Home to the famous biennial Farnborough Air Show, the town of Farnborough in Hampshire in the South of England has had a pivotal role in the history of British Aviation from 1905 when flying first commenced from the site. In 1908, His Majesty's Balloon Factory was set up there. This was subsequently replaced by the Royal Aircraft Factory which was later renamed the Royal Aircraft Establishment to differentiate it from the Royal Air Force.
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