Thesaurus Term/Concept: ENGLISH ELECTRIC
| Identifier | 125614 |
|---|---|
| Class | AIRCRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | The English Electric Company Limited. Formed in 1918, but didn't move into aircraft production until 1938, at the Government's request. Continued to develop aircraft after the war and in 1948 produced the `Canberra', Britain's first jet-propelled bomber. |