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By: 15th October 2012 at 22:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-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..
By: 16th October 2012 at 09:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Just did a quick google and found this http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Napier.
I work for Napiers now building Large turbo`s for ships and trains.
V12
By: 16th October 2012 at 20:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-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
By: 17th October 2012 at 22:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-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..
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By: barnstormer - 15th October 2012 at 21:39
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: