Heritage

1933

A company that built its reputation through a series of record breaking flights by some of the best known aviators of the day.

1933

1943

The first jet aircraft to take off and land from an aircraft carrier.

1943

1928

Established in 1928 at De Lesseps Field, Toronto before relocating to Downsview, Ontario to build the De Havilland DH60 Moth for the training of Canadian airmen.

1928

1920

Designing and producing iconic commercial and military aircraft since 1920.

1920

1910

During a chance meeting with Wilbur Wright in France during 1909, George White recognised the business potential of aviation in the UK.

1910

1937

Manufacturer of the Gnat, the first aircraft utilised by the RAF Red Arrows.

1937

1935

With 10,996 built, the Anson had an extremely long service life. The Anson entered RAF service in March 1936 and remained in use until 1968.

1935

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

1927

The first overseas De Havilland subsidiary was initially set up as a sales and parts supplier.

1927

1925

The world’s first truly practical and successful light aircraft for both the military and private owner.

1925

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

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

1955

The first aircraft of choice for the world-famous RAF Display Team,The Red Arrows.

1955

1910

Yorkshireman Robert Blackburn, one of Britain’s aviation pioneers, built his first aircraft in 1909

1910

1935

One of the most famous names in the aircraft industry - Hawker Siddeley was comprised of the Hawker Aircraft Company and Armstrong Siddeley Development Corporation as well as AV Roe and Sir WG Armstrong-Whitworth Aircraft Company. Eventually, the group developed further with the consolidation of the industry forcing De Havilland and Blackburn into the Hawker Siddeley Group.

1935