Brown, L.
Lee Roy Brown
Southdown Club
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History
In 1930, A. Yorke-Bramble (Albert Edward Christian York-Bramble, b. 22 June 1894 in South Cerney, Glos, d. 1974) invited three local enthusiasts to meet at his house in Brighton, and from this the “Southdown Skysailing Club” was founded in June of that year. Of these four people, Fl-Lt. Lee Roy Lowenson Brown, D.F.C., R.A.F.O, a Canadian wartime pilot who suggested the Club title, became the Club Captain and Chairman, Yorke-Bramble, becoming the Organizing Secretary.
Brown designed a primary glider which was built by members of the club in 1931. This glider was also known as the Southdown Club Skysailer.
Company References
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Southdown Club Skysailer | 1931 | Proto | 1 | 1S primary glider | (1) |
Project References
- British Gliders and Sailplanes 1922-1970, Norman Ellison (Adam and Charles Black, 1970)
Production Details and Type Description
Single seat primary glider Zögling type glider with an enclosed nacelle.
One aircraft only : No known registration or c/n.
Total L Brown Production1
Page Revision History
Revised at Version 2.0.0- Improved Type Description.