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Farnborough Aerospace Centre
Farnborough Aerospace Centre Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, southern England.

Farnborough is a town within the borough of Rushmoor in Hampshire, southern England. It is situated at the southern edge of the River Thames basin, with heathland and the North Downs nearby.1

Farnborough is a significant center for the UK's military and aeronautics. The Royal Aircraft Establishment, a chief center for aeronautical research and development, has been located there since 1906. In 1908, the first powered flight in Great Britain occurred in Farnborough. The town also has a history of manufacturing paper products, cables, and synthetic rubber. Farnborough Hill, a notable house, was once inhabited by Empress Eugénie of France.1

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