Verdon-Roe, Royce Malmesbury (Oral history)

British civilian son of aircraft designer and manufacturer A.V. Roe

REEL 1: Recollections of father A.V. Roe: description of father's character and working routine; story of father designing central heating system; story of father refusing to pay toll on road; description of father's improvements to home and bicycle; father's attitude to military use of aircraft; father's political beliefs and attitude to monetary reform; family background and education; story of joining RAF 1943; influence of father on lifestyle including drinking and smoking; importance of 504 to father; father's modest character and dislike of public speaking; family life and father's preference for children to go to local school; father's daily routine and activities following end of war; father's interest in driving and manufacturing cars; story of father entering parents' race at school; opinion of father's ability as businessman; father's sense of humour and liking for practical jokes; description of father's appearance; father's attitude to alcohol; story of not being supported by father while serving with RAF.