The Engineering Council has been saddened to learn that Sir Colin Terry KBE CB DL FREng, past Chair of the Engineering Council and leader in the fields of engineering and aerospace, has passed away. He was a figure of immense respect within the engineering community.
Sir Colin devoted almost 40 years to the Royal Air Force (RAF), rising to the rank of Air Marshal before retiring in 1999. He served as Chief Engineer RAF; Director-General of Support Management; Chief of Staff, Air Officer Commander in Chief at RAF Logistics Command, and on the RAF Board as the Air Member for Logistics. He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) and Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in recognition of his exceptional service.
