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Some have also fragmented, for example Dunlop is now Meggit in Coventry, and other places, but still Dunlop Aircraft tyres in Birmingham.

Folland in Hamble is now GE Aviation.

Dowty Rotol in Cheltenham is now GE Aviation.

Dowty Rotol in Gloucester is now Safran.

Westland in Yeovil is now Leonardo.

Vickers Armstrong at Hawarden is now Airbus.

Bristol at Filton is now Airbus.

English Electric at Warton and Samlesbury are now BAE Systems.

Shorts at Rochester is now BAE Systems.

There are many many more...
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