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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

1910

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

1910

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

1933

Hunting was originated as a shipping business which diversified into aircraft maintenance and air transport in the 1930's.

1933

1918

From Ultra Light Aircraft to Sea Planes to Supersonic Military Bombers.

1918

1963

Initially conceived by Hunting Aircraft, the BAC1-11 became one of the most popular short-range commercial jet airliners.

1963

1947

The Elizabethan Class Airliner of the 1950's

1947

1940

The fastest fighter bomber of World War II

1940

1942

Starting life repairing and servicing Second World War era aircraft types, investing in research and development activities working on potential jet engine designs, a jet-powered fighter and a commercial jet airliner programme.

1942

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

1929

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

1929

1919

The roots of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft and Vickers-Armstrongs Limited all rest with their founder William George Armstrong and the Elswick Shipbuilding Works in Newcastle.

1919

1931

Founded in York in 1931 by A. Hesell-Tiltman and designer Nevil Shute Norway who later became famous as an author.

1931

1909

Geoffrey de Havilland's first aeroplane design

1909