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British aircraft industry

Title
British aircraft industry
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:03:37
Description
Ken Gill, general secretary of the Technical, Administrative and Supervisory Section of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (TASS) believes Britain is too weak in the aerospace industry, and decision to order from Boeing (US company) is a mistake. Boeing is undecided if they should go ahead with the 757. Gill states Britain should play a significant role in a European Consortium. Interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Ken Gill
Keywords
Economics; Aviation; Aerospace industry; TASS; Boeing

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