Vickers
Vickers, founded as the Vickers Company in 1828, was a British manufacturer, primarily of military equipment. The name Vickers has lasted through until the 20th Century, albeit by a series of takeovers and mergers.
In fiction
The role of Vickers Armstrong in the Chaco War is parodied as Viking Arms Co. Limited in Tintin's comic-book The Broken Ear.
Related Topics:
Chaco War - Tintin - The Broken Ear
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Armaments |
| ► | History |
| ► | Aviation |
| ► | Other equipment |
| ► | In fiction |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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