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1918

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

1918

1910

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

1910

1955

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

1955

1900

Building on our reputation and innovation for more than four Centuries

1900

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

1935

One of the most prolific fighters aircraft of WWII which had a high survivability rate due to its robust airframe construction.

1935

1929

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

1929

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

1977

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.

1977

1911

Airco produced thousands of aircraft designs for the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

1911

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

1910

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

1910

1931

A very robust yet simple trainer aircraft for the Elementary Flying School.

1931