Napier signature ?

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Can anyone confirm that this is the signature of either D. Napier, or his son?
Going though my hundreds of old aircraft & aero engine catalogues, brochures & manuals, and I had forgotten that my large, Original Napier Lion Aero engine catalogue had a long letter on Napier letterhead, dated 5th December, 1921, tucked inside the cover. It certainly appears to be a fountain pen signature of Napier. (maybe wishful thinking?) But is it "D" or the "son?" Can anyone confirm :confused:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/memaerobilia/1919-1939/NL19di.jpg

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While continuing to research this, I find that David Napier had long since Passed, by that time. Montague Napier would have been about 51, and probably still running the company. Still seeking signature confirmation, if possible..

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Hello Joe, I hope you are well,

I am a member of the Napier Power Heritage Trust and have asked them to look at the signature, they confirm it is that of Montague Napier, what a great piece of history you have there.

I recently ran my Napier Lion engine at the Shuttleworth Collection,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqtRXBtNRwk&feature=g-upl

Andy

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Hi Andy;
Thank you for the thrilling confirmation of Montague Napier's signature. As a life-long fellow aero engine "buff," I get so much enjoyment out of knowing that I can hold the same document Montague once had in his own hands, and personally signed. :D

Perhaps a link of association to put it in same file with a 1917 dated, signed, sealed and red and blue ribboned, original aero engine improvement patent grant to Charles Kirkham. Kirkham's engine designs led to the Curtiss D-12, which bring to mind, visions of dueling Napier Lion, and Curtiss D-12 Schneider Cup race planes. Two of the best aero engine designs of the period.

Also Thank you Merlinv12 for the most enjoyabel and useful Napier infromation link..