Phoenix Dynamo Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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'Phoenix Dynamo', an electrical company, entered aircraft manufacturing business in 1915.
Began aircraft production with contract in 1915 from the Admiralty to make 12 Short 184 torpedo/bomber seaplanes, the first of which was completed in February 1916. Afterwards, built Short, Maurice Farman, Armstrong Whitworth, and Felixstowe aircraft, 1916-1918, as well as own flying boats. In 1918, joined with others to form English Electric Co., which built aircraft until 1926.
Sources
- Gunston, 1993, p236, 108
- Gunston, 2005, p360, 148
- SD227, 114
- 1956FM999
| Names | Phoenix Dynamo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. |
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| Country | Great Britain |
| City | Bradford, England |
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| Started aero | 1915 |
| Ended aero | 1918 |
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