Thames Rotorcraft was an independent corporation that manufactures aircraft for both military and corporate use in J Andres prior to the Grand Mexican War. Up until 2058, it was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Annan Enterprises and produced only helicopters. In 2055, Louis Kissinger was selected by Lady Maria Kensington to serve as the CEO. Kissinger is the great-grandson of Woodrow Kissinger, the first Minister of War and Defense after which the Woodrow Kissinger Air Force Base is named. Thames Rotorcraft products included the CH-06, AH-12 helicopters and the F-1 fighter jet.