KILLED IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
N.Z. Research Worker
(By Telegraph—Press Association.) DUNEDIN. November 24. Mr. Gorge Gavin Samson, a member of the Research Department of the Britsih Ministry of Aircraft Production, was killed in an aircraft accident, in England. Advice to this effect was received yesterday by his father. Mr. J. M. Samson, a well-known racehorse owner. o Mr. George Samson, who was 34, years old, was best known as a radio enthusiast. He went as an operator with Byrd’s Antarctic expedition and was the first New Zealander to win the British Empire Radio Union Cup in 1933. Six years ago he was appointed radio engineer with Standard Telephonic Cables. London, being in charge of the company's television 'department till he joined the Ministry of Aircraft Production. His brother. Major Samson, is attached to General Staff Headquarters, Middle East.
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Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 52, 25 November 1941, Page 10
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