The 1944 Aircraft Year Book

AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK FOR 1944
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One of the targets in Berlin's southwest factory district blasted by the U. S. ArmY
Eighth Air Force during its daylight attack of M arch 6, r944, the seeond in three day s.
The
AIRCRAF T
YEAR BOOK
(R t gisttred U . S. Pcrtent Office )
For 1944 6
T Wl::'-'Ti· lXTR .A NNUAL E DIT ION
HOV'\ARD MINGOS
Editor
Official Pu blication of
Aer onautical Chamber of ommerce
of America, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER P AGE
I. THE \VAR I . THE . \IR .
II. THE - 'ME-RIC E ORil
III. THE C. . ARMY _ rR FoR E•
IY. L. . --A "AL- VIATIOli T \ \ . AR I
V. THE Cn.-n.. Am PATROL
A\u TION TRAINING FOR \V AR
VIII. \YoRK oF THE FEDERAL GREA-
IX. AERO~"A"LTICAL OE G IZ TIOK - I-
- -P
AIRCRAFT DE IG..~S
DIRECTOR Y 397
fLYir G FA T A ·n FIGURES 679
INDEX OF ADVERTI ERS . 710
INDEX
ILLU STRATIO NS
Bombing of Be rlin . Front i piece
P AGJ:: PAGE
A del Re mote Control 316 essna B bea t 2 3
Aeronca Grasshoppe r Lia ison 243 i vil er nau lics dmini ratio n
Aeroproducts Propell er . 318 A ir T raffic on tr I 19-
A ir A ttacks Conunun ica tion C nter 20 1
B las ting German upplic 2 Conl4 t Lights r98
B uka 99 ivil ir Patrol
Ferryvill e II Cadets 12 - , 181
F o rmosa 77 C astal Patrol ! 22
H a iphong 26 Forest Patrol ! 27
M arshall and Gil bert Islands 9 In truction 13 1
N aples . I2 p ration Office 129
Nauru I sland 30 Rescue ' 1i sion . I 33
Ra baul 25, 6 oa t Guard Depth Boml~ !21
Rangoon 73 on ol idated Vultee
R eg ensburg 53 atalina Il9
Rome 13, 67 o ronado 90
S chweinfurt 55 L ib rator -J-t . 67. " 7
S ubmarine S inking 95 ngean e 27
Truk 8 r wn Fastener 30
W alee I sland . 27, 100 ur tiss- v right
W a rnemu nde . 2 T2 om man do IIJ.
\i\1eine r-N eustadt . 57 H elld ivcr
A ircraft D es ign D ra wings 242-304 Propeller Test 332
A llison E ng ine P roduction 307 . eagull 97
A lloys F oundry Conveyo r 320 arhawk . . 43
A rmy A ir Forces Davi n Pmtek Plug 334
Map Death at Rabaul 10 -
48
Smoke Screen 209 Doug las
T ranspor t 134 ;:u·goliner C-3 r6
Gen. H . H. A rnold 51 Daunt! ss 102
A tl antic Convoy IO Havoc 237
Beech Skymastcr 149
P roduction 215 Skytra in . I39
T rainer I l I , 170, 216, 236 Dura m ld Fuel Tank 337
Traveler I65 E clo Amphibiou Fioa~ Gea r 34 1
Beii Gen. D wight D . E i nhowe r a nd
A iracobra P ip er Cub 213
P roduction Fa ir hil d
BeJlanca P roduct ion Cornell Trai ner r 85
Boeing Fo r warder zo3
Caydet 117 Gunner · z7 I
Clipper 157, 31 4 P lant 23 1
F lying For tres: . . 31, 45 , 46, 8 1 P roduction . 239
Brewster Corsatr P roduction 103 Fires tone L ife Raft 344
M ajor Gen. Simon B. Buckner : 88 Flight Strip . . . 89
Cal-Aero F light Academy 187 F ormica Instru ment Pa nel · 345
Carriers 2 0, 93, 94. 107 Gen. M ark Clark's Piper C~b zii
vi
ILLU TR< TIQ_ 11
'P AG.E
German Attack o n Ba ri rorth . merican

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B. F . Goodrich Cold Room Conveyor Line 205
Graphs . - 19, 22r, 2 3, 22 · , _ fitchell 33. 6o
Gru mman r u tang
Avenger 101 . 10 • 109 Te.xan u6
Grey Goo e 110 r"or 1ro p Patrol mbe1· 93
Hellcat Io6 Para· rooper· 2 210
Widgeon . 1!2 P iper Cub Ob en-ati n 240
HaJlicrai ers F ield P adio -a Pratt · \Vhib1ey En in 11
Jacob Engine Producti n 9 Ranger Engine 313
Jones, Casey ch ol f ero- Republic Thunderbolt 7, 6 297
nautics . . 191 Roo.e,•el . ,-iati n h
Kcllett .\utogiro 2 - Ryan
Link In trument Training 1r Ex.hau t hlanii ld 76
Lockheed Trainer_ 176. 2
.\ ·emblr Line 20 Ryan cbool of .A r nauti I 6
Con ellation 1 -9 alamaua P en·n ula 21
Ligh ning . . . 41 · ·or.;k-y Helicopter 299
C L \\'. R. Lovelace immonds-Ho on ut mati
Lycoming Engine I n lallation 10 Engine Control
Marrin perry _ u ornatic Born! Run
embly Line 2o6 tewa Technical ch l
Marauder Taylorcraft Gra hopper
ariner Titefi.e.:· lgni · n Harne
Mars . . . United Air L ine
Meyers Trainers U nited-Carr F \\-ire
Morrison .Metal 'tcher Haro Oip 391
• Tational . dvi ory Committee Vought or air I 20
for Aeronautics vVa o Glider 306
Propeller . 5 \\' tem Electric ltitude
Shock \ aves 37 Microphone 395
:Vind Tunnel . . 20 \) r ight Cycl ne Engine 315
\\'ind Tunnel Te t II4
OU R l AVY ATTA CK TR K
Truk harb or shortl y a fte r pla nes fro m U. S. 1avy carri er com menced th eir attack
during tb e first raid on the J a panese stronghold on Februa ry 16, 1944.
HAP1 E R I
THE WAR IN THE AIR
IO TH. ~ IRCR FT E R OOK
ATLA TI CO OY E CORT
A hu ge United Nations convoy p'lowi.ng throug h the tlanlic ocean bound for
Afri ca. Tbe convoy w as well e carted by sea and air.
The Nor th African campa ign was won by Allied control of the a ir.
It was one of the m ost decisive victori s in all hi tory. The Mediter-
ranean was the great prize. The side that won p rma ent control of
it could not lose the war; and it would enhance the chance fo r final
victory many times over. A t least, it would give · e posses or the
advantage of a stalemate. If the xis had won control they would
have had a clear channel of communications be Neen Europe and
Japan; and the U nited ati ons would have been cut off one from an-
other. Alexandria, eastern key to the Mediterranean
British oil in Iraq and Iran all would have been in Axi
key could have been forced into collaboration, with a hreat to th e
Russian flank and the oil of the Caucasus. A drive outhward wou ld
have struck our great A merican supply base in Eritrea. Our air fen·y
and transport route across Africa, thence to the Pe ian Gulf and
Russia, and to India and China, wo uld have been cu off. German and
J ap could have joined forces in India. Those were · e black prospects
during the first six months of I942 . The outlook was as fo rbidding
for the Allies as it was promi sing fo r the ~nemy. .
Why did the Axis fail? The answer lS that they failed fi rst to
get control of the air. They had not profited by t?e experience of the
Italians in l:iby~ in 1940. At that tirne tb~ Italians h~d a good air
force for thetr Ltbyan campaig n; but they £ruled to use tt properly. I t
was ~n~er the command of the ground forces, and 1~1 commanders
used 1t m small groups to protect local sector~. T he Bntish Royal A ir
Force was small and its planes in North Afnca at that time were ob-
THE \\ A~ I THE _ IR II
tor e the R.A .F . knocked the
e em1ao t eir Iar hal Rommel and hi Afrika

orps into the campajg.n to help the Italian the ent a fairl y large a.i r
{o ce alona with it, and the desert ·war became truly three dimen-
sional. The r:iti h meanwhile had built up their R.A.F., and when
Rommel start d pu hiog riti h E iahth rm} eastward, the
R .F. :v e .i t from aJm.ihilation . ~o mmel had three principal
weapon with ' ·hich to h p h i .infantry. He bad plenty of tanks big
n an dh· bomb itb these h t ook the huge rit.i h garrison
a Tobruk in a da and kept ha i_n a the B riti h back ea tward . It
vas he . .F . that topped him nally at E l Ja mein.
There both arm.ies took .oc.k of their po itions. The B ritish
n ed d more tank and mor planes. Rom.m.el believed that wi th h.i s
U. S. A. A. F. photo
THE END OF THE AXIS I N AFRICA
\>Vhen our bombers had finished softening up Ferryville H arb or in Tunisia, it
marked the beginning of the end of all German and Italian opposition in North
Africa. This photo shows our first attack on Ferryville.
12 1HJ· H EAR B K
AMERIC
In this attack on April 4, 1943, Ute main Axis militazy docks
· tions w ere wrecked. TJ1is pboto, taken f rom one of our bon:lhe:B
proves the care exercised by our a ix forces to prevent bo •
peopl e in non - military areas of the city.
shorter s upply lines h e could conq uer the · h

drawing off t oo much of th e rm an air force str
n eed ed badly on the Russian fr nt and in \\'estern E e. '''nile he
was consolidating his position a nd preparing for his next move, which
was t o be against A lexandria, t he B riti sh struck.
They had been r einforced. ad ly n eded American tanks had
come in; and so had an American air force. ( figb · bad been
flown across Africa to Egypt. Our b mber h~d e over the same
route. Many bombers en route t o reinforce ou mall group in India
were set down in Egypt for this emergency. Throu.gho July and
August, 1942, t~e Ro~al Air Force ~n d our ~inth Army Air Force
attacked the Axts armtes at every pomt. They smashed enemy bases
supply and ammunition dm-r;ps, airfields and all the lines of commu-
nication. Axis clocks_ and shtpping in North Africa. Crete and G reece
were knocked out time and aga in. The supply lices fr om T ripoli
were kept in a state of wreckage. Above all, the Allies wrecked R om-
mel's great specialty, his fuel supply system so vital to his mechanized
army and his air ·force. His special tanks for ga oline and oil were
THE vVt-\ R TN T JE A ll J
OUR FIRST AT TACK ON ROME
The Germans lost hundreds of planes when our Air Forces · bombers blasted the
Ciampino airfield during our big raid on July 19, 1943.
14 TH ~ I. C FT 0 K
will. Collapse of his air treno-tb pr

any successful opp iti n. ur av ta 1 n
fi eld s a they were captur d · and th r aviati
air transport and repair, kept lli ed a ir for
functioned effectiv ly again t th xi all th
which fell on January 23 I943 · ·1 t th 11 l
work of the R ·a I .i r } ore , m · rican I mb r had d ropp
tons of bomb , and \merican fiuht r plane had mad
Contr 1 of the air had w n a wh l c untr L il a . f r th IIi .
The A lli ed landings in rth frica n v mb r . 1942 co · d
not have been accomplished with ut c ntr 1 of th a ir. The e; ed i-
tion was made up of three ecti 11 than 8oo hip , orne from
E ngland and the oth r fr m th ta s. O u _ ~avJ' ook our
share of th e convoy to Af ri a . vt.a 10 11 rotec ed · all the
way, and patrolled th e surging ea ffecti ely tha no hip ~-as
lost to submarines desr ite the fa t that our con oy p ead o ~er an
area 25 miles wide and much 1 nger. O ur ~ aval • viati cove ed
the landing , kept enemy submarine at ba r four y , d bombed
and strafed enemy airfields into submi ion d strayed tank colom s.
scattered troop concentrations, sil need b re ba . eries. p o 'ded cover
for our landing barges, drove off en n y wars~ s, di rec·ed · ery
fire from our warships against shor installahons, in ed and
dispersed enemy bomber formation s, perfor m d courier ·ces a nd
photographed results of attacks. aval viation accom r ed. all
that from its carriers, ne f wh ich als tran ported Arm. ~ah er
planes across the Atlantic so th at they could take off and peed ahead
to attack and land at enemy airfield s. .
Large sections of our A merican a ir forces m England e :flown
to North Africa with full fighting equi pm en~ and, wi h the Royal Air
Force contingents, they and th e recent a rn vals from hoxne. 'armed
the second prong of the pincers wh ich h lped cr_u b the emaining
Axis power in Africa. It was not an ea r campatgn. hm · ·er. T h
Axis had all the advantages. R ommel had come into Tunisia, and
another German army had been sent into orthem unisia o h elp
him. He had entremely short supply lines by land, sea and ai f om
Italy, and Sicily was only a few miles _offshore: . \\~e the A llied
armies were pushing ahead to close the p111cers; Allied atr forces were
being organized into tactical and strategic umts ?f a. gigantic aerial
army capable of waging a clearly defined campalgn m a theater of
war which involved land, sea and air-all very close to the enemy's
main sources of supply. This air force was capable o working in
closest cooperation with the surface forces.
The great tasks of the Allied air forces in the -ortb African
theater were to curb the enemy's aviation; to ? omb and st afe him
on the field of battle, destroy his supply h?es 111 th e rear and keep
him from a successful retreat; and most tmportant, to meet every
THE' I T HE IR l
c · · i that de vel aio-o . Tb mo t imp rtant crisi

of all w
st ck a omm
oming pi
trafing hi troo aYe
th ·r final pu h o th campaign .
In hi r epo to th ecr tary of\\; ar on January
Henry H. A ruol commandina- the - ir F r de cribed
s e of the ph of that I t battle in T uni ia which formed the
bas. for fu ·e air o eration in othe campairn . He said : ' 1an
oi our pr - nt i a ut th Tactical - ir Force were evolved in
the hea · of thes d ert camp i n . The.re i no doub t but th at e...-c-
peri ce and new cond ition modif man of our notion , but the
p en concept of the Tac :ical \.ir Force can be regarded as t ri ed
and p roved. ·n orth Africa 1 and - ew Guinea. T he Tactical
Air Fa e works in partner hip v ·ith all the other compon nt of air
o ·er. In • -o th _ £rica it w rk d \.Yith the trat Pic \.,ir Force wh ich
concentra ed on Ion -range de truction of target like munition
e ta.blish and upply port . It w rked al o ' ith the Coa ta l
A.i Fa e \.vho- fun ti on con i t d of cutting the enem ' sea-
b rne u ply route and pr t cting ur own. The Tactical _ ir For e
i:. a l o intimatel y concerned with the battlefi ld it elf.
··rt i mi teadin(T to ay me el hat the Ta tical \_i r Force pro-
vid u port t the ()"round tro p . The ' rd upp rt ' al wa)
make peop1 think of air power a~ an n cillary weapon of t he Arm)
r the _·a,-y in a land or ea operation-as Ion -range artillery di-
rec by ub rdinate ground commanders. Thi narrow concepti on
appear- to be firml imbedded in the public mind as '"'ell as in the
iliinkin(T of the inexperienced soldi r subjected to his first enemy
strafin . Fortunately f r us, it v. as a con eption shared also by highly
experienc d xis · trategists. ir support' was fo und more than
adequate by the Germans in their blitz tluough France where their
domination of the skies was all but unchallenged. Both Germans and
Italian found ano ther state of affairs in orth Africa. T here they
;vere fir t knocked out of the air, and then were left with the choice
of bein(T driven into the sea or surrendering. O ur combined air
forces and navies aw to it that no D unk erque took place.
" The Royal A ir F orce and om A rmy Ai r Forces functi oned as
a unit in Africa. Ai r and ground commands of both countries were
16 THE AIH.CJ<AFT YEA!{ BOOK
fully as integrated. The ground commander and the air commander

lived side by side in the same camp, ate together at the same mess,
planned and operated on equal terms in the closest possible manner.
They both knew that only the long reach of air power could achieve
a lightning triumph in Tunisia. The Tunisian campaign became
another lucid demonstration of the soundness of having an airman
run the air war while a soldier runs the ground war, but always work-
ing together.
"The battle for the Mareth positions began with an air blitz on
enemy airdromes. Prior to the attack of the British Eighth Army, our
entire air force concentrated on those airdromes. After the strength
of the German air force had been reduced materially. our northern
and central air units operated exclusively against the Luftwaffe, re-
lieving the Western Desert Air Force and the Eighth Army of any
concern over German air opposition. This left the Western Desert
Air Force free to employ hundreds of bombers and fighter bombers
to search out enemy concentrations and to operate with great effec-
tiveness immediately in front of the ground units of the Eighth Army.
At the crisis of the battle in front of El Hamma, our tankbusters
were thrown in ; the enemy broke and retreated. In this operation,
the 146th Panzer Grenadiers Division was caught moving on a road
and put out of commission by air attack.
"After a short pause, the Eighth Army attacked at Wadi .-\karit.
Again the air units in the north and center were concentrated on the
German air establishments, and once more our Vvestern Desert Air
Force was free to work at maximum intensity on the German forces
deployed around Wadi Akarit. Again the enemy retreated, this time
more quickly than was expected, to a semi-circle from Bizerte to
Enfidaville. At this point, it was the turn of the Western Desert Air
Force to draw away what was left of enemy air power while the
Tactical ·Bomber Force lent its strength to the attack by the First
Army and the 2nd U. S. Corps.
"The battle for the capture of German forces in Tunisia began
not on April 22, 1943, when the ground forces pushed off, but four
days before when we sent 90 night bombers against the German air-
dromes. We had guaranteed to reduce the Luftwaffe to relative im-
potence by the dawn of the 22nd, and we did. In two days we de-
stroyed 1I 2 German airplanes. The spectacular destruction of the 20
ME-323 six-engine transports on the 22nd was part of our plan to
knock the Luftwaffe down and to keep it down during the period of
the ground movement forward. Those ME-323's were carrying the
equivalent of a German regiment into Tunisia.
"But spectacular actions of this sort were not as decisive as the
steady weight of air attack that the Tactical Air Force was turning
on the enemy troops in front of the First Army. From the 22nd on,
we had free fighter squadrons sitting over the German airdromes,
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daring the ~azis to take the air. \\'hen they finally did come up, they
were knocked down by a small proportion of our fighters. The great
balance of our force was then sweeping a path for the main ground
etTort.
''The weight of daily attack during this period was heavier than
any air force had ever delivered in collaboration with an attacking
army. On :\lay 6. during the final drive from l\ledjez el Bab to Tunis,
we: flew 2, q6 sorties. the great majority of which were bomber, fight-
er-bomber or strafing missions on a 6,ooo-yard front. \Ve blasted a
channel from ~Iedjez el Bab to Tunis.
"The precision and effectiveness of our bombing became dra-
matically evident as our ground forces moved into Ferryville, Bizerte
and Tunis. The entire town and port of Bizerte had been filled with
Gennan establishments. and our planes went into attack with the
intention of blotting it off the map. General Kuter's automobile en-
tered the town on May gth, and he drove around for over an hour
without coming across a single inhabitant. In that time. he could not
find a single building. however small, that had been left unscathed.''
Allied control of the air over North Africa shortened the cam-
paign which cost the Axis everything they had on that continent. It
was control of the air which helped our ground forces and which
kept enemy al';ation away irom our armies. The reason that the
Axis did not put more air power into the campaign was that they
did not have it to spare.
To complete the conquest of that part of the Mediterranean, Allied
air forces reduced all resistance in Pantelleria. which the Italians had
fancied as their Gibralter. Sicily with her 25 airfields in enemy hands
received so much Allied bombing for more than a week preceding the
invasion on July IO. 1943, that the enemy's supply lines were shat-
tered and he was forced to move most of his air squadrons to the
Italian Jllainland. Within three weeks after our invasion not an
enemy plane was left in Sicily. That was due to Allied control of the
atr.
It was the continuous bombing of all enemy lines for several weeks
that forced Italy to get out of the war on September 3, 1943. When
the Germans attempted to hold on in Italy, they too were subjected
to terrific punishment prior to the Allied landing at Salerno, just
below Naples. General Arnold described these operations in his
report: "\Vith the date of our landing at Salerno set. our air force
swept forward with its full power. Our first objective was to disrupt
the enemy's flow of supplies and reinforcements. and to isolate Ger-
man divisions by dislocating the entire rail and communications
system. To this end. we raked Italy from the toe to the Brenner Pass,
flying 4419 sorties and dropping 6,230 tons of bombs between Au-
gust 17 and September 6, 1943. The damage we inflicted on key rail-
road junctions, rolling stock and repair facilities is still crippling Nazi
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resistance on th e peninsula. In thi fi r t pha e ' c n entrat

on destroying airdromes a w II a a ircraft in th n th
g round . F rom "epteml er 9 t
th e battle a r a. I n thi phase w fl w I ,oo
tons of I ombs, achi eving virtua ll y c mpl t inte rr utli n
n th e main lin es leading t th e c nt t I r g i n.
" n September 12, our tra t ir F r j in d th
n th e next day, nea rly all our b mb r ft w tw
epteml er !4, whole tow ns in th area had I
tra nsport concentrati ons smash e I and ' ere
enemy troops. In those fo ur days ,. ·e fl ew 2,4
3,122 tons of bombs.
"On th e morning of Septeml er 13, the
borne troops were notified that a ir rein £ rc 111 nt w
the nited tates F ifth A rmy w ithin 24 hour . t o
same clay, pathfind er units f th e a irl rn e ta ·k { r
their "icilian base, reaching th e drop zone p r pa r
Army on th e Salerno beachhead a t 2314. Tw nty-li , minut lat r
the first elements of the paratroopers arri ved . ln n a nd a half hou r
go aircraft dropped r ,300 paratrooper s and equ ipment in an area
approximately r,2oo by 8oo ya rds. By 0200 h ur ptemb r J4.
these paratroopers were com pletely organi zed a nd marching in o po i-
tion on th e f ront line. Many of the units had had I s. th an tw o hour
to g ive their planes a final serv icing, a rrange ta k -off plan an d
load men and equipment.
" O n September 14, the opera ti on w~s repeated, th i · time wi h
131 C-47's dropping 1,900 paratrooper In th am z ne \vhile 40
C-47's carri ed a battali on of in fa ntry and a com1 an y
to a · zone five miles south east of A veil in , behind th en 'my lin .
Just 24 hours after completin g th ese thr~e j ?bs with ut a fa ality,
th e troop carriers we re back a t work, ft ymg 111 ess nt ia l upplies to
th e F ifth A rmy, and evacuating vvouncl ed. ] here :vas no r i ti.nu a 1
effort of th at magnitude. T he A rmy A ir Fo ~·ces d id much to ave t he
day at Salerno. The breach it helped make In th e Eur pean Fortre
can never again be sealed.
"During one year's operations ( from November 8, _1942 , t h rough
November 7, 1943) in th e Med iterranean th eater lhed aircraft of
the No rthwest African A ir Forces dropped 9 2 ·~33 tons of bomb on
enemy installations and supply routes. .of thls t?tal 65 ,377 were
dropped by the Army Air Forces. We h1t ta rg: ts 111 Austria, Jugo-
slavia, Greece, Albania and France as well as 111 North Africa an d
Italy. In this theater we destroyed in aerial combat and on the ground
5,5rr enemy aircraft, probably destroyed 750 and damaged r ,go3. Of
the total destroyed, it is estimated that 4,100 were German the rest
Italian. Aircraft found abandoned in e?emy territory, including
Tunisia, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy and Corslca, totaled 3A9I ; of these
THE W R I . THE IR 19
1. \·ere German and 1 r-o·- I alian. A n additjonal z 1 aircraft

\Y re found at th C tel Ben ito aird rome, near Tripoli but these
are excluded fr om the aboYe total becau e the · had previousl been
reported b the ).fiddle Ea t ommand. ur:ing the same year, end-
in . ·a ·ember 7. 194 tb Northw t frica n ·r F orces sank a
total of I .. merchan hip . totali n I oo ton ; pr obabl sank
1 ro hips, totalin I 7 ooo ton ; and damac:red another 24.., t tali ng
~;3.700 tons. In the meantime the 1 alta MiddJe Ea t and inth
U. . . ·r Forces acco ted fo a 1 t a neth - -oo enemy aircraft,
• d p a· lea t 4 .. 000 n of omb-.
T e • "or.h African campaign ointed th.e way to f uture de"'> elop-
ents. becau the application of . Ui air p w r u1 to the bitter
'nst the G man in C ntr ItaJ 1 ontained all th element
ete 'rictory obtain d throu h th u e of ai f r e apable of
WlllliiiDg ab lute air control and pro p ration with
·orces. The ~on:h Af ·can of the three
to be won b) the month
'To other completely l c e u1 ampai!m w re in the
: one in the Ale tian I land and the oth r in the olamon .
e _"ortb Pacific campai!m wa . t:a. · d by the J ap during the
of June 1942. r aval viation foun d a h uge Japanese
aching Jid\\'aY I sland in fi e column about ships in
~= the next fe-;- day
JIJ ... a al viation Y 'tb the help of on1.e
y _ Force- quadran , , · n tbe Battle of IJ:idwa:y in one of the
e battles oi the vrar. Japan effort to b url the be t of her sea
d air •er aero the Pacific and in ade the orth me.r1can
cm:~t'tnent had failed. Meanwhile, part of the J ap in asi n fl eet had
ed orth, and on June 3, the ippon e b mbed our 1aval base
utc.h Harbo and the A rmy s F rt 1\Iear near by, and landed
s n our • Ie tian i land of aattu, ttu and · ka.
Our Army and Na"'-y air force worked for months fiahti ng the
Jap in the Aleutian wilderne of snow and 'ce and alma t p erpetual
f A rmy air ba e and the avy's baby carrier cooperat ed
the intnlders by way of the air, pr epar1ng th e islands
for actual capture by urfa e forces. T he J ap- abandoned Aggatu.
Combined land, sea and air operations early in 194 resulted in a
hattie of extermination. Attu fell to our Army fo rces on May 20,
I943·
e -en weeks later, on J uly 19, our A rmy Air Forces raided Jap
ba es on Paramu hiru, the fi rst of a ceaseless campaign of aerial in-
vasion a ain t J apan's northern possessions. O ur final assault on
Kiska started on " tH:rust I, 1943, and for 1 2 days our Army and
Navy air for es made many attacks every 24 hours, sometimes
averaging one an hour . On A ugust 13, our Navy ships opened fire
on Kiska and drew some return fi re. T hat afternoon our A rmy Air
Forces bombers made nine attack s. Next day A merican and
20 TI-1 1 ~ Ih "R FT E R OK
AIR SUPPORT FOR THE ATTU ~""\"A
Sturdy little esco rt carrier "A" (seen from a • -avy plane off Attu Island) supplied
aerial suppo rt alone on m any occasions throughout the .first ten days of the invasio n
of the J a p stronghold. Grumma n Wil dcat fighter planes took over the job whe n
land-based planes on Amcbitka were fog-boun d_ The tactic employed w as fl _ in"
over the fog until a break revealed a J ap po ition, striking, swoopin.,. out to ~ea
and then attacking again until t he gas ran low. Wi th their .so-caL machine uns,
the Wildcats sank J ap barges which tried to cl ose in on American la nding force .
Canadiati. troops occupi ed the island, and found tha the Japs had
sneaked away just as 14 month s before they had sneaked in . Absolute
control of the air had contributed its mighty part in free ing th e
Aleutians for futu re operations against Japan.
The war in the South and Southwe t Paci fic has been as bitter
and relentless as that in Europe and Asia. Operating on the principle
that he wl:o : ontrols the. a ir controls everythi ng. the J aps had e.,x-
tended the1r lmes and bwlt bases throughout the outhwest Pacific
all the way from the Philippines to New Guinea and in the South
Pacific as far as the Solomon I slands, where they were a menace to
all our air a~d sea rout_es to Australia. The Jap also had set up
strong base~ 1~ New Gumea a_t Lae, Salama ua and other points, and
on New Bntam they had fortifi ed Rabaul, built several military air-
THE J TH ~ . I 2I
a va t g roup of protecting outposts on

ir Fore ' ere beginning to re-
of operati ng out of our new ba e at
vh i h man of the Jap t r ng-
to r etaliate howev r hitting
ral
ea o r t d finite pr f that
air power o uld top a ea-b rne f r e. It wa a preliminar to ou r
main olamon campai n which ta ·ted earl in ugu t 1942 wj th
car ·er ba ed aircraft opera ·on t th Jap p ition and land -
ina b.' the . Marin Co rp .
SALAMAUA IE I SULA
The J aps were clever enough to seize Salamaua Peninsula in N ew Guinea; and it
took many months of cam paigning for Allied land , sea and air forces to dislodge
them . This is an Army Air Forces reconnaissance photo marked to guide our
bombers to strategic positions.
22 THE AIRCRAFT Y R BOO:E
Capture of the great airfield wh i h th e J ap had built on

canal was the beginning of our land-based a ir p
although our Iavy ships and plan s, 1arine · rp tr p
and Army troops and planes \\ ere to fight th r ugh the
many month s until the last island of th e gr up wa fr d of Jap
early in 1944, and the campaign cou ld be term iall lo eel.
Dominant air p ower helped to close the a ign ju t as
it materially helped the A llied advance re by in the
ew Guinea campaign.
O ur A nny A ir 1:. rce fl ew 3 6oo tr p rt i\1 r by to aug-
ment our fo rces. Then th y st pped a J a pane e ann advance an
turned the ipponese back to th th r id f the i Jan . For the
J aps this was the beginning of a long trail of bitter defea which th y
still are traversing in ew uinea .
About r 5 ,000 lli ed tro ps late r were fl wn t M o re b and en
to a new air stri p on the oth r ide, th e tr t f many uch o era ti on
some with paratroops. Army ir Forces began b mbing o erati on
on a vast scale after they had the men an 1 q ui pment. The attacked
all Jap bases throughout the South we t Pacific an wen to Raba ul.
where the J aps could depend on being raided b,· ai forces a fir t
several times in a month , then sev ral ti me a w k then daily f r
long periods of tim e, with ur A rm y ir F rce ay.
DUr Naval Aviati on th e nex t. Rabau l becam n of he m o t con i -
ently bombed places on earth; and by the nd of February, I ' 1
was of little u se to the J aps for off en ive purp e . Tha , too wa
a factor in bringing the "olamon 's campaign to a defini e and
satisfactory conclusion.
The effectiveness of a ir power wh en appli ed in the ri h place at
the right time was demon strated again by the Fifth . 1 · Force when
a bomber crew spotted a large J apanese convoy head in towar d ew
Guinea on March r, 1943. Gene ra l A rnold de cribed it in his repo .
as follows: "Thus began th e Battl e of the B i marck ea. D u r ing th e
three days that followed , the crews of I · 2 . ll ied plane repeated ly
attacked this convoy and its protective c ver f land-ba ed fig hter .
Allied heavy bombers destroyed many J apane e fi hte r while on the
ground at their Lae, Finschhafen a nd Gasmata ba e . O the r bombers.
medium and lig ht as well as heavy, made attack afte r attack on the
convoy with highly co-ordinated precision and ma t -head skip-bomb-
ii1g tactics. T echniques of this sort had . been developed in the course
of months of hard, driving reh earsals. By ~larch 4, the convoy had
been smashed. Both tactically and strategicaUy, this was an out-
standing operation. Besides the ships sunk, from - 9 to s3 planes
had been shot clown and at least nine others damaged. O ur air forces
lost one .B -17 and three P-38's in combat, .~nd a B - 2 s and a Beau-
fighter through other causes. Total Army ~1r Forces personnel losses
came to 13, while the Japanese lost approxtmately r 2 , 700 officers and
THE vV . I T HE IR
b eli po ing o
ut an entire clivi i n
I J ap planes in the
that created a seriou
um a . m a bri lliant attack

of th air t·t there early in
I .:oo mi l e ~ fr m the hi lip-
are n a .in t Japan.

not co 1tin the one from ib ri a ' ' rule I u ia r ai n at peace ·with
_ ippon . The r i on ac.ifi.c f rom the eutians.
There i th to u u route from Au tralia up throuah the N ether-
land Indi . A mo r eli t r ute lie aero th .i lan d chain from
uin to the PhiJippin . T he tra1ght t r u te ~~tend across
the Cen ·al Pa ific. by a in Truk and me of the other J ap
outpo - after our bombing renders them u el s and thence to the
Phil'ppine and n to the hina coast . Chi a pr the shortes t
r ute of all.
In hi rep rt, General mold de crib d the ituation in China,
tatin : · ur b mber hav b rrun to mak their p resence felt in
China. alth UO'h in that theater we ave not yet a umed the offensive.
On the siatic mainland, ti me ha , in one en e, been fighting on the
sjde of the Cele tial E mpire. B ut ti me is a fi.ckl e a lly. Potentially
China remains our m ost effective base fo r a r ial operati ons against
J apan.''
In ou r ' a r in the F ar Ea t, the rout re shall take to blast Nip-
pone agare i n off tl1e face of the earth will become apparent during
the next few months. It was most sign ificant when early in r944,
V ice A dm iral John H . Towers, pioneer avy aviator and former
Chief f the ureau of A eronautics of the Tavy, wh o helped to de-
velop aval Aviation to war streng th, was appointed D~puty Com-
m and r in Chief of the Pacific Fleet and Pa ific Ocean areas under
Adnliral Chester W. Nimitz. That was strong evidence that the Navy
had I?l~ns t o carry the air war stra ig h t into the h eart of the Japanese
Empt r e.
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2..j. Tl-11·: .\II{CI{:\FT YF:\R T:<lflK
There was plenty of the earth's surface available for a many-

pronged campaign against the Japanese by all the Allies attacking
from land and sea. Japan still controlled an area equal to about four
times that of the United States. Like Germany. Japan had her inner
fortress; and also like Germany. that inner fortress was e.xceedingly
vulnerable to air attack.
Germany offered a tragic example of the futility of trying to pro-
tect a country from strong air attack as the Allied bombing program
gained in numerical strength and deadly effectiveness late in 1943.
The British R.A.F. increased the number of planes used on each
night attack against German centers. and destroyed most of the war
industries in several of the largest cities, including Berlin. Our Army
Air Forces were built up to astonishing strength in Britain, following
the Allied announcement that invasion of Western Europe was being
prepared.
In some respects our air forces there were as numerically strong
as Britain's; and they were proving as destructive to the Germans.
Our Army Air Forces and the R.A.F. were organized into two closely
integrated Allied air forces, one strategic and the other tactical. Dur-
ing February and March, 1944. the strategic bombing of important
German industrial centers grew in weight and results. with thousanrl:::
of tons of explosives being dropped in a single attack.
Berlin. incidentally, was practically in ruins hy the middle of
March, as were many other German cities. The R.~\.F. squadrons
carried on their long-range attacks at night. doing pattern bombing
over chosen areas, while our bombers continued their daylight pre-
cision attacks against choice targets. Our daylight raids on Berlin ob-
literated the industries and other important war facilities that the
R.A.F. had missed. In March, 1944, the R.:\.1-. dropped its first six
ton bombs on installations in German-held Europe-probably a token
of things to come.
There were different vie,vpoints as to the actual results of the
frightful bombing of Germany. Some held that if the Germans were
to receive enough destruction by way of the air, they would capitulate
without a surface invasion. Others were convinced that while Ger-
man industry was being weakened and that constant destruction of
her airplane factories might destroy the power of her air forces, still
there was too much in Germany that would escape bombing, and that
would let her fight on.
The continuous bombing of German installations in \V estern
Europe on the invasion coast would make invasion easier and much
less costly to the Allies, all agreed.
General Arnold in his report explained the Allied policy that
dictated the air campaign against Germany and the strategy which
it involved. He stated in part: "To destroy the will to fight is one of
the secondary objectives of our air offensive against Germany. We
THE \1\ R I TI- • . ~
do not e..'< ect white cro to appear tomorrow on he runways at

Templehof. O ur prima · concem imp! tated i to make the com-
ing in asian of Germany a con mical a po ible by drasticall re-
du ·ng the war potential of the Third ReiC:b and its sateUites. O ur
strategic air plan i pr dicated on e fundamental fact that our
bomber- can . d p into enemy te.rrito ! drop an effe ti\ e load of
born and r turn to a e ·with ut lo e i p roportionate to the
damage ac ompl i hed. \1\ e ha e ro-ved that we can do this. Our
fir t ep in e trat ic bombing offen ·:ve i the d truction of the
enemy aht r tren th . Thi i th lo!rical operation to be carried
out while \Y e a re dev loping our ba and buildina up our bomber
fleet I i a co· e di tated not only by loeic b t b the prime neces-
sity of pro ec· · ur own aircraft.
'Fiahter tr ncrth can b kno ·ed out on the around in air com-
bat o in the va i t tag for it r II o the pr duction line. \ e
U . S. Navy photo
THE NAVY ATTACKS RABA L
T his photo was taken during the raid on November s, 1943, when U. S. Navy
ca rrier-based Grumman Avengers and Hellcats and Douglas Dauntless dive bombers
swooped down on the Japanese New Britain stronghold. They sank one heavy
J ap cruiser and hit four others with torpedoes and bomb s, hit another with
bombs, torpedoed two destroyers and strafed a dozen more destroyers with heavy
machine gun fire. Of 70 Zero fighters that rose to give battle our planes downed
26 certain, beside 22 probables.
T HE IR RAFT YE OOK
WE HIT THE J AP I HAIPHONG

