discussion Lancaster programme tonight

[Guest]

.......My favourites is the Prof. R V Jones, who worked for the RAF, which details the V 1 testing and rocket experimentation at Peenemunde. This is where Jones stands up to Lindemann , Lord Sherwell, and Churchill's guru on science in the cabinet war meeting. He details the intelligence they have gained through photos, agents in the field, and the radio information being passed by the Germans.

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Laurie

Jones was the Physics prof at Aberdeen and I had him for a year. He was the best teacher I ever had, anywhere. His enthusiasm and obvious knowledge was reinforced by many demonstrations. I have his book "Most Secret War". A very good read. He should have been given a Knighthood for his inventiveness and perseverance which made an important contribution to the war effort. Such people are rare.

 

[Guest]

Yes I agree with you Steve (KIR) . But he did at least get a CBE. Think in those days he was to young to get a Knighthood. Establishment and all of that.

I would add Steve to your observations absolute stubbornness. Love that he was not swayed in his argument despite those heavy guns trained on him.

The details in the book about the size of the V2 rocket head I found were something else. He stood up to the lot of them and was proved right. I am sure you were dead lucky to get him as your Prof. In the television programmes he hosted his explanations were crystal clear to the layman. Not easy and the sign of a great teacher and clarity in his own thinking.

Laurie