Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co.
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Robert Blackburn established factory in Leeds, June 1914; wartime production including Royal Aircraft Factory BE2cs and Sopwiths. Built seaplanes by 1920 at new site at Brough on Humber, west of Hull, UK.
Sources
- Gunston, 1993, p48-9
- Gunston, 2005, p61; Dir1920 p43
Names | Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co. |
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Country | Great Britain |
City | Olympia, Leeds, and Sherburn-in-Elmet |
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Started aero | 1914 |
Ended aero | Acquired General Aircraft, 1949, forming Blackburn & General Aircraft |
Key people | Robert Blackburn |
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