Dowty Turbocraft in Production

Malcolm Morris was an Engineer at Dowtys in the 1950s and worked on the Dowty Turbocraft.

Various scenes of the Dowty Turbocraft production, 1960 London boat show on the Thames and testing the Turbocraft on Sout Cerney waters with Donald Campbell, with professional photos of various Turbocraft.

Malcolm is seen in the Dowty Turbocraft in the first photo

Malcolm died in 2003 aged 71, thanks to his son Gareth for sharing his collection of photographs and newspaper cuttings (apologies for quality)

Photos kindly shared by Malcolm Morris’ son Gareth

Taking Sir George for a spin in the Dowty Turbocraft
Shared by Gareth Morris
Donald Campbell testing the Dowty Turbocraft
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft Luncheon - Savoy London 29th December 1959
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft on delivery!
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft on test - possibly South Cerney waterpark
Shared by Gareth Morris
Not Dowty Turbocraft but possibly craft with Dowty Turbo drive fitted
Shared by Gareth Morris
Manufacturing process (Not Dowty Turbocraft) at unknown workshop
Shared by Gareth Morris
Manufacturing process (Not Dowty Turbocraft) at unknown workshop
Shared by Gareth Morris
Photos dated 5 Feb 1960 Credit: Alfred E Roberts
Shared by Gareth Morris
Photos dated 5 Feb 1960 Credit: Alfred E Roberts
Shared by Gareth Morris
Donald Campbell testing the Dowty Turbocraft Photo dated 19 Oct 1959 Credit: Alfred E Roberts
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft Luncheon - Savoy London 29th December 1959
Shared by Gareth Morris
Donald Campbell testing the Dowty Turbocraft
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft on test - possibly South Cerney waterpark
Shared by Gareth Morris
Dowty Turbocraft on test - possibly South Cerney waterpark
Shared by Gareth Morris
Taking Sir George for a spin in the Dowty Turbocraft at South Cerney. In the photos are Malcolm Morris, Mike O'Brian & Donald Campbell
Shared by Gareth Morris
Taking Sir George for a spin in the Dowty Turbocraft
Shared by Gareth Morris

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