THIS IS THE AUTHORISED SITE FOR WALLIS AUTOGYROS.

Owing to the presence on the web of unconnected sites which purport to represent me - conceived without my prior knowledge and approval - and even go on to suggest opportunities exist for members of the public to become involved in the manufacture my aircraft, I wish it to be known that this is the only authorised web site in my name. Consequently, when and if there is an announcement to be made about the commercial development of my design then I shall deliver it by this route and no other. 

Only serious enquiries should be made concerning the production of my aircraft under licence by an approved aircraft manufacturing company.

My aircraft are designed for survey, reconnaissance, research & development, surveillance and military purposes.

They are not currently available for sporting activities. Consequently, they will not be sold in plan, kit or complete form to enthusiasts.

Contact can be made with me through Wallis Autogyros on fax number 01362 858787, or post to Reymerston Hall, Dereham, Norfolk, England, NR9 4QY.

Wing Commander K H Wallis MBE, DEng (hc), Ph.D (hc), CEng, FRAeS, FSETP,  FlnsTA(hc), RAF (Ret'd)

line up of Wallis Autogyros at Reymerston Hall 

By Ian Hancock   (ISBN 978-0-9541239-4-9)

 The Fourth Revised Edition of this biography of Wing Commander Ken Wallis MBE (Museum President) written by Ian Hancock (Museum Chairman) has grown by over 40 pages.  Many new stories and episodes in Ken’s life are included within its 264 pages, supported by 126 pictures.

 The book covers Ken’s schooldays and building motorbikes from the age of 11; his success with building and racing powerboats near Cambridge; then designing/building sports cars and learning to fly.  Following 32 ops. as a bomber pilot in WWII, Ken spent a lot of time testing captured armament and developing equivalents; served 2 years in Strategic Air Command where he flew the giant B-36 with an atom bomb on board during the Cold War, when not being directed by General Curtis LeMay to attend automobile rallies with his “Long Dog” Rolls-Royce!  Ken was called upon to solve problems with ordnance in service with the RAF, including the then new Canberra jet bomber.  On a lighter side, his inventions include the first electric slot-car circuit racing cars, with hand-made electric motors and front-wheel steering; this was back in 1942. 

 He retired from the RAF in 1964 to concentrate upon the development of his revolutionary autogyro design following first flight in 1959, and even went on to double as James Bond in “You Only Live Twice” flying his own well-armed “Little Nellie” autogyro.  Other film and television roles followed, plus many requests from the Home Office and MoD to fly his various autogyros with all manner of sensing or photographic equipment on board to assist the Police, and in military manoeuvres.  He has also set 17 World Records for the autogyro in two classes - so 34 Records in all - and many still stand.  Ken has been showered with awards and distinctions by national bodies and professional institutions here and abroad for his many achievements.  

 This is a short introduction to the fascinating life Ken has led but much more is covered in the softcover book.    

 Prices:

 Unsigned  £9.99 + £2.50 pp (UK)

Signed      £12.50 + £2.50pp (UK)

Overseas postage costs on request.

 Flown & Signed Limited Edition.  Between 60 and 100 copies will be flown by Ken on one of his two-seat autogyros sometime during July 2007.  Each book will be numbered and the authentication slip will bear a picture of the event along with Ken’s signature.

These very special copies will be priced at £25 + £2.50pp (UK).

 All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the museum, and specifically to a proposed Ken Wallis Hall where his entire aviation collection will one day be preserved

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This site is managed on behalf of Ken Wallis by Lester Curtis of the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.