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Ernest Townsend: The man that saved our city
He painted a Rolls-Royce factory roof, to disguise it from German bombers during WW2.
He painted a Rolls-Royce factory roof, to disguise it from German bombers during WW2.
The factory produced the Merlin engines that would power both the Spitfire and Hurricane fighter planes, making it a prime target in the war.
His Grandson, Jim Townsend, joins 大象传媒 Radio Derby's Ian Skye for a chat about his grandfather.
Introduction by Kal Singh Dhinsa
Image credit: Derby Museums / Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
