Background
Wheeler, Raymond Leslie was born on October 25, 1927 in London. Son of Edmund Francis and Ivy Geraldine (Fryer) Wheeler.
Wheeler, Raymond Leslie was born on October 25, 1927 in London. Son of Edmund Francis and Ivy Geraldine (Fryer) Wheeler.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Southampton University, 1949. Master of Science, Imperial College, 1952.
Apprentice Saunders Roe Ltd., East Cowes Isle of Wight, England, 1945—1948, senior stressman, 1952—1962, chief stressman, 1962—1965, chief structural designer, 1965—1966. Chief designer British Hovercraft Corporation, Ltd., 1966—1983, technical director, 1972—1985. Director business development Westland Aerospace, Ltd., 1985—1989, director systems support East Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1989—1991.
Retired England, since 1991.
The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Board governors Isle of Wight College Arts, 1975-1999. Chairman board governors Whippingham Primary School, Isle of Wight, 1970-2003, Isle of Wight Area Board Young Enterprise, since 1984. Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Institution Naval Architects.
Married Jean McInnes, March 22, 1950. Children: Lesley, Jennifer, Douglas.