Obituary: Professor Sir Hugh Ford
It is with deep regret that the Society has learned of the death of Professor Sir Hugh Ford on the evening of Friday 28th May.
It is with deep regret that the Society has learned of the death of Professor Sir Hugh Ford on the evening of Friday 28th May. The IMechE website contains an obituary for Sir Hugh.
Sir Hugh made a lasting contribution to the Whitworth Awards Scheme and the Society, and served as President in 1974.
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