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Roy Chadwick - Director
From left: Roy Chadwick, director and chief designer, A.V. Roe; E.W. Hives, md, Rolls-Royce and C.E. Fielding, director in charge of production, A.V. Roe, during the visit of the Nene Lancastrian to Woodford. September 1946. Date: 1946
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Chadwick Charge Chief Designer Director Fielding From Hives Nene Rolls Royce
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In this historic photograph, taken in September 1946, we find Roy Chadwick, the visionary director and chief designer of Avro, flanked by two esteemed colleagues during the visit of the Nene Lancastrian to Woodford. To Chadwick's left stands E.W. Hives, Managing Director of Rolls-Royce, and C.E. Fielding, Director in Charge of Production at Avro. The trio's collective gaze is fixed on the Nene Lancastrian, a groundbreaking aircraft that represented the pinnacle of post-war aviation innovation. Chadwick's pioneering design, which featured a swept-wing configuration, challenged the conventional wisdom of the time and paved the way for the jet age. The visit of the Nene Lancastrian to Woodford served as an opportunity for these industry leaders to discuss the future of aviation technology and collaborate on groundbreaking projects. The synergy between Avro and Rolls-Royce, two powerhouses of British engineering, was evident in the shared determination to push the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design. The photograph captures a moment of inspiration and collaboration, as these innovative minds came together to shape the future of transport technology. The Nene Lancastrian may no longer be in service, but its legacy lives on in the countless aircraft designs that have been influenced by Chadwick's groundbreaking work. This image serves as a testament to the power of collaboration and the indomitable spirit of innovation that drove the post-war aviation industry.
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