Background
MACFARLANE, George was born on January 8, 1916 in Airdrie. Son of the late John Macfarlane.
MACFARLANE, George was born on January 8, 1916 in Airdrie. Son of the late John Macfarlane.
Airdrie Academy, Glasgow University, Technology Hochschule, Dresden, Germany.
Deputy Director National Physical Laboratory, Teddington 1960-1962. Director Royal Radar Establishment. Malvern 1962-1967; Controller of Research, Ministry of Technical, and Ministry of Aviation Supply 1967-1971.
Controller of Research and Development Establishments and Research, Ministry of Defence 1971-1976.
President Fellowship of Engineering 1983-1986. Honorary F.I.E.E. 1988.
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Glasgow).
Post Office Board 1978-1981. British Telecom Board 1981-1987. National Enterprise Board 85, National Research Development Corporation 1981-1985.
Married Barbara Grant Thomson in 1941.