ALLIANCE AIRPLANE COMPANY LTD.

UK

Founded in London during the First World War by Lord Waring, and built large assemblies for Handley Page bombers. Shortly after the war amalgamated with the British Aerial Transport Co and British Nieuport & General Aircraft Co; also with other smaller companies including Ruffy, Arnell & Baumann Aviation Co. With last-named company the Alliance P.1 biplane trainer originated. For transatlantic attempt built (1919) a special P.2 Seabird biplane with 21 -hour endurance, powered by Napier Lion engine; a second example crashed attempting Australia flight.


Back to the letter A


All the World's Rotorcraft


Virtual Aircraft Museum