What was the original name of the Gloster Aircraft Company?
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Answer
The Gloster Aircraft Company was originally named the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company. It changed its name in 1926 because international customers found the original name too difficult to spell. The company was prominent in the aerospace industry and played a significant role in the development of the jet engine.
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