Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production

Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of World War II: the massive production of American military aircraft. Photos show teams of workers turning out Boeing B-17 bombers in Seattle, huge B-24D Liberators at the Ford plant in Willow Run, F6F Grumman Hellcat fighters in Long Island, and much more.

INTRODUCTION
Production Processes
Prewar Production
Fuselage Construction
Wing Construction
Subcontractors and Subassemblies
Tail Assemblies
Mating Wings
Engine Installations
Armament
Painting
Final Assembly
Rollouts
Morale Builders
Milestone Aircraft
Shipping
End of Line
AFTERWORD: Where Are They Now?
GLOSSARY
"APPENDIX A: Aircraft Production, 1940-45"
APPENDIX B: Production by Year
APPENDIX C: Production by Manufacturer
APPENDIX D: Pooling of Contracts
APPENDIX E: Surviving Combat Aircraft
INDEX