Sir Eric Mensforth, CBE, DL, FREng, FIMechE, FRAeS; Hon. FIEE (17 May 1906 – 20 February 2000) was a British engineer. He was one of the pioneers of the British helicopter industry.[1][2][3]

He was educated at Altrincham County High School, University College School and King's College, Cambridge.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Masefield, Peter (1 March 2000). "Sir Eric Mensforth". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ "Archives Biographies: Sir Eric Mensforth". The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  3. ↑ "Mensforth, Sir Eric". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. ↑ Mensforth, Sir Eric, (died 20 Feb. 2000), Vice Lord-Lieutenant, South Yorkshire, 1974–81; President, Westland Aircraft Ltd, 1979–85 (Director, 1968–83; Managing Director, 1938–45; Vice-Chairman, 1945–53, 1968–71; Chairman, 1953–68); Director, John Brown & Co. Ltd, 1948–83 (Deputy Chairman, 1959–78)." WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 1 Dec. 2007
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