Follow My Dreams | My Life and Times
ARTHUR IVOR LLEWELYN
Completed by Dr Miranda Andrews
Book launched on 10 May 2014
Available from IBA Books @£30
ISBN 978-0-9928071-0-8
for orders email: followmydreams@followmydreams.co.uk
Reviews
Ian on Amazon website:
"Part autobiography, part biography, the life and times of Arthur Llewelyn is billed as a ‘disarmingly frank account’. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of radar during WWII (Airborne Interception and Automatic Gun Laying Turret). I was familiar with some of Arthur’s radar work with bomber command but knew less about his activities during the Cold War, including regular penetration of Russian air space to test their radar capabilities. For broader historians of that era there are interesting asides about events such as Suez, Anthony Wedgewood Benn’s “white heat” science and technology revolution, plus detailed descriptions of ‘Yes Minister’ style civil service machinations and Mandarin feet dragging with respect the introduction of new technology. Arthur was Scientific Advisor to NATO in Fontainebleau from 1960-1965. He then embarked on a 25 year career in the emerging computer-aided design industry. The picture that emerges is that of a highly intelligent and driven man, who could foster teamwork, but did not suffer fools gladly... and who on occasion could be his own worst enemy. He nevertheless achieved much in several key areas of 20th Century technological development. Hints here and there about Arthur’s personal life show he could be anything other than the archetypal boffin – at times quite the lad!"
Melrose Books
"This book is a pleasure to read, particularly the relationships between Arthur and the famous people he met through his lifetime. The intimate relationship he formed with Jo is beautifully conveyed through letters...a vivid account what times were like in WW2...his use of solitude."
Pen and Sword Books
"Arthur's book provides a great deal of fascinating insight, as well as uncovering a number of potentially controversial facts
concerning the bombing of Dresden and maked for quite intriguing reading."
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