Sam Noble, GI4SAM, 27th November 2020

Sam McCrudden Noble, GI4SAM died peacefully at home on 27 November 2020, aged 92.

Born in Belfast on 10 March 1928, Sam had degrees in Applied Science and Electrical & Mechanical Engineering. In 1948 he joined the University Air Squadron, piloting a range of aircraft including his favourite, the Tiger Moth.

Between 1953 and 1968 he was employed at Shorts Brothers, Belfast, as a Research and Design Engineer. From 1968 to 1993 Sam worked in the Pure and Applied Physics Department at Queen’s University, Belfast (QUB) on a range of cutting-edge projects.

He was renowned for his Heath Robinson approach to engineering and design. He had numerous glorious brushes with death in a variety of accidents throughout his life. He was a keen skier, a hobby he pursued until he was 80 years old.

He will be fondly remembered by his students, colleagues, friends and family. He is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Tribute by David, (G3ZPF),  RAOTA President

We apologise for omitting Sam’s surname in the first version of this obituary.

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