The Welsh facility was unanimously chosen by Aston's board despite fierce competition from other locations as far afield as the Americas, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Europe, as well as two other sites in the UK, believed to be Bridgend and Birmingham. The facility featured three existing ‘super-hangars’ of MOD St Athan.
The Welsh facility was chosen by Aston's board despite competition from various locations, including those in North America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Europe, as well as two other sites within the UK, believed to be Bridgend and Birmingham. The facility utilized three existing 'super-hangars' of MOD St Athan.