Author: Ken Neubeck
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439654980
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Farmingdale, located in west-central Long Island on both sides of the Nassau-Suffolk County border, was an important center of airplane manufacturing from the First World War until almost the end of the Cold War. Aviation pioneers like Lawrence Sperry, Sherman Fairchild, Leroy Grumman, Alexander de Seversky, and Alexander Kartveli directed the manufacture of aircraft, aircraft engines, and key subassemblies as they evolved from the propeller, biplane era to the jet and space age. Farmingdale witnessed the creation of such cutting-edge aircraft as the Sperry Triplane Amphibian and Messenger; the Fairchild FC-2; the Grumman FF-1, JF-1 Duck, and G-22 Gulfhawk; the Seversky P-35; the Republic Aviation P-47, F-84, and F-105; and the Fairchild Republic space shuttle tails and A-10 Warthog. Airplane manufacturing in Farmingdale ended in 1987 with the demise of Fairchild Republic, but this book offers a comprehensive pictorial history of the outstanding achievements of so many talented men and women over seven decades.
Long Island Aircraft Manufacturers
Author: Joshua Stoff
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738573366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Significant aircraft manufacturing began on Long Island in the early 20th century and boomed during the war years. Long Islanders helped transform aviation from a dangerous sport to a viable means of transportation, while also producing a large portion of the nation's aerial arsenal in times of war. From the first frail biplanes to the warbirds of World War II and the sleek fighters of the jet age, aviation companies on Long Island helped make aviation the integral part of our world that it is today. During the 20th century, over 70 firms came to build aircraft on Long Island. Some of these firms lasted for decades and became famed builders of historic aircraft, such as Grumman, Republic, Curtiss, Fairchild, and Sikorsky.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738573366
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Significant aircraft manufacturing began on Long Island in the early 20th century and boomed during the war years. Long Islanders helped transform aviation from a dangerous sport to a viable means of transportation, while also producing a large portion of the nation's aerial arsenal in times of war. From the first frail biplanes to the warbirds of World War II and the sleek fighters of the jet age, aviation companies on Long Island helped make aviation the integral part of our world that it is today. During the 20th century, over 70 firms came to build aircraft on Long Island. Some of these firms lasted for decades and became famed builders of historic aircraft, such as Grumman, Republic, Curtiss, Fairchild, and Sikorsky.
Aircraft Production Costs and Profits
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee for Special Investigations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aircraft industry
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
Includes contractual data from each aircraft company represented, submitted in answer to a Subcom questionnaire. North American Aviation, Inc. (p. 1387-1559). Glenn L. Martin Co. (p. 1614-1753). Boeing Co. (p. 1880-1932). Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp. (p. 2002-2056). Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. (p. 2092-2117). McDonnell Aircraft Corp. (p. 2166-2191). Douglas Aircraft Co. (p. 2232-2363). Republic Aviation Corp. (p. 2392-2452). Chance Vought Aircraft, Inc. (p. 2489-2503). Lockheed Aircraft Corp. (p. 2538-2561). Convair div, General Dynamics Corp. (p. 2616-2638). Northrup Aircraft, Inc. (p. 2701-2725).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aircraft industry
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
Includes contractual data from each aircraft company represented, submitted in answer to a Subcom questionnaire. North American Aviation, Inc. (p. 1387-1559). Glenn L. Martin Co. (p. 1614-1753). Boeing Co. (p. 1880-1932). Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp. (p. 2002-2056). Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. (p. 2092-2117). McDonnell Aircraft Corp. (p. 2166-2191). Douglas Aircraft Co. (p. 2232-2363). Republic Aviation Corp. (p. 2392-2452). Chance Vought Aircraft, Inc. (p. 2489-2503). Lockheed Aircraft Corp. (p. 2538-2561). Convair div, General Dynamics Corp. (p. 2616-2638). Northrup Aircraft, Inc. (p. 2701-2725).
World War II Long Island: The Homefront in Nassau and Suffolk
Author: Christopher C. Verga
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467147184
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Long Island was transformed from a pastoral rural community to a modern suburban behemoth by playing an integral role in the homefront of World War II. Dozens of Nazi spies infiltrated industry throughout the island and communicated industrial secrets back to Germany as the FBI chased them down. Long Island held the record for producing the most fighter planes in the country with the rapid rebirth of its aviation sector. Five Medal of Honor recipients called the region home. At the close of the war, the United Nations established itself in a weapons factory in Lake Success. Author Christopher Verga charts the rise of Long Island and its role in World War II.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467147184
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Long Island was transformed from a pastoral rural community to a modern suburban behemoth by playing an integral role in the homefront of World War II. Dozens of Nazi spies infiltrated industry throughout the island and communicated industrial secrets back to Germany as the FBI chased them down. Long Island held the record for producing the most fighter planes in the country with the rapid rebirth of its aviation sector. Five Medal of Honor recipients called the region home. At the close of the war, the United Nations established itself in a weapons factory in Lake Success. Author Christopher Verga charts the rise of Long Island and its role in World War II.