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While it’s a car company first and foremost, Ford has a history in aviation, too. From a Model T engine in an experimental aircraft in 1909, to their well-known ‘Tri-Motor’ model of the 1920s, Ford was deeply involved in the aviation industry for a period, and would manufacture engines, gliders and complete aircraft in bewildering numbers during World War II, too.

In 1984, Henry Ford was recognised by the National Aviation Hall of Fame in the US for his contribution to the industry, while more recently, Ford has supported the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), a community of pilots, aviation industry members and enthusiasts.