Transcript of an in depth interview with Hawker's Ralph Hooper

[Mike Pryce]

30 Jan 2016 is the 90th birthday of Ralph Hooper - father of the Harrier (and P1216!)

https://twitter.com/MichaelJPryce/status/693087096026849280

http://www.bl.uk/voices-of-science/interviewees/ralph-hooper

Ralph was both the inspiration and a great help in my Master's and PhD studies, and just before Christmas was at Brooklands giving advice and support on my latest project.

Happy Birthday Ralph - and thanks!

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

He was kind enough to help me out too, if slightly bemused at my interest in the P.1121. A gentleman and talented engineer.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Here's a direct link to the PDF transcript.

https://sounds.bl.uk/related-content/TRANSCRIPTS/021T-C1379X0027XX-0000A1.pdf