Video from the Past [07] - Sir Stanley Hooker, Rolls-Royce & Bristol Engineer

Video from the Past [07] - Sir Stanley Hooker, Rolls-Royce & Bristol Engineer
Sir Stanley Hooker played a major part in Fighter Command’s success in the Battle of Britain. Hooker has remained in the shadows of Battle of Britain folklore and whereas many will automatically associate Sidney Camm with the Hawker Hurricane and Reginald Mitchell with the Supermarine Spitfire, few will know that Stanley Hooker played a major part in making these legendary aircraft what they were.
Hooker also helped Sir Frank Whittle in his development of the jet engine. Whittle grew increasingly concerned about Rover’s inability to make the parts he needed for his project. Hooker persuaded the chairman of Rolls-Royce, Ernest Hives, to meet Whittle. He was so impressed with what Whittle planned that he got Rolls-Royce’s Derby factory to produce what Whittle needed. Rolls-Royce took over the Rover factory in Barnoldswick in an exchange with Rover that saw Rover take over the Rolls-Royce factory in Nottingham. Hooker was made chief engineer of the Barnoldswick factory working on the jet engine. Hooker worked on the successful ‘Nene’ jet engine, an unlicensed version was used on the Mig-15 during the height of the Cold War, and the ‘Olympus’ engine that was used on later versions of the Vulcan bomber - the mainstay of the ‘V Force’ during the Cold War. Hooker also played his part in the development of the ‘Pegasus’ engine that allowed the Hawker Harrier Jump Jet to take off vertically.
Stanley Hooker was knighted in 1974. A modest man who underplayed his achievements, Hooker titled his autobiography “Not much of an engineer” - something that had been said to him at an earlier stage in his career.

[@stevep4131]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long while.
We desperately need some new Sir Stanleys in the UK.
The problem is we reward people who own things and administer things (especially if they know some latin!).
We are always shy about rewarding people who actually design things.

[@AlanWitton]

Great viewing! Very informative! Sir Stanley was a great engineer

[@philiphughes4117]

What a fantastic half hours viewing. A brilliant down to earth genius. Watch this please, you'll be educated pleasurably.

[@martinwarne7183]

Never tire of this. His book is awesome

[@davewood7078]

Whilst there are obvious heroes on the battlefield, there are those who work heroically to empower the battlefield heroes. Imagine our modern life without their efforts.

[@ronjon7942]

Britain has so many heroes in the powerplant arenas.

[@RD2564]

Brilliant man, love this guy.

[@supercat380]

Sir Stanley Hooked was pioneer in British aeronautical technology and innovation. His genius in aircraft engine design is unmatched and he remains a tribute to aviation engineering not only in England but throughout the world..

[@-DC-]

Incredible Man ❤️

[@anthonyblore1651]

What a glorious video. Sir Stanley tells a good story.

[@johndaniel3913]

Sir Stanley was my idol engineer when I was younger. A brilliant engineer who shaped thr jet age as we know it.

[@RCAvhstape]

23:45 that footage of a Harrier flying backwards in formation with a bunch of helicopters, never seen that before, awesome.

[@ronwilken5219]

The piece of music played to the video of the first jump jet tests is he best combination I've seen/heard on YT yet. Congratulations to the recording persons responsible

[@mikehardwicke23]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@coreyandnathanielchartier3749]

Great video of a brilliant, yet down to earth man.

[@californiadreamin8423]

This video should be compulsory viewing for engineering students today.

[@davefletch100]

Thank you Chuck, really enjoyed the video.

[@networkbike543]

Really good.Should have over 100,000 views.

[@davidmyersretiredaerospace8038]

My cousin sadly missed.

[@rohanoreilly6384]

A quite genius who knew how to work the problem. His work changed the world for all of us.

[@alancordwell9759]

Excellent video, thanks! You got my sub :)

[@inigoacha1166]

Damm now i know why he is a "Sir"
Basically the aviation as we know it's his accomplishment.
He invented the turbine jet engine.

[@martinwarne7183]

He didnt invent it that was Sie Frank Whittle. ..Hooker worked with Whittle on its development though.