Extensive experience in gas turbines,
rockets and marine engineering. Chief Hydrodynamics Engineer with Bristol
Siddeley/Rolls Royce responsible for advanced turbopump technologies. Project
Manager for the HOTOL RB545 engine and led experimental frost control program.
Founding Director of Reaction Engines and Chairman of the Rolls Royce Heritage
Trust (Coventry
Branch).
John Scott-Scott
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