AEKKEA-Raab and Greece

So I discovered today that Greece had an indigenous aircraft manufacturing company prior to WWII (AEKKEA-RAAB). What's more interesting is that it was founded by a German who had fled Nazi Germany due to his anti-Nazi stance. Had his aircraft designs gained recognition, how would this have changed the Greek position in Europe in terms of its military or maybe its economy? Could, possibly after or even before the war, Greece have a fledgling aerospace industry? If so, this would likely make Greece seem like a more productive nation (since it would make some of its own military equipment) and could even, over time, encourage more industries to move into Greece as well. This could change quite a bit up to the present day; it could mean a more aggressive Greece in NATO that would be able to help Turkey cut off the Bosporous from the Soviet navies; perhaps the extra industries that would follow the lead of AEKKEA-RAAB would help support the Greek economy over time, even to the point where it wouldn't be in such an economic crisis today. There is also a probability that the EU would thus become more influential due to not being tied down by the Greek debt and the economic crisis it has caused. So could an independent Greek aircraft industry significantly change anything?

Another (minor) question to consider would be whether the aircraft themselves would be worthy of contemporary aircraft today. How would A-R planes fare in WWII? The Cold War? The Greek Civil War?
 
So I discovered today that Greece had an indigenous aircraft manufacturing company prior to WWII (AEKKEA-RAAB). What's more interesting is that it was founded by a German who had fled Nazi Germany due to his anti-Nazi stance. Had his aircraft designs gained recognition, how would this have changed the Greek position in Europe in terms of its military or maybe its economy? Could, possibly after or even before the war, Greece have a fledgling aerospace industry? If so, this would likely make Greece seem like a more productive nation (since it would make some of its own military equipment) and could even, over time, encourage more industries to move into Greece as well. This could change quite a bit up to the present day; it could mean a more aggressive Greece in NATO that would be able to help Turkey cut off the Bosporous from the Soviet navies; perhaps the extra industries that would follow the lead of AEKKEA-RAAB would help support the Greek economy over time, even to the point where it wouldn't be in such an economic crisis today. There is also a probability that the EU would thus become more influential due to not being tied down by the Greek debt and the economic crisis it has caused. So could an independent Greek aircraft industry significantly change anything?

Another (minor) question to consider would be whether the aircraft themselves would be worthy of contemporary aircraft today. How would A-R planes fare in WWII? The Cold War? The Greek Civil War?

Considering the strength of the Luftwaffe (although I don't know the quality of Greek planes, since I'm more of an army than an airforce guy), I'd say the Germans still occupy Greece in WWII, utilising the aircraft factories (irony :p). The Germans would probably used scorched-earth as they flee, and even if the Greeks revive the industry, it would be largely dependent on political leanings.

Lets say the British don't help the Greek monarchists and the Communists win. The aircraft industry would likely thrive (due to prioritisation), at the expense of other industries. This is to protect against NATO, and if they keep in the Warsaw Pact, this'll be emphasised, as Greece would be a base of operations against Turkey and a useful naval asset allowing Soviet power-projection into the Eastern Mediterranean. So, I'd assume they'd focus on Naval Bombers, while the Russians make the fighters and strategic bombers.

If Royalist, I don't think the aircraft industry will do well, as NATO will be reliant on US and French aircraft, therefore Greek competition will be strangled.
 
Considering the strength of the Luftwaffe (although I don't know the quality of Greek planes, since I'm more of an army than an airforce guy), I'd say the Germans still occupy Greece in WWII, utilising the aircraft factories (irony :p). The Germans would probably used scorched-earth as they flee, and even if the Greeks revive the industry, it would be largely dependent on political leanings.

Lets say the British don't help the Greek monarchists and the Communists win. The aircraft industry would likely thrive (due to prioritisation), at the expense of other industries. This is to protect against NATO, and if they keep in the Warsaw Pact, this'll be emphasised, as Greece would be a base of operations against Turkey and a useful naval asset allowing Soviet power-projection into the Eastern Mediterranean. So, I'd assume they'd focus on Naval Bombers, while the Russians make the fighters and strategic bombers.

If Royalist, I don't think the aircraft industry will do well, as NATO will be reliant on US and French aircraft, therefore Greek competition will be strangled.

This is true. However, I disagree with your point about the industry being out-competed by the US/France. The Greek Aircraft could subsist on cheap aircraft sold to 3rd-world countries, almost like the Soviet aircraft market in OTL. Eventually they would bring their products up to par in quality with foreign aircraft, like the Soviets began to do in the late 80s and which the Russians continued. Either that, or they go bankrupt in the 70s-80s. Who knows?
 
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