About W. Alec Osborn
Born 1939. W. Alec Osborn is an engineer.
W. Alec Osborn, (born 1939) is a British mechanical engineer.
Osborn attended Grantham College, where he apprenticed with British Racing Motors, working on projects including the BRM Formula 1 H16 and V12 engines.
Starting in 1969, he worked at Perkins Engines, from design engineer to chief engineer. He became a consultant in 2002. Osborn has received an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for his services to education.
In 2002, he was made a Freeman of the City of London, and was made a fellow of the IMechE in 1991. He is on the Dewar Trophy Technical Sub-Committee.
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