When our U. S. Arm y Fo urteenth Air F orce Liberators bla_ted the
center a t H aiphong, French In do Ch ina, on May 4, 1943. Our air forces
to increase th e num ber and effec ti ve ness of th eir attacks on Japanese ·
throughout enemy- held lands on the Asiatic mainland
know tha t th e nearer to the final assen l ly stage we attack enemy

a ircraft, the less time he will have to r pl nish hi front line gtlL
Conversely, the farther a \>.' ay from the as embly stage his fighter air-
craft industry is bombed, th e more time h will have to take remedial
steps. Fo r qui ck results, we take out the a mbly pla ts, but for orne
of th e m ore las ting effects we concentrate on a system of ta ge -
deeper in th e ind ustry . T he next ob jective f ou bomber offe ive
is th e smashing of in dustrial targets vital t t he enemy's military
streng th on th e g round. In br ief, no bombing mis ion can be regar ded
as a single, self-contained operation. Each mis ion i tho oughly
planned, with long-range objectives in view. P robabili ies of erro and
minimum resultants are considered . O ur t a tegy is based on a
b~u eprint of scienti fically calculated a ttrition.
" The equipment of our escort fi g h ter ai rcraft with extra long-
range disposable fuel tanks now enables them to give our bombers con-
tinuous cover to and from ta rgets formerly out of tactical range. An-
other factor of great importance is th e development of navigational
aids so accurate that .enemy targets can now be attacked by bombing
through the overcast or at night.
THE THE AIR 27
"It i di
U . S. Navy photo
NAVY BOMBI NG OF WAKE ISLAND
Photo shows a Douglas SED Dauntl ess during the attack on J anuary 30, 1944.
THE Al R 'R!\ ·1 Y ' H
U. S. A. A. F . photo
BLASTING GERMAN SUPPLY L INES
When our Fifteenth Air Force smashed the railroad bridge at Balzano , Italy, less
than 40 miles from the Brenner pass, it halted important enemy communications
with his armies during the battle for Rome late in 1943.
CHAPTER II
THE AMERICAN RECORD
A S this is written early in April. 1944. absolute control of the

air over all fronts. so essential to ~arly victory, .is being .se-
cured for the Allies by our predommantly supenor techmcal
progress in flying equipment. our vastly increased production of stra-
tegically important combat airplanes and the superb training and
fighting qualities of our aim1en.
The l 'nited States now has in sen·ice more than /3 different
models oi military aircraft ranging from trainers to the most devas-
tating combat planes seen in action thus far during the war. \Ve have
under test other planes which promise to keep us ahead of our enemies
in aJi kinds of air warfare over all fronts. \Ve now have in service at
least five different models of fighter planes with speeds over 400 miles
an hour. England has three. Germany has two. Japan has none.
Our Lockheed Lightning. Republic Thunderbolt. Gmmman Hellcat.
Vought Corsair. North American Mustang and the British Spitfire
have outfought both German and Jap under all conditions. Our -Bell
Airacobra and Curtiss \Varhawk have been effective in the particu-
lar kind of fighting for which they were designed. Russia, which has
received nearly half of our Airacobra output, has used it to hold the
Germans at bay in the air while smashing their tanks and routing
them on the grotmd the length of the eastern front. Our \Varhawks in
the Asiatic theater have been wholly destmctive to the Japs.
The Office of War Information late in I943 used its official sources
to compile a comparative record of American aircraft in combat. It
reported : ·'The Lockheed Lightning has met and defeated the latest
versions of ?ermany's two best fighters. the Focke-vVulf 1 go and the
Messersd!m1tt 109, as wei! as the Jap Mitsubishi oo Zero .and the
so-called :::;uperzeros, oo~H-. . 2. type or and the latest type 03 Th R _
Public Thunderbolt
· 11
has proved itself superior to the b ·t G e e
· . es erman
fighters. especm y at 1~tgh altttude. The Navy Vought Corsair and
Grumman Hellcat. are tar superior . to anvthing
_, the Jap s 11ave t o o ff er
so far. Both are 111 the 400 mtles an hour class and have high per-
formance .. The latest and best of the J ap fightersris the Mitsubishi 03 .
latest verston of the Zero: ~t ha~ ~ome .armor protection for the pilot
and more firepower. But 1t ts dehmtely mferior to the Corsair and the
Hellcat in both safety and performance." .
Within a few months after that 0\VI report, the new North
American Mustang and the Lightning were escorting our bombers on
long-range daylight attacks against Berlin and other German cities.
29
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THE AIR R FT YE R BOOK
BOMBING OF NA R I LA
U. S. Army Air ·Forces smashed Japanese insta ll ations here using Consolidated
Vu ltee B- 24 Li berator bomb ers.
N o enemy boml er has approach ed in range, bomb-load. accuracy

and defensive power the effectiveness of A lli ed long-ran e bombers
such as our Boeing F ortresses, onsolidated u lt e Liberators and
the B ritish Lancaster. Each of those bom l rs ha been developed,
through successive models to meet changing r lLU rements, for spe-
cific missions agains t the enemy. Our Fo rt re ses and Liberator
have carried on steadily increasing daylig ht pr cisi n bombing opera-
ti ons over great d istances across Eu rope an 1 the vast stretches of
th e Pacifi c, each plane capable of dropping at lea t three tons of ex-
plosives squarely on docks, factories or other installation . T he
British night operations with their Lancasters pour ing tons of bomb
over whole areas such as Berlin and other centers ha e wrought mas
destruction on a scale never approached by th e Germans at the peak
of their wholesale and indiscriminate bombing of L ondon. K either
German nor J ap has been up over A llied areas wi h twin-engine
bombers in any degree comparable to our twin-engine -or A.merican
Mitchell, Martin Marauder, Douglas Havoc, Lockh eed Ventura and
the British Mosquito. Not since the early days of the war in Europe,
wl:en German Stukas dive bombed and machine g unned the panic-
stricken peoples of France and the Low Countries, has there been
anything to equal the frightful punishment levied against ships, docks,
THE MERIC RECORD
fo and mas ed troop b_ our Curti Hell-
dive dive bomber and rum man O nly
on rare occasion have the G rman bringing
h ir bombers and tor do lane- range of their
reported: ' ·In , our einO'

i r to Germany·
fit-
m a
Th
avy'
are commg
arn r-ba-ed
THE BOEIN B-r7 G F L YI.i'\lG FORT RESS

Thirteen .so-cal. machine guns pro tected the bomber . N umbers r and 2 projected
from the Fortr ss' new chin turr t, a distinguishing feature of the Boeing B-r7G.
3 and 4 wer 1anually operated and supplemented the frontal fi re of the chin
t urret. 5 and 6, mo unted in the top turret, swept th e skies above the Boeing
bomber. 7, manually op rated, was loca ted in the r adio compar tment amidships. ·
8 and 9 ;vere ball t urret guns which covered un de r-side approaches to the Boeing.
r o and I I w re manually ope rated from the waist windows and commanded
Inter I approaches to the plane. Brin ging up the rear w er e 1 2 and 1 3 , comprising
the deadly tail or " stinger" turret of the Fortress.
TFr· Ih. R \ FT ~ AI
GR UMMA. HELLCATS
Th e n ew Navy carrier-based fig hter pla nes w hi ch first saw action in eptero ber,
1943 , in the Pacif1c ca mpa igns again st the J aps.
plane. >-.rh e Japs have been using th e Mitsubishi or, a land-based

plane, as a torpedo bomber. It is inferior to the Avenger."
The OWI a lso stated that " the Douglas Dauntl ess can g et into
a steeper dive, is more rugged, and has better armor than the Japanese
dive bombers, Mitsubishi or and 97· The ra nge a nd bomb capacity
of the planes are ab out the same. The Navy's n ew Curtiss Hell d i er
has a longer range, more speed and greater bomb capacity than the
Dauntless."
The n eed for continuous improvement was stressed in th e I
report from facts based on information secured from military so urces.
It said: "Nevertheless, even at this stage in the war, when clear cut
air superiority over the enemy has been achieved, there is n o assurance
that the planes which have achieved it are super ior to planes wh ich
the enemy may produce tomorrow. Changes in strategic and tactical
pr?blem:, too, and changes of terrain over which _fighting takes place,
brmg With them new demands for aircraft desig n and equipment.
Even planes which have run up high box scores must be constantly
improved and replaced. The make-up of our air fl eet has never been
static, and is not to become so."
Our continuous improvement in combat performance under the
stimulus of war has been remarkable. The chief factors a re aero-
THE 1ERIC RE R
dynamic refinemen io the plane in ea d engine power without

cor pond ing :increases 10 ize or we:iaht and the development of
impro,·ed pro er .
In eh-ternal aerod~ 'lalU.ic e.x n 1v improvement have been ma de
in nacelle p - and loca ··on in co wlin o- forms :in inner s hapes
i the elimination of oo 'ent and but and in e control of
accid mal air leakage. In internal aer dynam i imprm·ed air d ucts
for ·ne cooling radiator , oil ra · o d arburetor a_ir radiato rs
ha e served o red ce po er lo
ORTH Al\1ERICAN CANNON BOMBER
This photo shows the nose sectio n of a North Amexican B- 25 Mitchell bomber
with a 75 mm. cannon in the lower left section of the nose, with two .so cal.
machine guns j ust above.
34 THE AIR R FT E R OOK
WING TANKS 0 TH • DERB LT

The R epublic P-47 Thunderb olt with wing tan ks providing a large au.xilia.r y sup-
ply of gasolin e which greatly e.xtended its range.
Refinement of wing shapes, fuselage shape , wind hield hapes,

tail profiles and reduction or eliminati n f the extra dra o- cau eel b
exposed rivet heads, sheet metal Ia] s, in p ction do r and land ing
gear cover plates have helped to im prove fficiency in ur merican
combat planes . The . ational A dvi. ory ommi ttee fo r A ronautic
low drag w ing shape, now coming into genera l u e n \. me rican ai r-
planes, r ed uces wing drag as much as all 1 r e iou re ea rch had
accompli shed since the \ i\Trig ht broth ers in vented th airplane in 1903.
Because wing d rag is the largest single item of drag in airp lanes, its
reduction will increase speed materially and r ed uce the p wer re-
quired. The No rth A merican P -SI Mu stang, as the first production
fighter plane equi pped with thi s new N A laminar fl ow wing,
has won an enviable reputation on many fightin g front for its ability
to outperform enemy craft of similar o r greater power. Late versions
of the Bell A iracobra also embody thi s type wing .
The N ational Advisory Committee for Aer onautics al o has con-
tributed to important advances by its study of every profile of the
airplane for elimination of adverse effects clue to the compressibility
phenomenon. This consists of shock waves in the air when the air
flows over any portion of the airplane structure at a speed above
the velocity of sound, generally 750 miles an h our. T his condition
THE _ 1ERIC RE ORD 35
rna · occur on improperl
N . A. C. A. photo
FOR H IGH SPEED TESTS
This large laminat ed wood propeller, driven by nearly zo,ooo h.p. , creates an air-
stream faster t han 4 0 0 miles an hour in the altitude wind t unnel at the N ational
Advisory Committee for Aeronau tics Cleveland laboratory. T he National Advisory
Committee fo r Aeronautics developed a special technique for fabricating large
p ropellers for its n umerous large wind tunnels.
TH · IR R FT YE R ,OOK
U. . ~avy photo
THE CURTI HELLDNER
The- Navy's ne w dive bom ber bad its fir t bi battle durin the carrier t.as.k force
raid on R aba ul on November II , 1943. creamin down hrou a fiock of abou t
So J ap Zero fi ghters a nd heavy an ti-aircraft fire, a squadron of 23 E eUdive rs
blasted the harbor into a n inferno of humin sinkin hips. A light crui er and
two destroye rs were sunk and eigh t destroyer badly damaged .
also by improvements in st ructural efficienc . that i . by impro' -

ments in the design of structural members so a to make them stronger
without proportionately increasing their weight · and al o by decrea e
in th e fuel consumption per horsepower hour.
T o give our combat aircraft an extra bu rst of speed to evade o r
outmaneuver the enemy in a tig ht spot, many new models are equipped
with so-called water inj ecti on system, which permits operation at in -
creased power for limited p eri ods of time.
Many of the new technical developmen ts have been designed to
meet military requirements for continuity of operation . In order to
realize the max imum use of air power military airplanes must be
able to take off, fly , fight and land under extreme weath er conditions.
in sub-zero temperatures as well as rzo degrees above, through wind
storms or Arctic blizzards, operating to and from unimproved w ilder-
ness airports with regularity.
One of the most notable developments has been the application of
exhaust heat anti-icing systems t o airplanes. The Liberator bomber
was the first military airplane t o use this system wh ich had been
proven experimentally by the National Advisory Committee for
T H E • . . 1ERI E 37
xtr me low ternpe ra-

ontrol t m , radi e tuipment
p erfo rmance r .tuir m nt before
th usand
ha m ol ed take-ofT and
N. A. C. A. photo
FOR GREATER HIGH PEED EFFICIENCY
T his N . A. C. A . photograph, taken by t he Sch1ei..ren method, shows compressi-
bilit y shock waves which a re encountered by aerodynamic shapes at velocities in
the region of the speed of sound. Fundamental information of this type obtained
by t h e National Advisory Committee fo r Aero nautics is valuable in devising means
for minimizing losses in aerody namic efficiency at high speeds.
l
I
THE AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK
landing hazards on icy airport runways. Under such conditions the

brakes on airplanes equipped with conventional rubber tires are use-
less. Heavy fast-landing airplanes would roll indefinitely on icy sur-
faces were it not for special tires with internally molded or detach-
able cleats which dig into the ice and allow brakes to be applied effec-
tively. These devices permit our military aircraft to complete their
missions under positive control. and prevent costly ground accidents
which would take them out of action.
There has been material improvement of propeller thrust in take-
off, in climb, and in high speed, and also in the effectiveness of the
propeller in assisting in cooling the engine. This has come through im-
provement in the blade profile as a result of high speed wind tunnel
studies and also through improvement of the blade shape, including
the use of cuffs near the propeller hub. The net propulsive efficiency
of propellers has been increased about 10 per cent.
In addition to numerous technical refinements in conventional pro-
pellers, the last year witnessed wide application of four-blade
types to military airplanes. This revival of an early arrangement was
necessitated by increased power of engines in existing airplane models.
Rather than to increase the propeller diameter to absorb the in-
creased power-a change which would require landing gear redesign
-the fourth blade has been added. Contrarotating propellers which
provide a means for additional power increases are coming into use.
This type reduces the effect of engine torque. and permits more effec-
tive control under all conditions. The contrarotating propeller which
in its present form consists of two three-blade propellers mounted co-
axially only a few inches apart has been proven experimentally and
soon will appear on powerful new production fighter models.
The last year has witnessed many remarkable innovations in the
field of aircraft armament. Outstanding was the installation of a
75-mm. cannon in medium bomber models. After successful results
were realized from an experimental installation in the field. a modifi-
cation of the North American B-25 l.VIitchell bomber, incorporating
t?is installation, was placed in production as an aerial destroyer of
light naval units as well as tanks and artillery positions. It is especially
deadly when used on low level strafing and bombing missions against
enemy airfields and industrial targets.
Further improvements in power operated gun turrets were made
during the year with some units carrying four .so cal. machine guns.
Remote control turrets are now coming into use incorporating intri-
cate and efficient compensating sights. This development permits
cleaner airplane design with gun installations arranged to permit the
most complete protection. New multi-engine bomber models with
this type of armament should be almost invulnerable to air attack.
Material substitution is a conservation measure familiar to all
industries in time of war. Modern aircraft incorporate innumerable
•
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:!c -c
BELL AIRACOBRAS IN FLIGHT

An Army Air Forces squadron starts out in pursuit of enemy raiders in the South
Padfic. ,
40 THE AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK
shields, ammunition boxes, gun turrets. engine parts. antenna masts.

jettison tanks, speed indicators. bomb racks. miscellaneous fittings.
fairings, doors and wing and tail parts.
The uses to which new developments in radio have been put in
military aviation will form an astounding chapter of the history of this
war after official secrecy has been removed. ~avigational instruments
have contributed much to our efficient long-range operations. The
flux-gate compass, with its remarkable accuracy regardless of a
plane's position with respect to the magnetic pole, permits accurate •
navigation under all conditions. Scores of other new devices permit
dependable communication between planes and between planes and
ground stations or ships.
A spectacular development was revealed by the joint U. S. Army
Air Forces and British R. A. F. announcement oi the first practical
application of jet propulsion. Although Axis powers have been work-
ing on many variations of jet and rocket propelled aircraft, it has
remained for Anglo-American ingenuity to solve the numerous me-
chanical complexities which have prevented earlier realization of the
inherent advantages of j<'t propulsion. The British designed power
unit was perfected and produced in this country for installation in a,
specially developed Bell military airplane through the close coopera-
tion of scientists, engineers and production C..'1tperts. The successful
experiments were revealed early in 1944 with the announcement that
the craft was being placed in immediate production for the armed
forces of the United Nations.
The jet-propelled Bell fighter. according to an Army :\ir Forces
statement on February 25. 1944. had two General Electric jet
propulsion type engines, and of course no propellers. It had a high
speed and a high ceiling, and was heavily armed and armored. Free-
dom from vibration and simplification of the pilot's controls were
important characteristics.
Of more immediate interest, because it promised to contribute
quickly to our absolute control of the air, was the new Boeing B-29
long-range Superfortress, with four 2.200 horsepower \Vright Cy-
clone engines and Hamilton-Standard four-blade propellers, the most
powerful flying machine ever placed in production. The Superfortress
was capable of longer range, carried much heavier bomb loads and
possessed greater defensive armor and more armament than any
bomber as· yet in service. Squadrons of these Superfortresses were
to be in the air against the enemy on several fronts before the end
of 1944.
Development of our wartime transport service was one of the
most important contributions to control of the air, because it provided
speedy transportation of personnel, munitions and other supplies to
distant bases on all fronts. Establishment of our military airways
throughout the world also permitted the fast delivery of aircraft,
HE . ~[ RI \ _- R
arts and other tactics
m !"0" ncy air tran -
pectacu.la rly
f our militar aircraft
boat '•ere order a' a1 \.ir Tran port

ervice fie t.
Dev lo m nt xample bcino-
that of Igor n the trend of
THE LOCKHEED P-3 8 LIGHTNING

Close- up of t he famous Army Air Forces twin-engine fighter which demonstrated
grea t versatility as a multi-purpose combat plane on all Allied war fronts.
THE I CR FT E OOI
BATTLE- RR ED B -T TILL FLY~-c

This M a rtin B- 26 Mara ud er . rm y bomber was b.i by a direc bur of fl ak in
Tunisia. Th e pilot, Capt. Frank Bedford . brought the shlp back to i ba_c a nd
landed it sa fely on its belly, receiving he Dis inguisbed Fl~;n C ross for hi fea t;.
military events in many ar as. The . rmy Air o rce had ordered
ikorsky helicopters placed in produc ion with a view t o u ing them
for observation, artill ry sp tter and behind the lin liai on. The
Navy was experimenting w it h them fo r atrol d u · on h ip conv y
to detect a nd destroy enemy ul marin e b fore they could trike.
Wh ile more than a thousand new invention and refinements of
existing devices contributed to the superio ri · of our flying equ ip-
ment and our m ethods of using it to best advantage against th e
enemy, there were as man y technical improvement which served t o
increase our production of warplanes to a point \·v here it pro! a l ly ex-
ceeded that of all other nations comb ined.
About 86,ooo airplanes were built in merican facto ri es during
1943, according to a statem ent by J ames P. 'lurray president of the
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of " merica. " Po undage of air-
frames," said l\ll r. Murray, " is th e mo t accurate yardstick of aircraft
production for the armed forces. Our 1943 poundage represented
frames and spare parts for an estimated output of 85,946 planes, 8o per
cent more than the number produced in 1942 and four and a half times
the production of 194I. In 1941, poundage was 83 ,soo,ooo pounds for
an output of 19,290 aircraft. In 1942, it was 276,ooo,ooo for 47,873
planes. In 1943, the poundage was 667,ooo,ooo. The figures showed
that the average weight of planes built in 1943 was nearly double that
of 194I. That meant a greater proportion of heavy bombers and
transports compared with smaller and lighter planes.
Late in 1943, Robert A. LovettJ Assistant Secretary of War for
THE i ERIC RECORD 43
Air, stated at o er one half of the nn production in 1944 would
be aircraft and a xiliary equipment. That bowed dead the em-
put on air pow r. Gen ral Henry H. mold commanding
rm · ir F rce :in hi repo t to the ecretary of\; ar on
Ja ua · ", 19 1 eave a mos comprehensive description of the
.
grow of aircraft produ tion and all that it in ol ed as a contribution

to the war ffo rt.
Januar i 1942 ' id eneral rn ld, the number of
in thi country t taled - 97- · In Januar 1943, the
In eptember. I9 . the total reached 7 598.
ho eve the ptember 1943, total of
for eptemb , 19"9 when the war
v mb r, 194 approximat 1 planes '·ere
me ·me that these gains in number were made,
w e mad in th ize o£ the I ian 1 r luced and · in
their quati· ' a fio-htino- weapon . \ ·eight i a better gauge of pro-
duction o-r wth than number . P rod ction of airplane measured on
a wei ht ba ha m rno e ra idl} during the la t half ;ear
than d u in 19
General ~ mol th n pre e 1 ed a table howing the e.......-pansion of
the aircra ft indu ry. li tin only final as mbly plants in the nited
CURTISS WARHAWK AS A BOMBER
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter plane was t he "B"-40 in several theaters, where
bombs were fastened to the ships. I n Burma, tho usand po und bombs w ere fastened
to the P-40 and used against the Japs with devastating results.
T 11· IR R F T l B K
44
THE NEW LlDATE V "LTEE LIBERATOR

Used by tb e Army Air F or e \ ith p ·eta ular ucce over many war Iron the
B-24 Li berato r was an importa nt 1 ng-ra nae bomb r. Photo shows ~e ne v
electrically operated nose gun lurr t. Fr m 10 tl) 14 .-o-a.I. macltine cun
guarded thi s L ibera tor bomb r fr om attack at any an_le.
S tates and a few 'anad ian plants ngag d in activities financed by u
U. S. A ircraft \ssembly P lant in Operation

M ilitary Produ ction Only
Yea r E ngines P rop el! r.: irframe
1938 4 2 9
1939 7 -1- 17
1940 12 -1-
[941 [ 3
[94 2 -2 13 "'T
1943 22
"We rnake no pretense or infallil ility," eneral rn lei c ntin uecl.

"Calculating the demand s of t omorrow's warfare i- an e..xtremely
hazardous enterprise, clue to the c untl factor to be taken into
consideration. 'vVe adm it mistakes and promptly red e ign or crap the
planes or equipment in question . T he steep in rea es in a irplane pro-
duction during 1943 have been stimulated by the A rmy avy and the
War P roduction Board in cooperation with t he airplane manufac-
turers and the labor unions. These Governm nt agencies trive t o in-
crease the fl ow of resources to the airplane industry and to impr ove
the efficiency of their use. During the last eight months the flow of
materials, such as aluminum, to the airplane industry has been raised
substantially. During the same period the airplane indu try experi-
enced a 37.0 per cent rise in labor productivity .
THE. t- M R
fore
thes
T HE FIREPOWER OF A F LYING FORTRESS

This phot ograph, taken in E ngland , shows a load of 37,500 rounds of .so-cal.
machine gun ammunition taken up on each flight by a squadron of Boeing Flying
Fortresses. At the same time each Fortress carried two one-ton bombs like those
shown in this picture.
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STRIKING AT GERMAN S
Our Eighth Bomber Command Fortresses dropping bomb o n Mun ter , G erman y,
on Novemb er II, 1943
hundred . Th e alerno beachhead was one of the t urning points or the

war, and we had just enough aircraft to c v r our landing forces.
The biggest battles in the air and on lan d are yet to be fought. vVe
will need every plane we can produce.
"The complexity of aircraft production can be reali zed from th e
knowledge that a heavy bomber has over 400 ,000 compon ent parts and
perhaps 6o,ooo different parts. The manufacture of one single radial
type, aircoolecl engine involves m or e than 30,00 0 maj or and minor
inspection operations. The finished smiaces of , ·orking parts on
engines are checked to a millionth of an inch.
"All kinds of devices are created and tested to improve the per-
formance of our planes and increase their effectiveness as fighting
machines. Our bombing accuracy has been improved by the new
automatic flight control equipment, by which t he bombardier operates
the plane on the bombing run. The bombing run is shortened so
THE fERJ C _ RECORD 47
that our pilots can go into eva ive tactics on er. ith the increased
accuracy, fewer plane are required for a p ci fi c m i
"The Production D iYi ion of .Ma erie! Command
produce aidram , 1 in propellers glider and
furnish d quipm nt oth r than en!!) and p ro ll.er for ou r \ir
Forces. does bu iness \ ith o r -oo p ·me contractor and 8 ooo
first r e ubcontractors for airframes, en!rine and propeller con-
tractors. It mu t make ure that th e manufacturer receive the
necessa · ra·w and fabricated mate 'als at the proper time· e."'<pand
existing fa o i or on truct new ones v.·here required · provide
additional machjn s and tool · di trib te parts to manufacturer to
ecure a ba anced pr u ti n; \ ·e a · ce i en ine 1·ing feature
during th de elopment tao-e to in u ·e that the produ t will meet
our requ:i eo ; a nd erf rm all the e f nction that a t ad '
flow of airplanes is chanuell d to the combat area .
"The plan per n l o( the '"OO p ·-ime contra tor i well o er
one and a half million p · on . The ubcontractor emplo many
more. bout 40 per cent of t e total air aft emplo ees are women .
In no othe industry ha oman power been more effective. omen
are giving ex::ce.llent ervice in re ear laboratorie a engineering
aides, and on the production line a fi rst-rate weld · ri ters in-
spec rs. 0 engin e.r and p roduction personnel n t onl are
building airplanes with performan e and destr u ti power equal t o or
better than tho e of any in the world ; the al are breakjng one
record for production after another as the months go b .'
A THUNDERBOLT IN THE NIGHT

Republic P-47 Thunderbol t, fa st and deadly Army Air Forces fighter, fires its
eigh t .so-cal. machine guns.
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49
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the air forces of the world and through its strength is beginning to
impose the will for victory of the American people on their enemies
wherever found.''
The U.S. Army Eighth Air Force. based in the Cnitcd Kingdom,
had cooperated with the British R. A. F. in waging a ceaseless cam-
paign of destruction against key centers iu Gem1any and German in-
stallations elsewhere in Korth Europe. The Eighth Bomber Com-
mand had won high honors in the severest kind of test-that of day-
light precision hombrng against the most vicious defense that the Ger-
mans could offer with both fighter opposition -and anti-aircraft fire
from the ground. The R. A. F. carried out its principal attacks at
night, with remarkable success and relatively light losses. Our Eighth
, Bomuer Command had encountered great difficulty in the early stages
of the campaign. It had made 25 daylight assaults on the Germans.
in 1942, but with the diversion of a large part of its force to Xorth
Africa late in the year, its efforts became relatively light. \Yith lim-
ited equipment and barely roo combat crews available. losses stood
out sharply, and replacements were slow in arriving. Two attacks
around New Year's Day, one costing us six heavy bombers and the
other seven, registered a ro per cent loss. This was too high. The
R. A. F. meanwhile was spreading ruin throughout X orth Europe.
and there was much talk about throwing in our forces with the R. A. F.
night bombing program. It was a critical period for the American
daylight precision program for which all our equipment and training '
had been developed especially.
The question became an important item for discussion during the
conferences of the Allied Chiefs of Staff in Casablanca in January,
1943. One of the officers attending the conference was Lt. Gen. Ira
C. Eaker, chief of the Eighth Bomber Command from the beginning.
and also commander of the Eighth Air Force in Britain after its origi-
nal commander, Lt. Gen. Carl Spaatz. had gone to Africa to lead our
air forces in that campaign. Eaker answered all questions on the
scope of his operations to date, and then presented seven reasons for
continuing daylight attacks. (I) Day bombing permitted destruction
of relatively small targets like individual plants and factories that
could not be seen or hit at night. Some of these were of vital impor-
tance to Germany's war effort. I_ 2) Day bombing. being much more
accurate than night bombing, meant that a smaller force could destroy
a given target. When sufficient equipment was available, simultaneous
attacks could be made on several targets, splitting enemy defenses and
reducing losses. (3) Day bombing. or the threat of it. together with
night bombing by the R. A. F .. harassed the enemy 24 hours a day,
with the consequent loss of manhours in production. (4) Day bomb-
ing would reduce airfield, airspace and communications congestion in
the United Kingdom. (5) American combat crews were not equipped
or trained for the totally different technique of night bombing. ( 6)
T E R.iY IR FOR E I
t remrt.h of the
th ir ca1 a it.· for
GEr E R L HENRY H . ARNOLD
The Commanding General of the U . S. Army Air Forces during an inspection trip.
armed resistance is fatally weakened.'' There was little douht that

this meant the indispensable preparation for im·asion operations on
the Continent. the so-called second front. It also settled two things-
the Eighth would get its heavy bombers. and th<'y would be used for
daylight bombing. As a British Air .1\,linistry spokesman put it,
"1-!ound-the-clock bombing is the aim. \Ve are not doing as much
daylight bombing as we would like, and we welcome c\·ery Fortress
and I .iberator that the United States can send to help us on that
round-the-clock program.''
As the British built up their strength of heavy Lancaster and
Ill Halifax homhcrs and an increasing number of aircrews were turned
out in Britain and the British Commonwealth Air Training Program
in Canada, the tempo of R. A.. F. night assaults was stepped up. ~ix.
seven, eight hundred heavy bombers over a target. then two or more
targets : 1 .soo. 2,000, 2,500 tons of bombs. with ever increasing in-
tensity, ranging from an average oi 30 tons a minute in the spring of
l9-l3· to :;o-6o in the summer--such as on Hamburg; then the amaz-
ing figure of 90 tons a minute in the shattering attack on nrunswick
on January 14, 1944-2.000 long tons in 23 minutes. Cologne. Essen.
Dusseldorf, Duisburg. Dortmund, Hamburg. \Vuppertal. Kassel-
city by city Germany's key industrial centers were being knocked out
of the war. The battle of the Ruhr, begun in lfarch. was practically
won by September, 1943. In November. the all-out effort to wreck
Berlin, enemy headquarters and war industry center. was begun in
earnest, recognized as the most important single target in Germany.
By January JI, 1944, it was estimated that over 6o per cent of Berlin
had been smashed. The German aircraft industry was completely
reorganized and the main emphasis was switrhed to the production of
fighter planes in an effort to ward off destruction.
Meanwhile, our Eighth Bomber Command. with a striking force
\'I: hose strength at the beginning of 1943 was about I 5 per cent that of
the R. A. F. Bomber Command, had been hitting key· ohjectiYes of
the German war industry. During the early months of 1943, however,
the drive against the U-hoat had top priority. and the attacks on enemy
submarine bases in the Bay of Biscay-Brest. Lorient. Saint-Nazaire,
La Pallice and .Uordeaux-hegun in Octnl"leT, IQ42, were stepped up.
At the same time a program of heavy attacks against the submarine
shipyards in northwestern Germany was heg1ll1.. The Eighth's first
mission into Germany proper wa.c; against \Vilhelmshaven on J anu-
ary 27, 1943. Emden was next on Februatj· 4, and on February 2 6,
another attack was made on Wilhelmshaven. On March 4 the target
was Hamm, where direct hits on the railway marshalling yards caused .;
extensive damage to this important communications center. A simi-
lar attack on Rennes followed on .Yiarch 8, with good results; and on
March 18 came our mission to V egesack. Seventy-three Fortresses
and 24 Liberators, the largest force the Eighth had been able to put
........
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hip building
ome 26
AN OTHER GE RMAN PL ANT DESTROYED
T his ph oto taken f our hours after our Ai r Forces a ttack on the Messerschmitt
plant a t R egensburg, Germany, on Au gust 17, 1943, shows the works practically
destroyed.
1
This was a vital factor in the impending German disasters on the

Russian front. These precision attacks had demonstrated to the Ger-
man High Command that every target within range of the American
heavy bombers was in mortal danger. Flak and fighter defenses were
built up rapidly and concentrated around the most vulnerable areas.
Bremen was one of these, and despite many R. A. F. night attacks the
vital Focke-vVulf factory. one of the main units in the F\V-190 fighter
program, had escaped damage. On April 17. over 100 Fortresses ran
the gam1't1et of the fiercest fighter and flak defense yet encountered.
Damage was so extensive that the plant was abandoned. and produc-
tion shifted to 1Iarienburg. East Prussia, about 900 miles from the
Fortress nests in England. It was our most expensive mission to date.
16 Fortresses failing to return. Enemy defense appeared to be catch-
ing up with our offense. New tactics on our part seemed to be in
order.
The month of May brought four new Fortress groups to the
United Kingdom, and more ambitious plans could now be put into
action. Early in ~'lay the successful attack on the Ford and ( ;eneral
Motors plants at Antwerp included for the first time Republic Thun-
derbolt escorting fighters. These factories were operated by the Erla
Machinwerke. one servicing l\fE-109 fighters, and the other Daimler-
Benz engines. On ~Iay 14, the Eighth Bomber Command went out on
its first multiple-target operation, designed to disperse enemy defenses.
Eleven Martin Marauders slipped in at .so feet altitude, evading Ger-
man radio detection, and dropped delayed action bombs on the gener-
ating plant at Jjmuidcn, Holland; it was their first mission, and a thor-
ough success. Half an hour later, 100 Fortresses were crossing the
North Sea heading for the big shipyards at Kiel. Enemy fighters came
up and a battle royal resulted. hut the Germania yards and the
Deutsche Werke were bombed with "great destruction."' ~lean while
so more Fortresses streaked across the channel and heavily bombed
the important fighter field at Courtrai, damaging hangars, shops, dis-
persal areas and runways. Less than an hour later another force of
Fortresses, with Thunderbolts escorting. flew high over Holland, turn-
ing abruptly at Brussels. Antwerp was the target. Bombing results
were good. All that was a sample of what could be done with some 200
operational heavy bombers available.
In May, ro of our Marauders, \vhich went in at roof-top level.
were lost, and the decision was made to use them thereafter at medium
altitude with fighter support. During 1Vlay, June and July our bomber
strength was built up gradually. The targets included Emden. Flens-
burg, Wilhelmshaven, .Bremen and Kiel once more. On June 22, the
first American daylight penetration into the Ruhr district was made.
The important synthetic rubber plant at Huls was heavily damaged.
Shortly before this General Eaker had announced that the Eighth Air
Force had doubled its strength since March and would double it again
.j
THI· A 11 IY _\JR FOR E
a ·e m w ht f attack
U . S. A. A. F. photo
OUR ATTACK 0 SCH\;I,' El.i\1FURT
R esults of the a ttack of the first wave of Army Air Forces Fortresses on the vital
German ball-bearing plants on October 14, 1943 .
the big new magnesium and aluminum factory at Heroya, completed

three weeks previously after two years of construction. Tt was com-
pletely destroyed in four minutes. The other target was the important
U-boat base at Trondheim. It was heavily damaged. On July 2::;.
clicking with the devastating R. A. F. attacks on llamhurg. one for-
mation smashed up the huge T~lohm and Voss shipyards, which ac-
counted for nearly one-fifth of Germany's shipbuilding production.
Other formations struck heavy blows at the Kiel shipyards and Luft-
\vaffe training school and airfield at \Vustrow. The next day the tar-
get was the great Continental Gummiwerke at Hanmwcr. largest tire
factory in Germany. Hundreds of tons of bombs square in the target
area procluced a tremendous explosion. and the tire shortage in Ger-
many, especially for supply trucks for the Russian and Italian fronts,
became more acute.
After a re·st on July 27, our bomher crews were out in force again
on July 28, 29 and 30. Factories producing the 1;-ocke-\Vulf 190
single-engine fighter, an important element in the bitter air defense of
the Germans, were the principal targets; Kiel also was hit again. Our
Thunderbolt fighters with auxiliary gas tanks made round trips of
ahout 6oo miles to meet the returning Fortress formations deep inside
Cermany, and escort them to safety. Jn the three days they downed
34 enemy aircraft against eight losses. The advantages of fighter
escort were great. (I) \Vith escort all the way t(, short-range targets,
bombing accuracy was improved and losses held down to a minimum.
(z) Partial escort on long-range oJ,jectives saved the bomber's am-
munition and the fighting energy of the gunners for that part of the
trip which they had to fly unescorted. ( 3) By meeting the bombers
returning to base. crippled planes could be protected. (.t) Aircrew
morale was given a terrific boost. A skyful of Spitfires or Thunder-
holts. and toward the end of the year of Lightnings or 1I ustangs. was
always a welcome sight for our bomber crews.
To meet the all-out Allied air offensive, all kinds of defensive tac-
tics were employed by the enemy, including amazing concentrations
of flak, air-to-air bombing. captured and repaired Fortresses flying
along with American squadrons to observe tactics and techniques.
rocket projectiles ancl heayy cannon shells of 30-111111 .• 37-111111. and
even 40-111111. nut onr Fortresses and Liberators got through to their
targets. and without prohibitive losses.
The program to knock out German fighter aircraft factories was
of the highest importance, but the first half of August saw heavy
attacks on other vital targets such as the synthetic oil plants at Geisen-
kirchen and W esseling, and a precision instrument factory at Bonn.
August 17 brought the greatest daylight air battle to date in the twin
mission against the roller bearing works at Schweinfurt and the
Messerschmitt 109 plant at Regensburg, turning out some 200 fighters
per month. Both factories were heavily damaged, and over 300 Ger-
THE . \ RMY .\ IR F R • 7
WRECKING A GERMAN PLANE FACTORY
Wh en Army Air Forces Fortresses bombed the Messerscbmitt plant at Weiner-
eustadt, Austria, October 24, r943, they demolished the assembly plants and
repair shops.
ss THE AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK
bombs to locate the target. Photos indicated good concentration on

