Sir George Dowty

Summary

That this House remembers with respect and appreciation the life and legacy of Sir George Dowty, who lived from 1901 to 1975; commemorates the positive impact that Sir George's engineering work had in the Second World War, including his pioneering invention of hydraulic landing gear for the Avro Lancaster bomber; highlights the lives saved in the mining industry as a result of his development of the hydraulic pit prop, which significantly reduced the risk of roof collapses; recognises the substantial benefit that Sir George brought to Cheltenham through his foundation of the Dowty Group; marks the recent unveiling of a statue of Sir George at the International Bomber Command Centre to commemorate his role as a hero of Bomber Command; notes the efforts of the Dowty Memorial Committee for their work preserving his legacy for future generations; and calls for the Government to recognise and support the innovation and ingenuity of the scientists, engineers, and inventors who work so hard to keep us safe.

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1. 12 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House remembers with respect and appreciation the life and legacy of Sir George Dowty, who lived from 1901 to 1975; commemorates the positive impact that Sir George's engineering work had in the Second World War, including his pioneering invention of hydraulic landing gear for the Avro Lancaster bomber; highlights the lives saved in the mining industry as a result of his development of the hydraulic pit prop, which significantly reduced the risk of roof collapses; recognises the substantial benefit that Sir George brought to Cheltenham through his foundation of the Dowty Group; marks the recent unveiling of a statue of Sir George at the International Bomber Command Centre to commemorate his role as a hero of Bomber Command; notes the efforts of the Dowty Memorial Committee for their work preserving his legacy for future generations; and calls for the Government to recognise and support the innovation and ingenuity of the scientists, engineers, and inventors who work so hard to keep us safe.

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• Max Wilkinson · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

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