American Aircraft Factory in World War II

In 1939, a total of 921 military aircraft were built in the United States. A mere five years later the industry reached a peak annual production of 96,318. The United States had become the largest producer of aircraft that the world has ever seen, or will almost certainly ever see again. Behind these stunning figures are a slew of remarkable technologies and unprecedented policies, not to mention the thousands of men and women who put a face on the industrial complex. For the first time all of these elements and more are gathered on the pages of this exceptional book examining the meteoric rise of the American aircraft factory. Illustrated throughout with dramatic imagery from facilities across the countryincluding rarely published and beautifully preserved color photographyThe American Aircraft Factory in World War II captures an extraordinary U.S. industry at a crucial juncture in the nation's history.Yenne, William is the author of 'American Aircraft Factory in World War II ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780760323007 and ISBN 0760323003.