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1920

Designing and producing iconic commercial and military aircraft since 1920.

1920

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

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

1924

A design for the private owner that pointed the way to the DH60 Moth.

1924

1925

A large single engine biplane intended to replace the DH34 airliner.

1925

1859

Yarrow & Company had their origins in Poplar in the East End of London

1859

1930

The DH81 was a two seat low-wing monoplane that anticipated the later DH94 Moth Minor.

1930

1929

A lightweight single seat monoplane fighter designed around the Napier Rapier engine.

1929

1954

Used for 'ab initio' jet training for the RAF and saw success on the export market.

1954

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