Introduction

Celebrating the life and achievements of

Sir Alliott Verdon-Roe (1877-1958) first Englishman to fly an all-British aeroplane, and the companies he founded: A.V. Roe & Co and Saunders-Roe.

The site has been created by his family and uses much material sourced from his personal files. Content on the site from other sources has been correctly referenced wherever possible. Many thanks to all those who have contributed items and pictures.

Anniversaries

THE CENTENARY OF THE FIRST ALL BRITISH FLIGHT 1909 -2009

A.V.Roe 12th July 1909 Roe 1 Triplane Lea Marshes, Walthamstow

THE CENTENARY OF THE FOUNDING OF A.V.ROE & CO 1910-2010

At Brownsfield Mills, Ancoats, Manchester on 1st January 2010