of Aerodynamics; and James Pestridge in the Department of Aircraft Propulsion. Before the programme ends Charles Gardner, in an aircraft, describes.some aspects of test flying. Shaping Wings to Come will be heard from 4YA at 3.0 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, and later from other National stations.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 29, Issue 751, 4 December 1953, Page 7
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223NEARER GROUND LEVEL New Zealand Listener, Volume 29, Issue 751, 4 December 1953, Page 7
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