SSCCS is The Sir Sydney Camm Commemorative Society
Aims of the Society:
To promote and commemorate the life and achievements of Sir Sydney Camm, Britain's foremost Aeronautical Engineer and Designer, whose long and lasting achievements ranged from 1930's combat biplanes, through the Hurricane and its successors of World War II, to his vision for the Harrier Jump Jet.
Objectives of the Society:
To encourage and assist young people towards Careers in Aeronautical Engineering
Society Activities:
SSCCS has established a University Award, administered by the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London, for Aeronautical Engineering students at University. The Society also aimed to erect a replica of a Hawker Hurricane, Sydney Camm’s most famous design, at a prominent site in Windsor.
Aims of the Society:
To promote and commemorate the life and achievements of Sir Sydney Camm, Britain's foremost Aeronautical Engineer and Designer, whose long and lasting achievements ranged from 1930's combat biplanes, through the Hurricane and its successors of World War II, to his vision for the Harrier Jump Jet.
Objectives of the Society:
To encourage and assist young people towards Careers in Aeronautical Engineering
Society Activities:
SSCCS has established a University Award, administered by the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London, for Aeronautical Engineering students at University. The Society also aimed to erect a replica of a Hawker Hurricane, Sydney Camm’s most famous design, at a prominent site in Windsor.
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SSCCS History
SSCCS was started by Flt Lt Stuart Leigh-Davies when Commanding Officer of 459(Windsor) Squadron Air Training Corps and Steve Laing, the squadron's Civilian Committee chairman. It has been raising profile and funds in service of its aims since 2006. See SSCCS History to find out more. Please see this link for a view of a Commemorative Opening Service at St John the Baptist Church in Windsor High Street. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGEim54u4jA |
SSCCS Members
Captain John Foster - Chairman Air Vice-Marshal Leslie Phipps CB AFC - Vice Chairman Group Captain Marcus Wills CVO OBE - Treasurer Stuart Leigh-Davies - Founder Member Paul Timperley BEng(Hons) CEng MIET - Webmaster Steve Laing Beverley Green Chris Scott Wendy Merwood Michael Scott Karin Lohr |