Sir ROY FEDDEN

An autograph book page signed and dated Jan 1937 by

Sir A. H. Roy Fedden MBE FRAeS

(1885-1973)

I had the privilege of working and playing with your father
for more years than I like to remember.  I suggest you will
not do too badly in life if you model the style of your game on his!
AH Roy Fedden
Jan 1937

Sir Roy Fedden was a pioneering British aeronautical engineer and inventor renowned for his contributions to aircraft engine design. He started off designing cars and then during WW1 his company moved into repairing aero engines and in 1915 Fedden designed his first which led to the Mercury and then the ground breaking and hugely influential Bristol Jupiter. The radial engine design he championed proved instrumental in enhancing aircraft performance, reliability, and efficiency. A string of engines followed between the wars and into WWII including the Bristol Hercules and its big brother the Centaurus. His engineering prowess earned him a knighthood in 1942.

Post-war, Fedden remained an influential figure in the aviation industry, fostering innovation and mentoring new generations of engineers. His enduring legacy lies not only in the engines that powered iconic aircraft but also in the indomitable spirit of inquiry and ingenuity he brought to the world of aeronautics. Sir Roy Fedden’s name stands among the pioneers who shaped the trajectory of aviation technology.

The page measures approx. 13 x 10 cm and is in Fine condition