the city and in the port area. The weight of attack of the Eighth
(Strategic) Air Force had been steadily rising during the summer.
with the number of sorties and total tonnage of bombs for September
being almost double those of June. Adding the etTccti\·e work ot the
lVIarauders, now operating under our newly formed :\"inth T:u:tical
Air Force, the figures would he more than tripled, and at la:-;t ap-
proaching the impressive totals of the Hoyal Air Force.
October saw the main body of attacks switch to important indus-
trial targets in Germany. Sen~n impo1·tant missions were flown he-
tween October 2 and 24, bad weather preventing anything but cross
channel sweeps during the last week of the lll«mth. < ln < lctoher <). a
sensational four-pronged attack was made on the :\radn aircraft fac-
tory at Anklam. the Focke-\.Yulf assembly plant at :\Iarienhurg. ship-
ping and harhor installations at Gdynia and t· -huat construction yards
at Danzig. the latter involving an I ,Boo-mile n•UJH! trip. I :omhing
results were good, especially at :\farienburg. described hy General
Arnold as the finest precision hom bing operati« •n to date.
On October J4, a large force of heavy homht·rs attacked for the
second time the roller and ball bearing works at ~clnnoinfurt. 65 miles
east of Frankfurt. Over 550 tons of bombs were dropped on this
fiercely defended target, and all five of the ball hearing factories in the
town either were destroyed or damaged scven·h·. < )ur losses were
heavy-6o bombers-but General Arnold pointed-out that the mission
''amputates a huge part of the Nazis' ability to keep moving machinery
in operation." The effect on front line fighting. of course, was far
from immediate. but coupled with attacks on other hall hearing plants
at Turin and in the Paris area, the ultimate effect promised disaster.
November was to see the heaviest weight of :\merican air attacks
yet delivered, with ro Fortress and Libe1·atur missions against 12
targets, totaling over 3.6oo sorties and over 6.ooo tons of bombs. On
November 3, a submarine building yard was destroyed at \Vilhelms-
haven. Synthetic oil plavts at Gelsenkirchen and railroad yards at
Munster were blasted on the sth. H.ailroad yards at Duren and \ Ves-
se! were hit on the 7th. Munster \vas hit again on the I 1 th. The port
of Bremen was hit on the 13th. Molybdenum mines, needed for steel.
in Knaben and the world's largest electrolysis plant in Rjukan (both
in Norway) were battered on the r6th. The aircraft repair depots and
·an airfield at Oslo, were hit on the r8th. Our heaviest attack to date
(sao bombers, with fighter escort all the way) was made on Bremen
on the 26th, and an attack of moderate size on the 29th. On the 30th,
machine tool and aircraft parts factories in Solingen were attacked
with good results. All through November airfields and repair and
storage depots in France were heavily pounded by Tactical Air Force
Marauders, and Thunderbolts and Lightnings used as fighter-
bombers, with a very low record of losses.
THE t;. S. AR:\1 Y AIR FORCES 59
On December I. 1943. a much heavier attack was made on Satin-
gen. On the 1 Ith. nearly 6oo heavy bombers severely damaged ship-·
yards and shipping facilities at Emden, which had assumed a new
importance with the wrecking of much of the great port of Hamburg.
On December 13. we undertook a huge triple-target mission against
Kiel. Bremen and Hamburg. all three receiving punishment. Another
exceptionallv hean· attack was made on Bremen on the 16th, fol-
lowed b\· ot;e neari,· ·as heavv on the 20th. On December 24-. more
than I.JOO :\mcric~n plane;, nearly half of them hea,·y bombers.
pounded the Calais area. without loss. On the 30th. our bombers made
a very heavy attack on Ludwigshaven. dropping I -400 tons. A mis-
sion against two important air .bases near Bordeaux on the 31st was
highly successful. Our air forces operating from England had dropped
55.000 tons of bombs on carefully selected targets in daylight during
1943. over half the tonnage being dropped during the last four months.
Early in 1944, it was revealed officially that during Kovember and
December. typical bad weather months, many of the big attacks had
been carried out successfully through an overcast by the use of newly
developed "pathfinder'' techniques.
On January I. 1944. Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz arrived in Britain to
conm1at1d the United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe
• l-SSAFE). This included the Eighth ..\.ir Force. under ~Iajor Gen.
James H. Doolittle. operating from nearly 100 bases in the United
Kingdom. with more than 2.000 aircraft. including Fortress and
Liberator heavy bombers. and Thunderbolt. Lightning and :\lustang
fighters for long-range escort in relays. Also included \vas the Fif-
teenth Air Force. commanded by Maj. Gen. Nathan F. Twining.
based in Italy. The Fifteenth was administratively part of Lt. Gen.
Ira C. Eaker's :\Iediterranean Allied Air Forces. Eaker having been
transferred from England. The strategic bombing program from
west and south was placed under the direction of the Combined Chiefs
of Staff. of which Sir Charles Portal. top specialist in the bombing of
Germany, was the Executive for _-\ir. General Spaatz' deputy for
operations was Major Gen. Fred Anderson. who had been bomber
commander of the Eighth: his deputy for administration was Major
Gen. Hugh Knerr, pioneer exponent of long-range precision daylight
bombing. Gen. Knerr was also comm~nder of the Air Service Com-
mand of the Strategic .-\ir Forces. :\'Iajor Gen. Edward P. Curtis was
chief of staff.
During January, 1944. the Eighth flew over 6.ooo sorties and
dropped about 12,ooo tons of bombs, including six heavy missions-
two against Kiel, and one against Ludwigshaven. Oschersleben-
Halberstadt-Bruns\vick, Frankfurt and .Brunswick-Hannover-and
an almost constant pounding by heavy, medium and fighter-bombers
of the Pas-de-Calais invasion coast. During the first I 5 days .of Febru-
ary, our forces dropped over I2,000 tons of bombs on North Europe,
..
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A. A. F. phot o
BOMBING THE GERMANS I ; YUGOSLA . I A
Our Twelfth Air Force Mitch ell bombers over Sib enik , Y ugoslav ia, w here th ey
demolished German installa tions la te in 1943 .
the most concentrated daylight bombing in history. F ig hter opposi-

tion was spotty, sometimes heavy and again light. Th e heavy blows
inflicted on aircraft factories at Bremen, Regensburg, Marienburg,
Oschersleben, Brunswick and several others, had curtailed pr duction
of single and twin-engine fighters. That was the indi spen ·able first
step toward victory. An authoritative summary of air accomplishments
against the Western Axis in I943 was given by Lt. Gen. MeN arney,
Deputy Chief of Staff, U. S. Army, when he estimated that th e A lli ed
bomber offensive, planned at Casablanca, had: (I) \tVeakened th e
position of the German Air Force and compelled redistri buti on o(
strength to the serious detriment of German operations on the R us-
sian and Mediterranean fronts. ( 2) Laid the enemy oil industry open
to critical reduction of supply through further attack. ( 3) Reduced
deliveries of military equipment by successful attack on critical indus-
tries, such as aircraft and engine factories, as well as heavy industry.
(4) Cut I943 U-boat output and reduced the production capacity of
major submarine bases. (S) Redpced the margin of safety in the
German rubber situation. ( 6) Evicted I ,8oo,ooo persons, diverted
substantial resources to defense and repairs, destroyed public confi-
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TilE U. S. AR~IY AIR FORCES 61
dencc in ( ;erman political and military invincibility and generally

lowered morale.
Tho::t.• notahll· achicn·mcnts lacked the visible glamour of such suc-
cesses as the capture of territory and defeat of armies. but they never-
theless proved to be a mighty contribution to the final result. The
greatly increased Allied air effort in 1944 promised to be decisive.
Our Army .\ir Forces teamed with the R. A. F. in helping to
drive the :\xis out of North Africa. Our Ninth :\.ir Force, then
known as the L". S. Air Forces in the :\Iiddle East. commanded by
Major Gen. Lewis H. Brereton. ";th headquarters in Cairo, had.bee~
cooperating with the R. A. F. :\Iiddle East ( :\ir Chief Marshal Ted-
der) and c;cncral Montgomel)~S British Eighth Army since July,
HJ4.2. . \merican units consisted oi a heavY bombardment group fly-
ing I .iherators. beginning operations in J~ne. 1942. a medium bomb
~oup oi ~I itchclls. and a fighter group oi Kittyhawks. both in action
smce August 1<)4.2. The Allied air forces practically blasted the Luft-
.,~ffe out of the air beiore the break-through at EI Alamein. and then
clmched the '\;ctory with an aerial chase of the Afrika Korps. neu-
tralizing Axis airfields in advance until air opposition collapsed. EI
-\lamein to El .:\gheila was the second phase, ending December q.
19-1-2: and El Agheila to Tripoli was the third. ending on January 23.
1943. ~vhen Gen. :\Iontgomery announced the fall of that prize sea-
JX•rt ot Italv's colonial domain.
After tl;e .'\Hied armies landed in ~orth Africa on ~ovember 8.
1942. the U. S. Twelfth Air Force. which had been training for some
time in England. was transferred to _-\frica under the command of
lfajor Gen. James H. Doolittle. Headquarters in Algiers were set up
later. on December q. 1942· Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz 'vas transferred
to Xorth Africa, ultimately to head up all American air forces in that
theater. Handicapped by lack of forward airfields and by miserable
~eather, the first three months of fighting succeeding the Allied land-
mg proved indecisive.
Following the Casablanca conference. the occupation of Tripoli,
a~d the bringing up of powerful units of the R. A. F. Middle East and
L. S. Ninth Air Force. now designated \Vestern Desert Air Forces, a
complete reorganization of the entire Allied air effort in the Mediter- I
·I
ranean was effected as of Febntary 18. H)-1-3· Air Chief Marshal Sir I
\rthur Tedder became chief of the Mediterranean Air Command,
including the 1\orthwest .\frican Air Forces, ::\Ialta Air Force and
Eastern Air Command at Cairo. This sweeping reorganization con-
tributed to the rapid success of the entire campaign by organizing the
air command on the basis of the air tasks to be accomplished, and
allotting to each air force or command the equipment required to
carry out its particular task. These tasks were ( 1) air defense, ( 2)
strategic air attack, ( 3) battle air attack, ( 4) air intelligence, ( 5) air-
field construction, ( 6) air supply and maintenance, ( 7) troop carrier
operations, and (8) operational training acti\"ities in the theater.

The Northwest African Air Forces were commanded by Lt. Gen.
Spaatz. Air defense was the task of the Coastal Command. under ..-\ir
Vice Marshal Lloyd; 1\'fajor Gen. Doolittle commanded the Strategic
Air Force, and Air Marshal Coningham had the Tactical :\ir Force;
Brig. Gen. D. A. Davidson was air engineer for the ~.\..-\F: the
1\orthwest African Air Service Command was uncler ~[ajar C ;l'n.
D. H. Dunton; Col. Ray Dunn headed the Troop Carrier Command.
Operational training and replacement of air units were carried out by
Brig. Gen. James K. Cannon's NortJm,·cst Africa Training Command.
\Vith this remarkably effective organization. ancl the skill and daring
of the men who directed and applied it, air power played a decisi\·e
part in the Allied victory in Tunisia. 1n addition. the \"aluahle lessons
in cooperation between air and ground forces by Tedder. Coningham.
Montgomery and Brereton in the desert fighting were turned to rich
account in the Tunisian campaign. and as Brig. Ceneral Kuter (Con-
ingham 's deputy) put it, provides a "pattern of victory. by which air
power, in collaboration with field armies, will defeat the enemy." It
was significant that this whole team, Eisenhower. Tedder. Coning-
ham. Brereton and Montgomery later were given highly responsible
assignments in the invasion of western Europe. Spaatz and Doo-
little were appointed to continue their strategic bombing operations
against German war industry.
By mid-January 1943, the Twelfth Air Force began to gain air
superiority. shooting down enemy planes at better than two to one
and inflicting heavy damage on ports. shipping. ait·fields and installa-
tions, trucks and supply dumps. Heavy bombers included Fortresses
and Liberators; mediums, Mitchells and l\tiarauders: fighter-bombers.
Warhawks, Airacohras and Lightnings, the latter also being used
widely as escort fighters. Minimum altitude bombing also had begun
to achieve definite success in this theater. Uy F cbruary I o, when
Montgomery's army rolled into Tunisia, the Allies had lost 255 planes
while shooting down 025. Moreover the enemy's supply lines were
destroyed by Allied air and naval blockade. The greatest crisis of the
entire campaign was when Rommel, on February 18 to 20. smashed
through the Kasserine Pass. Gen. Spaatz threw in every available
airplane of the Tactical and Strategic Air Forces; and attacked roads.
bridges, enemy positions, tanks, trucks and troop columns, mean-
while keeping the skies clear of enemy fighters and clive bombers.
Str~tegic bombing of the Axis supply lines from Italy, Sicily and the
Afncan ports all the way to Rommel's army completed the program.
The tide was turned and it marked the beginning of the end for the
Axis in North Africa.
From this point on until the final collapse of the Axis in May, 1943,
Allied air and ground victories were practically uninterrupted. Stra-
tegic bombin~ from British bases also played a part, as war supplies
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FIGHTER ESCORT OVER GERMANY

Rep ublic P-47 Thunderbolts escorting Flying Fortress formations on a bombing
raid ove r Germany.
Force, escorted by other American pilots in Spitfires. spotted over

100 enemy planes heading out of Tunis over the sea, ti ying to e\·acu-
ate high officers and technical men. There were about 70 ]C-52's
escorted by 35 fighters. In a violent 20-minute engagement, American
pilots shot down 58 transports and 16 to 18 fighters. and damaged 30
other planes. Vv e lost nine pilots and planes. The episode illustrated
the final stages of Air Chief .Marshal Tedder's air plan in the hattie
area. ( 1) Instead of holding clown air units with particular ground
forces for "air support,'' thus dissipating the total air strength in small
driblets. attack the enemy air force in the air. ~2) Then attack his
airfields, further neutralizing his air power. (3) Isolate the hattie
area by strategic bombing of enemy supply lines all the way back to
the sources, and by preventing reinforcements hy land, sea or air. (4)
Attack ground objectives in low-flying light bomber and fighter-
bomber sweeps, including gun positions, supply and ammunitiou
dumps, trucks and troops. ( 5) Prevent the escape of important per-
sonnel by air through constant air patrol of the isolated area. This
formula was successful largely because air and ground commanders
had equal authority while working together under a commander-in-
chief of the entire theater in the closest possible daily, almost hourly
cooperation. That was the great lesson of the North African cam-
paign. lt guided Allied strategy in other theaters.
As the ground forces smashed through on their magnificent drives
for Tunis and Bizerte, the Tactical Air Force whipped their efforts to
a frenzied climax by flying 1,200 sorties on l\1ay 5. more than 2,roo on
the 6th, and about 2,750 on May 7, as the British First Army and the
American Second Corps took those key cities. Only mopping up op-
erations remained. However, there was more work for our air forces.
vVithout delay, 400 American bombers on May 8, 1943, smashed the
entire industrial center of Palermo, Sicily. The straits of Sicily had
to be cleared, the island invaded and Italy knocked out of the war so
that the important strategic objective of the whole campaign could be
real}zed-Italian bases for heavy bombers to smash vital aircraft and
engme factories and other war industries in the southern and eastern
parts of Germany, and in Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland. The
first task was to knock out Pantelleria, the Italian ''Malta .. , As an
advance operation, some 40 raids were carried out during April and
May, and then during the first 10 days of June the tempo was stepped
up, some 3,500 tons of bombs being dropped, 1,400 tons on June 10.
the da:y bef~re the island surrendered-a unique victory primarily due
to. Alhed air power. Day attacks were carried out by Fortresses,
Mitchells, Marauders, R. A. F. Baltimores and Bostons, and Mus-
tang, Lightnin? and Warhawk fighter-bombers. Night attacks by
R. A. F. Wellmgtons completed the pattern. During the final four
days enemy fighter opposition had increased, but it was ineffective
against the overwhelming Allied assaults. The Axis lost 74 planes .
...
T JI • RY\I F R E 6s
light O n e ~ua1 1 our atr uperiori had paid
THEY I NVADED SICILY

One of o ur plane loads of paratroopers was photographed by flashligh t just before
they jumped out back of the Axis lines.
G6 THE AT"- R \ FT YL R 13
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BLASTL TG AXIS SUPPLI ES IN R

Th e San L orenzo railroad ya rd s, on e of th e main tra n_portatio n junclions of t he
Eternal City, were wrec ked- a smashing blow at Axis mo rale .
Salerno, was to paralyze Axis tra n po rta ti n, to ke p help f rom

reaching Sicily, and to cut off in south ern Ita ly th e who m igh t
escape after Sicily had fallen.
The highly important daylight mi ssion aga in st Rome \Va a test a s
to what our bombers could miss alm ost as much as a te t of what th ey
could hit. More than 500 F ortresses, Liberat rs, M itchell s and Ma-
rauders-the mediums escorted by L ig htning fi ghte rs-on Jul y 19
dropped about r, roo tons of bombs on the an L oren zo and Littori o
marshalling yard s and the airfield s at Cia mpino. T he da mage was so
great that the yards were knocked out comp letely fo r some clay· .
They were just beginning to show some activity when , on th e morning
of August 13, about roo Fortresses and over rso M itchell s a nd M a-
rauders smashed both sets of yards again. Shortly after the first
attack on Rome one of the prime A llied objectives of the campaign
was realized. Italy's dictator, l\!Iussolini, was thrown out of power.
The day after the second attack, Marshal Baclogli o declared Rome an
Tift·: l'. ... 1 '; \I\' .\ 1 -. F
U . S. A. A. F . photo
THE RAID ON THE PLOESTI OIL F I ELDS
This Rumanian oil center was a vastly important source of GeTman fuel supply.
Our N inth Armv Air F orce stationed in the Middle East raided P loesti , for the second
time, on August r, 1943. They used Consolidated Vultee B -24 Liberators. It was an
unusually large raiding party. Our planes fl ew from roo to 700 feet above the
surface. This photo taken fr om one of the Lib erators sho·ws the Columbia Aquila
refinery in flames. Fourteen of our Liberators are in this picture.
68 THE AIRCRAFT YEAR J:C>OK
miles round trip. About 40 per cent of the oil refineries were knocked
out, a had blow to Germany which depended on those resources for
half her oil supplies.
The first raid of the war against German Europe from North
African bases was made on August I 3. 1943. when a strong force of
Liberators of the Ninth Air Force flew I .200 miles each way high
over the Mediterranean, across the mountains of Yugoslavia and the
plains of Hungary, and dropped rso tons of high explosives on the
great Messerschmitt factory at \Viencr-Ncustadt. producer of some
250 ME-rogs a month, wrecking the assembly plants and repair shops
of one of Germany's most important fighter plane plants.
On August 25, our air forces made a triple-threat attack on the
important Italian cast coast marshalling yards and cluster of airfields
at Foggia. In the morning over 100 T.ightnings skimmed over the
west coast of Italy and soon came over the treetops and blazed away
at scores of parked enemy planes. mostly JU-88s. Surprise was com-
plete and no enemy planes could get into the air. Then Axis gun em-
placements were knocked out. and the railroad station. trains and
trucks were hit. The round trip was well over 400 miles. Shortly
after. Liberators from the Ninth Air Force dropped more than 6o
tons of bombs, causing heavy damage to railway yards and bridges.
The climax came when a huge formation of Fortresses. escorted by
Lightnings, dropped nearly 250 tons squarely in the target area. Five
weeks later the British Fifth Corps occupied Foggia. with its large
bomber field and a dozen satellite fighter fields. This was the prize
jewel of the entire Mediterranean campaign. and its possession makes
our air ring around Germany c~nsiderahly tighter and smaller.
Preceded by several days of continuous homhing by Allied air
forces of rail lines and airfields along the cnti re length of the I tal ian
hoot, British and Canadian forces of the Eighth Army. supported by
sea and air units, attacked across the Straits of Messina and landed
on the Italian coast on September 3, I943· During the next few days
heavy attacks on similar objectives were made hy Mitchells. Balti-
mores, Bostons and Mustangs of the Tactical .\ir Force. as Fortresses
and Liberators, escorted by Lightnings. ancl 'vVellingtons, all of the
Strategic Air Force. smashed communications in Korth Italv. The
Allied offensive in tl~e toe of Italy, the Calabrian front. went forward
swiftly, and with the announcement of the capitulation of Italy. two
new fronts were opened on September g, I943· British forces, the
Eighth Army under Gen. Montgomery, undertook landing operations
at Taranto on the east coast, and within a few days had control of
Taranto and Brindisi harbors and a number of good airfields in that
general area. On the Naples front, the Allied Fifth Army, British-
American forces under Lt. Gen. Mark Clark, landed at Salerno. Gen.
Harold Alexander was commander of all Allied forces in Italy.
The air battle of Salerno had started some weeks before. Heavy
.
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THE U. S. ARMY AIR FORCES 6g
and medium bombers had ruined airfields, pinned enemy aircraft on

the ground and shattered fighter fonnations which rose to meet them.
From the outset of the ground battle after the landing on September
g, the Allies maintained overwhelming control of the air. Fourteen
different types of Allied aircraft participated. More than 2,000 sorties
were flown in a single day. Under heavy Gennan artillery fire, how-
ever. the position of our ground troops became critical, and our entire
Strategic Air Force (including units of the Ninth) was thrown into
the breach to help the Tactical Air Force. The tide was turned and
the beachhead was sa\·ed. As General Spaatz summed it up, '·Never
before have bombs been employed on a battlefield with such telling
diect. ·· Two weeks later Xaples itself was captured.
At this time the bombardment units of the Ninth Air Force were
absorbed by the Twelfth Bomber Command. On November I, 1944,
it became the U. S. Fifteenth Air Force, headed by Major Gen. Doo-
little. General Spaatz retained the overall command of the Twelfth
and the Fifteenth. 1\'Iajor Gen. Brereton and some of the Ninth Air
Force headquarters staff were transferred to England where tl1ey
built up an American Tactical Air Force.
Uniting with Air Marshal Coningham's R. .\. F. Second Tactical
Air Force, the new organization became the Allied Expeditionary Air
Forces, operating under Air Chief Marshal Leigh-Mallory, General
Eisenhower's invasion air chief.
The Fifteenth was formed for the Italian campaign. and it was
announced as a strategic air force. The Twelfth Air Force, under
~Iajor Gen. James K. Cannon. Coningham's deputy, became a tacti-
cal air force for cooperation with Gen. Alexander's ground forces in
Italy.
The Fifteenth Air Force took off on November 2. 1943. on a
I ,..J.OO-mile round trip attack against the Messerschmitt factories at
\Viener Neustadt. Comparison with the 2,40<>-mile mission against
this same objective in mid-August from bases in North Africa indi-
cated the high strategic value of our new bomber bases in Italy. The
second attack used less gasoline. More bombs were dropped. The
attack was reported as highly successful. Another attack was made on
October 24, during which heavy clouds covered the target area. Other
missions of the Fifteenth during the next few weeks included tl1e
Turin ball-bearing works on November 8 and December I; the vital
Balzano railroad bridge on November 10; enemy airfields near
Athens, Greece, on November 15, on Toulon, France. on the 24th;
Marseilles harbor and airfields, Balzano and Orvietto bridges, and
Arezzo, Florence, rail yards on December 2; Messerschmitt ME-410
factory at Augsburg on December 19; Rimini railyards on the 28th ;
heavy attack on Reggio nell'Emilia railyards, aircraft factory and
power station, \vith Lightning and, for the first time in this theater,
Thunderbolt escort on January 8, 1944, and the Messerschmitt parts
70 THE 11~ 'H\ FT . EAh. Uo K
WHEN GERMA
Burning ships in the harb or of Bari, Italy , a ft er a German a ir raid on lbe night
of November z, 1943, whe n 16 Alli ed ships we re destroyed.
factory at Klagenfurt, A ustria , on t wo day , January r 6 an d 31.

The Twelfth Tactical Air F orce, m eanwhil e had continu ed ham-
mering away practically every clay in cooperati n with the lowly ad-
vancing Allied Fifth and E ighth armies. E nemy supply li ne , includ-
ing railway junctions, trains and locomotives, br iclg , truck . a well
as airfields , supply and ammunition dum ps were th ubj c of con-
stant attack by our Mitchells, Lightnings, M u tanas and \Va rhawks
and R. A . F. Spitfires. In addition, frequ ent m issions were eli patched
against enemy airfields and bases in Gr eece and the Balkan . There
were several attacks on Sofia, which soon showed the Bulgaria n that
their capital was to become another war casua lty.
Early in 1944, a new Mediterranean A lli ed air force began to take
shape. Gen. Sir Henry Maitland 'vVilson succeeded Gen. E i enho\ve r
as commander in chief of the theater, with L t. Gen. Jacob L. Devers
as his deputy. Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker r eplaced Ai r hie£ Ma rshal
Tedder as commander of the Allied Air :Forces in the Med iterranean,
his deputy being Air Marshal Sir John Slessor, to direct R. A . F.
units. The U. S. Twelfth (Tactical) and Fifteenth ( Strategic ) A ir
Forces were under General ~aker's command. Howeve r the actu a l
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Tl IE l". ~- :\R~IY AIH FORCES
long-range strategic homhing operations against war industries m

Europe l~y :\lajor Ceneral :\athan F. Twining's Fifteenth Air Force
were uncler the overall direction of Lt. Gen. Spaatz as part of the
t·. !". Strategic Air Forces in Europe ll"SS:\FE). Thus were co-
ordinat(·d operations irom south Europe with those of the Eighth Air
Force, mHil'r Gen. Doolittle. from the t·nited Kingdom. The all-out
Allied air otlensi,·e bv which Gennan abilit\· to resist would be de-
:otroyecl was gaining !;tomentum each week.· Germany was receiving
terril1c pre-inva:;ion punishment from the air.
<>ur fnrce~ in the China-Burma-India theater had been verv small
and inaJt.•quatdy equipped in the heginning of the campaig~: and
even after those conditions improved. tht.•re remained the great dif-
ficulty of bringing in adequate supplies from the western half of the
world. Our :\nny :\ir Forces shared in these problems from the
l~nning; hut they managed to set up a good organization: one
wh~ch was to do increasingly eflective work against the Japs on the
ma1~land of Asia. Early in 1942. the Tenth Air Force had been or-
gamzed at Patterson Field. 0 .. and on :\larch 2. it was officiallv on
active duty in India. :\Iajor Gen. Lewis H. Brereton assumed com-
mand of this air force under the theater commander. Lt. Gen. Joseph
\\". Stilwell. nrig. Gen. Clayton P.issell was theater air officer.
Considering the limitations as to equipment and other supplies. the
Tenth Air Force made remarkable progress.
The theater itself was immense. It sprawled from Karachi. Indus
Ri\·er and the Punjab in the west, 0\·er the towering Himalayas and
the Hay of nengal and acro:'s Burma to Chekiang province in eastern
China. In July. 19..p. Gen. Brereton was transferred to Egypt to
build up the :::'\Iinth Air Force: and a few weeks later Gen. Bissell
was given command of the Tenth.
The Tenth Air Force included an India Air Task Force under
Brig. Gen. Caleb V. Haynes. equipped with a few Liberator heavy
hombers. :VTitchell medium bombers and \Varhawk fighter-bombers.
The China Air Task Force. under Brig. Gen. Claire 01ennault. was
a part of the Tenth. and consisted of the 23rd Pursuit Group flying
P--t.os, commanded hy Col. Robert L. Scott, Jr.. and a Bomber Force.
with a few B-25s, headed at the start by Col. Haynes and later by
Col. Herbert Morgan. Another actiYity was the Assam-Burma-
O,ina air transport service. It was started about ten days before the
fall of Tviandalay. Under the direction of Col. \Villiam Old, assisted
by Col. Earl i\aiden and lVIajor Emmett O'Donnell. Jr., our aerial
Burma l~oad began operations from a small R.A.F. base near Sadiya,
Assam. It was flanked on three sides by high mountains and tea
plantations. Early in December, 19-1-2. this heroic air shuttle service
was expanded into the India-China \Ving of the Air Transport Com-
mand. By January, 1943, our American system of air bases was
spread fairly well over North and East India. It included a huge
THE AIRCRAFT YEAR HOOK
supply and service depot with parts, maintenance facilities and per-
sonnel to keep planes flying to the limit. including major overhauls
and repairs to planes from the China theater. The Air Service Com-
mand had done a magnificent job since its arri\'al in the field in l\Iay.
1942. First, second and to some degree improvised third echelon
maintenance was carried on in the China area, largely hy Chinese
ground crews under i\merican supervision.
Turning to combat operations. the Tenth Air Force had a typical
day on January 10, 1943. H ea\·y and medium bombers etTectin•ly
cut enemy communications b<'twcen northern and southern Uurma
by bombing the central span of thl' :\fyitnge l{iver bridge near :\lancla-
lay. Observers reported tl.mt the span was 1·estiHg on the river bed
when the planes withdrew. Throughout the rest of the month the
Tenth and units of the India RA.F. continued to bomb Japanese
airfields, enemy-occupied villages and communications centers in
Burma. and docks and shipping at H.angoon. On February 8, 1943.
the largest mun!Jer of bomhers yet dispatched by the Tenth :\ir Force
attacked J~angoon, inflicting hea\'y damage on ci(Jcks and railroad
yards. \Vith the development of our air transpurt op<'rations Japa-
nese reaction set in. On February 25. American air bases in :\ssam
were attacked by a strong formation of enemy IJOmhers with fighter
escort. Our fighters intercepted and destroyed six h(l111hers and three
fighters. with 20 more prohahly shot down. \ Ve lost no planes. .-\Jtied
air attacks continued daily over widely scattered areas of Thmna. the
transfer of medium and heavy bomhe1· operations from ~orth India
to the Calcutta area being a major factcH· in thei1· increased effectiYe-
ness. This applied especially to the 2.ooo-mile 1\-24 missions against
Bangkok and other targets in Thailand.
Meanwhile, more help fo1· China appeared tu he on the way. China
was considered the ultimate base for the defeat of Japan. Directly
after the Casablanca conference in January, '943· General :\rnold
flew out to Chungking to see what could he done to give China mo1·e
help in the air. Decisions on increased aid fo1· China were made at
the Chungking conference early in Fehmary. HJ..f3. with Generalissimo
Chiang Kai-shek, Generals Stilwell. Arnold and other military
leaders. On March io. shortly after Gen. Amold's return to \Vash-
ington, it was announced that the U. S. l'umteenth Air Force had
been activated under Chennault. replacing the China . \ i r Task Force.
Two weeks later, Generals Bissell of the Tenth and Chennault of the
Fourteenth were made major generals. The small stock of l\Jitchells
in China was increased and plans were made to keep the supply line
moving faster by adding a fleet of Curtiss C-4Ci Commando transports
to the Douglas C-47 Skytrains which had been in use for nearly a year.
The striking power and range also was stepped up considerably by
the assignment of a heavy bombardment group of Liberators, com-
manded by Col. Eugene Beebe, which arrived about May I, 1943.
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BLASTING THE J AP AT RANGOON
Our U. S. Army Tenth Air Force destroying Japanese shipping in Rangoon harbor
on November 27, 1943.
/4 TilE i\IRCR\FT YE.\R lH IOK.
of bombs on the Thilawa oil refinery south of Hangoon. which had

been burned by the Allies a year before and then put hack into op-
eration by the Japanese. Heavy blows at railroad junctions. bridges
and communications in central Burma were struck by Liberators,
l\litchells and \Varha wks. 1\ ot to he outdone hy their colleagues over
the "hump'' in China. the fighte1· pilots of the Tenth Air Force tried
out the P-40 with a I .ooo-pound bomb.
On l\Ja1·ch 19. 1943. an impnrtant bridge near ?vlogaung, Burma.
was hit with one of these "bridge buster" bombs by a \Varhawk
pilot, and from then on the bomb-carrying fighters had plenty of ac-
tivity. Experience had proved that blasting away at the many bridges
in central and upper Burma with 300 and soo-pound bombs was not
\·e1·y effective. J<epair gangs and extra rails had the damage repaired
and traffic moving within three days. and the joh had to be done all
over again. This time the I .ooo-pound bombs were used, and they
demolished the bridges completely. \Vith the fighter-bombers ahle
to drop heavy explosives. our l\Iitchell bombers were free for attacks
on more distant targets. One of these was the vital l\fyitnge bridge
south of l\T anclalay and on the main line to Rangoon. In eight attacks
between January and April 15. more than 100 tons of bombs were
dropped on it by our Mitchells and Liberators. many direct hits being
scored. The J aps kept rebuilding it, but at no time was it in use. As
fast as they repaired it, our bombers knocked it out again.
In these and similar operations, the bombardiers of the Tenth .-\ir
Force turned in some of the most accurate bombing of the entire war.
However, just as Vegesack on March IS, 1943. was a turning
point in Eighth Air Force .. operations, owing to our highly suc-
cessful use of the latest automatic flight control equipment. so its
general use in Durma from April on greatly increased the effectiveness
of heavy bomber operations of the Tenth Air Force. By its use the
bombardier actually operated the plane during the bombing run.
which could be cut clown from 30 or 40 seconds to as little as I 2 or
I 5 seconds. It also enabled a smaller number of aircraft to perform
a mission. Thus all through May, until the heavv monsoon curtailed
operations, the Tenth Air Force carried out widespread. damaging
raids on Japanese communications and installations in Burma, includ-
ing railroad yards, rolling stock at Toungoo. M amlalav. Prome and
installations in Central Burma. -
Arrival of a group of Liberator bombers in the 01ina area during
the first week of May, I943, was the signal for an increased bomber
offensive against important Japanese military centers. \Vith Mitchell
medium bombers and Warhawk fighters. successful attacks were car-
ried out against heavily fortified I-Iainan island, off the South 01ina
coast, and the Hanoi-Haiphong area in Indo-China. This was fol-
lowed a few days later by a big attack on the Tien Ho and White
Cloud air bases near Canton, destroying some 20 enemy planes which
r-
Till·: t:. S. Aln'lY .\IR FOI{CES 75
rose to intercept. and badly smashing up that important training

and staging point iur all Japanese air force activities for southeast
.\sia and the southwest Pacific. On these three missions more than
8o tons of homhs were drnpped with a high degree oi accuracy. This
extended acth·ity stirred up violent Japanese counter-attacks. On
~lay 13 about 40 hea,·y hombers escorted by 40 Zeros attacked Kun-
. ming. headquarters hasc of our Fourteenth Air Force. Our \Var-
hawks, with ample notice from Chennault's air warning system, pre-
\'cttted ntost ui the J ap hum hers irom reaching the target. shooting
down at least 15 and probably 10 more.
The re,·italized Chinese Air Force also began to do an increased
shan· of the lighting in the skies over China. A program to train
Chinese aviation C."\dets in various schools in Arizona. notably Thun-
derbird and \\'illiams Fields, had started late in 1941; and early in
1943. several hundred Chinese fighter and bomber pilots. trained ac-
cording to U. S. :\rmv :\ir Forces standards. were back in China
prepared to fight the h~ted Jap im·ader. They were equipped for the
most part with Curtiss \Varhawks. Bell :\iracobras. Lockheed Bud-
sons and Russian SB bombers. The best evidence of the revival of
the Chinese .·\ir Force and its promise of future potentialities was
found in the first-class cooperation between the u. S. Fourteenth Air
Force, Chinese air units and hard-fighting Chinese ground troops in
a decisive victory in ~Iay and June battles where the Jap outnumbered
them by at least 7 .:;.ooo. This disposed of a potential threat to Changsa.
city of half a million and capital of Hunan Pro,;nce, between the big
Jap base of Ichang and Yochow on the eastern shore of Tung-ting
Lake. Regarding the Chinese fighter pilots, General Chennault said,
'·You can't tell them from .\merican fighter pilots when you see them
in action. ·• Later in the vear a Chinese-American composite medium
bomber \ Ving was fom1ed, and many important missions were carried
out in their :1\Iitchells. with \Yarhawks or Lightnings escorting.
The appointment of Lord Louis ::\Iountbatten as Commander-in-
Chief of the southeast .-\sia theater. following the Quebec conference.
coupled with the explicit and far-reaching statements at the Cairo
conference some months later. indicated early and decisive action
against the Japs even before the war in Europe ~hould be concluded.
During the last week of Tulv, l\fajor Cen. Ceorge E. Stratemeyer.
chief of the Air Staff in \ V~shington. \vas appointed commander of
American air forces in India-Burma. Brig. Gen. Howard C. Davidson
became commander of the Tenth .\ir Force. l\'Iajor Gen. Clavton
Bissell returned to \Vashington. to the important post of Asst. Chief
of Air Staff, Intelligence, and in February. 194-1-. :\sst. Chief of Staff.
Intelligence (G-2) of the LT. S. :\nny. In Aug-ust the headquarters
of the Tenth Air Force was moved from New Delhi to Calcutta, and
a few days later 20 Liberators and 25 :i\Iitchells carried out a heavv
attack on Akyab, important Burmese port in the Bay of Dengai.
....I
Throughout the rest of 1943, attacks by heavy. mediuu1 and fighter-

