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Lord Weir, Secretary of State for the Royal Air Force
William Douglas Weir, 1st Viscount Weir GCB PC (1877-1959), Scottish industrialist and politician, who served as Secretary of State for the Royal Air Force and President of the Air Council in 1918. He also served as President of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Date: 1918
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Baron Council Jan18 Secretary Viscount Weir
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This photograph captures Lord Weir, William Douglas Weir, 1st Viscount Weir, in the role of Secretary of State for the Royal Air Force and President of the Air Council during World War I. Born on January 8, 1877, in Scotland, Lord Weir was an industrialist and politician who made significant contributions to the aviation industry and the British military. During the First World War, Lord Weir's expertise in engineering and manufacturing proved invaluable to the Royal Air Force. He was appointed as the Secretary of State for the Royal Air Force and President of the Air Council in 1918, a position he held until the end of the war. In this capacity, he oversaw the expansion and modernization of the RAF, ensuring that the British air power remained a formidable force against the Central Powers. Lord Weir's commitment to aviation extended beyond his political role. He was also a prominent figure in the Royal Aeronautical Society, serving as its President from 1919 to 1920. His leadership and vision helped to advance the science and technology of flight, paving the way for the future of aviation. This photograph, taken in 1918, captures Lord Weir in the prime of his career, as he played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Royal Air Force and the aviation industry. Lord Weir's legacy continues to be felt today, as his contributions to the RAF and the aeronautical industry remain an important part of British history.
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