Philip Jarrett
Jarrett was a freelance author, editor, sub-editor and consultant specialising in aviation. In 1971 he became an editorial assistant on Aerospace, the Royal Aeronautical Society's new newspaper. He contributed to this field for many years, advancing the while. He lectured widely in the U.K. and abroad, and had written and edited many books and produced numerous articles and papers. In December 2014 he was made an Honorary Companion of the Royal Aeronautical Society in recognition of his services and outstanding contributions to the discipline of aviation history.