British Aircraft Manufacturer
Index of British Aircraft by Vickers
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Company Details |
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Company Name: |
Vickers Limited |
Formed: |
1867 |
Sites: |
Barrow in Furness Howden Weybridge Hurn Erith |
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History |
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1867: |
Vickers Sons and Company incorporated in Sheffield |
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1897: |
Company renamed Vickers Sons and Maxim Limited |
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1908: |
Company submits proposal for rigid airship |
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1911: |
Company renamed Vickers Limited and aircraft works established |
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1960: |
Vickers Aircraft interests become owned by British Aircraft Corporation |
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1965: |
Vickers name dropped |