LAUNCH OF NEW COMMITTEE BRANCH IN EXETER

The Devon and Cornwall Area Committee has ambitious plans to expand its activities across the region. Join us for the launch of our new Exeter branch.

To mark the occasion, we have organised an event that charts the development of the most complicated piece of engineering equipment on the planet: the nuclear-powered submarine.

Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to enjoy a drink with our speakers, do a spot of casual networking, and find out more about the IMechE in Devon and Cornwall.

More Information:

• Hunter Killers Poster

• Hunter Killers Flyer

• Hunter Killers Press Release

• Hunter Killers Book (Amazon)

• Hunter Killers Book (Orion Publishers)

This event is FREE and open to the general public: click BOOK NOW above

HUNTER KILLERS
FROM HITLER’S FALL TO PUTIN’S RISE

• Iain Ballantyne, author of the factual Cold War thriller 'Hunter Killers', looks at how the post-WW2 face-off beneath the waves required both sides to initially adapt Nazi submarine technology. He also explains how a white-hot submarine arms race drove them to enter a dangerous game of nuclear cat-and-mouse where a single mistake could have spelled catastrophe. Finally, he will discuss how a resurgent Russia is once more sending its submarines out to confront the West and a new undersea rivalry is simultaneously springing up in the Asia-Pacific.

Iain is also the founding and current editor of the leading global naval news magazine WARSHIPS International Fleet Review

• Mike Homer, Managing Director of Submarines for Babcock Marine and Technology explains how the world’s most complicated machines are maintained at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth and how the safe operation of a nuclear licensed site within 200 metres of the general population presents some unique challenges.

• Retired Royal Navy submarine captain, Commander Rob Forsyth will answer questions about his experiences on board Britain’s nuclear powered boats.  He was a Teacher of the prestigious 'Perisher' submarine command course and he brought HMS Sceptre from build into service.  Upon leaving the Navy, he became a director of Westland Group plc.