Ron Ayers was responsible for the aerodynamics of the land speed record-holding vehicle, ThrustSSC. Born in London, England in 1932, Ron obtained a BSc in aeronautical engineering from the University of London and an MSc in aerodynamics from Cranfield University before starting his working career as an apprentice at Handley Page Ltd, eventually working his way up to helping design prototypes of the Handley Page Victor bomber aircraft. Wikipedia
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...Ron Ayers Chief Aerodynamicist and Research Co-ordinator Current Residence: Surrey Age: 65 years Place of birth: London Career: I started my career as... www.thrustssc.com/thrustssc/Team/Ron_Ayers.html