The Sir Sydney Camm Commemorative Society
SSCCS exists to promote Sir Sydney Camm's Achievements
Sir Sydney Camm CBE FRAeS (1893-1966) was undoubtedly the UK’s most prolific and successful aircraft designer, with over 50 aircraft types to his name. His designs ranged from biplanes such as the Hawker Hart in the 1930s, through the hugely successful Hurricane – the work-horse of the Battle of Britain – to modern post-war fighters such as the Hawker Hunter and, finally, his vision for the Harrier jump-jet.
The Sir Sydney Camm Commemorative Society (SSCCS) was formed in 2006, the 40th Anniversary of Sir Sydney’s death, to promote the achievements of this great man – very much an “unsung hero” without whose design expertise we could very well have lost the Battle of Britain in 1940.
The SSCCS had two aims: to erect a full-size replica Hurricane as a permanent memorial in his home town of Windsor; and to establish a scholarship in his name to enable aspiring young engineers to follow in his footsteps. Both of these aims have now been achieved.
Sir Sydney Camm CBE FRAeS (1893-1966) was undoubtedly the UK’s most prolific and successful aircraft designer, with over 50 aircraft types to his name. His designs ranged from biplanes such as the Hawker Hart in the 1930s, through the hugely successful Hurricane – the work-horse of the Battle of Britain – to modern post-war fighters such as the Hawker Hunter and, finally, his vision for the Harrier jump-jet.
The Sir Sydney Camm Commemorative Society (SSCCS) was formed in 2006, the 40th Anniversary of Sir Sydney’s death, to promote the achievements of this great man – very much an “unsung hero” without whose design expertise we could very well have lost the Battle of Britain in 1940.
The SSCCS had two aims: to erect a full-size replica Hurricane as a permanent memorial in his home town of Windsor; and to establish a scholarship in his name to enable aspiring young engineers to follow in his footsteps. Both of these aims have now been achieved.
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The Windsor Hurricane
A replica Hurricane erected in Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, was unveiled on 20th July 2012 by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Councillor Colin Rayner. The aircraft bears the markings of an actual aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain by Squadron Leader John Grandy who, as Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy GCB GCVO KBE DSO KStJ, was Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle from 1978-88.
The cost of the memorial has been met largely by developer contributions through the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, and the SSCCS is very grateful to all those who have given both time and financial assistance towards the completion of this project. It will be a memorable and historic attraction for both residents and visitors in the future. See http://www.sirsydneycamm.org/windsor-hurricane.html |
The Sir Sydney Camm Scholarship
In 2011 the SSCCS announced that all future donations would be transferred to the charitable funds of The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers (Registered Charity No 286521) www.coachmakers.co.uk, a London Livery Company with long and proven experience of managing educational scholarships. The Company had generously agreed to provide all future funding for the scholarship as one of their range of awards in the aerospace engineering field. The scholarship will therefore be known as the Coachmakers Sir Sydney Camm Scholarship, and will be awarded annually at Kingston University, London, to a Foundation Degree student aspiring to achieve B Eng (Hons) level. See The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers |
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Suggested Background Reading
Hurricane, Victor of the Battle of Britain - Leo McKinstry
Sir Sydney Camm - JE Chacksfield The Hawker Hurricane - Francis K Mason Hawker Hurricane - Haynes Manual Hurricane, The Last Witness - Brian Milton |