bombers continued almost daily, keeping the enemy off-balance in
the entire .Burmese-Thailand area. and pre,·enting his building up
strong positions anywhere within bomber reach. :\ joint Tenth, Four-
teenth and RA.F. sustained air offensive was carried out during the
last week of November. About the middle of December, Lord ?\fount-
batten announced the formation of the Eastern .\ir Command. merging
the R.A.F. in 1ndia and the U. S. Tenth .\ir Fl)rce into a unified air
force, with headquarters in New Delhi. The commander was Air
Chief 1vlarshal Sir Hichard Pcirse, a champion of strategic bomhard-
ment. His deputy was Major Cen. Stratemeyer.
Patterned after the highly successful Allied air organization de-
veloped in the North J\f,·ican campaign, the Eastern Air Command
included a Strategic Air Force, headed by Brig. Gen. Davidson. and
a Tactical Air Force, commanded by Air :Marshal l3aldwin. As op-
erations developed, highly essential non-combat groups were to be
organized, including aviation engineers. photo reconnaissance. air
service and troop carrier units. By the end of the cold season in India.
February, 1944, plans seemed to be under way for substantially in-
creased action against the Jap in Burma and China.
General Chennault's Fomteenth Air Force. meanwhile. unofficially
retained the name of "Flying Tigers" which had been the name of
the American volunteer air group flying for the 01inese Govemment
prior to our entry in the war, with Chennault as commander. Our
Fourteenth Air Force kept after the Japs in China. giving the Chinese
armies much needed air support, bombing strategic points whenever
possible, including a heavy attack on F'ormosa on November 25, 1943.
sinking enemy shipping and nibbling away at the Jap air force. Be-
tween October I, 1943, and February I 5. 1944. more than 175.000
tons of Jap shipping was sunk, with another Ioo.ooo probably sunk
or damaged-an enviable record in itself.
After the occupation of Kwajalein. when Admiral Ximitz an-
nounced his plan to drive across the Paci flc and land air and ground
forces on the China coast, General Stilwell stated that •·such a plan
must be heavily supported by an aggressive land and air offensive
from the interior, and this we intend to do in spite of the existing
blockade." Gen. Chennault declared, "It has been my conviction for
many years that China is the logical place for the final defeat of Japan.
For some time I have been endeavoring to push construction of air
bases, airfields and operational facilities in China so we can accom-
moda~e a much &'reater number of transports to bring in a greater
quantity of supphes for both aviation and ground forces to be used
not only in driving the Japanese out of China, but also attacking them
in Japan."
General Arnold, in his report of January, 1944, agreed that 01ina
is "our most effective base for aerial operations against Japan," and
THE RMY \ IR FOR E 77
theater as follows :
WE STRIKE JAPAN I N FORMOSA
When our Fourteenth Air Force attacked Shinchiku airfield on Formosa on
Thanksgiving Day, N ovemb er 25, 1943, our low level fighter attack, shown here,
destro yed 35 planes before our bombers made their run.
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had he('n based on the assumption that the only thn·at could come irom
the :\" orthwest frontier-the Kylwr Pass. The Japanese seizure of
Bunna suddenly threatened attack not imm the Xorthwest hut the
East. A complete and rapid readjustment oi rl~ienscs was in order.
a formidable task in any country. ~lot alone India. There. the ener-
vating heat. the apathy of the natives, the total absence of modern
methods and equipment. combined trJ form a staggering prospect .
.. Assam is separated from the rest oi I nclia h\· the Brahmaputra.
one of the longest rivers in the world. and one ti1at has not a single
bridge through its length in that country. Its mean level ,·aries with
the seasons. At cet·tain times of the year. a 2,3-fo1•t rise and fall puts
1·ivcr ports out of commission during both flood and ehh perinds.
There is no throngh-ruad between :\ssam and Calcutta. Rail trans-
portation is complicated hy changes in gauge. and the existence of
antiquated train ferries. The capacity of the inlanci water system was
for a long time even lower than usual because powt:r units and harges
had he('n moved to Iraq. And during the mnnsnon season. nearly all
non-river transportation ceases hecau~e tlw area is <.'nmpletely flooded.
The monsoon season lasts. in :\ssam. from mid-:\fa\· to mid-:\ovem-
IJcr. The average rainfall is about 150 inches as compared to a 2o-inch
aver<te for a similar period in. say. Virginia. ~Jalaria is a constant
threat. Life and labor are cheap in India. Sections of tea land were
cleared fo1· our airfielcls and runways were painfullv built with rocks
taken ft·om the river bottom and carried in basket~ on the heads of
coolies. Antediluvian stone rollers, pushed by other coolies, were used
to pack dO\vn the rock.
''Our flying transport opct·atinns are nn Jess difficult. The pilots
who fly our transports in that weather are as exposed as any in actual
combat. T7.ooo-foot mountains have to he cleared hy instrument fly-
ing. Jf om· men veer to the ~ ot·th, they meet 22.000-foot peaks. while
to the South they drift over J apanese-lwld r:urma. It is no country
to crash-land in. That is the mute our supplies must travel after they
have already hccn shipped more than 1o.ooo miles-supplies not only
for our Fourteenth Air Force hut to help equip the Chinese army and
to huild and defend China's airfields.
''And yet the Fourteenth .-\ir F1Jrce is in the skies over China.
Under the command of a maste1· tactician. !-;en. Claire T.. Chennault.
American fliers of the Fourteenth have from February 2, 1942. tn
October 3I, 1943. brought down 35r Japanese aircraft. with a loss tn
themselves of only 68, an unrivalled record. That is not counting
enemy aircraft probably destroyed or damaged.
"A record of this scope is all the more impressive in that it was
built up in the cou1·sc of what is. hy today's standards. aerial guer-
rilla warfare. The pre-condition of all successful guerrilla operations
-an actively friendly countryside-exists in China, and the Four-
teenth has taken advantage of this by helping the Chinese create one
THE U. S. ARMY :\11{ FOl{CES 79
oi the most eincient aircraft warning system~ in e.xi:;tence. Our bases

arc notilicd oi the approach oi a Japanese flight almost at the moment
it takes to the air. This warning system was one of the factors that
cnable!l the Fourtt·enth to provide the support which helped to stop
the J apancsc et•ld in the Tung-ting Lake otTensive of ~lay and June.
llJ-B· . .
.. In it:- primary mission of protecting the terminal bases ot _mr
transport. the Fourteenth :\ir Force ha? been completely successtul.
.\t the same time, we know that air transport must be established
for our Chinese bases. It need hardlv be stated that we have no in-
tention of allowing our air operation's from the .-\siatic mainland to
remain on the Je,·el oi guerrilla warfare. ::\either Japanese shipping
nor Japanese industry will sun·ive the bombing in store for them.''
~larch 10. 1944· was the end of the first year of Fourteenth :\ir
Force operations. and Gen. 01ennault made the following statement
to the personnel: ''Among the great .\ir Forces of the l'nited States.
the Fourteenth is still small. \' ct we can claim achievement of which
I believe a far larger force might reasonably be proud.
"\Ve ha,·e defended against a far more numerous enemy almost
the entire area of Free China. \\'hen the encm,· has attacked. we ha,·e
taught him how it feels to sutTer losses of si;._ or seven or eight or
even nine for one. \\'e oursch·es have attacked repeatedly. with deter-
mination and with success. Thev know the sound of our aircraft. and
of our bombs dropping un the· Yangtze River. in Hong Kong and
Canton and :\moy and Swaton, un Formosa, and in the Japanese-held
ports and bases uf lndo-China. Thailand. and Burma. Small as we
have been and still are, we have made our attacks felt where it has
hurt most. The sea routes between the Japanese islands and the Japa-
nese Empire are the jugular uf the Japanese military system. \Ve haYe
stabbed tirelessly for the jugular. and since l\Iarch 10. I9-J.3. we haw
certainly sunk 27-1-·939 tons of enemy shipping. and probably sunk or
damaged another 282.350 tons. Some may venture to predict that we
shall cut the jugular and the organism will die. Finally, we ha\'e
fought side by side with our Chine:;e .-\Hies. again last summer. and
were victorious. In the Tung Ting Lake camp in the Battle fur
( 'hangteh last fall, we supported powerfully China's armies. who met
the Japanese and drove them back.
"\V e can he proud of such a record. \ Ve can be proud also of the
gruwth that has come during the last year. The 12 months from
.\I arch 1 o. 19-1-3. until today ha\'e seen the establishment of the Chinese
.\merican l'omposite \\'ing. in which Chinese and .-\mericans live to-
gether, work together and enter combat together. The Chinese :\mer-
ican Composite \\'ing's record will speak for itself. The same 12
months also haYe seen the establishment in China of the Air Service
Command. to aid us in supply and maintenance: the expansion of our
own fighting units, and their reinforcement with improved types of
8o THE AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK
aircraft, and the construction of new airfields and improvement of old.

It seems a long time since the establishment of the Fon\"'ard Echelon
of the Fourteenth AAF. Yet it was only eleven months ago that four
officers journeyed to Kweilin to prepare for the occupation of our
bases in East China. Last summer. with a mere handful of planes. the
Forward Echelon withstood a most determined Japanese attempt to
wipe it out by force of superior numbers: and now the Forward
Echelon has been replaced by two powerful wings.
"The I 2 months to come will sec, I am confident. a growth even
more rapid, and successes even more remarkable. There have been
hard times in the past. I, for one, will not soon forget the days last
July and August when our men at K wei lin hung on only by their own
courage and the magnificent determination of the ground crews to
keep planes in the air against all odds. No doubt there will be hard
times in the future. ] :ut we are on the offensive, not the defensive,
now. Soon or late, the end is in sight. As your General. I cannot
foretell the date of victory, but I will say to you that if you go on as
you have started, you will bring measurably nearer the day when
Japan has been humbled, and we can all make that homeward journey
which we so desire."
Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney's Fifth Air Force in the southwest
Pacific started 1943 right by winning the battle of the Huon Gulf.
Between January 6 and 9, heavy, medium and light bombers and
fighter-bombers, escorted by fighters. attacked a Jap convoy of two
light cruisers. four destroyers and four transports, scoring seven
direct hits and many near misses. Four ships were sunk, four prob-
ably sunk, one badly damaged: So to I 1 5 enemy aircraft destroyed
and 40 damaged. General Kenney 1·cportcd that minimum altitude.
or skip-bonihing, used in this engagement, was undoubtedly superior
to aerial torpedoes against ship and naval targets. Final resistance
at Bun a had ceased on January 3. and a pocket of very stubborn re-
sistance between Buna and ( ;ona was wiped out on January 23. The
next clay General MacArthur paid tribute to the remarkable part
which the 1'ifth Air Force had played in the entire campaign to re-
move the enemy threat to Australia by clearing the Japs out of Papua
and eastern New Guinea. Over 6o per cent of the troops were flown
into the battle area and kept constantly supplied by air, \vhile bombers
and fighter-bombers blasted ene111y supply lines and prevented re-
inforcements from the main bases of Salamaua. Lae and Rabaul from
reaching the Japanese forces. ·He stated that a new form of campaign
was tested which pointed the way by the use of ··swift. massive
strokes" to the ultimate defeat of the enemy in the Pacific.
The Jap was badly defeated in the Bismarck Sea. General :\mold
in his report described it as follows: "The crew of one of General
Kenney's bombers spotted a large Japanese convoy heading toward
New Guinea on March I, 1943. Thus began the battle of the Bis-
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U. S. Navy photo
A RAID ON GIZO ISLAND
U . S. Army Air F orces Fortresses bomb J apanese installatio ns on Gizo Island in
the Solomons.
THl· lP I ~FT .. E R
OUR PARATR OP T TH E
D uring tRe attack on J a p insta ll a tio ns a t a dza b, . w 'u in a on cptember - ,
194.3, a regim ent of our para troo pe rs w rc JropJ ed fr om D ouglas kytrnins wh ile
A-2os laid smo ke scree ns and o r t h Am erican 1itchelJ bombed the enemy air-
fields. Photo show·s one battal.ion in th e foreg roun d ' ·hile another ba li on i
land in g on t he d ista nt hi llsid e.
g round forces in th ei r advance up the ew

fields were built. U pon completi on of th e a ir I a e at Dobadu ra,
fighters could es.c ort th e bo 11bers, and th e c mr 1 te n utra lization of
Lae and Salamaua, both as air bases and seap r t I ecame po sible.
B uilding the base a t Ma rilinan provid ed fig hter ov r fo r the crreat
paratroop landing a t N adzab in th e 1\!Ja rkh am Vall y n ptem ber
5, 1943. A irborne engi neer s th en we re fl ow n in, and when t rips
behind the enemy positions were compl eted , alama ua and Lae ,,·ere
captured in a few weeks.
General A rnold described th e N ad zab operati n a ·'a r ma rk -
able achievement fo reshadow ing at lea st [ a rt of u r pa ern of vic-
tory in th e Pacific."
"The landing at N adzab," he continued, " put an end to the ca rping
at our early 'palm tree-to-palm tree' a Iva n e. He re \ Vas warfa r e at
200 miles an hour. O ur F ifth A ir Force la nded I 700 A merican
paratroops, fully equipped and suppli ed, plu s 36 A ustralian a rt ill ery-
men with guns.
' 'These operations in the Markham Vall ey are well wort hy of note.
In front, 48 B-25's opened the fi ght by strafing J apanese positi ons
and dropping fragmentati on bombs. T hey wer e followed by six A--:zos
that laid the smoke screen which covered th e land ing of ou r para -
troops from the 96 C-47's. Above th ese flew fi ve B- r 7's carrying ma-
teriel, and three B-r7's with Generals MacA rth ur and Ken ney a nd
their staffs. A fighter escort of 146 P -38's and P -47's covered th e
THE U. ~. ARMY AIR FOkCES
flight at various altitudes while at Heath's Plantation. halfway be-

tween :\adzah and Lae. four B-Iis and 24 B-24's bombed and strafed
the Japanese positions. Five weather ships operated along the route
and ovc.:r the passes h_, keep units posted on conditions. This was a
iar cry from tlw days when our decimated squadrons were being
hlaste<l out of the skies O\'er Luzon.
"The day after the landing at :\adzab. the a\;ation engineer who
had built the airfidcl at ~larilinan. landed a Cub plane in the jungle
and arranged for .\ustralians and natives to prepare a strip for
transport plam's. This was the prelude to the arrival of two airborne
engineer hattalinns. irmn ~larilinan and Port ~loresbv. and the rapid
construction nf new airfields in the ~larkham Val.)e,·. hehind the
Japam•se position at Lae which held out for 10 more ~lays.
"Fiw wel·ks after the landing at :\adzah in the ~Iarkham Valley.
we raided the Japanese stronghold of Rabaul. Our box score on that
mission was three destroyers. three medium merchant vessels. 32 small
merchant vessels. 68 harbor craft. 11 luggers and two patrol craft
sunk or destroyed : one submarine. one submarine tender. one de-
stroyer tender. one medium merchant vessel, badlv damaged: rR.t
enemy planes clcstntyl'd or damaged. Our own losses .were two B-z.fs,
one I \-2.:; and one Beau fighter. Our air superiority in the Southwest
I 'acitic since has been detiniteh· established.''
:\fter our Tsili Tsili air has~ was set up. the big drive on the major
Jap air bases in the \Vewak area began. There a very menacing con-
centration of enemy aircraft was being built up. One of the great
factors in the success of skip-bombing and anti-shipping missions gen-
erally was the de,·astating power oi the eight-gun :'\ orth .-\ merican
:\fitchell. <len·loped ll\· Lt. Col. \Villiam ( ;unn. under \ ~eneral Ken-
twy. in this theater. a;HI later, standard nn the attack version of this
medium homher in many other tlwaters. There were eight ..=;o-cal.
machine guns in the nos~. besides those in the upper and tail turrets
and the two \\·aist guns, q. in all. pitts one ;.=; 111111. cannon. In the
series of terrilic tree-top attacks in the \Vewak area and other enemy
airfields. the :\1fitchells and Douglas A.-20 attack homhers proved as
devastating against land ohjectiv.es as they were against shipping. ln
the \ \' ewak mission. 30q cncn1y planes were destroyed during the
last twn weeks of August. 1<)-t-3· From that time on similar attacks
on enemv airfields were rei erred to as "\\' ewak-ing. ''
The ;11-out air offensi'-e against Rabaul·by the Fifth Air Force
began on nctober 12. I()-1-3· For more than a year. attacks hacl been
Inade from time to time frnm l 'ort l\1 ores by: hut this drive. coordi-
nated with that of the Thirteenth ~\ ir Force and Naval air forces in
the Solomons. was designed to neutralize completely this vital enemy
base once and for all. Un the 12th. about 300 aircraft of the Fifth
attacked the Rahaul airfields and harbor, destroying 127 aircraft and
inflicting heavy losses on enemy shipping. Five other attacks by
B-24s and B-25s, with P-38s escorting, followed between the r8th
and 26th. On November 2, with Rabaul harhor filled with enemy
shipping to relieve Bougainville, 75 Mitchells and 8o Lightnings de-
livered a crushing blow that will go down as one of the outstanding
engagements of the South Pacific war. Between October 12 and
November 1 r Jap aircraft losses at Rabaul on the ground and in the
air were more than 550 destroyed, I 75 probably destroyed and 6o
damaged.
After several months in the South Pacific. with Anny air units
scattered about in Fiji. the New Hebrides, X ew Caledonia and Gua-
dalcanal, the Thirteenth Air Force was established in January. 1943•
under the command of 1\b.jor Cen. :Kathan F. Twining. with head-
quarters in New Caledonia. The first Island Command also was
set up under l\bjor Gen. Rush I .incoln. Lt. Gen. :\Iillard F. Har-
mon, formerly chief of the Air Staff was the oYerall commander of
Army units under the theater command of .-\dm. \\'illiam F. Halsey.
The Allie(l strategy for 1943 hecame apparent a few days after the
establishment of the Thirteenth. when on January 23. :\lunda was
bombed heavily three times within five hours by bombers of the
Thirteenth and Naval air forces. This was the first strategic enemy
airfield north of Guadalcanal. It was under constant bombardment
for the next few months until its capture on August 7, one year after
the Marines had landed on Guadalcanal.
The Japs were now on the defensive at the fringe of their "outer
empire" and they kept counter-attacking. despite very heavy losses
in the air. One or their worst setbacks was on June 16, 1943. when
they attacked Guadalcanal, by that time a very substantial air base
with 120 bombers and fighters. Our Army. l'\avy. Marine Corps and
Anzac pilots shot down 77 enemy planes, while anti-aircraft got I 7
more, or 94 out of 120. Two weeks later. uur forces occupied Ren-
dova. seven miles from Munda. The Japs lost IOI bombers and
fighters in savage counter-attacks. They lose 200 more during the
first 10 clays of our joint offensive against Munda. After :\lunda
fell. it was converted into a huge air base for our continued drive
against Rahaul. This was the right arm of our air pincers movement.
The attacks hy our J<ifth Air Force from Xew (;uinea aml Cape
Gloucester, at the lower tip of New Britain. formed the left arm.
Vella Lavella was next, bypassing Kolomhangara with its airstrip
at Vila, picking this up later. Throughout September and llctohet·.
heavy attacks against the airfields at Kahili and Kara on Eougainville
were made almost daily by Army Liberators and Mitchells, Navy
Dauntless clive bombers and Corsair fighters. The strategic air and
naval base on Buka Island, just north of Bougainville. also was under
attack, as was Ballale Island, south of Bougainville, and Vila on
Kolombangara. The escorting Corsairs and Lightnings were achiev-
ing notable successes against the best fighters the J aps could throw
~ IE R1 I FORCE S 8s
the improv Z o T rpe I , called Hamp

til l later 'I ·pe ., Ton ·, with i.nl.ine liquid-
land d in the Treasury

outhern tip of Bougain-
THE NORTH AMERICAN MUSTANG

North American Aviation's P-51 Mustang fighters equipped with Packard-built
M erlin engines went into action for the first time when they escorted heavy
bombers on a raid deep into Germany on January 5, 1944. Earlier models of the
Mustang with Allison engines were the first single-engine airplane~ to penetrate
Germany from British bases in this war.
86 THE lR 1". F1 YF I
ONE OF OU R RABA L ATTACK

T his photo was ta ken on Nove m be r 2 , 1943 , during attack by bombers of o ur
F ift h Air F orce . It was onl y one of repeated attacks made on J apan's grea t ba e
in New Britain .
Buka . A llied air sup remacy in the entire a rea continu d p ractically
unchallenged, except fo r occasional night attack by enemy bombers.
By early December, 1943, our 4,000-foot T or kina fi hte r strip wa
ready to send fi ghter sweeps over Rabaul, a nd on 01ri tma D ay t he
P iva F ield, with its 6,soo-foot ru nway, wa dedicated. This impo r-
tant ai rfield, ca rved out of the jung le by a vy eabee , was handling
light and medium bomber s early in 1944. Le than 2 -o miles from
R abaul, it also was only 8 5 0 miles from the heavily fort ified Japan ese
naval base of T ruk, in th e Carolines.
Christmas week saw t he comp leti on of th e ol m ons campaig n
which began on A ug ust 7, 1942, a t Guadalcanal, by the seizure of
Green I sland by An zac troops fro m Gen. MacArth ur' command a nd
Naval units from Admiral Halsey's forces. The p o session of thi s
island, at th e north ern tip of th e Solomon s, about half way fr om ew
I reland I sland, effectively cut off a bout 22,000 J ap t r oops r emaining
on Bougainville, B uka, Shortla nd a nd Choiseul Islands . Th ey were
faced with starvati on or surrender.
THE C. S. ARMY AIR FORCES 87
The Seventh Air Force. commanded by :Major Gen. \Villis Hale.
and based in Hawaii. was also on the offensive. despite the immense
distances involved and the fact that the crews of land planes had to
make exceedingly long over-water flights. Pin-point navigation was
to he at a premium in the operations of the ~eventh. In December.
1942. some units had mo,·ed down into the South Pacific. and joining
with others alreadv there, the,· became the Thirteenth Air Force. The
se,·enth itself, ho~\·evcr, late~ played an important part in the Cen-
tral l'acific dri,·e of Xaval air and sea power which burst into such
dramatic successes in early 1944. \Vake had been one of their early
targets. :\ few days before Christmas. 1942. two dozen Liberators
had paid a surprise midnight visit to that outpost. inflicting heavy
damage. It was the longest offensive mass flight ever made. over
4,000 nautical miles. with ~[idway the only stopping point. In March.
1943. American forces. including units of the Seventh Air Force.
occupied Funafuti. large:;t of the Ellice Islands. On April 20, one
of the hardest blows delivered by :\merican heavy bombers against
the enemy in the Pacific was carried out when a large force of Lib-
erators blasted the Jap phosphate works on the circular island of
Kauru in the Gilbert Island group. /\. dozen B-24s attacked this im-
portant target again in mid-September and again about the end of
i\ovember. after Xanumca had been occupied. a base also in the
Ellice group hut nearly 200 miles nearer the Gilberts. They made
another attack on \\'ake from :Midway on July 24, starting many fires
and destroying several Zeros.
In September. 1943. in conjunction with Xaval carrier task forces,
the Seventh Air Force began its air offensive against the Gilberts.
striking Tarawa, ~lakin and other targets in preparation for the
amphihinus operations to come. The attacks were made from Funa-
futi. Xannmca and also from Canton Island of the Phoenix group.
From the middle of Kovember. 1943, until the end of January. 19-14·
the Seventh Air Force dropped more than J._:ioo,ooo pounds of bombs
on Japanese bases in the r..Iarshall Islands preparatory to our Marine
Corps invasion. The Seventh's targets included Jaluit. Mili. \Votje
and K wajalein, as well as Tarawa and Makin in the Gilberts, before
they were occupied hy our :Marines. Early in 1944. the striking power
of the Seventh :\ir Force was increased and given variety when .\-:q
Dauntless clive bombers and n-25 · ~Iitchell mediums. with the ne\v
rapid-firing 77 nun. cannon, and \Varhawk fighter-bombers. took
their places with the long-range Liberators. The terrific pounding
this team gave the enemy bases in the Marshalls was a major factor
in the masterstroke which seized Kwajalein early in February, 1944·
They continued to play an important part. 'vith Naval air and sea
forces, in the great Central Pacific drive.
The map shows that one of the shortest roads to Tokyo runs from
Alaska down the Aleutian island chain. There were two enemies to
88 THE AIRCR F T YE A R BOOl
DURING T HE AL E UTIA1
Major Gen. Simon B. Bu ckn er, Jr., co mmandin the Al~ Defen ~ Co mma nd ,
gets time to read bis mai l during a !iigbt o ver i.he AJeutian early m 194 .
fight, the J aps and th e weather. ather in the Al uti an means r rr ,

that hides ai.di.elds and v !canoe ri ing from the ea. I t a! o m ·a ns
cross winds and cold rain that starts to fall in iberia but lands in th e
Aleutians. Despite all obstacles, meri can air. rrroun d a nd aval
forces drove the Japs out of their A ttu and Ki ka t rongh olds. F rom
Aleutian bases the U . S . Eleventh ir Force ve ra! t imes bombed
Paramushiru in the J ap K urj!e islands.
The headquarters of th e E leventh fu r F orce, comm a nd ed by
Major Gen. William 0. Butler was located a t An chorag e, v,;ith for -
ward bases at Kodiak, Cold Bay and "l mnak, th e latter the sec1·et
base which saved Dutch Harbor in June, 1942, when th e J aps tried
to destroy the port. One by one, A merican air bases were built in the
Aleutians despite enormous problems of ter rain, weather and supply.
These bases stopped the J ap agg r ession in that area, and they also
provided means for our offensive air opera tions. In September, 1942,
a new base was occupied in the And rean o£ islands, 250 miles east of
Kiska, which permitted fighter escort for the few bomber raids pos-
sible du:ing ~utumn. a~d win~er. O n J an uary 13, 1943, A merican
troops, mcludmg av1atwn engmeers, landed on Amchitka, 85 miles
from Kiska and 750 miles from P a ramushiru. By February 16, an
TH . M AIR F OR
L1ber-
ONE OF THE AIR FORCE'S FLIGHT STRIPS
A view from about 4,ooo feet of a standard-size Flight Strip constructed for use
by airplanes up to gross loads of 8o,ooo pounds. The paved runway on this Flight
Strip area lies in the direction of the prevailing wind. The adjacent highway can
be seen extending along part of the length of one of the shoulders. Turf grown
on both shoulders bas sufficient bearing strength to hold a heavy bomber taxiing
in wet weather.
'TH · ~1 YE. OOh.
took off fr
U. S. Navy photo
AT ONE OF OUR BASES I N THE SOUTH PACIFIC
A Navy ~onsolidated Vultee PB zY Coronado long-range fly ing boat comes in for a
lancling. An Amertcan warship is at the left , a cargo vessel op. the right.
CH:\PTER IV
U.S. NAVAL AVIATION AT WAR
T II E aviation forces of the United States ~:wv were smashing

the enemy on many fronts in 1944, forging stc~dily ahead i~ ~he
series of impressive victories which. starting with the dectstve
Battle of :\Iidway in 1942. helped mightily in maintaining the initiative
for the Cnitcd Xations. Our Xaval Aviation in 1944 was the most
powerful and unquestionably the most effective Xavy air force in the
world. ~lore than 27.000 trained pilots. over 20,000 warplanes. 40
new aircrait carriers added to the Fleet-these were onh· a few of the
more striking tokens of strength which accounted for the increasing
success in c\·ery quarter that our Xavy aviators attacked. At the be-
ginning of 19-14. more than 2,000 new planes were being delh·ered to
the Xavy every month. accompanied by all the auxiliaries essential to
the rising tempo ui the X avy's offensive. particularly against the
Japanese.
In 1943. Xaval Aviation had played a vastly important role in the
most bitterly fought of ocean campaigns. that of the Southern Solo-
mons where the Allies succeeded in holding their own against the most
tenacious efforts of the Japanese. One of the most glowing chapters in
the history of American air power was written in those skies: and it
was followed immediately by our offensive aimed at the subjugation
of l{abaul and Truk. the two main outposts of the Jap who had to hold
them if he was to defend his homeland from successful attacks from
sea and air. The Gilbert and Marshall Islands were scenes of equally
important victories in which 1\aval Aviation paved the way by soften-
ing enemy objectives in air campaigns that went on for weeks and
months preparatory to invasion by our surface forces. Naval Avia-
tion shared with the Army Air Forces the arduous task of driving the
Jap out of the Aleutians and then participated in the vitally strategic
destruction of Jap installations on his northern home front, Para-
mushiru in the Kuriles. i\aval Aviation was active in the Sicilian and
Italian invasions. It also participated in raids on Xorway. It patrolled
our thousands of miles of coastline. and escorted our convoys over the
seas; and our Navy fliers had their full share in stifling the menace of
enemy submarines. Further, our Naval Air Transport Service sped
vital supplies and key personnel to the distant fronts.
Our Naval Aviation had assumed two main tasks with regard to
Kippon. One was to shatter her air power. The other was to help our
surface forces destroy J ap surface power on both land and sea. There
was no halt in the frightful effectiveness with which both objectives
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were carried out, dating from the decisive Battle of ~Iidway where
Japan lost four aircraft carriers. all the planes on these ships, nearly
all the crews and the best among J ap naval airmen. Events proved
that Japan could not recover her Xaval air strength lost at l\Iidway.
It was the beginning of the end. As our Naval Aviation grew in size
and constantly demonstrated superior strength. Japan's decreased in
both size and strength, as the records prove.
Of our new carriers, six were of the big. 27,000-ton Essex class.
An outline of the full weight of fury to be loosed by Xaval Aviation
was afforded late in 19-1-3 when Secretary of the Xavy Frank Knox
announced that three new 45.000-ton carriers would be constructed.
That finally vanquished the carrier critics. The flattops-mobile fly-
ing fields which carried the war to the enemy thruughout the last third
of 1943-had performed miracles. The projected 45,000-ton giants
were to have increased compartmentation. heavier annor and greater
armament. Long-range. slugging twin-engine aircraft were to be their
main batteries in smashing the enemy harder and from greater dis-
tances. How completely the carrier vindicated itself is most convinc-
ingly seen in the fact that between October. 19-1-2, and the end of 1943
only one American carrier was sunk. This was the Liscome Bay, a
baby flattop. During that period, Air Groups flying from carrier
flight decks in every major Naval engagement of the war took an in-
calculable toll in men and dollars from the enemy.
Realization of the full importance and necessity of a huge, hard-
hitting, well,trained Naval air force. if the war was to be won in the
shortest possible time, was expressed by Admiral Ernest J. King,
Commander-in-Chief of the United States Fleet and Chief of Naval
Operations-himself an aviator-\vhen he created the post of Deputy
Chief of Naval Operations for Air. and named to that key job Vice
Admiral John Sidney McCain, guiding air genius of the early days of
the historic Guadalcanal campaign. A foretaste of things to come was
afforded when, on the 30th anniversary of l\aval Aviation. A·ugust 30,
1943, Admiral McCain disclosed that huge task forces, spearheaded by
aircraft carriers, were poised in the Pacific about to strike sledge-
hammer blows at the enemy. At the time Admiral McCain made his
statement, Vice Admiral John H. Towers, Commander of the Pacific
Air Force, had reported that air supremacy had been wrested from
the J ap in the South Pacific. He disclosed that Navy and Marine
Corps flyers, operating from Guadalcanal, had so decimated the Jap's
So~th Paci~c ~ir force that it was forced to operate on a "fire engine"
basts; th~t ts, tt had to shift its limited number of planes over the half-
moon of tts long defense line to meet Allied attacks and therefore was
unable to attack opportunity targets. '
. A new ~onception .of warfare, based on the potency of air power,
?'amed dommance ~unng 1943, as the United Nations high command
mcreased the effective employment of wan·raft almost daily. A tacti-
L TIO TW R 93
ca l r
th
a- inning of 1943 had been
U . S. Navy photo
ASLEEP ON THE DEEP
About z,soo Navy enlisted men lie wrapped in sleep on the hangar deck of a U. S.
Navy carrier. The men are being ferried from San Francisco to a Pacific base.
94
ON A CARRIER IN THE PACIFIC

While ordnance men work on h eavy bo mbs in t he hangar deck of a new
Navy aircra ft carrier, and aviation mac hini ts' mate a dju t par t- on Grumma n
H ellcats, offi cers a nd men in th e background get re]j ef fr o m "-ea -ten ion " by
wa tching a m ovie.
black indeed . N avy patrol planes- C ns li latecl ataLina , 1\iartin

Mariners, and Vo ught K ingfishers-were wag ing a val iant, but lo -
ing fight against the sub. T heir d etermined c rew were fl yi11g end less
patrols through all kinds of weather, and were keeping the ub below
the surface, w here it operates at a disadvantage, in ma ny in tances.
But these craft, ideal for many fun ctions, were too slow to d ive on ,
and bomb, submarin es between th e time they sighted th em , and -vvere
themselves sigh ted, and th e 30 seconds which elapsed before the su b-
marine could crash cl ive. In the second place, the " convoy graveyard,"
that 6oo-mile middle stretch of the A tlantic, was beyond th eir range.
As a res ult, the U -boats still were r eaping a ruin ous toll of shi ppin g
carrying vital suppli es to th e war f ronts.
Into this di scouraging situation suddenly, ab out rnid-year, was in-
jected a new, "secret" weapon by th e Navy . Tvierchant ship sinkings •
began declining, rapidly. First inkling of t he nature of the new
weapon came with news of the sub-busting acti vity of a small aircraft
carrier-a "baby flattop" -in the mid-Atlantic stretch. Carrier B, as
it was identified, had been assigned to protect convoy . She had sunk
l . _.. . \ Y L \ 1_ TI N . T \ 1 I 95
tw
u ma nn
wa r fa re w a
m i i n wa · t 1 r te t c nvoy -
av ia t r ·1chi e\· I fame, the bab
U . S. Navy photo
BLASTING A WOLF FROM THE N AZI PACK
In Jul y , 1943, Navy planes of esco rt carrier "B " whil e gu arding a convoy across
th e Atlantic fou ght r r German subm arines. T a kin g off from, and landing on the
little carrier, which was a converted fr eighter, they scored two "sure kills," four
"very proba bles" and " four probables. " No vessel in the convoy was lost.
g6 T E AIRCR .F T Y R 01
MARTI "AVY MARINER

These big two-engine flying boats were a ctive in anli- ubmarine \ ork and as ! a vy
transport .
groups," to hunt th e sub wolf packs and d t roy them v\ hile the con-
voys proceeded on their courses unm olested . f the 43 German sub-
marines destroyed by Naval a ir crews, 30 we re bla ted to bits by a ir-
craft from these ugly duckling baby flattops whose construction had
been criticized by many who had said the mall, slig htly -compa rt-
mentated, lightly-armed craft would be un a! le t o d efend t hemselve
against th e torpedoes of the very p rey th ey so ught. f the carriers,
only the L iscome Bay had been sunk or seriou ly damaged at thi s
writing early in 1944.
The remaining 13 submarines of the N avy total were sunk by th e
Mariners and Catalinas, aided imm eas urab ly by tw o new patrol types
acquired by the Navy during the year. These w ere the Lockheed Ven-
tura and Consolidated Liberator, both land plane ty pes adapted from
A rmy designs for anti-submarine work. These p lanes, along with
the North American Mitchell, another land plane b omber adapted fo r
Navy use, were playing important war roles, in long-range patrol as
well as anti-sub and other functions. T hey were ans\vering a question
which had been perplexing during the first year of war; namely, how
could enemy surface forces not only be detected successfully, but
shadowed exhaustively and reported. The workhorse Catalina, famed
I TIO! T vVAR 97
cue plane bad limitation
nemy .
Thr L!<Th ut the campaign to open th 'tlantic supply Janes and
[ them [ en the Na\ 's lighter-than -a.i r fleet provided notable
a i tan e. The blimp pilots and crew ma inta ined their en\iable rec-
r 1 Ehavi ng Jo t but one ship to German submarines since the start
f war.
Lv n the th u ands of finely-trained aviators and air crewmen
turn d ut b th e N a · could not have corn piled the years sterling
U. S. Navy photo
THE CURTISS SEAGULL
Th e Navy SO :~ C scout obse rva tion pl ane, catapulted from battleships and cruisers
a nd operating as gun-spotter for the Fleet, also in coastal anti-submarine patrol.
9' '1 HE IR R . FT Y E R B
OUR ATTACK 0
During one of the raids in which our carrier-based I omber ruck a the
island of Wotje, shown here, one of eight Japanese bases in tb M arshall and
Gilbert Islands. The picture was taken from a Navy scout pl a ne du ring the raid.
record of achievement wit 1out the topnotch equipm ent pr ovided by

the American aircraft industry. While 1942's 1 lane carri ed on the
splendid performance, which had establi shed them a the rnost rugged
in the world, the nation's plane builders came throu g h ' ith th re out-
s~anding new warplanes, which by early 1944 gave the Navy the m ost
modern and savage carrier striking force of all the belligerent . - s
the many new carrie_rs, spearheading th eir task fo re . , ranged the
Pacific in 1944, their \ir Groups, equipped with these new planes,
were spoiling for a conclusive fight in which the Japs, quite under-
standably, were loath to indulge. The Grumman venger which was
speeded to the F leet in time to participate in the Battle of 1 'l:idway,
was the fir st. It was a torpedo bomber. Inevitably, m any of its abili-
ties-increased range, . greater explosive load , higher speed-were
limited by the comparable abilities of its teamrnates. In March, 1943 ,
the next member of the team arrived. It was the Vo ught Corsair
fighter with a 400-mile-an-hour speed, a 35,000 fo ot-plu ceiling, a
I ,500 mile-plus range and armament able to d al death and destruc-
tion in quantity. Here was a real teammate for the Avenge r. All that
was needed was a superior clive bomber to permit the avy's aviators
to execute a devastating coordinated attack on enemy surface forces,
. N \\ L I \TIO .T \iV h 99
deck
U. S. Navy photo
NAVY CARRIER PLAi\TES RAID BUKA
During the raid made by the Saratoga carrier task forces on November 1, 1943,
Btika a irfield was blasted as was Bonis runway, upper left, across Buka Passage.
roo T HE fT YE R B
NAVY CARRIERS APPROA CH \1 AK E I LA~'TI

Showing two new carriers ?f the E.ssex da s, the armada pr pares lo launch i
planes against Wake Island m the ra1d of O c t~ be ~ - , 194 whe re ou r d.i\·e bomber
and torpedo planes blasted J ap h1 ppm ' and sh ore a ·ons.
months of 19 43 , with Iavy and l\tiarine orp fl~ r ma hin<Y Jap

installations in the Northern olomons almost daily from : merican
bases in Guadalcanal and elsewh er e in the ou th ern ola mon . H uge
U nited Nations s pply bases were completed furthe r outh, in E -
piritu Santo and elsewhere, in preparati on fo r part of the big pu h
that began on June 30.
The J aps had tried to stop us w· hen two week ea r1 ier on J une J 6,
they flew a huge armada over Guaclalcanal in an attempt to smash
Allied forces gathering for th e push north,,·ard. T hi atternpt re-
sulted in a signal victo ry for Naval Aviati on. eventv-sev n enemy
bombers and fighters were shot cl own over G uaclalca ~ al in that one
clay. Then, on the 30th, Rend ova I land , seven short mil e fro m th e
partly completed Jap air citadel at Muncla on New Geo rgia I sland.
was taken . That clay marked what was probably the most bitter air
battle of the Pacific warfare. One hundred and one J ap planes we re
destroyed as the Nips tried franticall y, ·but unavailingly, to break up
the task force which was landing Marines and soldi ers on Rencl ova.
Fourteen American planes were lost, but the pil ots of 10 machin es
were rescued.
D uring the next 37 days, Navy di ve and torpedo bombers shuttled
up from Guadalcanal to Munda twice dail y, a 400-miJe round trip ,
to support the advance of the ground troops by bombing the ai rfi eld
and the J ap troops. A tribute to the effectivene s of thi s and prior
bombing was the fact that the J aps never were able to operate planes
L TIO ror
from l\lunda . That

t
da
were
nghold le[t in the ol -

mbing huttle began again ,
im aded. That made avail-
attacked. \'1\ estward, Gen-
en em)
U. S. Navy photo
HOT WORK AT HENDERSON FIELD
Ground crews, working with asse mbly-line precision, are shown here loading
soo-pound bombs .into a Navy Grumma n TBF Avenger during our 1943 offensive
in the South Pacific. · ·
102 K
DOUGLAS DIVE BOMBER

The Navy SBD Dauntless d.ive bombers are show n here on the late-ofi fro m the
deck of a carrier during th e South Pacific campaign.
pilot quality decreased steadily as hundreds of N ip fl; er 'vere ki lled .

