Book is a non-fiction autobiography that tells the story of a young Armenian boy who grows up to become a rocket engineer
BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Author, Paul Roy Malcolm and BookPal Australia are pleased to announce the publication of the author's new book, "Trajectory" and subtitled, Bombay to Australia & the Rocket Range.
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Paul Roy Malcolm gives the reader detailed information about living in Bombay during its turbulent struggle for independence from the British Raj. Even as a young man, Paul recognises that the world he had known was changing. He joins the Merchant Navy to travel the world and becomes a marine engineer. In 1947, he finally settles in Australia, seeing it as a land of immense opportunity. By the 1960's he had worked all over Australia and become a fully qualified engineer.
His vast engineering background led him into the exciting world of rockets for science and he became a member of a group of scientists, engineers and technicians drawn from around the world who would conduct the Skylark rocket trials from Woomera. These trials made very important contributions to the scientific exploration of the upper atmosphere and beyond. With this experience under his belt, he was the obvious choice when the Department of Defence needed an experienced engineer to plan and run sea trials for a secret submarine detection system. These trials eventually led to the Barra Sonobuoy System, which is currently used by the Royal Australian Air Force.
The author comments, "Now at 90 years of age, the trajectory of my life continues with an active lifestyle that includes staying abreast of scientific developments in today's world. I hope my book will provide inspiration for others to go out and make their own way in this new digital age."
About the Author
Paul Roy Malcolm grew up in India with Armenian parents and an English education. He first visited Australia in 1944 as a Merchant Navy seaman, and settled in Fremantle in 1947. He joined the Weapons Research Establishment (WRE) in Salisbury, South Australia and spent many years on a British scientific project, firing Skylark rockets from Woomera to explore the upper atmosphere. He is a widower with two adult children and enjoys walking, dancing, Tai Chi, and lawn bowls.
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