Background
Wallis, Kenneth Horatio was born on April 26, 1916 in Ely, England. Son of Horace Samuel Wallis and Emily May Barker.
Wallis, Kenneth Horatio was born on April 26, 1916 in Ely, England. Son of Horace Samuel Wallis and Emily May Barker.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Birmingham. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Hofstra University, 2003.
Branch manager Walbro Cycle and Motor Works, 1932—1939. Wing Commander Royal Air Force, 1940—1964. Proprietor Wallis Autogyros, since 1964.
Contractor Filmstudio Roma, Italy, 1966, Eon Productions Ltd., 1966—1967, British Aircraft Corporation, 1969—1972, Plessey Radar Research Center, 1973—1977, Ministry of Defense, 1981—1987.
Fellow: Royal Aeronautical Society, Society Experimental Test Pilots (honorary. Chartered engineer); member: Order British Empire, Royal Air Forces Association (president Wymondham branch), Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum (president), Royal Air Force Club, Order of the British Empire.
Married Peggy Mary Stapley. Children: Vicky Mary, David Anthony, Elizabeth Anne.