British Aerial Transport Company Limited(BAT) was a British aircraft manufacturer from its formation in 1917 to its closure in 1919. The company was based atWillesden, London.
The company was formed in 1917 bySamuel Waring around the combined knowledge ofFrederick Koolhoven as Chief Designer, andRobert Noorduyn as Chief Draughtsman. Koolhoven's first design for the company was theF.K.22 fighter. In 1919 Lord Waring reduced his aviation interests and this forced the closure of the company. The fourthF.K.26 was the last aircraft built by the company.