An Address by the President, Sir George Edwards, C.B.E., B.Sc, F.R.Ae.S., was given before a large and distinguished audience of members and their guests at Church House, Westminster, London, S.W.1, on 26th February 1958. Lord Hives, C.H., M.B.E., B.Sc, LL.D., Honorary Fellow, presided. At the end of the Address the second part of the Shell Petroleum Company’s film “High Speed Flight—Part II. Transonic” was shown for the first time.

Following the Presidential Address a Reception was held by the President and Lady Edwards at the offices of the Society, 4 Hamilton Place, W.1, which was attended by over 500 members and their guests.