Gordon Burford, my Father has built model aircraft and engines since his boyhood. He is the founder of GB, Sabre, Glow Chief and Taipan model engine manufacturing.

You may read more of Gordon's unique and exceptional history by downloading the following PDF files.

Gordon Burford

Gordon Burford - The Model Engine Man - from The Aeromodelling Digest 1993

As the oldest son, I joined the Company in 1960 and took part in engine development and construction.

In the latter years, I was responsible for design and manufacture.

Now, many projects later, I have produced my pb 0.33.

The venture was begun in 1995. My specialised workshop was built in 2000 and the first production engines completed early in 2004. Gordon has number 0001.

Possibly, there is no other person with this combination of history, knowledge, design ability, toolmaking and machining skills, opportunity and dedication to make a complete engine of this type. It is my good fortune to be able to do so.