Beardmore aviation 1913-1930 : the story of a Scottish industrial giant's aviation activities
MacKay, Charles E.2012
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William Beardsmore was an ironmaster who had his business in Glasgow, Scotland. just before the ourbreak of the First World War his company diversified its operations into aircraft and aero-engine manufacture. After the Armistice the company recommenced building aircraft and aero-engines at Dalmuir and Parkhead. Using Rohrbach patents the company built the giant Infelxible aeroplane and manufatured the engines for the ill-fated R101 airship. At Renfrew airport the company ran a flying school for the Air Ministry and the Auxiliary Air Force. All aviation activities ceased by 1930.
Main title:
Beardmore aviation 1913-1930 : the story of a Scottish industrial giant's aviation activities / by Charles E. Mac Kay.
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Imprint:
Glasgow : A. MacKay, 2012.
Collation:
238 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN:
9780957344303
Dewey class:
338.76291330941432623.746623.81
Language:
English
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BRN:
3454708
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