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British Aircraft Manufacturer Founded

Great Britain · Science / Technology. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1912Date range
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Chronological records

1912

Thomas Octave Murdoch SopwithJune 1912

Kingston upon Thames · Science / Technology

Begins producing aircraft for sporting and military use.

Names involved

Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith

Provenance

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