John Charnley: Farnborough's A-Shed in 1940s and 2011

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Channel: British Library · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Aeronautical Engineer Sir John Charnley, filmed at RAE Farnborough, discusses working practices at Farnbrough in the 1950s and the contrast between 'A' shed in the 1950s and 2011.

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