Percival
Aircraft was well known for its light and trainer aircraft.
History
1932: Capt. Edgar Percival and Lt.-Cdr.
E.W.B. Leake form Percival Aircraft.
1944: Percival Aircraft becomes part of the
Hunting Group.
1954: Company name changed to Hunting
Percival Aircraft.
1957: Company changes name to Hunting
Aircraft.
1960: British Aircraft Corp.
(BAC)
purchases controlling interest.
1965: Cancellation of the TSR.2 leads to
closing of Hunter Aircraft.
