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Brockley

Brockley

Contents

History
Projects
Production

History

In 1908, construction of a bamboo and steel tube monoplane was begun by Messrs Norrie, Duval and Mitchell of the Brockley Jack Inn, London. Tests were made of the machine at Abbey Wood, Kent, but damage to the undercarriage and propeller prevented it from flying.

Company References

  1. British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)

Project Data

Project No Type No Name Alternative Name(s) Year Spec (Requirement) Status Qty Description References
Monoplane 1908 Pro(n) 1 1S, 1E tractor monoplane 1

Project References

  1. British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)

Production Details and Type Description

Monoplane
Single seat monoplane of bamboo and steel tube construction. Various JAP powerplants fitted, fro 2.5 h.p. to 16 h.p., but believed never flown.

One aircraft only : No c/n or registration.

Total Brockley Production1