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Adventures in engineering and innovation: inspiration for engineers, scientists and educators

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  • Tuesday, 17 November 2009
  • 00:00
  • Duration: 31 mins
  • Publication date: 17 Nov 2009
  • Location: IETTV_Room, IETTV_Venue, London, United Kingdom
  • Part of event NI Days 2009: Worldwide Graphical System Design Conference

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The speaker, who is an RAF fighter pilot and world land speed record holder, talks about his experiences as the driver of Richard Noble's Thrust SSC (SuperSonic Car) and the importance of British engineering innovation. He explains how, through the Bloodhound SSC project, Noble and Green plan to inspire the next generation of young engineers and scientists, while setting the most remarkable land speed record of all time.

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    Wing Cdr. Andy Green

    Royal Air Force, RAF Wittering, Fighter Pilot

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