Author Geoffrey Kennell was born in the UK in 1924. After schooling at Watford Technical Institute he spent five years in the British Army WW2, and served in the Far East with the ...view moreAuthor Geoffrey Kennell was born in the UK in 1924. After schooling at Watford Technical Institute he spent five years in the British Army WW2, and served in the Far East with the 23rd Indian Division. On demob, he was offered a bursary to study
electronics at Northampton Polytechnic, London. This new and exciting science opened up a life of untold adventure for him when he joined Hunting Geophysics Ltd
London. Having recently entered the market in airborne geological surveys, Hunting Geophysics, who were already in Commercial Aviation, installed the necessary electronic equipment in a DC.3 aircraft. Geoffrey, was a member of Britain`s first airborne geological survey team to fly overseas. His novel The Upper Crust is based on this unique experience.view less