Heritage

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.

In the shadows of the Birthplace of British Aviation

From Elliott Brothers to the Striker II Helmet and Active Inceptor for the new F-35 Lightning, Rochester has always played a key role in air navigation and displays.

With its history in manufacturing stretching back over 200 years,Hadley Castle Works still boasts engineering excellence today.

The last completely new design from the British Aerospace factory at Prestwick that originated with Scottish Aviation Ltd.

The Experimental Aircraft Programme (EAP) demonstrated key technologies for use in the development of the Eurofighter Typhoon.

The BAe ATP / Jetstream 61 was the final development of the Avro / HS748 and was one of the last aircraft to be built by BAe at Prestwick.

A very successful twin turboprop regional airliner.

Upon formation in 1977, British Aerospace became the largest defence contractor in Europe and established itself as one of the world's leading aerospace companies.

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.

A four engine STOL regional airliner drawing on De Havilland Canada's experience with the Beaver, Otter and Twin Otter.

A successful military trainer developed from the civilian Beagle Pup.

BAC Concorde - Luxury at twice as fast as the speed of sound

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

Developed in the early 1950's as the Jet Provost, the BAC Strikemaster carried out its role as a training and light attack aircraft well into the 1990's.