Rabaul received terrific punishment Ir m our fl ier . a r-rier-based
aircraft however were to strike th e final , ru hin o- 11 ws at Rabaul.
Me~nwhile, Naval Aviation was helping mightil y with another
vital objective-expulsion of the Jap f rom the leuti ans. Ther e, in
the "worst flying weather in the world, " th e enemy had d ug him elf
in on Attu and Kiska in the yea r which had pas eel ince he had
taken those islands. A merican forc es had not been idle, however.
Bases had been established secretly at A mchitka and elsewhere, and
early in 1943, intensive bombing of both Ki ska and \ ttu began .
Hundreds of raids were made and then , in early May, landings we re
made on Attu. Kiska was bypassed . The battle for A ttu raged bit-
terly for ro clays. The Japs, dug into th eir ice-and-snow fox holes ,
fought savagely. Air support for the American forces was difficult to
provide, because of the impossible weather.
Army aircraft based on Amchitka were almost completely unable
to operate over the r6s-mile distance to Attu. Moving silently through
the blinding fog and snow in the ice caked waters off A ttu's shore was
one tiny carrier-one of the .t hen untested baby flattops, carrier A .
This ship's small air group provided virtually all the air cover for
the invasion. Slithering off the ice-coated flight deck, Grumman \ iVild-
\I l\.TIO- .T .
. .R IO"
1r up ommander out
- but Attu wa taken.
f w ". k !at r, after the am tan .ard b ml ing treatment
r i ka fe ll an I the threat t c ntinental merica, ·hi h had e..'<isted for
ma ny m nth x i ted no longer. otable in the fall of Kiska was the
fact that when \merican troops finall y made beachheads the) were
uq r i eel by lack £ ppo ition. Thorough search failed to turn up any
Jal what oe er. The enem) appa1· ntly had reali zed the hopeless-
of hi po iti n and, hi morale shattered b the constant bomb-
mg had slunk away.
PRODUCING NAVY FIGHTERS

Co rsairs on moving assembly line at Johnsville, Pa. , plant of Brewster Aerona\ltical
Corporation,
104 THE AIRCRAFT YE R BOOK
VENGEA CE AFTER THE J AP

A formation of Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber on a mi ·o n a a in t the J aps
in th e So uth P aciftc.
By August, 1943, the tide was turning sw iftl y f r til . ll ie . The

enemy had been driv en from the A leuti a n s, and fr m the _ olom n .
The pattern of assau lt upon the Japanese became obv io u . F r m the
Aleutians an attack could be made through the I uri ! . the Jap
islands approx imately 500 miles north of th e mainland . . no ther cam-
paign was starting in the S olomons and _ Tew G uin a aimed at Rabau l
and Truk. Already Allied bombers were sweeping ove r 1\ ew B r itain .
trying to obliterate four big enemy a irfi eld defendi ng Rabaul.
There was to be a third campaig n. Back in I 94- · w ithin two
months of Pearl Harbor; the Navy 's small carr ier ·fo rce had tr uck
boldly at the Jap's holdings in the Marshall I sland and ot he r cent ral
Pacific strongholds.· The Navy kn ew th at th ese island f rt woul I
have to be taken before the Jap could be defeated. It knew it had no
chance of taking them in 1942, but r eali zed th e wisd om and nece sity.
even then, of slowing up their further fortific.:1.ti on again st th e clay
when invasion should be feasible. Throug h these island -th e 1\[ar-
shalls, the Gilberts and others, lay th e central r oad t o Truk a nd
Tokyo. The 1942 raids had been preliminaries to a campaig n in whi ch
our augmented carrier fleet was to function as a prime attack fo rce.
On September r, 1943, Marcus Island, less than 1,000 mil e fro m
Tokyo, was raided by a large American carrier task force . I t \Yas a
daring venture, this taking carriers within reach of land-based
bombers. It was apparent that the Navy had gained much strength
before making such a challenge.
The Marcus raid was the opening salvo of the N ary' s n ew main
battery-airplanes from carrier. A complete tactical reo rganization
\.\ L \ T.L\11 )l _ T \~i R IO"'
ta k fo rce three
had
up , aaa m
U. S. Navy photo
RESULT OF A 2 0 MM. SHELL
The gunner in this Navy bomber was killed by a 2 0 mm . shell from a Jap Zero
during the raid on Rabaul on November 5, 1943.
ro6 THE AIR R PT YE R B
THE GRUMMA N HELL CAT

The Navy's new carrier-based fighter F6F w hi ch pro \·ed more th::~n a match again t
Jap fighter squadro ns in th e South Pa cific campaign. I boto how- the H eli cal
landing on the deck of a carrier.
devastate the island . E ighty per cent of the Marcu::. in tallation >·e re
destroyed. It was in thi s rai d th at th e new Grum man Hellcat fight r
made its debut. Its straflng of J ar shore in ta ll ation ,-.,,as avagely
effective, but because it met no aer ial op position its complete test
by fire vvas postponed.
The Marcus raid sig nalled th e opening of a ceaseles campaig n
against th e J ap in the Central P acific. T he carrier task fo rces were
neve r idle. Many of th eir strik.es were merely n ui sance rai ds . O thers
were full-scale raid s designed to immobili ze im portant enemy island
strongholds. Others cleared the way for actual invasion and occupa-
tion of Japanese strongholds.
Sev_e nteen clays after the Marcus rai d, a carri er task force 's planes
raided Nauru and Tarawa in the Gilberts. T wo steamers, man y small
vessels of the type which provided th e J ap with hi s cbef means of
troop and supply transport, and nine parked bombers were wrecked,
as were the installations. Only four A merican planes were lost.
On October 6 and 7, 1943, raids were made on Vvake I sland , th at
fori.11ation of coral atolls astride the app roach to M idway I sland, r,ooo
miles distant. For this smash, the Navy put together the la rgest car-
rier task force in history, far stronger th an that which had struck
Marcus. This time the J aps were more alert. Strong forces of Zero
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wa within
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U. S. N avy photo
FLIGHT DECK OF THE SARATOGA
Scene on board the famous carrier during the raid on Raba ul on November S• 1943.
ro8 1 FIE ..IR R FT YF h. K
MARTIN MARINERS FLY DOW

Th ese Navy flying boa ts were guarding convoys to and from Brazil. They are
shown here over the harb or of Rio de J ane:i ro.
There was to b no rest for th e J a1 anese. The c ne switched

to th e South Pacific where, on November I, I9-+3. a carri er ta k force
led by the veteran ca rri er Sa ratoga, knock ed ut th e k y Jap airfi l is
at B uka and Boni s on th e north ern tii of 8 uga invill e, a h I-t d is-
tance from Raba ul. They we re v ita l to d F n f that citadel. This
was the beginning of real troubl e fo r Rabaul. Fou r day later. t he
Saratoga's task force descend ed on Rabau l ha r b r with unparalleled
fury. As 70 Jap Zeros fought desperately t dr ive them away , our
dive and torpedo bombers hit five crui er with torpedoe- and bombs,
one cruiser with qombs, torpedoed two de t royer and trafed a
dozen more destroyers. O ne heavy crui ser ble\.._. up in a flash of
bright yellow flame. O ur Hellcat fighters meanwhile were ripping
into the Zeros, shooting clown 26 for su re and getting 22 probables.
The harbor was a scene of utter confu sion, as t he Jap hips wheeled
madly to evade American missil es, and tri ed futilely to break through
the harbor mouth into the open sea. The area was a mass of smoke
and flames when our Navy planes left. The blow was so staggering
that later, when Army planes arrived t o strike their shore installa-
tions, the J aps could rally only 20 Zeros to comba t them. T hroughout
the Navy attack, our carriers landed, fueled and armed their planes
for new sorties against the harbor, without detection by the enemy.
L I TIO T WAR
ti m
t
plan had
n to
THE GRUMMAN AVENGER

Na vy torpedo bomber which proved so effective in all engagements with the
Japanese Navy.
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THE GR MMA~ E
Utility a nd pa trol a mphibi a n u cd by th e a\·y ir F orce and oa t
Gua rd in remo te region .
of all types left a t Ral,aul which p revi usly had harb reel hund red
of enemy vessels. Genera l A rnold , comman lina the . rm- Air Force .
w ired th e avy:
"Please accept co ng ratulati on s fr om th entire . \ rmv . ir 1.. rces
for th e outsta ndin g a ir attack . Th e r ecord 1 y ·ou r airm n for damage
per bomb and to q edo es tabli shed a mark that all airmen can on ly
stri ve to eq ual.. ,
Th e ca mpai g n to driv e th e Jap comr letely ut of th e outh Pacific
continu ed full blast. In vas ion a nd capture f 0l w Britain eem erl
in evitabl e. O ur so uth ern fo rces we re r eachi ng in xorably for Truk.
Th e Navy's wo rkh orse fl ying boat. th e on oliclat d ·atalina patrol
bomber, . wat ched the Jap with an untiring eye. Twice, w ithin fo ur
clays. th ey had a ttacked J ap ships. causi ng a 9,000-ton cargo shi p
t o be beached. and hitting a crui se r w ith a 1.000-pound bomb w hi ch
exploded in th e ship' s vitals.
With the South Pacific campaign go in g faYorab ly , t he ~avy hi g h
command turned its attention once m or e to the Cent ral P a cific ap-
proaches to Tokyo. O n November 16, 19~~3, a carrier force's planes
raided Tarawa in the Gilberts again , and Mili and Maloelap in the
Marshalls. An airfield, barracks a nd oil dumps were battered. Two
days later, 90 tons of bombs were dropped by carrier-based planes
on Nauru.
. ·. - \.\ \.J \ I ATI N AT \ . . R III
BEECHCRAFT AT-7 TRAINER

Equipped with Edo floats.
JL TFJE TR n \ 1'T YL R B
point, Betio airfield. T hrough ut the im a ion, the ir · roup fr 111

this mighty task force re ted n t a 111 ment night r Ia;. ne th ou-
sand p lanes took 1 art in the acti on .
It was in th e Tarawa battle that
was lost. W hen 40 Jap torped J la ne . li11 d in at ni o-ht to try and
sink our ca rriers , O'Hare, n \\ a s Jlia lr n c mma n ler, I d hi m n
off th e fli gh t leek in 1 itch blackn ess to r p I the N il . . The Jai t r-
pe Io planes we re beaten oft, man f th em nt blaz ing in t the a.
I ut 'Ha re did n t come back. I ea r \elmira! \rthur i\. Raclf rd .
a noth er Naval A vi at ion pionee r and command r E 11 f the ta k
f rces, said : " 'Hare saved my formation fr m crtain t r p do hit .
I am reco mm endin g him fo r a seco nd ong re i na l i\I da l f I on r."
Late in 1943, ec reta ry of th e Navy Kn x ann uti C I that I - n · ,,.
ca rri ers and 2,000 new planes had been de liv re I t th X avy in th
month of November. That was bad new f r Japa n. The noo
a round Truk was being tightene I. T he I acific ff n iv
real momentum. The Ma rsha ll s, lying ju t n rth f th
to be the next ob jectiv e. I n le s th an tw w ek after
invasion, our ca rri er planes were striking aaa in . Kwajalein , \\"otj .
Maloelap, Mili and man y oth er I ases in th e br hall ,,. re hi t hard.
Ihe attack came on December 4, 1943 , ju t thre day before tl1
second anniversary of th e treacherous Japane attack n P arl Har-
bo r . Fo ur J ap bases we re blasted to rubbl e by the ."\ir C roup from
at least fo ur carriers. Two Jap crui sers and 72 airplan es \'ver d -
st rayed . Upwa rds of 300 Navy warplane. stru ·k int the heart f
the Ma rshall s to sco re one o[ th e mos t brilli ant v iet rie in two yea r-
of Central Pacific warfar ~. Labo ri ou ly-bu il t n my defen e 011
\Votje atoll and on th e islets f Kwajalein , E beye and R i in Kwa-
GRUMMAN WIDGEON
These utility amphibians were used in coast patrol a nd other vital operations b y
U. S. Navy and Coast Guard.
\.L \ IA1 I N AT \i. R IIJ
ja1ein at II of the li ar hall were turned into a shambles.
In r wajal in lao-o n an oi.l ta nker and three cargo ves els were sunk,
with th t,,. crui er . troop tran port and two cargo trans-
po were damao- d at the same place and one cargo transport was
hi at ~; tj r mil ea t. nh· three of ur Navy planes were
lo t. O ne A merican carrier u tain ed da.rnage, but was able to with-
dra w uc fully a t the g d peed of _o knot The Jap ent strong
CURTISS COMMANDO AS HOSPITAL SHIP

In em ergencies, the Curtiss C-46 Commando, made by the Airplane Division of
Curtiss-Wright, could be fit ted as a hospital ship and flown to the rear, loaded with
badly injured. On regular schedules it hauled tons of war cargo to far-off fronts, and
was in service with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps air forces.
114 fHE IR R \FT E I B
N . A. C. A. photo
N . A. C . A. WI D T N EL TE T
Model of a Navy seaplane- T he Martin M a rs-moun ted on the balance of th e
seven by ro-foo t win d tu nnel in th e ational Advisory Committee for Aerona utics
la boratory at La ngley Field , Va. Model tests of U1is nature are of value for indi-
cating stability a nd co ntrol cba ractcri tics and also for determining the effect on
the aerodynamic cha racte ristics of the various components of an airplane .
forces of attacking bombers and to rpedo plane again t the _ me n can

carriers but, with the excepti on of the damage inflicted on the one
carrier, the enem y thru sts we r e fut il e.
As the A m e1·ican attacks on th e Mar shall s grew in intensity, it
appeared th a t th e r eeling J ap vvas sti ll comm.itted to defensive wa r-
far e, and had d cid ed th at his best chance for icto ry lay in fighting
a war of attrition , which he hoped would grow so long as to fo rce
a peace drive in th e U nited S tates. N o ma jor units of t he J ap fl eet
had been seen . No J ap a ircraft car rier had been een throughout
the entir e yea r , despite th e merciless 1 uni shm ent dealt out by A m er-
ica n ca rri ers. Ea rly in r944, the A m eri can carrie r fo r ces actually
were dar ing, publicly inviting , the Jap to come out a nd fight , firm in
the belief that such a n engagem ent, o r se ries of engage ments could end
the wa r with th e N ips m o r e quickl y .
The year wo und up in a ri sing crescend o of attack. Four days
after th e 1\1arshalls strike, our carri e r planes lash ed out at Nauru
again, in a third ma jor blow at that base . S ignificance of this tiny
spot in th e Pacific was its position, w hich permitted the J ap there to
keep watch on the U nited Nati ons supply line. It was figuratively
the "eye on Truk." N auru, like some of the other islands, had to be
kept subdued in order to a ss ure secrecy for our operations in that
theater of war.
N \ VIA TIOi'\ :-\ T \ \R rrs
The
ur Navy pilot . P lane

of habaul·
MARTIN MAR TN FLIGHT

The . 14o,ooo pound Navy fl ying boat was powered by fo ur 2,ooo h .p. Wrigh t
Cyclone engmes.
II6 THE AIRCR FT YE R BO K
NORTH AMERICAN TRAI~ER

AT-6 Texan combat trainers manufactured by _1o rt h America.n Adatio n a t its
plant in Dallas, Tex. They were used by both the Arm y an d a \·y a nd by ma ny
South American air fo rces.
fashioned a story of accomplishment unparall eled in na'.-·al history.

A ll th ese men wanted , flyer and sh ip's compa ny al ike, was a real op-
portunity to meet the full J ap strength under any condition . As Rear
Admiral DevV itt Clinton Ramsey, Chief of the N avy's Bu reau of
Aeronautics, declared early in 1944: " We are r eady . J u t let the
Jap come out and fight. He cannot afford to trade us ship for ship.
The final phase of the war wi ll be bitter and bl oody, but the sooner
the Jap can be brought to a conclusive engagement, the small er will
be our losses, the sooner the war will be over."
The handwriting on the wall must have ·been plainly visible to
the Jap as 1944 began. The Marshalls were doomed to fall, thus
opening the way for an East to V.,Test drive on Truk. New Britain
Island, with Rabaul, had been invaded by Army troops at several
points, under cover of A llied air power. The A rmy, valiantly led in
initial assaults by the Marines, was moving inexorably on Rabaul.
Rabaul, key holding on the island, was doomed. When New Britain
fell, the way would be open for the South to North smash at Truk.
Off to the northwest, Dutch airmen were beginning to pound the East
Indies daily from the air.
V L I17
The yea r 1943 brought many de' elopments, including a revolution

in trateg ic think in cr, in Naval A -iation. mong these developments
was the con lu i' e shattering of the che r1 heel th eo ry that carrier-based
aircraft wer inferi or to land-based plane . P o ibly the most telling
ar~rument in th is connection v,1bjch ·was furnjsbed by war e.xperience
' a the olid five-tone 'ictory ratio rolled up by carrier planes
again t J ap Iand- I a eel air rait. .llowing for the declining quality
r Jap il t mate ri al an th fact that _ merican planes were superior
t th Jai ane proclu t this overwhelming rati o stiJI proved con-
clu- iv ly that car ri er-ba cl av iation ''a a long way from oblivion.
I n fa t th Am ri ca n vi t ry rati o had increa eel , until early in 1944
many incli vi lual acti on ho'' eel a 10, I - and even _o to r merican
u erior it .
That 1\aval _\ viation \\as destined to pia a decisi\e role in the
Japan wa r had ne er been questioned. Ea rly 1944, howe\ er, began
tr ng indi cati n that the N a\) s fl yers al o would have a lot
t a in the final k·n kout of Germany and her European satellites
in add iti on f course, to the bi0\\5 they dealt the German submarine
THE BOEING ARMY-NAVY TRAINER

Named the Caydet, Army model PT-13D, Navy model NzS-5, was built by the
Wichita Division of the Boeing Airplane Company ..
THE Ali\.CI\..\FT YEAR BOOK
during 1943. In 1944, several Naval air patrol SCJnadrons were op-
erating in the European theater. Their presence there. and the fact
that they were making a real contribution in the effort to bring an
early surrender of Germany. was disclosed late in I9-+3· in reports
of two actions. In the first, the I :ritish Admiralty revealed the par-
ticipation of an American carrier in task force raids on a German con-
voy in Norwegian waters. On December 29, it was announced that
two American :\aval flyers. pil(Jting a Lilwratc,r, had spotted a Ger-
man merchant ship in the Dav of I:iscav, escorted bv I 1 German de-
stroyers. The American feat enal,Jed ·.\!lied sea ~nd air forces to
sink three of the destroyers. damage sc\·eral oi the others. and destroy
the cargo ship.
The Navy flyers fighting in the wat· theaters were supported in
splendid fashion by the Na,·al :\ir Transport Service. which enjoyed
a sensational growth in I9-J-3· Starting the year with three squadrons.
NATS grew to ro squadr(Jns. (Jperating in three \\'ing organizations.
with headquarters on the East and \\'est Coasts and in Hawaii. By
year-end. NATS was hauling key personnel and critical items to the
fighting fronts and to the Fleet over more than iO.OOO miles of air-
\Vays, a network far larger than that flown by all the lT. S. air lines
before the war. The pilots of X ATS carried out duties in many ways
more difficult and harrying than flying a fighter or a dive bomber.
Day after day. over thousands of miles of trackless ocean. these men,
and their crews guided huge. complicated multi-engine aircraft to
their destinations. They carried every concei\"able item to the fighting
forces, from a three-ton gea~ pinion which enabled a disabled cruiser
to get hack into the tight to the r 3.000 pounds of Christmas mail which
the Ser\"ice 's enormous new flying boat. the :Martin l\Iars, hauled
non-stop uver the ocean -1-·375 miles to Natal. Brazil. whence it was
transshipped to the Meditenancan. On this. the .Mars' first war mis-
sion, all records for cargo transportation and overwater flight were
smashed. Twenty-three thousand pounds of materials vital to Amer-
ica's war ]Jroduction program were brought back to this country. On
one leg of the return flight. 35.000 puunds of priority materials were
carried from Delem, Brazil. to Port of :-;pain, Trinidad. Twenty ad-
ditional flying boats of the .:\Iars type were ordered early in 19-1--1-·
The Navy's lighter-than-air forces. too often overlooked in the
breath-taking vision of 400-mile-an-hour fighters diving on each other,
carried on their invaluable work of guarding merchant convoys and
spotting submarines. The blimps had a record of having lost but
one merchant ship to a sub since the war began.
Admiral King made a statement the clay before the year ended,
the significance of which cannot be overestimated. The Admiral, who
directed the fortunes of the Fleet from the beginning. said that strategy
for the defeat of Japan had been determined, that the Navy would
like nothing better than to get the J aps into a showdown fight, that
I
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. N \Y AL AVI ATIO>l _ T \1 R II9
he did n t the Pacific
mand .
Cn ited
tat - .
operati
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oa t ·uar I
complet e p ictur e
U. S. Navy photo
SEEKING JAP PLANES OR SHIPS
A Navy Consolida ted Vultee Catalina over the Aleuti an wilderness.
!20 THE AIRCR FT YEAR OOK
THE CHANCE VOUGHT F4U-1 CORSAIR

One of the most effective Navy and Marine Corps fighter , the Corsair was
powered by a Pratt & Whitney 2,ooo h .p. engine a nd was in the 400 m.p.h. cia
able. The height of aviation activity over th Great Lake ,,.a r ach
during March and April, because its p rim ary purp e wa ea onal
rather than continuous. There were occa i n , howe\·er wh n th
patrol was also of aid in cases of emerge ncy encount red b ~ hi J
on the lakes . The base of the Great Lakes patrol wa at Trav r e ity,
Mich.
Activities of the permanently establi shed . 1r
Stations were roughly grouped in six categori c -a i tance flight
or air sea rescue, patrol (including a nti- ubmarine . Ia'" enf rcem nt.
training, test and administrative. Assistance flight , ,,·hich c n titutecl
the traditional functions of the Coast Guard air arm , were undertaken
for the relief of persons, vessels or aircraft in actual or impenclincr
danger. The variety of such flight s \-vas limited onl y by the different
perils common to the sea. Sometimes direct aid was rendere l th e
victims by the plane's own crew, if the judgment of the pilot led him
to believe that a landing was feasible and the n eed immed iate. In
such cases, a pharmacist's mate, carried on th e plane, was availab.le
to apply temporary medical aid , and the plane itself brought in th e
victim for hospitali zation. More frequentl y, ho\vever, assistance
flights were made in association with surface units, which were
guided to the scene of the emergency by the plane. Vessels in distress,
planes forced clown at sea or survivors adrift in lifeboats or on life-
rafts were objects of assistance flights.
Patrol flights were made for reconnaissance, convoy, coastal and
offshore observation, and actual combat. Patrols were conducted not
as a distinct Coast Guard function but as a part of th e g eneral opera-
tions of the several Sea Frontiers. Their missions as well as their
achievements varied with the requirements of the whole war program.
A - L \ I TIO T ~AR !21
Th in anti-subma1·ine warfa re was of decisive

uard air fle t re ei\ ed fa rtin
wa abou t IO ti mes its
ua rd a\ iatio n ranged
\ er ial mappmg
LOADING COAST GUARD DEPTH BOMB

Protecting convoys from lurking U-boats was one of the Coast Guard's main ac-
tivities over the North At_lantic.
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a lso was done, a nd oast · uard a ircraft co p ra ted '' ith th e

Coast and Geodetic S urvey in making aeri a l map a n I in ch cl ing
the accuracy of map already in exi ·tence.
Two of th e la rge t uard . ir tat i n , th seat an ] iego,
Calif., and at E li za! eth it , ·. , ope rated exten iv maintenan ce
and repair cent ers, fo r rn a j r \ erh a ul s of oa t uard a ircraft.
OFFICERS OF CAP COASTAL PATROL

The Civil Air Patrol, organized by our private fly ers, helped to patrol our coastal
waters. They spotted more than 150 U -b oats and sank some of them . Their warn-
ings brought the combat planes of th e Army, Navy and Coast Guard to the a reas
where the CAP had spotted lurking enemy submarines. The CAP also p erformed
hundreds of other important wartime se rvices.
CHAPTER V
THE CIVIL AIR PATROL
T HE Civil Air Patrol pro\·ed to be a miracle uf the war. Consti-

tuted as the world's largest aerial defense home guard. it had
tens of thousands of patriotic members working without salary
for victory. At the close of the year its planes had flown many mil-
lions of miles on patrol. courier and similar missions-2-j..ooo.ooo
· miles in over-water operations alone-since its organization six days
heiore Pearl Harbor. It had operating ba:-es in more than LOOO com-
munities. Its work had been characterized bv H.obert A. Lovett. As-
sistant Secretary of \Var for Air. as ··a job ":ell done.'' All told, men.
women and 'teen age boys wearing the C.-\P uniform numbered up-
ward of 100.000. Officiallv the CAP became an auxiliary of the Army
.\ir Forces, not as part of the .-\rmv but under the Army's direction.
Shortly before the beginning of Ig..j...j., the organization was gh·en a
huge task and its greatest opportunity to help assure the future of
:\merican commercial aviation and build a bulwark of defense against
possible enemy air attacks in the future. This was a mandate from the
Army to enlist and give pre-flight training to boys in the IS. 16 and 17
year age groups. It guaranteed the Army Air Forces a vast reservoir
of pilot materiaL For peacetime aviation it held possibilities of tran-
scendent importance.
The CAP came into being for the twin purposes of implementing
the national security and affording a means of permitting non-military
pilots to continue to fly. In almost all the other nations at war civilian
fliers were grounded for the duration. In the t_Tnited States, Col.
Earle L. Johnson. a Cleveland business man and a pilot for 14 years,
grew alarmed at the unguarded state of airports and at the ease with
which a saboteur might steal a plane and dump explosives on a war
plant.
"It gave me the creeps,'' he said, ''to think what a hundred d:ter-
mined Germans could do to a hundred power plants in one night, land
their planes in a field, walk away and never be caught.'' The story is
told that, as an experiment one night. he took off in his own plane and
dropped a sand bag on a Cleveland factory.
That, and the determination of a majority of the nation's Ioo,ooo
civilian pilots to continue flying and be useful in the war effort, ger-
minated the CAP. Its many millions of miles of over-water flying in
small planes, most of .them single-engine, in anti-submarine work in
collaboration with the Army and the Navy, was only one of CAP's
spectacular achievements. CAP flyers spotted more than I so sub-
123
124 TI-ll· AIR 'R ftT \ E R B
marines, and attacked many with b ml lung fr m m rg ncy ra k

and aimed with bombsights made up of 20 ce nts w rth of mat ri al .
When, in the Summ er of 1943, the -b at dan<Yer had pa d the
CAP was relieved of its off-shore patrol dut ies. That type of fl yin<Y
in which almost three dozen CAP pi! ts 1 st th eir li, es and man
airplanes were sacrificed, had been the OJ'O'an izati n 's main c ntri bu-
ti on to the war effo rt.
Supplementing the anti-submarine work h wever, wa im p rtant
courier, search and emergency delivery duty. In on in stan ce th e
Baltimore squadron enabl ed an Ohio war 1 bnt to nt inue it work
instead of shutting clown to await th e arr iva l f om entia! part .
A go-pound crate of the parts was fl wn in a P pla ne t the plant
on the afternoon of the Ia) that th e em r ency wa ann unced.
Courier services throughout the west for th e ec nd ir Force alone
ran on regular routes on schedul e agg regating 20,000 mile of flying
each clay with a record of 97 per cent f tri p c mplet d durin<Y the
summer months. Scores of lost airplane sear he were fl own ucces -
fully for the armed services. Forest patrols were A wn in many tate
during the fire danger season. 'Whole \71. ing ( tate unit ) were
called into action to save lives and property during fl ood . 1Iany
mercy missions were undertaken to deliver 1 I d pia ma and other
medical aid.
Typical of the State Wings was that in Oklahoma. Early in 1944,
it had r,r73 regular members, 175 provi sional member and 623
cadets-pre-flight trainees. Of the total, 37 per cent we re women .
The Wing had local groups in 38 communities. There "'ere many
varied incidents in the daily routine of CAP flying. A fi lling station
attendant in the wild country in the northwe tern corn er of Colorado
heard a small plane buzz past hi s place of bu siness. He ·walked out
and on a fairly level strip of pasture found th e plane a t rest. It
owner, in uniform and wearing the di stinctive red shoulde r straps of
the CAP, explained that he had been called ou t on a sea rch mi ssion.
An Army plane was missing. Questioning developed tha t the flier was
a Denver dentist who had taken this means of doing h is ve ry large
bit for the war effort.
()The end of the anti-submarine work, and the consequent necessity
for the CAP to find a new major outlet for its tremendous and expert
energies, was concurrent with other problems confronting the CAP
official staff, headed by its commander, Colonel J ohnson. Assisting
him were Col. Harry H. Blee, operations officer, Maj or Kendall K.
Hoyt, an engineer and writer, and others long identified with aviation.
At first, a section of the Office of Civilian Defense, CAP had been on
shaky legal ground when it did combat work. Its civilian planes had
carried bombs. Increasingly its missions had become more military
in character. Daily it had come into closer contact with the Army Air
Forces.
TH E I IL IR P TR L !25
wh en President
ti on o r d r. The rm _ ir F orce
n um be r f .lig h t aircraft.
I n Jun e. 19-J-" . the O ffice of \ 1\ a r I nfo rmati n p ubli heel a highl)
lauda t r · r ep r t n th e C \ P , th e fi rst uch recoo·n iti n to be accorded
CI VIL AIR PATROL CADETS

T he D es Moines, I a., CAP Cadets. After graduation from high school many
entered the Army Air Forces for further training.
126 THE A ll~CRAFT YEAR BOOK
our civilian flyer's contribution to the war efTort. Detailing some of

the activities of the CAP squadrons. the report said:
":\t a field in Virginia. CAP moved into a lonely area of sand and
pines. The only buildings were a farmhouse and a poultry coop for
s,ooo hens. To make room for landing strips. CAP personnel not only
had to cut down trees hut pay for them hcsi(les. To install two-way
radios in CAP planes, the Virginia ( ;eneral Assembly appropriated
$5,400. Twenty North Carolina squadrons contributed approximately
$100 each to help the Carolina hase get started. In the l\liddle \Vest
a group of mechanics raised money ~nough for one of their number
to quit his job and sen·e on the coast for a couple of months. In
Detroit the hat was passed, and when it had gnne the rounds there
was $15,000 in it. Thereupon the :Michigan \Ying built a trailer
kitchen and an operations office on wheels. ser\'iced their planes and
gathered a movable outfit complete with radio transmitter ready to
roll at an hour's notice, all at their own expense.
"CAP mechanics worked night and day sen·icing the planes,
knowing that engine failure meant a crash at sea for their comrades.
Lacking gas pumps. they filled ;:;-gallon plane tanks by means of
cans and chamois-covered funnels. Almost everything, including
rubber boats, repair parts, ra(lio equipment and money. was short at
the hurriedly organized CAP landing fields.
"Pilots received $8 a day, out of which they had to pay for their
uniforms, food and lodging. That was for expenses. not as salary.
CAP pilots were also to be paid depreciation on their hard-worked
planes, and maintenance costs. The latter item they handed over to
a pool for the common use of their base. None of them got rich under
this arrangement, as Capt. Robert E. Thomas, of Baltimore, found
out. A broker hy trade, he figured that after flying 40.000 miles on
a six months tour of active duty, he had $56 left when all expenses
had been paid. This made his earnings just a little under $10 a
month."
While the CAP pilots and ground crews had their expenses paid
on active duty. many thousands of hours were spent by members on
volunteer duty. On such duty no expenses could be entered in the
ledger.
High on the list of CAP objectives was that of bringing industrial
employees into more intimate touch with national security activities
and indoctrinating them in the fundamentals of aviation. "It stands
to reason," stated a CAP bulletin, "that a man or woman who pounds
~ rivet,. or d~es some other job similar to those performed in other
mdustnes, will get an entirely new picture of the >vork if taught the
fundamentals of aviation through CAP courses."
To that end Lt. Col. Johnson encouraged the establishment of
wh~t he termec~ "industrial squadrons. ·• Interest grew in the project.
CAP had considerable influence in improving the relations between
TH F IVI L If\ L !27
th of the Bell
al
urea u.
ad et m vem nt p r rni ed t 1 r Yid a new genera-
\rn rican a irmen . ): uth train inO' in a' iati n , to bring the
t tes abr a t f uch nati n- a h..u ia, Ge rman) and Japan,
ail of \\·hich had uch prog ram b f re the war, wa proposed by
Th ma H . ecJ.::, pre i lent f th r \\ ell- olli r P ubli hing Com-
panv in a letter to I re id -nt h. evelt in the p ring of 1941. The
C P it elf had n t yet c me into being . The id ea \\ a ound . The\\ ar
in Eu rope wa. pr vinO' tha t a rel iable re ervoir of ung m en schooled
in the fundamental s of av ia ti on \\"a indi pen able to the national
defe.n e. It ' as becom ing e\ ident that by th e time a pilot reached
th e age of 25, his refle.."\:es had slowed t o such an extent that he had
best leave combat duty to ) ou nger men. tati ticians figured that
one- fifth of the fly ing crews of a nation at war " oulcl ha\ e to be re-
placed each yea r, n t co unting th e normal lo es in fighting.
THE CAP STARTS FOREST PATROL

:Members of the New York Wing CAP , North Country Squadron, before starting
patrol activities over the Adirondacks.
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vVhile any thought of regimenting our youth as it was regimented

in Germany was foreign to American tradition, it was considered
within the confines of democracy to offer pre-flight training to young
volunteers. High school students could be introduced to the theory of
flight, meteorology and navigation, and ~ould he induced to et~roll in
mathematics courses necessary to becommg a member of an atrplane
crew. The idea fell on fertile ground. but the means of carrying it
out except in a purely academic way was lacking until the CAP was
formed. Then CAP deliberately postponed it until the organization
had become thoroughly rooted and thus was able to undertake this
new duty effectively. vVhile the CAP was expanding and launching
its flight work, Lt. Col. Juhnson and 1\Iajur lluyt began working out
the details of the Cadet program.
vVhen the day arrived. the CAP launched its greatest project by
a simple device. All squadrons were notified that they were author-
ized to form Cadet units to receive the same ground instruction as the
senior members. For experimental purposes a limitation was imposed.
Every male CAP member could sponsor only one hoy Cadet. every
female membet· one girl. That established a father-son and mother-
daughter relationship between the seniors and juniors. Another limi-
tation was imposed. Only young people in their last two years of
high school could qualify as Cadets. That was based on the fact that
other organizations had experienced trouble with "multi-level" in-
struction programs in aviation. The CAP would have a one-level
program, one curriculum.
The response not only was instantaneous; it astounded CAP
national headquarters. Reports began streaming in from every part
of the country on the enlistment of Cadets. During the first nine
months of the program, CAP pre-flighted 30,000 young persons. The
total coast to the taxpayer was $2oo. That covered the e.'<pense of
issuing instruction sheets from CAP national headquarters.
"For the long pull," Lt. Col. Johnson advised all CAP units, ''the
most important aid we can give to recruiting will be the CAP Cadet
program in which young men of I 5 and I 6 will be made ready for
the armed forces mental and physical examinations at 17, and will
continue their CAP training for another year, as members of the
Air Corps Enlisted Reserve, before they are called to active duty at
IS."
. The fo~mality of charging the CAP with the duty of procuring
hkely candtdates for flight training for the air forces occurred when
Lt. Col. Wil!is S. Fitch, in charge of the Aviation Cadet Branch of
the ~rmy Atr Forces, asked Colonel Johnson to undertake the job.
Durmg the summer the services of CAP were indispensable. Schools
were closed for vacation. Potential candidates for flight training
we~e scatt~red. Normal recruiting channels were hard -pressed to
dehver a gtven quota of young men in spite of a reduction in educa-
THE T\ .l L . IR P. \ TR T I
AP had
of
rgani zati on
THE CIVIL AIR PATROL

