The American Aircraft Factory in World War II

Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0760323003
Manufacturer: Zenith Press
Average Customer Review: (From 9 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description:

Few, if any, industrial phenomena have been as dramatic as the United States mid-20th-century shift from peacetime manufacturing to wartime production. While the years 1939 to 1945 saw explosive growth in the manufacture of every type of armament imaginable, none was more emblematic of the industrial climate than the proliferation of aircraft factories. Zeroing in on the crux of the American military-industrial complex at a critical moment, this volume documents the production of legendary fighters and bombers by companies like Boeing, North American, Curtiss, Consolidated, Douglas, Grumman, and Lockheed. It was a production unmatched by the Axis powers or any other country, and a crucial part of why the allies won the war. Illustrated with 175 period photographs - including 50 rare color photos never before seen in print - The American Aircraft Factory in World War II conveys the incredible acceleration of aviation technology that took place during this period. Author Bill Yenne considers the various prewar governmental acts that got the plants rolling, as well as the notable gender shift that occurred on factory floors as women entered the work force like never before. He also describes the construction of megafactories like Willow Run, factory-design considerations, and the postwar conversion back to peacetime production. This beautiful coffee table book is an essential part of any World War II history buff’s collection, and is a tribute to the veterans of the war - on the fighting and home fronts - who helped build and fly these amazing aircraft that would change the world forever.

Customer Reviews

PR retrospective by Ward W. Duffield
This book has quite a few worthwhile images, but many of the color photos, and most of the shots with “Rosies” riveting, etc. are obviously staged, and disappointing inasmuch as they don’t really show manufacturing activity.

A MUST HAVE by Scott Freer
THIS COFFEE TABLE BOOK IS SO WELL PUT TOGETHER, THAT I THINK SOMEONE WOULD

HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING ANY FAULT WITH IT. THIS BOOK IS PACKED WITH

INFORMATION AND THE PHOTOGRAPHS APPROACH FINE ART.

The American Aircraft Factory in World War II by John C. Allison
The fledgling U.S. aircraft industry’s meteoric rise is a wonderful history and it’s covered thoroughly in this book, both by words and pictures. Easy reading, extensive researched subjects, this book should be in all aviation enthusiasts’ library.

The American Aircraft Factory in WWII by Brad L. Miller
I saw this book in a gift store for $40 and even tho I really wanted it, I waited and purchased it on Amazon for about $26. It was worth the wait and to get it cheaper. I enjoyed reading this book and looking at the pictures of the WWII manufacturing processes.

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