This year, Boeing Aircraft is celebrating its 100th anniversary. First incorporated in 1916 by budding pilot and aviation ­enthusiast William Boeing, the company has become ­synonymous with the U.S. airline manufacturing industry, and also relies heavily on its military successes, present and past, for its corporate identity. In the first three issues of AIN’s Farnborough Airshow News, Pete Combs delves into the company history. Look out for parts one, two and three in our July 11, July 12 and 13 printed editions, or find the entire text in the attached PDF.