Opera tions Office of the Maine CAP.
Till·: :\II{CI{.\FT \'E.\1{ nnnK
:\rmy Air Forces. and a new course Co\·ering the time helts and
the international date line. Cadets were arh·ised to take first aid.
because it was contemplated that those recei,·ing a Heel Cross certiti-
cate would not have to repeat the course in the :\rmy.
Letters from young men who graduated to .:\nny Hight training
came into C A I' national headquarters by the hundreds. .\ typical
Jetter read in part.''( )niy six shot·t months ago, hack at the (.\rmy)
pre-flight. where for two months we lll'\"t~r saw an airplane, many
cadets were struggling with navigation and weather. because the
courses moved so fast. Those of us who had a preview through C.\ P
had a comparati,·ely easy time and got much more out of it."
Lt. Col. Johnson regarded the Cadet mo\·enwnt as important to
the prosecution of the war and ,·ita! to the future of .-\merican avia-
tion. f t provided an agency assuring a reserve of pre-trained young
men in peacetime tu constitute a potential and reLdily trained air force
for the national defense. Oin·iously. in e\·aiuating such a program for
peacetime, it must he home in mind that combat flying is a young
man's game. C ndcr normal conditions the man trained for combat
work \vould outlive his combat usefulness in five years. The continu-
ing CAL' Cadet Program would inspire a demand for training in the
air services such as this country ne\·er had experienced.
Many believed. too, that the prugram cuuld make a happy con-
trilmticm to the solution of two pressing postwar problems. employ-
ment of men newly released from the air forces. and utilization of the
manufacturing capacity of the aircraft industry. :\o conceivable de-
velopment in comm.ercial a\"iation of itself could he a solution to those
two problems. The nation at the beginning of 19-14· had only 170
airliners operating on domestic routes. If they were increased hy
I,ooo per cent in the year or two after the close of the war. CAP
officials maintained. even that increase \\"ottld not take up the slack
in aviation employment and plant utilization brought about by peace.
At best it would provide employment for unly a few thousands among
the millions to he released from the Services. All the airplanes re-
quired could be fabricated in a corner of one big war plant.
"~early everybody." stated .Major Hoyt, explaining that his im-
n1ediate concern was the war effort, ''has heen neglecting the im-
portance of home town aviation. I 'eople have been thinking about
big airplanes in terms of big aviation business instead of little airplanes
as big aviation business. \Ve had 25,000 private planes at the start of
the war as compared with 350 airliners. If the ratio holds after the
war, and if there is a I ,ooo per cent increase in airliners, we will have
a quarter of a million small planes. Instead of 100,000 private pilots.
\~e ~ill have. a million. Instead of developing aviation at a few big
atr I_me termmals, we must develop it at thousands of little airports
servmg every community."
Lt. Col. Johnson suggested that cities now considering the con-
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA., CAP

Lts. William Donovan, Harry Hoile and Aubrey Johnson preparing cla ssroom
instruction.
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n a s a to\\"n f ..J.O years ac:r \\·ith u t a t a ra il-
During o ne m onth in T enn es ee th mental

screening test to 1,575 boy appl y in g fo r 1 r tru ti n. nly
a few o f th em previ o us ly had been cl r t a plan than ,\·atch inc:r
th e machin es in Right.
In a s peech befo re the H o use, ng re sman H att
o f T exas, said o f th e P, "My inter e t \\"a ar u d i 1 thi r ani-
zation becau e o f its d em on strated un ·elfi sh , elf-r liant. \\"ill inc:rne -
to-do-so m ething-a! out-it. fit -t o -li\ e-in-a- !em cracy rt f irit . the
sort of spirit which . . . ma ke fr ee gove rnm ent p ible. ··
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CAP

Small parachutes were used to drop blankets, food, medicin es and equipment in
CAP rescue missions.
CHAPTER YI
AIR TRANSPORT IN THE WAR
T HE reason that the :-\xis Powers had enough confidence to de-

clare war on the Cnited States was that they believed they
could win it before we should be able to pt~t enough men and
supplies on the several fronts and maintain our armies in force long
enough to finish a campaign. ~either the German nor the Jap e_x-
pected our supply lanes to be kept open sufficiently to hold them back
in any theater. That was to be their undoing. They knew less than
they thought they did about logistics. that branch of military science
which deals with the problems of bringing up am1ies and supplies to
t~e points where they can be employed to advantage. Our supply
lmes were developed evervwhere, on the land. on the sea and in the
~ir. Our :\'"avy kept open- the sea lanes in cooperation with our .-\1-
!Jes. American air transportation spanned all the continents and seas
afflicted by global war. Thousands of personnel and thousands of
tons of critical war supplies were in the air on our military routes
every second of every day and night. This fast service brought every
place in the L'nited States within 6o hours of any battlefront. It
helped speed the enemy into one inglorious defeat after another. In
the Cnited ~tates, 85 per cent of all traffic on the civil air lines was
militarv.
Eighteen domestic air lines and three international lines of the
L'nited States were playing highly strategic war roles on the home
front and in the transport of personnel. equipment and supplies to
fighting zones overseas. the Office of \ \' ar Information reported, on
the basis of information from the \Var and :\'"avy Departments. Civil
Aeronautics Huard, Air Transport Association and the civil air lines.
The following facts are from the 0\VI report:
.\ccording to Na,·y officials. retaking of the Aleutians in 1943
would haYe been postponed for months if air transport had not been
able to fly in men and cargo quickly and in great quantity. Major Gen.
Harold L. George, Commanding General of the Air Transport Com-
mand of the U. S. Army Air Forces, stated: ''If it had not been for
their (the air lines) wholehearted cooperation, it would have been
nearly impossible for us to carry on the job in the way it has been
done."
Although the operations of the Air Transport Command and
1\aval Air Transport Service with military and naYal crews were ex-
panding rapidly, the air lines, under contract with the \Var and Navy
Departments continued to play a large part over the world military
133
134 THE \IR R \FT YE \h. B
ARMY TRA SPORT IN E\\ G

Na tives stare curiously at one of our transpo rt pl a ne wh i h ha brouoht in men
and supplies from Au stralia t o th e ·ew Guinea ba ttl e front.
transport routes of the U nited S tates. T he air lin es activiti e fell in

two main categories: (a) T ransport operati on , trainin g procrram ,
modification and maintenance of military equ ipment thr ugh contract
to th e Wa r and ·avy Departm ents. (b) Continued operati on of
commercial air tran sport, to a large extent g iven O\ er to wa r erv1ce
of various types .
O n the whole, both military and commercial war acti iti s we re
profitable to the air lines, several of which had been operat ing at a Io -
before Pearl Harbor. While figlll·es on military contracts we re r e-
stricted, the Civil Aeronautics Board stated that in th e 12-month
period ending August 31, 1943, th e domestic air lin es made a net
profit of $31,958,072, more than twice the total of th e peri od. _-\ugust
31 , 1941-August 31, 1942.
Firms sharing in the war program were: North east A irlines, Mid-
Continent Airlines, Eastern A irlines, Colonial A irlines. Cn itecl .' ir-
lines, National Air Lines, Pennsylvania-Central A irlines Corp orati on.
Western Airlines, Transcontinental & \ i\1 estern A ir, Continental A ir-
lines, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Chicago & Southern A ir-
lines, .Braniff Airways, Inland- A irlines, Ame ri can Ai rlin es , All -
American Aviation, Hawaiian A irlines, Pan A merican .-\irway Sys-
tem, Anierican Export Airlines, and Pan American-G race A irways.
("Consairway," a subsidiary of Consolidated A ircraft Corporati on,
although not a commercial air line, engaged in foreign military t rans-
port activities parallel to those of the commercial lines.)
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0\\'I pointed out that under contract to the armed services:

1-Commercial pilots and crews. in land planes provided by the
.-\rmy and seaplanes hy the :\avy. were helping to operate the greatest
fleet of world-girdling transport aircraft in existence-''the air line
to anywhere.'' They engaged in cargo service. transport of high mili-
tary and civilian official:;, ddiwry of that greatest of all morale
builders. mail. to armed forces o,·erseas. and in a variety of special
assignments.
2-:\ early half the prewar equipment of the commercial firms was
sold nr leased to the Arm\· and :\avv. .:\lore than a third of their
e>..-perienced crews. and tecimical and ~dministrative personnel was in
the air services of the :\rmy and :\avy. These men, cooperating with
technicians still remaining with the air lines. helped establish and
operate land and seaplane bases all over the world. from :\ew Cale-
donia and India to .-\Iaska and Iceland.
3- The air lines assisted in training .-\nny and :\a,·y air transport
navigators. pilots. mechanics. and meteorologists. In addition, pilots
and maintenance men from the air lines were assigned as instructors
~o schools established and operated by the Anny. Before our entry
mto the war. some R..-\.F. and Chinese pilots and technicians were
trained hv the air lines.
4-.:\Juch military air equipment was regularly checked, repaired.
o.r replaced in the shops of commercial air lines. Transient military
atrcrait also were serviced.
5-\\"ith military supen·ision. commercial air lines operated a
number of modification centers where mass-produced .-\rmy and :\avy
transport planes. fighters. and hombers received last-minute changes
or equipment required for special missions or theaters of war.
6--The air lines engag.ed in some research on and testing of aircraft
and aviation devices and fueb. They helped develop life raft equipment
and improved air cargo packaging.
Air lines engaged in international operations for the armed forces
(in addition to training. maintenance and other services) were Pan
American ..-\merican Export, Braniff..-\merican. Eastern, Northeast.
T\V.-\, .'\orthwest, Cnited. \\'estern. Panagra. Hawaiian, and Colo-
nial. Domestic militarv cargo services within the continental Cnitecl
States also were ope1·;tecl In· Eastern, Braniff, T\VA, l.Tnited. and
American. ·
\Vithin the LTnited States, other clome,;tic lines flew military cargo
schedules for the A TC and j)articipated in maintenance and modifica-
tion activities. They were Continental. Olicago & Southern. Delta,
Inland, All-American, Mid-Continent, National and Pennsylvania-
Central.
0\VI stated that in domestic operations: (I) The commercial air
lines more than doubled their prewar volume of cargo-most of it
vital war production equipment and supplies-through rearrangement
of schedules. elimination of non-essential stops, standardization and
better utilization of equipment. This was clone on not much more
than half the original equipment. (2) They were carrying (in 19~3)
nearly twice as much air mail as in 19~1. (3) The lines transported
only about 25 per cent fewer passengers than in peacetime. Planes
which once flew with half their seats empty were. under the priorities
system, fully hooked for each flight and for longer flights per pas-
senger. ( 4) The commercial air Jines accomplished that with a de-
crease in accidents despite a greater 1·atio of passenger fatalities.
Because each plane carried a full complement of passengers. more per
plane we1·e killed in each fatal crash. During 19-P, in 32 accidents in
scheduled domestic operation, 44 persons were killed. The number
of accidents declined in 1942 to 31, but fatalities totaled 71. Latest
available Civil Aeronautics Board talmlatinns on scheduled domestic
operations showed accidents through ~m·emher 20. 1943. as 20. with
30 persons losing their lives.
Defore Pearl Harhor, the domestic and international air lines of the
United States were operating 434 planes. ny l\fay. I9..J.2, 46 of them
had been sold to the Government and 17 to other purchasers. including
the United Nations. During May. 1942, the ;\rmy Air Forces bought
124 of the civil fleet. and leased an additional 34· ;\hout 100 planes
,,,.ent outright to the Army Air Forces and :\aval Air Transport
Service for operation by military crews. Se,·enty of the aircraft.
after having been stripped of nonessentials. were turned back to their
original owners to carry military traffic under contract to the \\"ar
and Navy Departments. Many new planes for which the air lines
had contracted were purchased by the Army for military use. In the
Summer of 1943, the A~my and Navy had hegun to make available
to the air lines for comme1-cial services some of the planes earlier
bought or leased. By December 3. the Army had returned 21 leased
DC-3's and had resold five more to the air lines, while the Kavy had
returned three flying boats to Pan American. The air lines of the
United States started 1944 with ahout half the size of their prewar
fleet.
Contract operations were carried on by air lines personnel who
wore A TC uniforms and in the case of N A TS special insignia. but
remained on the payrolls of their commercial employers. Some con-
tract services were overseas, others within the Fnited States. Cargo
schedules were set and services directed by the ATC and the N ATS.
Personnel of the air lines formed a reservoir of transport pilots.
radio operators, dispatchers, flight superintendents. meteorologists.
maintenance crews and others experienced in organization. \Vithin
six months after Pearl Harbor, at least a thousand skilled employees
of the air lines had followed their planes into military service. :Many
of these men were killed in line of duty. Others received citations.
Numbers of air line stewardesses volunteered as flying nurses. The
I
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fished a priorities system to give precedence to vital airborne cargo

and personnel. Regional :\ir Priorities Control oftices oi the ATC
were established throughout the country to issue tlw priorities. In
case of equally important shipments or personnel contending ior space
on the same plane, the one with the greater distance to travel oiten was
given prei erence.
As the war progressed. the lines handled new typt~s of cargo which
in peacetimes were too expensive to transport hy air. ln place of
printed matter. films, electrotypes. flmn:rs and style goods. the trend
shifted to war tools and military equipment. :\ \'erage weight of indi-
vidual shipments increased front about eight pounds in 1941 to 13.~~
pn.unds in TC)-IJ. During the first months of the war blueprints and
machine tools were shipped in quantities by air. Costly tic-up,; in
production were avoidecl hy rushing materials or parts hetween fac-
tories which might he a continent apart.
"!luck Rogers stuff on a sound engineering basis," a ,·eteran air
transport pilot termed the world system of military transport routes
flown hy military, naval and contract air line crews. ( >ur military air
highways spanned the seven seas and reached into every continent tu
areas uncharted ancl unexplored a few years ago. The air lines. under
the direction of the ATC ancl NAT~. played a large part in this
enormous air transport network.
Authorized by the Secretary ui the )Javy on December 12. I<)..p.
the Naval ,\ir Transport Service began operations in February. Ig.p.
Less than two years later. the N :\TS was flying schedules o\·er many
important world routes. T!1e N A TS stated: "The :\'avy mves much to
its contract air lines in having put into practice in the short space oi
two years a great deal that the lines hacl learned through years of
experience. Internal operation and organization of :\ :\TS squadrons
are modeled on Naval usage coupled with the best commercial practice.
Jt is with reference to personnel, however, rather than to any other
particular, that N ATS is indebted to the air lines. :\n early call
sent out to the air lines brought into the service a nucleus of highly
trained and experienced air lines personnel. It is not unusual to sec
such officers conducting Kava! air transpurt operations on the very
locations where they once work eel vvith commercial lines."
Pan American and American Export supplied planes and crews
whose duties were much the same as those of the regular ::\1.-\ TS. In
helping service and supply our surface vessels and ?\aval shore instal-
lations, N A TS and commercial contract seaplanes went anywhere the
Fleet went. Air transport of medical supplies, special repair and re-
placement parts and technical personnel for the Fleet had no small
part in the success of American operations in the South and Central
Pacific.·
The Collier Trophy, annual award for the outstanding achie\·ement
111 American aviation, went in 1941 to the Army Air Forces and the
:\ IR TR :-; P R1 L - rii-I E WAR 139
U . S. A. A. F. photo
ARMY AIR FORCES TRANSPORT OVER EGYPT
A military version of th e famous Douglas DC-3 transport, C-4 7 Sky train , hurdles
the Py ramids.
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munized against typhoid. tetanus, smallpox. cholera. yellow fever and

typhus. Flight crew members were given practical instruction in avia-
tion medicine, tropical medicine. llrst aid and sun·i,·al. Periodically
the courses were supplemented by lmlktins on health prohlt·ms likely
to be encountered on the routes flown . .-\ thorough physical examina-
tion \vas required of both flight and ground personnel before and after
l>eing based overseas.
The primary work of contract carriers was transportation of cargo.
high-ranking military and ci,·ilian personnel between the l.~nited Xa-
tions. and mail for the armed furces overseas. I 1lanes did not return
empty irom such assignments. They brought home cargoes of urgently
needed war materials. ( )vcrseas shipments ranged from a I .700-pound
engine block, and all thl' parts to go with it. to tiny boxes each con-
taining a queen bee and two worker hees for a friendly nation. Lend-
lease. both to our allies and from them to us. shuttled across the world
1>y air transport. Critical wat· materials went back and forth between
American industrial centers and more than 50 foreign countries. .-\t
a South I 'acific outpost, military construction was being pushed fever-
ishly. \Vurk came tu a standstill when the crankcase of a Diesel power
plant broke dU\\"11. N earcst source for a replacement was a factory in
lllinois. < ln a \Vednesday aiternoon. the 750-pound crankcase was
loaded on an airliner and dispatched. On Friday afternoon. 7.000
miles distant, the part had been installed and the construction work
resumed. I .ess than three days work had been lost.
Natural rubber was flown in from Brazil and :\frica. One of the
most important insecticides. rotenone. came to the C nited States by
air fmm Brazil where it was derived from a jungle plant. Serums, anti-
toxins. salves for lnirns. plasma and other medical supplies were
flown to the battle fronts. Thousands of American wounded were
returned to hospitals in this country aboard airliners.
In january, 1936, the commercial air lines formed the .-\ir Trans-
port Association. One of the main functions of the Association was
to serve as a liaison agent between the lines and the military air
services. At the outbreak of the war. the air lines through this
organization were able to mobilize their personnel and equipment
without delay.
When the Japanese fleet had been split after the Battle of ).Jidway
in June, 1942, one wing turning back under heavy .-\merican air
blows. the other heading for Alaska, IO air lines-Pan American.
United, American, Northwest, Pennsylvania-Central, T\VA, Chicago
& Southern, Western, Braniff, and Panagra-flew planes into Alaska.
They transported special troops and military equipment to Dutch
Harbor. Air line pilots delivered Army bombers. with their crews
and bombs. NATS flew personnel and material into Alaskan and
Aleutian bases in squadrons of three planes each-the leader being
a pilot familiar with the territory, the other two pilots flying in
.\IR TR.\:\~PORT 1:\ THE \V.-\R
the formation. Even as the Japane~e were attacking Dutch Harbor.

airliners were coming in at the airport with war materials. Full evalua-
tion of the air lines contribution to the successful defense of Alaska.
however. was to await the end of the war.
Alaskan operations remained one oi the most difficult and graphic
of the air lines war activities. \\"hen the hospital at :\ome burned.
a replacement. complete from 24 heds and X-ray equipment to hypo-
dermic needles and rnhher gloves. was loaded on two X orthwest
airliners and flown in. \\'ithin two days after burning. the hospital was
being rebuilt. :\ sawmill needed in the .\laskan wilderness, at a spot
miles from a road. was dispatched by air. For the Alaskan Highway
I .2oo-gallnn gasoline trucks were cut in three part~. ~hipped by air,
~nd welded to~ether at their de~tination. Similarly, power units, gaso-
hne storage tanks-some of 25.000-gallon capacity-road graders
and other heavy highway equipment were flown where needed.
Crews flying the Alaskan run~ had to be ~ea~oned. In the first
months of the war. Alaskan flying was mostly through snowstorms.
nver uncharted wildernes~ and mountains. without adequate weather
reports or other navigation aids. At times. the weather was so cold
that oil congealed into a thick gum which had to be cut with gasoline.
On one hop, with a plane load of passengers, the pilots were alarmed
b_y strange vibrations that shook the ship periodically. They finally
chscovered the source; the passengers were stamping their feet to keep
warm.
'"You ju~t draw a line on a map and then take off and go there.'"
the transport pilots said. In realitv. it was not that simple. Gasoline
~eecb. car~n weight. resistance of prevailing winds. and a dozen other
tactors were calculated carefullv and a course charted accordingly
before a transport plane took ~ff ior far places. nut this complex
procedure was so thoroughly developed and flight officers became so
experienced that it amounted practically to ''drawing a line and then
going there.··
The world system of L'. S. military airways had passed the pioneer
stage in 1CJ4_). Transport pilots 11 o Iunger ran risks of heiug unahle to
land in the Far .)J orth because some stubborn bull moose had taken a
stand in the middle of the nmwa,· and refused to budge. Remote
coral atolls and jungle rivers ha~l become seaplane bases. Large
airfields and adequate installations \\·ere str!mg through jungles where.
a matter of months before. trail-blazers from the Army Air Forces and
Pan .-\merican were dicke1·ing with natives to clear runways. using
molasses-flavored twists of chewing tobacco as inducement. Our
military airways made any spot on the globe less than 6o hours flying
time from any airport in the Cnited States.
Safety was the keynote in the evolution of the maze of overseas
airways developed by the A TC and N ATS. Fighting craft had to
be expendable; transport planes were not. They were valueless unless
Till·: :\ 11-!.CI\.\ FT Y E:\ I\ J:OOK
thev cr,uld get their \'aluahle cargoes through to the points of need.
The air lines ancl the Ser\'ices worked out many new safety de-
vices for flight operatif)ns and vastly improved existing ones. :\lost
of these were still on the secret list hut it could he said that their appli-
cation to postwa1· a\·iation would bring about revolutionary changes .
.'\ot only was every precaution taken to assure safe operation of trans-
port planes: cardul pro\'ision was made for the crews in case of crash
landings in wild and remote places. Great progress had been made in
the development of emergency equipment. Xu transocean plane left
an airport without full equipment for sun·ival at sea in case of acci-
dent. Self-inflating life rafts and life belts. concentrated foods. medi-
cines and fishing tackle enough to take care of the entire crew for
extended periods of time accompanied each flight. Similar provision
was made for Arctic and tropical runs.
Subsequent to the spring oi H)..p. the armed services furnished
some of the air lines with new large transport planes for contract
operations. At the same time. demand on equipment which the lines
were 1·egularly operating became progressi\·ely heavier. \\"ithout
a greatly increased supply uf pilots, navigators. radio operators. flight
engineers and mechanics. our military and civil needs coulcl not be
met. An Airline \Var Training Institute was formed on August 12,
r942, to fit civilian recruits fur either civil or military air transport.
As it developed, the Institute engaged in no actual training work. It
evolved into an agency for supen·ising training programs for military
personnel undertaken hy the individual lines. Previously some of the
lines had engaged i!1 training activities for :\rmy personnel. Results
had been uneven, chiefly because of lack of standardized curricula.
Later the program was changed to provide for standardization and
coordination of transitional tr-aining of military personnel. The Air-
lines \Var Training Institute prepared training courses and assured
an even flow of trainees. By February, I<)-t.). the program was work-
ing smoothly. \Vhile only the larger lines \Vere equipped to give the
full series of courses, the following participated in the training of Army
or Navy personnel: All-American, :\merican, Braniff. 01icago &
Southern, Colonial. Continental. Delta. Eastern, Inland. ~lid-Conti
nent, National, 1'\ortheast. :\orthwest. Pan American. Panagra.
Pennsylvania-Central, T\VA. l"nited and \Vestern Air.
Instruction included: I -Transitional training of _\rmy and l'\avy
fliers who had finished hasic flight courses at military bases. Previ-
ously familiar only with single-engine, low-horsepower training
planes, these men were bridged over to powerful. multi-engine trans-
port craft under supervision uf seasoned transport pilots. Emphasis
was on instrument flying and radio navigation. As the Army fliers
ad':"a~ced, they ':ere assigned to regular cargo runs as co-pilots for
trammg under fltght conditions. 2 - Transition training of :\.rmy and
Navy navigators, radio operators and mechanics. Trainees received
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in truct io n- a c ur se a yea r a t an eng in ee ring sch

F li o-ht tra inin cr f r th .-\ T · ll\· th e a ir lin . nea rly a t a n en I ea rl ) in
1 --1-+- r lay I a la rge par t in t h t ra inirw f military crews for tran s-
p rt OJ · ra ti o n: of th .-\T ·.
:\J ot onl y \\"a " T eq ui pm ent fl \\·n un der contract
by til a ir lin e- ch k eel a nd ve rh a ul ecl hy th e c mm rcial fi rm s; th ey
Is han II d m e of th e [Ui[ m ent us cl directl y b: the two militar}
ra n 1 )rt ·e r vices . e\·e ra l [ th e lines had contracts \\·ith the \ Va r
Depar tm ent fo r o Ye rh a uling a n I r 1 a irirw no·ine and in - truments
o f t ra inin 0 c raft. :\fte r :oo r o fl :·ing hours, the eng in es of a
t ra inin o· p lane recei eel a tlwro twh OYerha ul. Th is con · istecl of taking
the eng in e co mp lete!) apa rt. lean ing it. in 1 ec ting f r wea r and cle-
f ·t . replac irw d efective pa r ts. putti ng t he ngin e together aga in and
THE LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION

Desig ned a nd built for TW A service, lbis four- eno-ine long-range and fa st
a irliner went into U. S. Arrriy Air Forces tra nsport s~·vi~-- It was powered by
Wright Cyclones.
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T HI·: :\ 11"-C I"-.\ FT Y E:\1"- I:< H >K
testing it completely. The \\'Ork was done under the direct supen·t-
sion of military and air lines maintenance officials.
One of the most spectacular of the air Jines war contributions was
special work done at some of the :\rmy and ~avy modification cen-
ters. These centers were not manufacturing plants. They wue way
stations l1et ween factory and fwnt where plam·s could he fitted with
whatevct· additional equipment might he needed for any speciflc task.
Any standard plane could l1e tailorccl for a variety of operations under
totally dissimilar weather and tactical conditions. :\tan air line modi-
fication ccntet·, pontoons were put on :\rmy C--t;'s-military versions
of the DC-.). \ Vheels on 'the pontoons were retractable. enabling the
plane to land on snow. water. icc or land. Big bombers purchased by
the British and l"-ussians required certain changes. The work was
done J,y ait· lines modification centers. \lost types of our own aircraft
had at one titne or anothet· been mudilied to meet developments in
enemy aviation. I11ancs originally intended for the special tasks of
one branch of the services often were modilled for use by another.
( Jbsolete models were altered for such work as towing targets for
aerial gunnery atHl anti-aircraft practice. Planes "·ere modified by
Delta Airlines for use as "dusters'' which sprayed chemicals deadly to
insects over infested jungles and swamps where our troops had to live
and fight.
Cargo planes were changed ovemight into flying hospitals. \Vith
special equipment installed. others became meteorological laboratories
on wings, able to go anywhere fur advanced weather information. A
majority of the aircraft used in the Aleutians, the ~uuth Pacific and
the Far East were modification jobs. as were those of the Tokyo
raiders and the Ploesti raiders. < >ne big humber model required se\·-
eral hundred separate changes before it was ready for action. \I ost
changes, however, were not so wholesale. \\'hen necessary altera-
tions accum·ulatecl on a particular type of plane. the basic design was
modified at the factory.
At the beginning of the war none of the air lines had adequate
facilities for the rush of modification work required at once by the
armed services. Planes were staked out in the open ; and day and
night in wind, sleet and sub-zero cold. the mechanics swarmed over
them. Thousands of additional men and women had to be found and
trained. Beauty shop operators. barbers. soda fountain boys. school
teachet·s and milkmen were recruited and given intensi\·e courses of
instruction. The manager of one center in the heart of the western
cat~le country had to post notices urging new employees to remove
thetr spurs before getting to ·work.
Early in 1944, modification centers were housed in modern plants,
one costing more than $rz,ooo,ooo. Continental Airlines huge center
for B-r7 Flying Fortress modification was an example. Company
officials stated: "Tlte concrete apron upon which the modification cen-
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ter stands covers an area embracing 16 city blocks. Airplane parking

space totalling 3.8oo,ooo square feet and auto parking totalling 200,-
ooo square feet are proYided. Matching the go acres of concrete in
size are the two huge hangars at the north end. where Flying For-
tresses will receive the latest improvements before being flown away
to dispersal points. there to receive their crews who will take the ships
directly into battle. The hangars are 6oo feet long and more than 400
feet wide. with an inside height of 35 feet-large enough to house all
present installations at the airport, with room to spare. Other con-
struction includes two-story concrete buildings on the two sides and
in the centers of the hangars to provide office space, tool rooms and
various shops: an Boo-man cafeteria. a headquarters building and a
power and heating plant. Although the number of Flying Fortresses
modified at the new center is a military secret, it can be said that pro- •
duction has increased sevenfold over Continental's former output."
Experimental and research work of the commercial lines was of
incalculable benefit to the :\ TC and the NATS. During peace years,
the commercial lines developed most of the planes that became the
backbone of our military transport operations. The Douglas DC-3,
standard airliner, was converted to the C-47, work horse of the Army
:\ir Forces. The Curtiss-Wright Commando. developed for, but never
used in, commercial services. became the C-46. and the Douglas DC-4,
40-passenger transport which was on order for the lines before the
war. became the Army's C-54. The Lockheed C-69, converted from
the Constellation. was conceived and developed for commercial use.
Important improvements were made on aircraft tires, wheels, pro-
pellers. instruments. accessories and operations technique. Tests were
being made constantly on pressurized cabins and superchargers for
high altitude work lighter fabrics and other structural material, pack-
aging and safety equipment.
The need for airborne cargoes to be rushed throughout the world
made packaging of prime importance. In the past. the Army and Navy
insisted first of all that materials be packed stoutly to prevent damage
from rough handling. Often the packing case, made of inch-thick,
reinforced pine boards. was heavier than its contents. The NATS and
the A TC. with the cooperation of the lines, developed much less bulky
packaging. Strong. specially processed cardboard and fibreboard were
substituted for wood and metal wherever possible. Heavy wrapping
paper and burlap also were used in place of weightier materials. For
example, the NATS stated that pay load of one type of seaplane had
on occasion been increased from 4,000 to 6,000 pounds by reducing
the tare weight of cargo carried. A shipment of airplane engines
which, under the old methods, would have weighed 26,625 pounds and
required the entire space of five or six transports, was reduced by the
NATS to 8,862 pounds and shipped complete in one plane. New
types of gadgets to secure cargo aboard planes not only added to the
THI~ AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK
safety of operation and reduction of damaged cargo, but helped ma-

terially in making possible the use of lighter packaging material. Re-
search in the field of light, tough packaging turned each of our cargo
carriers into the equivalent of several craft. Implications for postwar
airborne commerce were enormous.
In cooperation with the ATC and NATS, Pan American, Ameri-
can and Transcontinental & vVestern developed self-inflating life rafts
with complete equipment-standard in the Army and Navy air serv-
ices. The rafts were equipped with either of two perfected devices
for olJtaining drinking water from the sea-one a small still and the
other a chemical device.
The maintenance department of Northwest Airlines, plagued by
losses of costly washers, screws, holts. and other small parts dropped
by the mechanics, made an experiment with 12 hlind workers. Their
patience and ultra-s<:nsitive lingers recovered and correctly sorted
99 per cent of the lost parts. Savings were estimated to be thousands
of dollars monthly. Typical example of ingenuity applied to a prob-
lem in aviation mechanics was a hoist for the huge wheels of bombers.
invented by Luther Mead, of American Airlines. Formerly. chang-
ing two of the 580-pound tires was a 24-hour job for a crew of six
men. The Mead hoist cut the time to one hour, the crew to two men.
Another device, developed by Transcontinental & \Vestern air. tested
in the shop hydraulic landing gear which previously had to be tested
by the actual process of take-off and landing. This saved countless
manhours and eliminated accidents resulting from flight tests with
faulty gear.
Engineering departments of the lines kept precise performance
charts on all the military aircraft they operated. Every time a wing
fluttered, a carburetor mixed too lean, or instruments varied a frac-
tion from accuracy, that fact was entered on a master chart which
itemized all parts of the plane. Through these charts covering months
of operation, aircraft manufacturers checked the strength and effi-
ciency of any component of a plane in ratio to the performance of the
whole. Thus guided, and working toward a functional balance, manu-
facturers could redesign or replace unsatisfactory parts.
The commercial air lines shared the credit for development of the
roo-plus octane aviation gasolines which add such power and range
to our aircraft. Even before the war, the lines were conducting ex-
haustive tests on the then new superfuels under conditions of extreme
heat, cold and altitude. Their findings were invaluable in the produc-
tion of high octane gasolines and even more potent aviation fuels
which were in the laboratory stage early in 19-J.-J..
Participating to a varying extent in all the above activities were
Pan American, American Export, United, Continental, American,
Northwest, Pennsylvania-Central, TvVA, Eastern. Delta, Braniff,
Chicago & Southern and Western.
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In the course of transoceanic runs. commercial air lines helped the

i\avy spot submarines and sun·ivors of torpedoed ships. One com-
mercial pilot took his plane down to investigate a small iceberg lying
directly in a convoy route. The iceberg began shooting at the plane.
The enemy made numerous attempts to trick transport planes off
their courses by sending them fake radio bearings. During thick
weather over the North Atlantic it would be relatively easy for a
pilot, flying on false information. to overshoot his goal and land on
some Gennan field across the Channel. Fortunately. a thorough sys-
tem of checking radio reports prevented loss of our planes. although
there were some close calls.
Eastern .:\irlines, a contract carrier that operated on regular sched-
ul~ through a region of violent tropical thunderstorms. served as a
fl),ng weather bureau for the combat craft which also used the route.
The line rearranged its schedules so that its aircraft could depart every
~1~rning well ahead of the military flights. and radio back weather
mtom1ation at short inten•als. N A TS scheduled flights from Seattle
to .\Iaska and Aleutian bases performed this same function for com-
bat aircraft in that area.
A comprehensive description of our Anny Air Forces air trans-
port operations was given by Gen. Henry H. Arnold in his report
on January 1. 19-14· as follows:
"In :\lay. 19-P· plans were developed for expediting the movement
of aircraft from the factories to the points at whichthe British would
fly them overseas. vVhen the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor we received
pleas from all parts of the world for personnel. planes, engines, parts
and supplies. \Ve strove to meet these requests. Ships of the sea were
slow and suhject to attack by submarine. The war would be lost if
we used only such means of transportation. Airplanes are weapons
of war that can not be held on the ground; there, they are a liability
rather than an asset. We must get them in the air and keep them
there. That requires supplies and replacements in constant streams.
Thus came into being the Air Corps Ferrying Command : at first
across the Pacific-then the South Atlantic-then the North Atlantic
and now to all corners of the world where we take aircraft. im-
portant personnel, mail, supplies of all kinds-to places they are
needed most. Starting with only two officers and one clerk in a small
room, today's Air Transport Command totals over 85.000 officers
and men.
"1\:Iounting aircraft production soon created a difficult situation
for this new unit. Ever increasing numbers of aircraft were leaving
the factories to be delivered to American and British combat units.
This meant increased flying, the requirements going up steadily day
by day. The first ferried plane was delivered to the British on June
7, 1941. By December 7, 1941, approximately 1.200 had been flown
to the British and our own Air Forces, and the first delivery had been
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made across the South Atlantic to Egypt. From that time to this the
number of planes in the air and the volume of freight carried have
steadily increased. On one recent day 680.000 pounds of materiel,
munitions, and supplies were delivered by air to one theater of opera-
tions. This information will be of neither aid nor comfort to our
enemtes.
"The Air Transport Command's shuttle service to Britain and
the Middle East and its exploratory flights to various parts of the
world paved the way for routes which were needed when the United
States entered the war. Arrangements for the development of such
important bases as Christmas Island, New Caledonia and bases in
Greenland were completed. A string of weather stations was laid
out in the far North and the beginnings of a communications network
developed, without which our world-wide flying might not have been
possible. After Pearl Harbor, domestic ferrying increased and has
continued to do so. To this was added the urgent need for delivery of
all types of aircraft overseas and the air transportation of strategic
cargoes, including mail and personnel.
"In addition to ferrying planes and routing flights to deliver sup-
plies, special flights and deliveries were carried out wherever needed.
Two dramatic examples of this are the delivery, on short notice, of
the Flying Fortresses which were the Army's striking power in the
decisive .Battle of Midway and the sending of a number of C-47 trans-
ports, loaded with bombs and ammunition, to the Aleutians at the time
of the attack on Dutch Harhor. Both of these actions influenced
greatly the course of the war.
"By July, 1942, it had been determined that military air transpor-
tation had grown up; the Ferrying Command was reorganized as the
Air Transport Command, to perform all kinds of air ferrying and air
transportation. Under its control the various airlines. on contract
with the War Department and flying ait·craft issued to them hy the
Army, render transport services for the armed forces and our allies.
This contract system is worthy of special mention. \Vhile taking care
of our domestic air transportation requirements. we look out in so iar
as possible for the American public's air travel needs. Of cour:-;e
neither civilians-nor the fighting forces-ohtain all the service they
wish they could obtain. Four thousand additional transport planes
could be used today if we had them.
"The current offensive of the Eighth Air Force against Germany,
the role of air power in our attack in Italy, and the air offensives of
the U.S.S.R., to pick three examples, depend upon the steady move-
ment of new combat planes both to augment the air forces and to
replace those planes shot clown, damaged. or laid up from ordinary
wear and tear. This means a steady movement of planes in such num-
bers as even two years ago would have seemed the product of a fev-
ered imagination.
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To h lp meet the tremendou need for per onnel women pilots

were fir t employed by the Ferrying Divi ion of the ir Transport
Command in eptember 19-12. \.t the same time a training program
was begu n to train ' m n pilot fo r ferr ring and other duties. Now
o \"n a the \ om n s A i!"fo rce ervice P ilots or V SPS, they are
doing an ff ctive job f delive ri ng aircraft in the nited States, from
the malle t plan t P -47 T hunderbolt fighters B-17 Flying For-
tres bombe r and ·-47 kyt rain tran ports. B J anuar) Ist, 1944,
a b u · one thou and w m n includ ing trainee will be on duty. ot
all q ual ified app li ant can be ace pted fo r trai ning since the Army
Ai r F r e cann t train or utili ze women pilots at the e.-..;:pense of
rai ing and e.-..: p ri nc need d for men pil t in the theaters of war.
··Th \ V. h Ips fi ll the n ed for professional non-combat serv-
ice. For xample, the T raining ommand u es many women pilots to
ferry airplan to and fr m certain ba es for major repairs or overhaul.
Howe · r. in re nt month th e \ P has assumed additional duties
THE DOUGLAS C-54 SKYMASTER .

