1940
Lord Iveagh agreed with the government that the Ministry of Aircraft Production could requisition Burhill Golf Club for use of a workforce of 200, headed by Barnes Wallis, (later Sir Barnes Wallis CBE FRS) creator of the famous ‘Bouncing Bomb’. Barnes was also known for his design of several aircraft including the Wellington, Warwick and Windsor bombers. Miss Olga Mills was appointed the Club Secretary from her boss, Major F.A. Stephens, which was a big deal given that there were hardly any female Club Secretaries at this time.
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