Thomas Robert Nelson
From Graces Guide
Thomas Robert Nelson (1915-1999), aeronautical engineer, pilot and air accident investigator
1915 March 10th. Born in Leeds
Joined the Bristol Aeroplane Co
1937 Joined the Reserve of Air Force Officers and served as a pilot in a bomber squadron.
1947 Married to Anne Thurston (one son, two daughters)
Joined the Accident Investigation Branch of the UK Ministry of Civil Aviation. He was very soon intimately concerned with the Comet 1 accidents, taking charge of the field investigations in Rome, India and Pakistan.
1999 August 25th. Died Weymouth
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