 Faced with SABCA's refusal to produce these licensed aircraft, Fairey UK (Hayes) decided to create a subsidiary under the direction of Ernest-Oscar Tips, Société Belge des Avions Fairey, using SEGA's aerodrome, facilities and qualified staff.During the first 8 years of activity, the company produced 250 aircraft.Then, Avions Fairey produced Fairey Fox, a light bomber derived from the Firefly.