Heston Aircraft Company

Heston Aircraft Company was a British aircraft manufacturer based at Heston Aerodrome, Middlesex, England.

Heston Aircraft Company Ltd
PredecessorComper Aircraft Company Ltd
Founded1934
HeadquartersHeston Airport, Middlesex
ProductsAircraft manufacture, modification and component manufacture

Starting in 1934 the company produced a number of aircraft designs beginning with the Heston Phoenix and the Hordern-Richmond Autoplane. During the Second World War the company transitioned to being a sub-contractor, modifying Supermarine Spitfires amongst other types. After the war the company built aircraft components for companies such as de Havilland Aircraft.

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