Science and invention in Birmingham 1054 Mk XVIs) had been built. CBAF became the largest and most successful plant of its type during the 1939–45 conflict. As the largest Spitfire factory in the UK, by producing up to 320 aircraft per month, it built over half of the approximately 20,000 aircraft of this type. 1944: Anthony Ernest Pratt takes out his first patent for a board game named 'Murder', this is later to become the world-renowned murder mystery game 'Cluedo'. 1946: Chance Brothers produce the first all-glass syringe with interchangeable barrel and plunger, thereby allowing mass sterilisation of components without the need for matching them.
Star Fighter (board game) Star Fighter (board game) Star Fighter is a 1978 board game published by Heritage Models under the name of Gametime Games. "Star Fighter" is a simple science fiction game for two to four players, and deals with tactical space combat. Tony Watson reviewed "Starfighter" in "The Space Gamer" No. 23. Watson commented that "The rules are simple enough to allow you to play with wives or girlfriends, little brothers or sons, but "Starfighter" offers a tactical interest which even more jaded SF gamers can appreciate. All in all, it is a fun little game, further enhanced by its high physical