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of Coventry, licensee of the French Lorraine aero engine
1936 Public company incorporated to acquire the rights in the British Empire to manufacture Lorraine aero-engines, and also marine engines. A new factory would be constructed at Coventry[1]. Facing criticism in the Press, the directors decided not to proceed with the allotment of shares and returned investors' money[2]
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