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1943
Gloster Meteor
The first jet aircraft to enter service with the RAF.
1943
1936
Vickers Wellington
The most mass produced bomber of the Second World War.
1936
1933
Gloster Gauntlet
The RAF's last open cockpit fighter, noted for its handling and performance.
1933
1932
De Havilland DH84 Dragon
The Dragon offered affordable passenger flying to many and opened up air services to outlying communities, particularly in Scotland.
1932
1960
Avro 748 & Avro 748MF
A highly successful twin turboprop DC-3 replacement for civil and military use.
1960
1931
Hawker Osprey
A naval fighter / reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Hawker Hart.
1931
1916
Avro 504J & Avro 504K
The Avro 504J and 504K were the primary training aircraft used during the First World War, built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the period.
1916
1928
Vickers Vellore
An aircraft designed to carry mail and urgent cargo, built in single-engine and twin-engine variants.
1928
1934
Vickers Vellox
A transport aircraft prototype, developed from the Vickers Vellore III.
1934
1937
Great Baddow
Marconi chose Great Baddow as an ideal site for their innovative research.
1937
1926
Vickers Wibault Scout
A Vickers-built version of the Wibault 7.C2 all-metal, parasol wing fighter exported to Chile.
1926
1922
Glascoed
Glascoed, at the very heart of the UK Munitions Industry
1922
1847
Elswick Works, Newcastle Part 1 (1847 - 1882)
The Workshop of the World - 135 years of heavy engineering excellence.
1847
1929
Blackburn L1C Bluebird IV
A redesigned all-metal version of the Blackburn Bluebird, competitor to the De Havilland Gipsy Moth.
1929
1847
Elswick Works, Newcastle Part 3 (1928 - 1982)
The Workshop of the World - 135 years of heavy engineering excellence.
1847