Supermarine Aviation Works Ltd.

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Former Pemberton-Billing Ltd. under new ownership. Hubert Scott-Paine, managing director; R. J. Mitchell, designer.

Single-pusher flying boats and amphibians, including some built during WW1 for the Norman Thompson Flight Co. In November 1928, all Supermarine's equity was acquired by Vickers, becoming Vickers Supermarine Aviation Works Ltd.

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Names Supermarine Aviation Works Ltd., Supermarine
Country Great Britain
City Woolston, Southampton, England
Affiliations Norman Thompson Flight Co.
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Started aero 1916
Ended aero 1928
Key people Hubert Scott-Paine, R. J. Mitchell
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