My very first posting!

Yes, the Rootes factory became the Dunlop tyre factory after WW2.

According to an old inspection logbook, I went around the factory on 31.1.80 to do an inspection for a business rates valuation. Tyre production had ceased & the ‘Bagomatic’ tyre moulding machines were being prepared for removal & export (no doubt they are still in use abroad & exporting tyres back here!)

We went to a viewing gallery which overlooked the factory floor & I noted how the roof got higher in stages, no doubt as aircraft assembly proceeded. It didn’t take much imagination or my mind’s eye to see rows of Hallibags etc. being put together.
I have seen photos of aircraft production, no doubt taken from the same viewpoint.

I think the factory was demolished about 1981 & the Spindus Road industrial estate/Enterprise Zone was set up.

As an aside, have a look at Multimap/Google & have a look at The Jetstream & B.Britannia on the old apron in front of the old airport building, now the Marriott Hotel (also the DH Dragon replica in front of it. Google the ‘Jetstream Club’ for more details.

Cheers, all.