A Wrack Behind by Lord Kings Norton (  Cox. Harold Roxbee ,)

Hard back book with blue covers, 139 pages, illustrated with B/W plates, 25 chapters, list of illustrations.

The author , in his resumé, “When I look back, as I occasionally do, on the pattern of my long life, I see it dominated by three great projects - the design and construction of the airship R.101, the development of the jet propulsion turbine and Cranfield University.”

Born in 1902, the author led a rich and varied life until his death in 1997 aged 95. This book is his autobiography.  He was a well educated aeronautical engineer notable for his contribution to British industry. He was also an avid collector of lighter than air books, prints and memorabilia.