First World War

As with the other manufacturers of agricultural machinery and traction engines in Lincoln, Clayton & Shuttleworth was awarded contracts for producing items for the war effort.

Aircraft

Clayton & Shuttleworth were awarded contacts for the construction of

Sopwith Triplanes
Sopwith "Camel" Scouts
Handley Page O/400
Vickers Vimy

Aircraft

Aircraft Works

Clayton & Shuttleworth built aircraft in two works

Former finished engine and thrasher store, known as the "Titanic".
The new "Monks Abbey Works", National Aircraft No.4.

Aircraft Works

Sources

[1] Manufactures of Clayton & Shuttleworth Ltd. Defence, Offence. No.3857

[2] A visit to the Stamp End Works, Lincoln by the Foreman's Mutual Benefit Society (Lincoln District)

[3] Clayton & Shuttleworth and Marshall aircraft production, John Walls

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