British Aerospace Brough

United Kingdom / England / Brough /
 military, aircraft, production
The site at Brough dates back to 1916 when the Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company built a new factory here. The company flourished through the war years and the proximity of the River Humber meant the factory was ideally situated for the launching of seaplanes. The company's reputation grew and in 1939 became Blackburn Aircraft Ltd.

In 1960 the company became the Hawker Blackburns Division of of the giant Hawker Siddeley Aviation Combine which in 1965 became simply Hawker Siddeley, Brough, and later part of the British Aerospace Kingston-Brough Division. One of the company's best known aircraft is the Hawk or T45, seen the world over as part of the RAF aerobatic display team The Red Arrows. Another famous aircraft whose origins can be traced back here is, the Harrier, a VSTOL (vertical/short take off and landing) multi-role fighter. The Harrier's vertical take off is a stunning sight, but to see 6 tonnes of fixed wing jet fighter hover, and even fly backwards is impressive.

Brough, East Yorkshire HU15 1EQ
Telephone: +44 (0) 1482 667121
Fax: +44 (0) 1482 666625
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems#UK
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Coordinates:   53°43'7"N   -0°34'6"E

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  • The BAE site is recently (Q2-2012) being closed
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