Heritage

1969

A multi-national company established by three partner nations (Britain, Germany and Italy) for the production of the Tornado Multi-Role Combat Aircraft.

1969

1859

Yarrow & Company had their origins in Poplar in the East End of London

1859

1897

Electronic Innovation for over 100 years

1897

1966

A true giant in British Shipbuilding

1966

1929

Saunders-Roe (SARO) were involved in the production of amphibian biplanes, rotary aircraft and experimented with jet powered seaplanes.

1929

1867

Barrow's shipbuilding heritage started with the foresight of one of the UK's greatest industrialists, Sir James Ramsden.

1867

1977

Bristol Aeroplane and English Electric were carrying out guided missile trials at Woomera and in 1960 they combined as BAC before becoming British Aerospace - Australia in 1977.

1977

1966

One of the UK's leading shipbuilders for over 100 years.

1966

1866

A real family affair, Thornycroft designed and built vessels for navies across the globe for a hundred years

1866

1871

Manufacturers and Designers of some of the fastest marine vessels in the world

1871

1999

Building on over 450 years of technical excellence and achievements, BAE Systems continues to be a world leader in defence and security systems around the globe.

1999

1912

One of the most recognisable aviation names of World War 1

1912

1910

The first commercial aircraft manufacturers the United Kingdom and the forefathers of an industry.

1910

1960

British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) was created in 1960 after government pressure to rationalise an industry and saw an amalgamation of some of the most talented and technically skilled engineers in the UK.

1960