W. Alec Osborn MBE

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(born 1939) is a British mechanical engineer.

He was educated at Grantham College

Grantham College

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At the college, he apprenticed with British Racing Motors

British Racing Motors

British Racing Motors was a British Formula One motor racing team. Founded in 1945, it raced from 1950 to 1977, competing in 197 Grands Prix and winning 17. In 1962, BRM won the Constructors' Title. At the same time, its driver, Graham Hill became World Champion...

, 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.

He is on the boards of the Deacon's School

Deacon's School

Deacon's School was located in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, England and was known for its rivalry with the nearby King's School. In 2007, the school was demolished and replaced by the Thomas Deacon Academy.-History:...

, and Hereward Community College.
He became Director of the Thomas Deacon Academy

Thomas Deacon Academy

The Thomas Deacon Academy is an academy located in Peterborough, England. Built by contractors Laing O'Rourke to a design by Foster and Partners and Buro Happold, the academy's construction began in June 2005, and it opened to students in September 2007...

 in 2004.

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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