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Folland
Aircraft is probably best known for its post-war light jet
fighter aircraft. The company was another victim of the
government enforced mergers in the early 1960's.
History 1936: British Marine Aircraft is formed to build the Sikorsky S-42 flying boat under license. 1937: The company reorganizes under H.P. Folland of Gloster Aircraft and is renamed Folland Aircraft. 1940: Folland's first aircraft, the FO.108, is designed as an engine testbed. 1960: Folland is taken over by Hawker Siddeley as its Hamble Division. |
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