Plane manufacturer Avro were founded in Manchester in 1910. During the second world war they established a large "shadow factory" next to Yeadon Aerodrome (now Leeds Bradford Airport).
Aviation manufacturing commenced on Balm Road at Hunslet not far from the Middleton Railway. Between the wars built a few road vehicles.
Royal Ordnance Factory was opened during the First World War making ammunition later to produce many of the familiar tanks such as Centurions, Challengers and Chieftains.
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AVRO
A V Roe (Avro)
Aviation/Military
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RB
Blackburn Aviation
Road
Aviation/Military
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ROF(L)
Royal Ordnance Factory Barnbow
Road
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