John David King (1953-1957)

John was born in Rawalpindi in India in July 1940, and joined Exeter School in 1953 before going on in 1957 to an engineering training programme with Rolls Royce in Derby.  He qualified as a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and spent his entire working career as an aero engineer with Rolls Royce test engines notably the Trent series which power aircraft including Boeing 777’s and 747’s. John retired in 2001 due to ill health and died in December 2009. He is survived by his wife Jenny, daughter Sally and two grandsons, Sam and Arthur Harling.