T he size of this huge four-engine Army transport is shown by that of the men
around it.
Tllf·: Alf{CJ{AFT YEAR HOOK
-towing targets in gunnery schools, acting as co-pilots on night

searchlight missions, and the like. VI/omen pilots are also flying some
of the weather planes which take meteorologists aloft. Indeed, this
organization has come to serve a variety of useful purposes in the
Army Air Force organization.
"Since the Ferrying Command was established in May, Ig.p, the
transport and ferry systems of the Air Transport Command now ex-
tend over some 1 I o,ooo miles of routes. J n recent months an average
of more than twelve million miles a month have been flown in ferry-
ing operations and more than ten million in air transport.
"A word of caution must be said about this impressive growth.
Figures of miles flown and tons delivered by air are impressive.
However, when the total supply requirement of an army in the field
or of a sizeable air force are considered. they dwindle. A mission of
300 four-engine bombers drops more than a thousand tons of bombs.
To this cargo must be added tons of gasoline, ammunition, and oil.
After the mission, there are engines to be replaced. spare parts pro-
vided. Air bases must be kept supplied with machinery, tools and
men. Flying and ground personnel must be fed, clothed, housed, doc-
tored, and they must have mail-by the ton. It will be realized that
air transportation itself does not solve the whole problem of supply,
but the ability to fly in vital cargo on short notice can turn and has
turned the tide of battle.
"Members of the Women's Army Corps are now serving 20,000
strong at airfields and air bases in the United States. WACS are
filling two hundred different jobs" in the Army Air Forces, such as
Link trainer operators, parachute riggers, cryptographers, camou-
flage technicians, weather observers, and flight control tower oper-
ators. One Air WAC, an expert watch repairer in civilian life, is
now a bombsight repairer. Another, a dog fancier, has a key position
in the dog training program of one of the domestic Air Forces. The
great majority of Air WACS are filling less unusual, but equally
essential clerical, communications, and motor transport jobs. The
Army Air Forces need over Ioo,ooo additional vV ACS to serve on
domestic airfields and thousands more overseas. The WACS serv-
ing our air stations are carrying on with the efficiency and effective-
ness exhibited by the men whom they replaced. Thus \Ve are saving
man power.
"The Air Service Command, formed in October, 1941, surpasses
in size and is doing a wholesale round-the-globe business greater than
any mercantile establishment in the world. It employs 300,000 civil-
ians, of whom 43 per cent are women. Incidentally, many of these
loyal workers were previously considered unemployable, but the Air
Service Command has found suitable tasks for the handicapped, for
the blind-and even midgets find their size an asset when working
inside the fuselages and wing sections of certain planes. The Air
' .)
:\I R TRANSPORT IK THE \VAR
Service Command's 300 warehouses contain 500.000 different items,

five times as manv as are listed in the Sears Roebuck Catalog. Every
one of them is n~eded for the I :;o aircraft types of the Army Air
Forces. The storage space in the Fnited States alone is equivalent to
a building 75 feet wide and 100 miles long.
.. The Air Service Command prepares equipment and supplies-
which are mo,·ed by ship td 2IO foreign ports. It can now be stated
that for every pilot overseas. the Air Service Command sends out the
surprising average of nine tons of aviation supplies monthly, not in-
cluding food an~l other items handled by the Quartermaster.
"Because of the technical k-nowledge with which aircraft equip-
merit must be handled. the Air Service Command retains control over
maintenance of all equipment. In the course of one month. thousands
of airplanes at home and abroad require major repairs which the
crews of the combat units on the spot cannot make. These planes are
~epaired and overhauled by the Air Service Command Depots. Some
J_nkling of the extent of ASC operations may be gathered by the
tact that within the United States alone. the Air Service Command
supplies 4.000,000 barrels of aviation gasoline a month. One barrel
would last the average motorist a long time.
"The Air Sen·ice Command finds answers to a host of war emer-
gencies even· twentv-four hours. For instance. two boat loads of Air
Forces suppiies wer.c on their wav to China and Bunna. \Veeks had
been spent assembling the cargo~s, and the freighters crept through
submarine infested waters for two months. \Vithin one day of their
destination. both were torpedoed and sunk. ASC Headquarters,
however. had a list of every item aboard. In eleven days a replace-
ment supply had been brought together from all parts of the nation,
loaded aboard other ships, and the journey began again. The theater
commander received word that his lost supplies had been replaced
before he learned his original shipment had been sunk. On July Is.
1943. the engineering officer of the Twelfth Air Force \vas in Sicily
to determine at which place on the island our battle-scarred airplanes
could receive much-needed overhauling. Personnel. equipment and
spares were urgently needed for this great air offensive. The officer
left Africa on July 16 and arrived at Patterson Field, Ohio, Head-
quarters of the Air Service Command. on July 19. Two days later
the supplies had been accumulated. On July 22, the officer took off
in a four-motored plane. which \vas loaded to capacity with trained
men, and landed in Africa on July 23. Planes bringing everything
else he needed followed within a few hours. He had been gone ex-
actly one week."
General Arnold described the incredible efficiency with which
wounded soldiers were being evacuated by air transport: "Since
Pearl Harbor; over 125,000 casualties (sick, wounded and injured)
have been flown from combat zones in American transport planes.
This simple statement encompasses one of the greatest accomplish-

ments of modern aviation medicine, an accomplishment of interest
to every parent of a soldier in any branch of the Army. The first
obstacle that had to be surmounted in developing the air evacuation
service was the supposed danger of killing the patient. estimated by
some medical authorities to be a real one in the case of head. chest,
spine and internal injuries. ·Yet the safety of transporting wounded
by air has been demonstrated beyond doubt. ln the :Mediterranean
theater from the beginning of the Tunisian campaign in November.
1942, to the close of the Sicilian campaign in September. 1943. more
than 25,000 men with all types of illnesses and wounds were trans-
ported 8,ooo,ooo miles by air. Only one patient died-one in 25:000.
"The second obstacle was the shortage of air transports. Air-
planes, it was said, could not be spared solely for such purposes. This
obstacle was surmounted by the simple conversion of cargo planes
carrying troops and supplies to the front to the transportation of
patients on the return trip to the rear. Air evacuation is a boon to
the morale of ground troops, and aids the theater commander by
quick removal from the battle zone of his non-effectives. Trips which
would take weeks by hospital train or ship are now flown in a day.
Air evacuation is an outstanding example of successful cooperation
among Army Air, Ground and Service Forces.
"Much of the progress of the air medical program is due to the
excellent care given the injured, sick and wounded men by our nearly
7,000 nurses. Included in this group are the flight nurses. who have
received special training for their work at the School of Air Evacua-
tion, Bowman Field, Ky. Today, long flights are commonplace.
One soldier with a broken back was brought to \Valter Reed Hospital
in Washington, D. C., from Kunming, China, via India. and Miami.
Florida-nearly IS,ooo miles in 82 hours. Trips which would take
weeks by a hospital ship or train with a staff of doctors and nurses
are now flown by transport planes, staffed by a flight nurse and non-
commissioned medical technician, in a day or h•,ro.
"Flight nurses are carefully selected and trained in phases of
aerial medicine, intravenous therapy, tropical medicine. field sanita-
tion, compass, map and aerial photography orientation, what to do
in case of air and gas attacks, and other matters. The lives of the men
may depend upon her proficiency. Besides looking after the comfort
and needs of the sick and wounded men. the nurse can also be help-
ful in maintaining high morale. Each patient requires individual at-
tention. The nurses of the Army Air Forces have met the tests of
battle in a manner to merit unqualified approval.
"Complete hospital service now moves with the mobility of war
itself. Six days after the Army hospital in Nome, Alaska, burned
down, a new and complete 25-bed hospital had been flown in from a
distance of 3.400 miles. Two field hospitals were flown over the Owen
AIR TRA)JSPORT Ii\ THE \VAR 153
Stanley Mountains in New Guinea. In Sicily, a so-bed hospital was

moved hy air a distance of 44 miles in two and a half hours from the
time it was dismantled until the time it began receiving patients at
the new site."
The Pan American Ainvays System had two kinds of operations:
r-Special missions and sen·ices performed for the military to all the
world battlefronts. 2-Services over the civil air routes it pioneered.
routes on which the nation depended for movement of international
priority passengers. mail and express between 46 countries and colo-
nies. including the British Isles and neutral Portugal. the Belgian
Congo. Hawaii. Alaska and a network of some 50.000 miles in the
Caribbean area. Central and South America. In each category. the
miles flown. and passengers and cargo carried in 1943 had far ex-
~eeded 19-.P totals. And the services operated by Pan American crews
tor the Army and Navy outstripped the total plane miles flown by Pan
American on all its civil routes not only during 19..p but during the
last year of peace. Statistics for the svstem tell the story.
In 1943. Pan American's aircraft flew a total of 65.346,000 miles
as compared with 43.939.744 in 1942 and 24.875491 in 194r. Pas-
sengers carried were nearly double the 1941 figures. 6o6.;oo as against
391.013: passenger miles stood at 475470.000 as compared with 228.-
6J0.62I. In 1943 the system carried 49.345.000 pounds of cargo,
more than doubling the 1941 figure of 20,339.255· The mail load of
14465.400 pounds was more than four times the 3.489.619 pounds
carried in 19-.P· Ton miles flown totaled 72.735·000 compared with
29.779429 in 1941. Including special and chartered routes, Pan
American Airways flew g6.355 route miles during 1943, as compared
with 95.786 in the last year of peace.
Special wartime missions performed by Pan American during
1943 were many and varied. One emergency cargo flight took a
Boeing-built Clipper completely around the world. and marked the
first aerial crossing in history over the Indian Ocean direct to Aus-
tralia. This included one flight of 3,46o statute miles non-stop. Pan
American flew President Roosevelt to and from Africa early in the
year for the historic Casablanca conference, carried other heads of
government and high military and diplomatic officials on many war-
time missions which required the utmost in speed and security. The
military services operated by Pan American with military transport
aircraft covered routes assigned by the Air Transport Command and
the Naval Air Transport Service in accordance ·with shifting re-
quirements of world strategy. One Pan American division alone, set
up to perform services assigned by the ATC, flew 1,250,000 miles
a month, carrying overseas cargo at the rate of 3.5oo,ooo ton-miles
every 30 days. This division had II7 flight crews, of which 76 were
expert in four-engine aircraft operations.
On November 17, 1943, Pan American flight crews had com-
II
pleted s.ooo actual over-ocean crossings since the Jap raid on Pearl
Harbor. That figure included 3.259 flights across the North and
South Atlantic. L/41 over the Pacific between the United States
mainland and Hawaii and on the long run to the South Pacific theater
of war. During the remaining days of November and the month of
December, :;88 additional 0\·er-ocean crossings were completed, mak-
ing a total of s.sHS since Pearl Harbor. l n Alaska. Pan American
operated for the N ATS out over the fogbound Aleutians. and piled up
new reconls in service between principal population centers of the
Territory and the United States to speed defenses and help oust the
Japanese from footholds on Attu, Agattu and Kiska.
In China, Pan American's affiliate, China :;-.rational .:\viation Cor-
poration helped the AT(· to maintain China's aerial supply line to the
outside world over the Himalayas to India .
.Between the Americas. l'an American and its affiliates stepped up
services by introducing night lighting facilities, by all cargo flights, hy
gt·eater utilization of ait·ct·ait. hr construction of new terminal facili-
ties to speed maintenance and ~ut turn-around time, and by opening
a 11ew international air gateway at Ne\v Orleans.
At the beginning of 1944. plans were completed for consolidation
into one operating setup all the System's Latin American sen·ices.
Under the name of the I .atin American Division, and with headquar-
ters at Miami, Fla., this unit was designed to administer the 50,000
miles of air routes previously under the jm·isdiction of the Eastern
Division at Miami and the "vVestern Division at Drmmsville. Tex.
With the entire system participating in the war effort. postwar
plans for Pan Amerkan were receiving close attention as well. Pan
American long before Pearl Harbor had launched a program for the
construction of 50 giant Clippers, each capable of carrying I 53 pas-
sengers from New York to London in 10 hours at a fare of $100. On
other Pan American routes, at comparably low fares. the Clippers
would provide 24-hour service to Australia or China and 22-hour
service to Buenos Aires.
On October 26, I943· Juan T. Trippe, president of Pan American,
made a speech in which he envisioned an air age in the postwar \VOrld
which would make the entire globe one neighborhood. To enable the
United States to meet on ari equal basis the great foreign air transport
monopolies in the competition for a fair share of future world trade,
he recommended one strong American international air line, a com-
munity company, owned and controlled not by any one aviation inter-
est but by all American transportation interests able to contribute,
under an organization plan approved by the Government. He be-
lieved it imperative that the Government formulate a national policy
for international air transport solely on the basis of "what is best for
our country as a whole."
Organized in the latter part of r942 to carry out operations for
RT I TI .E \1- R ISS
the AT one Pan \.mecican dis·i ion erved over I 5 570 foreign
rou e m il with . TC a.irc raft to o diff rent locations in 31 coun-
t ries and coloni s on three cootinen . Its operations in 1943 were
nearl · five times tho e of 194 . Its total m il flO\\ n ·were approxi-
mat I ne-th ird of the total louged b · the entire Pan merican
\\ o rld irway v tem in 1 -1--, while arg ton an I pa enger miles
r p r nt I ab ut half th e t taJ carrie by the compan) . It completed
m re than n in tim a man - \tlantic r ing a Pan _L\merican
had pil ed up in he lul ed Ai ht pri r t Pearl Harl or. It operated
the lara t f1 t f air raft in the ntire - t m. Its per onel in-
cr a d 4 - r p r en t, 78 per nt from wi th in the y tem. To carry
1 rati n f r th A f th d ivi i n naturall drew hea ·il
xperience, per onnel an I kn \ how f the fi e regular opera-
ti nal unit within Pan \.merican-the tlantic, Tran pacific E ast-
n, \ est rn a.nd \.Iaska Divisions-and ) stem-affiliated companies.
V\/ ith it fl et of g reat four-engine ippers r educed by one-half,
a n merican tlantic Di, i ion nevertheless wa able ''"ith four air-
craft to maintain a n operati on a.nd traffic record as brilliant as that
P li rrn d the yea r before with eight. n b th c mmerciaJ runs and
p cia! a ignments f r the Gove rnment ervices during 1943, the
AMERICAN AIR TRANSPORT IN ASIA

A va riety of cargo is being unloaded from a Curti s C-46 Commando on arrival
at its China terminal from India. All supplies for th e U. S. Fourteenth Air Force
in China had to be flown in after the J apa nese capture of the Burma road.
Commandos carried overloads over the Himalayas on almost every trip.
THE AIRCHAFT YEAR BOOK
Oippers logged more than 2,276,ooo miles over airways which link
the United States with Europe, Africa and South America. The
year's 430 transatlantic crossings brought the total since the service
was pioneered in May, 1939, to 1.700. The division recorded 40.703,-
994 passenger miles and 38,916,244 ton miles of cargo flying in 1943.
Cargo shipments included blood plasma, medicines and surgical dress-
ings; films, foodstuffs. construction materials for overseas bases:
rubber, mica, industrial stones; 416 tons of mail. One cargo itein was
22 feet long and weighed 2.750 pounds.
In addition to its special missions for the military and its regular
commercial services, that Pan American division also operated a fleet
of Navy flying hoats for the KATS. For personnel of the KATS
also, it maintained a flight mechanics school from which, since the
first graduation in May, 1943, 365 men had been assigned to squadrons
and Fleet duty. The training program embraced theory and practice.
with classroom lectures supplemented by work in Pan American shops
and training on equipment being groomed for flight. On !\larch 3 I.
Pan American opened, at its Atlantic Division's New York marine
terminal hangar additions which more than doubled the available floor
space. Steel for the new structures was recovered from Port \\rash-
ington, L. I., site of the company's first transatlantic base. The DiYi-
sion's personnel numbered about 3, roo.
Pan American's Transpacific Division in 1943 carried out a calen-
dar year of operations for the )J'avy. which in an incredibly short
time, had turned from defensive action to a large scale offensive
throughout that vast Pacific's war theater. The division, which had
seen one Clipper destroyed at its dock in Hong Kong and another rid-
dled by machine gun bullets on \Vake as war flamed across the Pacific.
suffered only two minor casualties in 1943· At one island station a
Quonset hut was demolished by bombs and a crash boat received 147
holes from shrapnel. Transpacific completed 1.559 schedules. piling
up totals of 6,2oo,ooo plane miles, 13,836,270 cargo ton miles and
43.30o,ooo passenger miles.
Transpacific operations comprised service between the United
States mainland and the Hawaiian Islands under a certificate of public
convenience and necessity, and service beyond the islands to the South
Pacific theaters of war for the Kavy. At the end of 1943 Pan Ameri-
can had made a total of 2,042 P_acific crossings since Pearl Harbor.
Many important military and Government authorities were carried.
A new twin hangar was constructed by the Navy on Treasure Island
in San Francisco Bay, Transpacific's U. S. base, and put in service by
the Division during the year. Division personnel perfected new re-
coopering methods to conserve weight and space of cargo by which
the equivalent of nine Clipper loads was saved during the month of
June, 1943, alone.
It was out on the Pacific too that the Navy and Pan American
t\I R TR r . P :RT I . THl:. vV R 17
lHOught an th r ai r transport m iracle. a'y plane operated by a

Pan \merican fligh t crew under Capt. J. H . Hamilton was forced
down n th e 20-f t swells for engine repairs se' eral hundred miles
from h re. F r 42 hour the aircraft rode the hea' · seas while two
th r ·a plan brought duplicate part fo r repair and made the
tran f r. The t · chnique they ·worked out fo r take-offs and landings
nd r th e c nclition laid the groundwork for other achievements in
a i fie air t:ra.n port.
In the \merican F ar orth Pan merica.n s Alaska Division
op rati n wer rdinated t hort n line f mmunicatlons, speed
men and uppl ie to '' a r po ts and obtain greater utili zation of planes
for the sen ice of ou r fo rces combatting J apanese invaders in the
A I uti an . . i r tran port \\as of invaluable aid to the military because
of th rre rrraph ic and climatic e.....:tren1es of the Territor) , its sparse
catt red population clep ndence on the tates for men and material
inclucl in o- f d, and difficulty and slowness of supply by surface trans-
p rt. Ha ·ing pi neered in the Territory since 1932, bringing organ-
ized a ir tran port to the principal populat-ion centers and airway con-
necti n with the tates at Seattle, Pan merican \\aS able to make
sub tantial contributions.
J ul) 1943 was the climactic month in the Battle of the \1eutlans.
O ne mall segment of it Pan merican's operations during that
month a com par d "ith the same period a year previous, affords an
idea of th e tremendous scope of air tran p rt as a whole on the
Ia kan fro nt. D uring th e month Pan merican completed 334
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS CLIPPER

One of the Boeing 314 flying boats in Pan American service.
Till·: AII..:C"~:\FT YFAI\ J:(l()K
schedules as compared with I28 in July, I94~. flew ·li7.440 plane

miles as compared with 88, I90; 3· I 3 I .236 passenger miles as com-
pared with 384,456; 81,657 cargo ton miles as compared with 4· I I 3·
1ndicative also of the increased tempo of air operations in Alaska gen-
erally was the fact that while for the first calendar year of the war.
Pan American alone carried 8,107 passengers and 195.842 pounds of
express, in 1943 it carried 20.204 passengers ancl 2.778.972 pounds of
express, flying a total of 4.202.478 plane miles and 24,233.125 pas-
senger miles. Personnel increased from 796 to about 1.400. The
largest single cargo item carriecl was a J,220-pound PT boat engine
flown North during the Aleutians campaign.
Pan American's maintenance and engineering department con-
tinued to pioneer improvements in winterizing equipment and tech-
nique to effect greater utilizatiqn of aircraft. Through the initiative of
the Division l'vieteorologist. Carol Beamer, a combined meteorological
briefing office was formed at Seattle to pool the manpower of various
agencies for the good of all serving the Territory. Intensive training
courses were conducted in maintenance. meteorology. flight training.
communications and traffic.
After a year of air evacuation of refugees from Hong Kong and
from the debacle in Burma in 1942, China ::\ational Aviation Corpora-
tion (CNAC). the air line in which the Chinese .:\ational Govern-
ment and the Pan American vVorld Airways System had been part-
ners since 1933, could settle clown in 1943 to a year of unprecedented
air transport over the world's worst airway in efforts to maintain
China's last supply line. Initial successes of the J aps in the Pacific
area after Pearl Harbor had lopped off China's contact with the out-
side world at the Crown Colony, then the alternate routes by air to
Burmese ports. CN AC and the :\ TC commenced flying "·ar sup-
plies over the hump of the Himalayas-between China and India-
into blockaded China and returning with essential raw materials for
the United Nations war machine.
With considerable new equipment. and personnel expanded nearly
200 per cent-many of its pilots former fighters for Gen. Chennault's
famed Flying Tigers-CNAC's plane miles and cargo ton miles
flown during 1943 were more than roo per cent above 1942 totals.
( )ne CN AC senior pilot, Capt. Harold Ll1inn. had a record of
nearly 400 flights acmss the hump. Another, Capt. Moon Chin, made
survey flights across a section of the mountains even more forbidding
to assure an alternate aerial lifeline in the event that reverses should
make the present route unserviceable.
Extending southward from the international air gateway at Miami,
Fla., over seven different routes to Mexico, the \Vest Indi.es, the
Caribbean area, the north coast of South America and down its east
coast to Buenos Aires in Argentina, Pan American's Eastern Division
fleet flew 12,146,294 plane miles in 1943, more than double the mile-
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averaging ro
Fact rs which
BUILDING THE LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION

Employees at work on a barrel section of t11e giant transport before attaching it to
other similar sections to form th e long fuselage. Each section was spherical because
the cabin was pressurized for substratosphere flying.
THE ATRCR.-\FT YEAR BOOK
figured in the speedup were innovations in maintenance and operations

practices to increase loads: the start of night flying in Brazil by Pan
American's national affiliate, l'anair do Brasil, and on the route from
Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico; an all-freight Clipper service across
the Caribbean begun late in 1943: and completion of a vast new
maintenance and office building on Pan American Field in :rviiami, the
largest and most costly structure in the Pan American .vVorld Air-
ways System. It provided hangar facilities for servicing from 12 to
18 Clippers at one time.
Personnel on the Eastern Division gained to a total of 4,200 in
1943-30 per cent of them women. Breaking a tradition of all-male
flight crews on the system. the Eastern Division prepared to use
stewardesses on two of its international routes as a result of increased
wartime services and the manpower problem.
Charter service operated for the Rubber Development Corporation
was expanded in 1943, and several changes in routes were made to
speed transportation of supplies to the raw rubber producing areas in
the Amazon Valley. At the request of the U. S. Farm Security Ad-
ministration, the Division flew nearly 200 laborers from the Bahamas
to help harvest spring crops.
The opening of a new international air gateway at New Orleans
to serve the Latin American area was a highlight of \\'estern Divi-
sion operations in 1943. On June I 3, a Boeing-built Stratoclipper, four-
engine, high altitude transport took off from New Orleans airport on
new service to the Canal Zone over a route bisecting the Gulf of
Mexico to Merida on Yucatan and thence down the Central American
republics to Guatemala City in Guatemala. Managua in ?\icaragua and
Balboa. Flying the 2,000-mile route in 12 hours, the new service
brought every city of the vast Mississippi Valley within 24 hours of
the vital Canal Zone. Through domestic air transport in the United
States and the networks of Pan American and Pan American-Grace
Airways southward, brought air transport service to 57,000.000 resi-
dents of the 19 States in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys and
provided direct links with 200 cities in Central and South America.
Over its trunkline service to the south from its home base at
Brownsville, Tex., the Western Division stepped up air transport to
accommodate ever increasing wartime demands, while Pan American's
Mexican affiliate, Campania Mexicana de A viacion ( Cl\'IA) shat-
tered air transport records in the neighboring republic. CMA on
February 16, started the first night flying route in the Western Hemi-
sphere to be financed by an individual company. The lighted airway
en route from our border to Mexico City cost nearly half a million
dollar~ ~n_? was constructed of Mexican materials wherever possible.
The d1v1s10n set new records in 1943. It carried more than 90,000
passengers some 68,ooo,ooo passenger miles as compared with 74,193
passengers, 54,093,06o passenger miles in 1942. Plane miles flown
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were estimated at 5·400.000 as against 4,214.532 miles during 1942·

The chief weapons with which Pan American-Grace Airways
clipped the wings of Axis-controlled air lines on the west coast of
South America before Pearl Harbor were faster. more efficient air
transport through increased frequencies. faster schedules and new
routes to duplicate the :\..xis
. service. \Vith the Axis definitely out of
the picture in 1943. Panagra continued to speed air transport oper~
tions to meet the increased demands of a hemisphere at war: and m
1943 it outstripped the 1942 record. Plane miles reached 4.6oo,ooo
as against 4.0JO.OOO. The number of passengers jumped to 6g,ooo
from s6,770, while passenger miles flown were 57 ,5oo.ooo as compared
with 4J.OOO,ooo. Two million pounds of express were carried as com-
parcel with 1.JJO.ooo. Panagra carried 28o.ooo pounds of mail in
1943 as against 242.000 pounds in 1942. Personnel rose from I.6oo
to 2,500. In February. 1943. Panagra extended to Buenos Aires the
all-cargo route started in 1942 from Balboa in the Canal Zone to
Lima. Peru. making the 5,400-mile run the world's longest all-cargo
commercial air transport operation. In Ecuador. Aerovias del
Ecuador-Panagra extended operations north from Quito to Ipiales in
Colombia. Three ne\\' Douglas DC-3s permitted Panagra to increase
its trans-IJolivian and Lima. Peru-Santiago, Chile services and to
operate extra cargo flights of importance in stimulating the economic
life among the eight great republics that it served .
.\mc1·ican Airlines in 1943. with many of its trained personnel in
the armed forces and with only about 6o per cent of its prewar fleet
ui Flagships ldt in commercial service. rolled up an impressive rec-
ord on its domestic commercial routes and made an outstanding direct
contribution to the war effort in its work for the Air Transport Com-
mand both at home and abroad. American Airlines carried on its
commercial schedules 26.163.969 pounds of mail in 1943, compared
with q.634,679 in 1942. It flew 16.234·099·319 mail-pound miles
compared with 9,092,367,649 in 1942. Express also rose to peak
heights with 20.976.790 pounds carried in 1943, compared with II,-
971, I 35 in 1942. l\T uch of this cargo. though carried on scheduled
commercial flights. \\·as vital war material. Typical \\'ere the first
transcontinental all-cargo flights started on August 20, 1943, when
shipments on the east-bound plane were headed to four continents and
r8 war production cities throughout the country. Though the com-
pany was unable to accommodate thousands of passengers who wanted
to fly, Flagships left in commercial service flew 26,039,898 revenue
passenger miles in 1943. compared with 27.64s,oG7 in 1942. The
company transported its six millionth passenger in October, 1943.
American Airlines overseas operations proved to the world that a
well-trained pilot and crew could fly to any corner of the globe at a
few hours' notice. Training schools for navigators, pilots, radio offi-
cers and flight engineers were established by the company, and the
TI-:TF AIR 'h. \. l'T Y E h B
THE CURTISS C--16 COMMANDO TRA - P RT

The Curtiss C-46 Co mm a ndo was used ex tensively on the India -China " ing of
the Air Transport Co mma nd, ha uling supplies to th e Fourteenlb Air F orce in
Chin a . Il a lso was used in ma ny other parts of the world.
men who were to fly the big ·onsolidated C-87 L iberator transports
and Douglas C-54 S ky masters vvhich A merican 'ir!ines was to oper-
ate for the A ir Tran spo rt Command were ready to take on the j ob as
soon as th e planes were available . With c rews which had never flov. n
outside th e vVestern Hemisphere before, A merican e tablished rou-
tine operations across both the North and South Atlantic and on to
India. Besides routine flights across the No rth and outh Atlantic,
A merican Airlines und ertook special assignments almost overnight.
Such vvas the survey flight from Newfoundland direct to Marrakech,
No rth A frica, in .A pril , I943· The crew of five were av.arded the Air
Medal.
American Airlines also flew the first Douglas four-engine C-54
ever to cross the Pacific from New York, through San Francisco to
New G uin ea, with vital aircraft parts for Gene ral Kenny 's ha rd-pressed
air forces in that battle theater. To keep A merican Ai rlines planes
flying on overseas schedules, bases were established from Greenland
to India, and mechanics performed miracles of maintenance against
heartbreaking odds, servicing planes from the A rctic at temperatures
of 70 d egrees below zero to the tropics, where intolerable heat and
monsoon rains combined with pestilence and disease to make any
activity almost unbearable. Up to December 30, I943, A merican Air-
lines had chalked up approximately I ,200 transatlantic flights for the
A TC in less than I 5 months and was currently operating approxi-
mately ISO a month. During its India assignment, American Airlines
AIR TRANSPORT IN THE WAR
carried almost five million pounds of cargo into beleaguered China

and at the height of these operations. was making six round trips a
day between India and China. All overseas crews were drilled in
ditching procedures-the correct procedures for emergency landings
on water and in the handling of life-raft equipment. The procedures
worked out by American Airlines were adopted as standard by the
Air Transport Command ..Besides foreign flight operations for the
Air Transport Command, American Airlines also operated cargo
ships on regular schedule on the Army's domestic routes.
During the company's operations under contract to the Air Trans-
port Command. American Airlines crews flew to every continent in
the world, to 27 countries outside Korth America, and to 90 cities
outside the United States, including nine points in Alaska and nine
in Canada scattered from one coast to the other. On the domestic
routes which the company was flying for the Air Transport Com- .
mand, it operated into 26 cities in the United States not on its regular
commercial schedules.
Training of personnel, modification of Army planes, experimental
work on radio. fuels and equipment, and planning for the future were
among other activities. Besides training flight crews to man the ships
which the company was operating for the Air Transport Command,
hundreds of Am1y ground mechanics were given a three months on-
the-job training in transport technique, working three shifts a day.
In cooperation with Edo Aircraft Corporation, the engineering de-
partment worked out the engineering details invoh·ed in putting the
first floats on a Douglas C-47. the Army version of the DC-3. The
company also cooperated with General Electric in testing various
types of aircraft equipment such as superchargers. annament control,
navigational and flight control instruments and special type arma-
ment. Firing tests on this annament required the use of water targets
and tow targets. American Airlines manufactured the former, and
the company's pilots, engineers. draftsmen. stenographers. data tran-
scribers, shop foremen and mechanics aided General Electric perMn-
nel in the work. One plane, a B-23. a Douglas-built medium bomber,
was redesigned for high-altitude flying. This necessitated the instal-
lation of modified engines, the design and fabrication of new engine
cowling, pressurization of the fonvard cabin and redesign of miscel-
laneous items. The engineering department also handled Consolidated
B-24 modifications to British standards at the request of the U. S.
C'JOvemment, and a group of C-46 (Curtiss Commando) modifications
for U. S. military cargo service. A Douglas C-54 was converted into
a litter ship for the transport of wounded.
Recognition came to many American Airlines personnel for out-
standing service during I943· First prize for original research in
flight operations given by the Air Transport Association went to
Dixon Speas, assistant to the vice president of engineering, for his
TH.I·: AIRCR.\FT YI·:AR HOOK
Flight Plan Analyser and :\ltitude Selector. Second prize went to

Robert Ehrke, meteorologist. Luther Mead's device for changing
huge airplane tires received wide acclaim for the economy it has made
possible in time and labor. .'\. test stand for radio transmitter tubes
won an award.
Braniff Airways in 1943 flew 66.520.573 passenger miles. and
opened a new route from Amarillo north to Pueblo. Colorado Springs
and Denver, adding 371 route miles and linking Texas and Oklahoma
with Colorado. South of San Antonio. an additional I so miles were
opened to I .aredo, adding a second international gateway. supplement-
ing the existing international service through Brownsville. Another
route was granted to BraniiT. from Houston to Austin. 154 miles,
which was to bring the system to the new total of 3·309 miles. Au-
thority to serve the Tri-Cities of Moline. Rock Island and Davenport
was granted, and service was to begin in February. 1944·
In addition to the many special war missions the company was
called upon to perform. regula1· cargo runs hetween Dallas ancl
Panama, as well as a route between Dayton. Ohio. and Sacramento.
Calif., by way of Dallas, were in service. The company continued its
many training programs for army personnel. Anny pilots, graduates
of the Air Training Command, were given a course in the multi-
engine transition school operated for the Air Transport Command at
Brownsville. Other members of the air crew received e..xtensive train-
ing at the Braniff radio school and the school for mechanics at Da11as.
The Dallas shops of the company did double duty for the Services as
well as regular maintenance of the company. The increased efficiency
of the maintenance department and the experiments of the ·Braniff
laboratories contributed much to the effectiveness of the company's
part in the war effort. Pe1·sonnel increased from 8o2 employees in
1942 to more than I .:wo in 1CJ43·
Continental Air Lines on January I, 1944. had a staff of 2.500
persons. about 40 per cent of them women. Continental's war jobs.
which includecl the operation of a moclification center for B-17 Flying
Fortresses, were largely responsible for the tremendous increase in
personnel. The company also operated a domestic cargo division for
the Air Transport Command, and had supervision over several train-
ing schools required to p1·odnce skilled personnel for these activities.
The new modification plant at Denver was set on a concrete apron 90
acres in area, covering 16 city blocks. It provided a parking area of
3.8oo,ooo feet for airplanes, and 200,000 square feet for auto parking.
~wo huge hangars, each approximately 6oo feet by 400 feet in dimen-
stons, formed the heart of the new center. Double production lines
were provided in each.
In connection with the modification work, Continental tested the
bot?bers befor~ they were turned over to the Army Air Forces for
dehvery to dtspersal points. This activity, along with the ATC
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BEE CH CR AFT C-43 TRAVELER

Army Air Forces perso nnel and light cargo transport used a t our air bases a t home
a nd behind the ba ttle lines abroad.
THI~ Al RCHAFT YEAR BOOK
rr8,463. The average passenger haul in 1943 was 366 miles, a 16.19
per cent gain over 1942 when the figure was 315 miles.
Eastern Air Lines in 1943 continued its record performance for
the Air Transport Command, flying special cargoes and equipment.
supplying essential servicing or repair jobs for Army and Navy planes,
and assisting in training military personnel. Despite a 21 per cent
revenue-mile decrease due to Army contracts which put its Silver-
liners into war paint, Eastern Air Lines maintained a high perform-
ance with its regular passenger. mail and air cargo service. Com-
mercial operations continued with only a 30 per cent drop in revenue
passenger miles. Express pounds increased 2i per cent, while mail
loading was up so per cent. So successful was Eastern's pioneer all-
cargo flight. originated in June, 1942. when no other air line regularly
scheduled non-passenger air mail and cargo trips, that in January,
1944, Eastern found it necessary to schedule a second all-cargo flight
between New York and Miami.
Northwest Airlines had a personnel increase of more than &>o per
cent in 1943. l\Iost important of Northwest Airlines war activities
was the operation of transport and cargo routes into the Northern
Region for the Alaskan Vving of the Air Transport Conunand. ~ orth-
west's previous long experience in operating through similar climatic
conditions was a valuable adjunct to the A TC in this respect. For
the purpose of maintaining a high quality of flight personnel for this
and other operations. Northwest established and maintained flight
training schools at I :illings, l\1ontana: Rochester. Minnesota, and
Minneapolis. ..
Requiring by far the greatest number of employees, however. was
the operation of N orthwest"s bomber modification project at the newly
completed Riverside hangars at l-lolman airport, St. Paul, Minn.
Here the complete modification of many lJombers a day was carried
rJttt, fully equipping them for service in many types of combat areas.
With personnel adequately trained at the St. Paul hangars, North-
west operated a second bomber modification project at Vandalia. 0.,
near Wright field. Hesearch was carried on in cooperation with the
Army Air Forces in an effort to overcome the icing problems pre-
sented by flights in the N orti1. Other research projects included work
with the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator company in connection
with flight tests of instruments manufactured by that company and
also a static precipitation research project.
Northwest carried a total of s.oor ,48r pounds of air mail in 1943.
a gain of r,888,29i mail pounds over 1942. In 19-t-3. Northwest car-
ried 93,394 revenue passengers a total of 63.787,683 revenue passen-
ger miles. That was an increase of nearly 12,ooo,ooo revenue passen-
ger miles over 1942 and an increase of 2,i91 revenue passengers.
Transcontinental and Western Air had an Intercontinental Divi-
sion. Its pilots, operating under the Air Transport Conunand, flew
milit;~..ry per nne! and equipment millions of miles to foreign fronts
makin mo re than I roo tran atlantic c.ro sina in the fir t 20 months
of war. The T \ A modi tcation cent r tumed out a hea · : parade
of -2 !viitc.hell bombers ready fo r action ao-ai n t the ~"-is . T he
T\ A train ina ch 1 · nt to the _ rm hunclre Is of pilots navi-
gator rad io operator and aeria.l n ineer .
One o£ the T\i\ ice-pre ide.n ti erved a personal
pilot to President Roo e\ e.lt on hi fiiO"ht to a ablanca and al o on his
later journe to airo and Teheran for nited ations conferences.
The fir t Lockheed Constellation fore nmner of the postwar lm..'llr ·
k" · er wa compl ted for T \1 _ and promptly turned over to the
A rm ir Forces for military use.
0 the ciYiJian n n-mi li tary front T i\ A exe ·utives had post-
war plan , and had applied for more than roo new domestic and for-
ign r ute top , w hi ch '' ou lcl add mor than I ooo mile to presen t
roue .
FOR BELOW ZERO FLIGHT OPERATIONS

