Private company

Penny & Giles

British engineering company

Penny & Giles (P&G) was a British engineering company in Dorset (former Hampshire) that made flight recorders (black boxes).² It was founded by James Giles.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1956Founded¹

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Penny & Giles (P&G) was a British engineering company in Dorset (former Hampshire) that made flight recorders (black boxes).²

The story

Founded by James Giles in 1956.¹

Leadership

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FounderJames Giles¹

Products and brands

flight recorder

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1956Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataPenny & Giles on Wikidata
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WikipediaPenny & Giles on Wikipedia