Austin: Aircraft
From Graces Guide
Note: This is a sub-section of Austin
- 1916 Built a prototype of the Austin-Ball AFB1 single-seat fighter to a specification by Albert Ball a fighter ace.
- Followed up with the AFT3 Osprey Triplane and Greyhound Biplane fighters.
- 1919 The Austin Whippet was a single-seat biplane designed by John Kenworthy. Only five were built by the Northfield Works.
- 1920 Built the Kestral to Air Ministry specification.
- 1937 Manufacturers of aircraft and aeromotors.[1]
- None of their planes were successful so aviation was left in order to concentrate on the automotive business.
Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia