Scientist and pioneer of aviation. Born Scarborough.
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Sir George Cayley
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George Cayley
George Cayley, engineer & inventor, established on this site The Royal Po...
Sir George Cayley
London County Council Sir George Cayley, 1773 - 1857, scientist and pioneer ...
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Heron Quays STOL Landing
The landing of a STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft in the heart of London's Docklands, was done to show the feasibility of an airport there. In due course, London City Airport opened in 1987.
1 memorial
Sir Geoffrey de Havilland
Aircraft designer and manufacturer. Born at Magdala House, Terriers Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He built his first plane in 1908 and became director of the firm bearing his name, which produced many ...
1 memorial
Comte Robert de Lesseps, Legion d'Honneur, Croix de guerre
A Frenchman, born in Paris. One of the 13 surviving children of Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805 - 94), who was responsible for the construction of the Suez Canal. Robert was an early aviator but it was ...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Royal Air Forces Association
A UK based charitable organisation which provides care and support to serving and retired members of the Royal Air Forces and their dependents. There are currently (2013) 504 branches across the UK...
1 memorial
Sir Barnes Wallis
Designer and engineer. Born Barnes Neville Wallis in Ripley, Derbyshire. He was employed by Vickers for most of his working life and designed part of the R100 airship. His most famous achievement w...
3 memorials
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