The story goes that Reading was one of the chosen production sites after the Vickers Supermarine Headquarters in Southampton was bombed in September 1940, later on it was then decided that using one factory was to tempting a target from German Bombers.
Therefore this meant Vincents opposite Reading Station, Great Western Motors on Vastern Road and Star Road were allocated for the construction of Spitfire, Wings, Fuselage and engines.
After the engines were checked and installed the aircrafts were then shipped of to RAF Henley On Thames over at Cockpole Green.
Its also said that Vickers Armstrong used Reading as dispersed production facility in World War 2 with major sub assemblies in Reading Town Centre this was, Central, Great Western and Vincent's Garages.
Also Miles Aircraft Factory in Woodley was another site were they produced training aircraft for the RAF (Royal Air Force).
Therefore this meant Vincents opposite Reading Station, Great Western Motors on Vastern Road and Star Road were allocated for the construction of Spitfire, Wings, Fuselage and engines.
After the engines were checked and installed the aircrafts were then shipped of to RAF Henley On Thames over at Cockpole Green.
Its also said that Vickers Armstrong used Reading as dispersed production facility in World War 2 with major sub assemblies in Reading Town Centre this was, Central, Great Western and Vincent's Garages.
Also Miles Aircraft Factory in Woodley was another site were they produced training aircraft for the RAF (Royal Air Force).
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