A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd, commonly known as Avro, was an aircraft manufacturer based in Manchester, England, founded by Alliott Verdon-Roe. The company emerged as a significant supplier of combat aircraft during World War I. Following the war, Avro sought to diversify its operations to retain its workforce, which led to its foray into the automotive industry. In 1919, Avro announced its first automobile, which featured an integral body/chassis…