Where was the Fairey Aviation Company in England?
The Fairey Aviation Company Limited was a British aircraft manufacturer of the first half of the 20th century based in Hayes in Greater London and Heaton Chapel and RAF Ringway in Greater Manchester.
When did Fairey Aviation merge with Westland Aircraft?
The merger of Fairey’s aviation interests with Westland Aircraft took place in early 1960 shortly after Westland had acquired the Saunders-Roe group and the helicopter division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company.
What did Fairey Aviation Company do with Martin Mars flying boats?
In the early 1960s the company undertook the conversion of the Martin Mars flying boats to water-bearing firefighters. Drawing on the parent company’s expertise in the design of hydraulic equipment led to local manufacturer of the Fairey Microfilter, which had applications in industries beyond aviation.
When did Fairey Aviation change its name to Claverham?
Fairey Hydraulics Ltd, Heston, Hydraulic power controls and filters for aircraft; sold in 1999 to a management buyout, the name changed to Claverham Ltd, bought in 2001 by Hamilton Sundstrand. Fairey Developments Ltd, Heston, Management company:
What kind of planes did Fairey Aviation build?
WWII Large numbers of Fulmar fighters and Barracuda dive-bombers were made. Fairey’s also built 498 Bristol Beaufighter aircraft and over 660 Handley Page Halifax bombers in their northern facilities. Postwar: Firefly and Gannet naval aircraft were constructed, supplemented by sub-contracts from de Havilland for Vampire and Venom jet fighters.
What was the purpose of the Fairey company?
Fairey Company. 1959 Establishment of Fairey Company as the holding company; Fairey Engineering at Heaton Chapel was a subsidiary, which was involved in medium and heavy engineering including portable bridges for military and emergency services use, notably Medium Girder Bridge.