It was 35 below zero. ~e day this_ picture was taken at the Minneapolis airport,
but !he Northwest Airlines crews m _charge of m~intenance and overhaul of the
Curtiss Army C-46 Co~mandos r~ma.med on the Job. While mechanics and other
experts :vere at work m the speaal. nose h~ngar, other crews worked inside the
sh1p wh1ch was heated by motor-dnven uruts. The wings and tail were covered
with heavy canvas.
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United Air Lines photo

FLYING FREIGHT CARS
Interior of one of United Air Lm es Ca rgoliners put in coa t- t -coa t ervice w
I943· Passenger seats of a Douglas DC-3 were repl aced by cargo bin .
Un ited A it· L in es in 1943 fl ew more pa ·:enge r . ma il and xpr

than ever befor e in its hi story, d espite recluc d eq ui pm ent r ul t in cr
from th e release of a irp lanes to th e Governm ent f r military op ra-
ti ons. A t the same tim e, U nited ope rated r\ ir Tran port onima nd
routes within thi s country, to U. S. possessions a nd a ro the Pa ific.
As still other hi gh lig hts of U nited's war-aiel prog ram . the company
modified large numbers of four- engine bombe rs for comhat duty an I
engaged in th e extensive training of both flight and g round per nn e!
for the armed services.
In regularly scheduled operati ons over its coast-to-coa t and Pa-
cific Coast system, U nited registered gains of ar p roximat ·ly - 3 pe r
cent in revenue passenger miles fl own, 61 0 per cent in mai l ton-mil es
and 7 per cent in express ton-miles as compared with 1942. \bnormal
wartime conditions accounted for U nited's record of 357,000.000 rev-
enue passenger miles, rr ,030,000 mail ton-mil es and 3,941 ,ooo exp ress
ton-miles during 1943. These figures compared with 1942 t otals of
290,273,780 revenue passenger miles, 6,827,977 mail ton-mi les and
3,679,393 express ton-miles. Revenue airplane miles fo r 1943 ·were
21,900,000 as against 22,100,203 in 1942.
Flying under contract for the Air Transport Command and with
RT J. u TH \i\ R r6g
United Air Lines photo

FOOD FOR FLYING TRAVELERS
U nited Air Lines served more tha11 a million m eals aloft in 1943, prepared in one
of its eight commissary kitchens such as that shown here.
!70 THE AIR R_ I T YE R B OI
cent, to an average of S· r cents a mile, and lowered a ir e...xpress rat

by approximately r2 per cent. A t the same tim e, th e compa n · ac-
cepted substantially lower pa) ments fr m the P st Office D partm nt
for the transportation of a ir mail. In 1943 al. o, nited started ervice
into Washington, D. C., thereby directly linking the national capital
with other points along its system ; res umed s I-v ice betwe n I os o-
geles and San Diego which had been temporarily di continu d due to
war conditions ; added Eugene, O r gon a a t p on its Pa ific oa t
system, and started a new coast-t -coa t a rgolin er service.
FOR BOMBING PRACTICE AT NIGHT
Preparing Beech AT -11 Kansan trainers for night bomb training fli ght.
CHAPTER VII
AVIATION TRAINING FOR WAR
T HE vast war aviation training programs were so eminently suc-

cessful ~hat at no time was adequate personnel }~eking. for. the
many dtfferent branches of our rapidly expandmg Amencan
air power. By 1944, the training programs had reached their peak.
:Millions of young men, and women too, had entered some form of
aviation service by the hundreds of thousands. They were waging war
in countless different ways wherever American flying equipment was
in use in every theater of the war. The training program of the Army
Air Forces was one of the greatest undertakings in history because of
the huge number of air crews and ground personnel required. The
~avy's aviation training program, while not as large, was equally im-
portant, of course. Others which made the air operations possible
were the training programs of the Civil Aeronautics Administration,
the civil flying and mechanics schools. the aircraft manufacturers and
the air transport companies, as well as the various kinds of aviation in
the colleges and public schools.
Gen. Henry H. Arnold gave a comprehensive description of the
success of the Army Air Forces training program in his report of
January r, 1944, as follows:
"The overall program of the Army Air Forces was designed on
the basis of a plan to give us overwhelming air superiority over our
enemies in the shortest possible time. · There was no question as to
whether the training program could be carried out; the Army· Air
Forces had to become the largest single educational organization in
existence in a very short time. Facilities were secured, teachers were
hired. and te..xtbooks were written while the first classes were being
held. At the start there was little training equipment, such as bomb-
sights, navigators' sextants or drift meters. Worst of all, actual planes
were lacking. Instructors were somewhat in the position of a man
teaching another to swim by showing him a glass of water, but we
improvised until teaching materials were ready, working with mock-
ups and synthetic aids.
"Nearly soo hotels, plus garages, theaters, warehouses, exhibition
halls, parking lots, athletic fields and other structures were leased.
There was no time to build such facilities; to do so would have strained
the nation's manpower, transportation system and stock pile of mate-
rials. Leasing also prevented large outlays of money. The cost of
permanent construction is over $r,ooo per man, as compared with an
annual overall housing cost of $II9 per man in leased facilities.
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THE AlRCH.AFT YJ·::\R BOOK
"Experienced Army Air Forces officers were perilously few in

number. We had to spread them through the growing organization.
When the Allied nations began sending their cadets to the United
States for training, additional duties were put on the shoulders of the
experienced men. At one time foreign cadet training required a sub-
stantial part of our training equipment and personnel. About one-
third of all our facilities were used for this purpose. In the Unite<.l
States were trained thousands of young men from Great Britain. tlw
N etherlan<.ls East Indies, China. the Central an<.l South American
countries and others.
"Our entire training program had to be coordinated so that the
air and ground crew members of the Army Air Forces would com-
plete their individual training and form combat teams when the plam·s
were ready. Our training system could be compared with assembly
line production. Individual training produced skilled specialists. such
as the mechanic or bombardier, and the specialists were assembled
along the line into fighting teams. Further along. they \vere assem-
bled into still more complex combat teams: for instance. the reconnais-
sance units had to become thoroughly familiar with ground force oper-
ations; troop-carrier units had to practice with the ground units they
carried into battle. At no place in this assembly line was progress easy.
not even at the earliest stages. As a cadet who had just arrived at a
basic flying school remarked: 'The cockpit of a basic trainer looks
like the Grand Canyon full of alarm clocks.·
"The Army Air Forces built new airfields. and trained men on
them at the same time. It was not unusual to find a training field with
dozens of planes flyihg above it, bulldozers on the ground finishing the
earth-work, cement mixers turning out concrete for runways yet to be
built, and men in the open still clearing the brush off what had been
grazing land a few weeks before.
''\Ve have been told that German youth were taught mathematics.
meteorology, communications, navigation and physics in puhlic
school. In that they were smart. for we had to take valuable time for
such ground school wcirk. However, \Ve arranged pre-flight instruc-
tion as soon as possible. The old cadet requirement of college credits
was waived, and a comprehensive test substituted which revealed a
man's potentialities, rather than his academic background.
"The majority of AAJ< personnel are specialists. \Ve trained
men to repair gun turrets and airplane propellers. to operate radio
control towers, to take aerial photos, repair teletypewriter systems, and
to perform a thousand other important tasks. The men were taught
that in the field they would have to make most repairs on the spot.
The ;esults of this system have been satisfactory. Not long ago in the
Med1terranean area, a tactical mission was scheduled from an advance
airfield. Threatening weather made de-icing boots mandatory, but two
or three of the boots on planes had been damaged by enemy bullets.
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•
\Vith no other rubber available, the resourceful ground crews took
some emergency life jackets apart. and used the rubber in them to
repair the boots. The mission went out in poor weather. caught and
destroyed 13 enemy aircraft on the ground.
"The Commanding General of the Army Air Forces visited a Pa-
cific air hase built on a barren atoll. First. it had been necessary to
build docks before supplies could be unloaded. The men then ham-
mered out a smooth landing field on tough coral rubble. built barracks
ancl other facilities. The mechanics improvised much of their equip-
ment. :\ good engine hoist was made from the washed-up timbers of
a wrecked ship. This well-equipped base was handling peak traffic in
exactly 100 days from the time the first Americans waded ashore.
"The :\rmy Air Forces knew that air crews and ground crews
could be trained faster than in peacetime, although it was insisted that
our stanrlards of proficiency must not be lowered. Accordingly our ca-
dets have always receh·ed more actual flying hours than the airmen of
any other nation. There is no substitute for e.."perience. Global opera-
tions put greater stress on formation flying, navigation, maintenance
engineering. communications and weather reporting. Schools were set
up to teach these subjects, and in many cases we had to give the teach-
ers a brush-up before they could instruct the cadets. Special schools
were established to train men for multi-engine aircraft, applied tactics,
intelligence, troop carrier. anti-submarine and other functions.
''In Florida the Army Air Forces had a Tactical Center. This
organization constitutes one of the most important elements for the
final training of our air and ground crews. and the testing of equip-
ment which will be used overseas. The men live. work and fight as
they wiii abroad, in organizational units as large as a complete task
force. Fighter, bomber and patrol missions are carried out from a
dozen airfields in an actual theater of operations about the size of
Sicily. 1nstntctors and advisers are experienced officers. r.Iany have
just returned from combat. All branches of our air units receive such
training-air and ground crews. communications men, service groups.
weather men, medical units, anti-aircraft units, paratroops and glider
troops. The Tactical Center is the last dress-rehearsal for air war.
"The Tactical Center has other duties. such as working out new
tactics. techniques and procedures to be used by Air Forces already in
action abroad. The standardization of technique of operations ;111d
employment of planes is not possible in this global war, for 90 times
out of roo an idea that succeeds in Italy ";n not work in New Guinea.
Hence we must be versatile. Our tactics must he susceptible to change.
Our commanding officers must have ingenuity and imagination. To-
day, the Army Air Forces are constantly working up new tactics. The
refinements of skip-bombing in the Bismarck Sea Battle were worked
out in Florida. So were the procedures and control techniques used
in the Sicilian landings. Practically all equipment that originates at
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174 THE AIRCHAFT YEAR BOOK
•
Wright Field receives its final exhaustive tests in Florida. This in-
cludes planes, parts, tools and equipment of all kinds, from heated
flying suits to parachute packs for Arctic wastes.
"The men in the Army Air Forces have been prepared in every
way possible to raise their standard of efficiency. to reduce the hazards
in combat, and to give them the upper hand over our enemy airmen
before sending them into combat. After the airman has finished his
individual training, he receives combat training both in the United
States and in the theater of war before he goes on a mission. Even
then, combat-wise officers watch out for the recruit airman as much as
possible. In this business every man's life is in the hands of a team-
a combat crew. As the war continues, emphasis naturally will shift
from the training of vast numbers of new men to the training of re-
placements and to increasing the technical knowledge of the men
already in service. When that time comes the United States will have
an air force with a striking power unequaled in history.
"Our broad training program was facilitated by the cooperation
of our citizens, our industries and our schools. The Civilian Pilot
Training Program of the Civil Aeronautics Administration constituted
a valuable pool from which personnel could be drawn. \Vith Federal
aid, vocational schools and public schools trained youths as mechanics
and other technicians on a 24 hour a day basis. Government agencies
lent assistance. The Coast and Geodetic Survey helped with maps and
charts. The Forest Service provided information on non-critical ma-
terials. \Vell-known research men in industrial and university labora-
tories devoted themselves solely to aviation. Early in our program we
realized that we must get square pegs for square holes and round ones
for round holes, regardless of where they came from. Just because a
man was a good pilot, it did not mean that he was an expert in making
parachutes or supervising the laying of a steel landing mat. These
experts came from all walks of life.
"As a result of tremendous effort, the Army Air Forces equipped
and trained airmen to defeat the enemy who had been preparing fev-
erishly for a decade-and shoot him down in aerial combat at a rate of
never less than two planes for one in any theater of war. and at an
overall rate of four to one. (February 2. 1942.-0ctober 31, 1943.)
"Flying safety is vital both to our individual men and to our pro-
gram; we need every soldier. Defeating the enemy depends on our
ability to send skilled combat crews against him in increasing numhers.
Let us not gloss over the fact that combat flying is a grim and dan-
gerous business. If our only interest was flying safety in the United
States, we would have every man fly a primary trainer on sunny days,
~nd we could cut the accident record to almost zero. If we stopped fly-
mg and put the airplanes in hangars, we would have no accidents at
all. But war is not fought that way. From the outset, the Army Air
Forces have taught the men at home the maneuvers that they would
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e::- e ut in combat abroad. In the e maneuvers a few are bound to be
injured o r hlled, but the overwhelming proportion of the men are bet-
te r pre ar d t defeat the enem . -hi1e still training in this country
our pilots ar aught fo rmation iog. Formation flying demands a
g ·eat deal of the m en, and coUi ion in trai ning inevitably ' ·ill occur,
but in combat a tight formation i ften t.l1e a.irrnan s best protection.
There ha be n an increa e in the numbers of airplane accidents, but
n t out of proportion to the tremendou increase in the numbers of
men now ing. T he number of men now in training in the air every
da; is well over 1-0 ooo approximate!; equal to the population of
d 1, . J., or a' annah a. It i 2 - times as many persons as
were in t h air in this coun try fi e years ago. During the fiscal year
19 3 the rm . ir Forces flew over -:> -z .ooo ooo miles, which is
eq a l to r -+ ooo trip around the world. Tb i ~ figu re is domestic flying
only: it • lude mbat .flyi ng wh ich aho has increased
great! .
" - ite tb tr 1endou e...'<pan ion of Arm '\.ir Forces fl ing, the
ra· of a c.ident p r r ooo hour fl own did not increase as anticipated
in the cal ea r end ing June o 194 but was, in fact, reduced frac-
ti ally fro m .7 9 to . r6. This rate of accidents was lower than the
a're:t-a!!e rate for the 10 peacetime years of 19"1-1940 al though more
than th ree times more miles were flown in 1943 than in the whole pre-
cedilla _a -year period. a result of the increased proportion of
la raer and heavier planes carr ing m or e per onnel, of faster military
air cra ·t, and of newly trained p-ilot , the rate of fatal accidents was up
C.A.A. photo
LINK INSTRUMENT TRAINING
Photo shows iltudents at Furman University, Greenville, S. C.
THI·: AIRCI{.\FT YF:\R BnOJ-::
fractionally from .077 in 1942 to .083 for the full llscal year of 1943.
The trend near the end of the year was downward. and in the last
quarter the rate was below that of 1942. This record has been achieved
despite the pressure of wartime training. and the fact that with our
tremendous expansion, the experience level of our Hiers was bound to
be low. The Army Air Forces usc every means to teach accident pre-
vention. such as films, lectures. books, posters and periodic tests.
Safety officers test flying equipment under all conditions. study take-
offs. landing, weather conditions. airport clearances. and the like. Even
matters of fliers' diets are studied and the information used where
applicable. Every accident, however trivial, is investigated and the
findings used to prevent future accidents. Basically. the accident rec-
onl is good. Ninl'ty-fin.~ out of each nne hundn:d .-\rmy Air Forces
pilots in training can be expected to fly through the next tweh·e
months without a scratch."
Early in 1944 Naval Aviation reached its yearly goal in numbers
of pilots and mechanics. The pilot training period was lengthened
from 23 to 26 months as several ri.ew phases were added. They in-
cluded a most significant development. the introduction of so-called
shakedown training. In the first year of war. N'aval aviators were so
few and so vitally needed in the theaters of operation that they were
rushed, at the end of operational training, to the Fleet. There they
performed valiant deeds, despite their brief training experience. As
the foe was first slowed down, then held. then forced back toward his
homeland. time became at'ailable for shakedown training.
When the Naval aviatot· completed his operational training he
was ordered to a squadron being formed in the States. There he met
his squadron mates, and they trained as a squadron in advanced
tactics. After two to three months of this training. the squadron was
assigned to a forming air group. There the squadron met the other
squadrons with which it was to operate as an air group. As a group
then the squadrons trained from one to three months longer. During
this phase the air group executed simulated combat missions. such as
they would be called upon later to execute frum carrier flight decks. or
land bases, in the combat areas. In the case of carrier groups, all the
battle equipment to be found in the island structure of a flattop-
battle radio, bridge, flight control and air plot-was set up dockside
on land. From these mockups the fighter. bomber and torpedo squad-
rons were sent out over the Atlantic or Pacific from American bases
to search out and attack and to return tu base. During this squadron
and group training, the aviators actually were attached to Fleet com-
m.ands. Technically, therefore, the shakedown work was not training.
Actually, of course, it was preparing pilots and crews even more
polished and destructive than the heroes of 1942 and I9-B who met
the Jap's first surge and threw him back. This shakedown training
was carried on at a half dozen Naval air stations on the East and \Vest
AVIATION TRAINING FOR \VAR 177
Coasts. Generally it lasted until completion of the carrier to which

the group was assigned. at which time the group joined the flattop
and went to sea for a shakedown cruise, thence to the battle areas.
Veteran combat pilots and others were brought back from the front
to assist in training operations.
Outstanding organizational development came at year-end when
the three chief ).r a val air training commands were placed under a
single head, Rear Adm. George D. -:\furray, one of the first officers to
be designated a )Java! aviator, and during the first year of war captain ·
of the carrier Enterprise. Under Adm. 1Itirray were placed the
Ka,·al air primary. intermediate and operational training commands,
with headquarters at Pensacola, the first U. S. Naval air station.
where Adm. Murray had gone to earn his wings when the station
opened in 1914.
Another significant organizational move was the creation of a
:\a·...al airship training command. All lighter-than-air training was
centered under the new command. at the X a val air stations at Lake-
hurst, X. J., and Moffett Field. Sunnyvale. Calif. Rear Adm. Charles
E. Rosendahl, outstanding American lighter-than-air e>.-pert, was
advanced to flag rank and named first Chief of the Airship Training
Command, which turned out the pilots and crews to man the Navy's
blimp convoy fleet.
. The ~via~ion cadet in 1944 went through the same stages of train-
~ as ~Id Ius rg.p predecessor. except for a seasoning course at an
~Ir station at first, and then the final shakedown course, as explained
m earlier paragraphs. He spent three months in flight preparatory
?chool, at one of the colleges the Navy had taken over. for instruction
mph·· ·
th YSics, mathematics and other classroom subjects so necessary to
. e Naval aviator if he is to become the expert navigator he must be
m order to carrv out missions over the trackless seas. N e.-.;:t, he had
to_ spend about "two months at a Civil Aeronautics Administration-
War Training Service School. Here he was indoctrinated in the
~eory and principle of fli<Tht and received from 30 to 50 hours of
fli g ht t ralillng
. . by ( .AA
. contractors
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under .:\• avy supervisiOn.
• .
There,
those who proved inherently unqualified for flying were weeded out.
From that course the cadet went to one of the pre-flight schools for
three mo_n~hs: It was at pre-flight that the emphasis was p~t on physi-
cal c~ndtbonmg. At the outset the theory had been that m this war
the Naval aviator would have to be tough physically to survive. It
was proven a sound principle hundreds of times in the South Pacific
where our Naval aviators, forced or shot down, often had to spend
weeks _on jungle islands, dependent on their own strength and re-
sourcetulness. Often they had to elude Jap patrols, or skirmish with
them. They had to feed themselves on roots and other jungle fare.
They had to minister to their own wounds, sleep in the malarial,
insect-infested open. All these things they were able to do because
TH • E R B
TRAINI NG I N RYA. P L. ES
Hundreds of U. S. A rm y Air Fo rces pil ots received instru ction in R yan PT- 22
p rim a ry t raining pl anes a t schoo ls opera ted fo r t he Army Air F orces by the R yan
Scho ol o f Aerona uti cs a t H emet, Cali f. , a nd Tucson Ariz .
th ey vv ere tra in ed to. do th em at p re-flig ht school. At pre-fl ight, of

co urse, th e av ia tion cadet k ept up hi s class \•vo rk an d tucl ies in m ilitary
a rts.
F rom pre-flig ht, the cad et went to p ri mary t ra ini ng w here h e got
his f1r st Navy fli g ht training . H ere he soloed , p ract iced short cross-
country fli g hts, fl ew sim ple ma neuv ers in sma ll formations, learned
ae robatics and had som e nig ht fly ing . A fter th ree months in primary,
he w ent either to Pensacola or Corp us Chri sti fo r his intermediate
wo rk, wh ere he fl ew th e Consolidated-V ultee V a lian t or N orth A meri-
can T exan, of 225 and 4 50 horsepower , respectively. Here he began
to specialize as a ll.ghter, clive bomber, or torpedo bomber p il ot. H ere
also he mi g ht speciali ze in flying boat opera tions.
A t the end of his three months in ii1term ecl ia te, the cadet was
commissioned E nsign and, in most instances, advanced to operational
training. In operational, he stepped into combat aircraft, into Grum-
man Hellcat or Vought Corsair fighters, into D ouglas Dauntless or
Curtiss I-Ielldiver dive bombers or into Grumman A venger torpedo
bombers. Fie now was becoming a th orough speciali st in one of the
AVIATION TRAINING FOR VvAR 179
fighting aviation arts. He trained in only one, to expedite the flow

of combat pilots to the Fleet. Those Corpus 01risti and Pensacola
graduates who did not go into operational, with its headquarters at
Jacksonville, Fla., were assigned to patrol squadrons, to further
training for flying with the ~aval Air Transport Service, or as
instructors.
The Naval air technical training command, which reached an annual
output of 100.000 machinist's mates, metalsmiths. ordnancemen and
radiomen, supported a curriculum comparing favorably with the
finest technical institutions in the country. An outstanding develop-
ment was the breaking-down into specialized categories the main
ratings which had been turned out before--machinists. metalsmiths.
radiomen and ordnancemen. As new American warcraft became
more complex in their structure, it was necessary to train machinist
mates specializing in one phase of their trade, as experts on pro-
pellers, engines, carburetors and other auxiliaries.
Following a go-day course in one of the technical branches, these
enlisted specialists could volunteer as air gunners. Those who were
accepted received four weeks training in free gunnery, and then took
to the air with their pilot-officer commanders. From the ranks of these
air gunners came many of the war's heroes.
One of the developments in the technical training command during
1 943 was the training of enlisted vVAVES as machinist mates and
metalsmiths. This revolutionary move. scoffed at by many at its in-
ception, produced splendid results. The girls soon demonstrated their
ability. and the firs~ graduates were working on warplanes throughout
the country early m 1944. The vVAVES also made their mark as
control tower operators, Link Trainer instructors and in many other
aviation capacities, thereby freeing men for combat duty.
In a statement made public on February 17, 1944. Omrles I. Stan-
ton, Administrator of Civil Aeronautics, said that aviation, today and
in the future, is everybody's business. He spoke of the widespread
interest among the younger generation. "Aware of that interest," said
Mr. Stanton. "the Civil Aeronautics Administration initiated a pro-
gram about two years ago to introduce pre-flight aeronautics into the
curriculum of the high schools and e\·entually of the primary schools
in the country. The response to that program has been really aston-
ishing on the part of both teachers and pupils. Pre-flight aeronautics
courses are now an integral part of the curriculum in more than half
of the 28,ooo high schools in the country. These studies have not sup-
planted existing courses. They have supplementeJ them, enriching
their content, giving them a new focus and relevance. ·
One of civil aviation's outstanding contributions to the war effort
was the flight instructor. Veteran fliers by the 'tumdreds started train-
ing pilots long before Pearl Harbor. and by the time of the Japanese
attack, they had produced a reservoir of pilots numbering about
Tl IE A I Rl'l~.\ FT YF:\ h: BOOK
roo,ooo. At that time, the instructors numbered about 650 in the

Civil Aeronautics Administration's Civilian Pilot Training program
alone. Several times throughout the war, special calls for instructors
were issued. The Civil Aeronautics Administration once was asked
by the Army Air Forces to produce an additional 2.000 instructors •
within about go days. At the time, an instructor training program was
in progress, and there were no more prospects immediately in sight.
I
'i
The CAA had turned to the pilots of the country and enrolled civilian
pilots from all walks of life back into flying. gh·ing them refresher
courses in instruction, and feeding them into the civilian schools doing
contract training work for the Air Forces.
This recruiting campaign turned up fliers of all ages. some of
whom hac! started flying in the first world war. Eventually. enough of
these oldtime1·s were in the service to produce an organization tenned
the ''Methuselah Club'' consisting of fliers with the Southwest Air-
ways at Phoenix, Ariz., and other flight centers in the Southwest .
.Because of the high physical standards set by the armed forces.
none of these men was acceptable for combat flying. and not all were
acceptable for ferrying or in the transport commands. It probably was
fortunate that these high physical standards prevented their use on
..
active duty, because as a result they were able to be used for the pro- :.,'
duction of a large pool of combat pilots. These veterans of commercial (
·~
and private flying operations in the United States have iought the war
by proxy, for thP. most part having started beginners on their way t<•
flying. Studies in instruction technique and methods convinced re-
searchers that the most skilled type of instruction should be employed
in giving the first flying lessons. Thus the ability of the young warrior
in a fighting plane at the front rested as much on the instructor who
first taught him as it did upon the long list of teachers who later pro-
vided military and combat flying instruction.
Not all the instructors were old timers. hO\vever. There were sev- 'j
eral thousands of instructors who, for various reasons failed to get
into the Army or Navy flying force and turned to instructing. just to
be able to fly. These men started as beginners. learned to fly and then
were trained as instructors, mostly in the Civilian Pilot Training pro-
gram of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. They failed to get into
the hattie as flie1·s, and their instructing duties called for onerous wear-
ing flights arouncl a single field, training one novice after another until
they frequently suffered from the monotony of the task. The nation
owed them gratitude for perseverance and patience.
Women instructors, excluded from most of the war's flying ac-
tivities, made an important contribution to the war effort by
training young pilots. The decision of the War Department to set a
top limit of 35 years for women pilots for ferrying work resulted in
freezing many of these experienced and valuable instructors in their
work. Scores of others weighed the relative importance of ferrying a
\ I .TI T . I 1 IN · F h. R
ma..'l{imum of '"O planes a year against training so pilots a year, and

cbo e in truction. In 19 3, I -o '~omen instructors were certificated.
On Januar 28 1944 R !!cLean Stewart Executive Director of
Train ing , tated : ' ·In 1943 more than - 07 ooo ) oung men
re e.ived training as pilots in colleges and fligh t trai ning cen ters coop-
erating in thi ' ork under arranaeme.nts with the \ ·ar T raining Serv-
ice of the Ci il eronautics dmini tration . The total of 207 ,000 men
includes none but personnel of th e Arm ir Forces and Naval A ·ia-
tion. Durin<T the ear all a val a' iation c.:1.dets and all the men
as i!!ned t training in the air for es college program for air crew
were i en th ir initial training a p i.lot at the bands of civil aviation
working in dose a ociation with the coUeges . ince the inception of
the Civilian P ilot Traini11g _ ct in 19.)9 more than 9,064 ooo hours of
fli h training have been given t o student pilots. On December 31,
1943, we ;vere u in g 7, -64 airplanes in the training program.
CAP CADETS FOR AIR FORCES

T h e Minneapolis, Minn., contingent photographed as they were leaving to join the
Army Air Forces.
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THE AlRCI<AFT YEAR BOOK
''Civilian flight instructors have been a great force in building up

our military and naval air ann. More than 10.000 of these civilian
instructors up to now have been employed in the training of pilots for
the Army and Navy. This total includes those employed at centers
under direct contract with the armed services as well as at centers
working under arrangements with the CA:\.
"Now a point has been reached at which it has become possible
for the Army Air Forces to state that it is no longer necessary to
employ the facilities of civilian aviation in the production of flight
instructors for the Army. The Naval air arm also finds that ample
facilities will soon be available within its own establishments to pro-
vide for all of its aviation training needs without employing the facili-
ties of civil aviation." .
All the leading air transport companies were training personnel
for the air forces, some as transport pilots and navigators and others
for maintenance and repair work. The Pan American Airways Sec-
tion at the University of Miami. Fla., had an honor roll of 175 gradu-
ates decorated for work over many battlefronts. Pan American's fly-
ing classrooms logged 13,705.200 miles of night flying over the Miami
area in tl11"ee years. Pan American in 1943 trained 20 times the num-
ber of flight crews turned out in 194.2. l\bny of the air transport com-
panies gave transition training to ATC pilots. ran schools for A TC
mechanic personnel and also trained mechanics for the modification
centers. Nearly all the aircraft manufacturers operated courses in
cooperation with local schools for training technicians, including both
men and wome'n.
Curtiss-\iV right was one of the fi.rst large companies to realize that
trained men and women build better airplanes. It developed a \Veil
rounded educational program to train personnel in all phases of plant
operation. Highlighting the Curtiss-\Vright training program were
the Curtiss-\Nright training school. the engineering and management
institute and the engineering Cadettes. Other features included pre-
foremanship training. foremanship training, observation trainees and
courses sponsored by Curtiss and presented through local high and
technical schools. The training school was established to familiarize
new employees with shop methods and equipment. The enrollment
was nearly 90 per cent women with a recent influx of 16-17 year old
youths. ·cnder actual shop conditions, the new employees were taught
shop procedure and the correct use of the tools they would use when
sent into the plants. The engineering and management institute \vas
designed to train qualified men and women in specialized fields of the
airplane industry. Terminology, plant procedure, engineering mathe-
matics, blue print analysis, time and motion study and factory man-
agement were a few of the subjects stressed during the period of train-
ing. Students attended classes eight hours a day and on the comple-
tion of their course were assigned to a job where their particular
.J
AVIATIO~ TRAINI~G FOR \VAR
talents could be best utilized. The Curtiss engineering cadettes in-

cluded young women who were selected from vari~us c?lleges. thro~t?h
out the country. Sent to one of 10 accredited engmeenng umverstttes.
the girls were given an e.xtensive 44-week, two semester cour~e and
trained in important detail engineering jobs. On the completiOn of
their course, the cadettes were assigned to one of the Curtiss plants.
The leading civil flight and mechanic training schools had a splen-
did record of achievement in wartime aviation training.
In 1943 the Academy of Aeronautics, New York l\Iunicipal Air-
port. LaGuardia Field, t~ained more than 6.6oo students. During the
year two major changes occurred: first the completion of the Army
Air Forces Technical Training Command program for instructing
aviation mechanics. and second the influ..x of women into the institu-
tion for aviation training. both engineering and mechanical. Several
classes of young women were trained as engineering aides for Chance
Vought Division of United Aircraft. to work in its engineering de-
partment at Stratford. CoTU1., upon graduation. Other groups were
similarly trained for American Airlines and Hub Industries. Up-
grading courses for aviation mechanics already in the employ of vari-
ous air lines at LaGuardia Field also were conducted. The \Var
Service 1\IIechanics program for both men and women was continued
through the joi~1t sponsorship and cooperation of the U. S. Depart-
ment of Education, the Board of Regents of the State of New York.
the U. S. Civil Service and the Army Air Forces. Upon completion
of these courses. the graduates were employed in 3rd and 4th echelon
maintenance work at the Army Air Depot. Rome. N. Y. Pre-induc-
tion courses in mechanics also were given for youths soon to enter
service.
Cal-Aero, Mira Loma and Polaris Flight Academies, l\Tajor C. C.
Moseley's civilian contract schools for Army Air Forces cadet train-
ing at Ontario, Oxnard and Lancaster, Calif.. graduated their I s.oooth
cadet early in December. 1943. Most important development of the
vear was the conversion of Cal-Aero Academy. one of the original
;'nine little Randolph Fields.'' from primary to basic training. at Army
request. While all Air Force primary instruction was given by civil-
ian contractors, only three schools had hitherto been awarded basic
training contracts. one of them being Polaris Flight Acaden~y. con-
verted the previous year, also at Army request, from Royal Air Force
to American basic training. Major expansion, details of which could
not be disclosed, brought all three schools far beyond their original
estimated maximum during 1943, and they boasted a safety record of
more than 102,000 seat flying hours per cadet fatality. At the close
of the year, awards to graduates of the three schools for action in com-
bat neared the 700 mark, these not including oak leaf clusters denot-
ing additional awards of the same medal.
Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute, Major C. C. Moseley's veteran
THI·: .'\11\CI\.\FT YF:\1\ BOOK
school of aviation mechanics and aeronautical engineering at Glen-

dale, Calif., was a teeming mixture of military and ci\·ilian activity
during I9-J.3 with trends at the latter part of the year indicating inter-
esting developments for '9-1-4- Originally the only technical school on
the \Vest Coast contracted for .:\rmy :\i1· Forcl'S mechanics training.
the institute ended its more than three-year program for the Army
early in N ovemhcr. in common with thc nation's other civilian contract
technical schools. Tlw11sands of Army .\ir Force ground crew mem-
r•
bers, a preponderance of them alrcady acti,·e in c,·ery :\merican thea-
ter of operations, had received their training at Curtiss- \Vright Tech.
Unlike many of the Army contract schools. however. Curtiss-
vVright Tech also maintained a heavy civilian enrollment while the
military program was being carried on and as the Am1y training
neared an end. a heavy increase oi new ci\·ilian students was noted.
Most interesting of these. perhaps. were scores of foreign students
from friendly nations in all parts of the globe. To cite one example,
two young men fmm Tndia and three from the opposite end of the
world, Iceland. arrived in a single week to begin their studies. So
heavy became the Chinese enrollment that a Chinese .Students Asso-
ciation was formed, while the I .atin-:\merican nations continued to
expand their representations.
On the American side, enrollment of young men below draft age
and those who in other times would have sought academic higher edu-
cation tended to prove the school's belief that the value of technical
training, as brought to light by the war. would in future bring an in-
creasing popularity C!f this form of study over the academic classes
taken as a matter of course hy prcceding generations.
As the year ended. the sehoul experimentally had under enroll-
ment. in cooperation with the State of California I..:ehabilitation Scn·-
ice, several hlind students. These men were being taught such intri-
cate operations as the assembly of 400-part aircraft engine starters.
with early indication that the move would be successful. ::\ ecessity
for vast rehabilitation work for those injured in the war was ohvious.
and it appeared probable that this would, in the future, form an im-
portant branch of Curtiss-\V right Tech's teaching.
So successful had the school become in constructing its own spe-
cial training apparatus that a contract was awarded hy the Army Air
Forces for the construction of a large number of Mobile Training
Units for the D-24 Liberator bomber, mounted on huge trucks. This
new branch of the school's activities was to be expanded into other
manufacturing work during 1944.
The Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, Inc., Newark, N. ] .
trained 7,000 students in 1943. The school continued its large-scale
training of Army Air Forces Technical Training Command aviation
mechanics the major part of the year. With the finish of the Army
training contract in October, most of the facilities of the school were
\- IAT I _ TR. ! TK . 1~ .R \ iV t-\ R
turn d to in
to tho
b
emmen ta te to recei-, e aeronau-

tical in ction be taught. Th ut ta ndino- change of
I ....-1·3 was areater empha i n th ""' f ''V men a a iation
mechanics.
Parks Air t . Loui . IlL, continu d ,-..-ith its college
r.arruno- in ee cour , , viatiou Op rati n E ngin e rino- viation
~ :lain enance ~ n O""in ee rino- and .. eronautical Eno-ineering. In the
aviati operati n eno-:ineering cour e tude:n t till were g iven the
chance to major in p r f iooal flio-bt " ·th - 40 hom f flio-ht insttuc-
THE FAIR CHILD CORNELL TRAINER

The PT -1 9 with Ranger engine.
Till·~ .\11\.CIL\FT YF.\R B<)Cll\.
tion offered. All courses were for two years with the exception of
aeronautical engineering. This school required two and a quarter
years o£ training.
More than ro,ooo aviation cadets were being trained each year in
primary flight work for the 1·. S. :\rmy :\ir Forces at the parent
Parks school and at the four suhsic\iarv schools. the Alabama Insti-
tute at Tuscaloosa. the :\I ississippi I nstitutc of :\ernnautics at Jack-
son, the l\'Iissouri fnstitute of .\(•ronautics at Sikeston and the Cape
Institute of Aeronautics at C;ql(' ( ;irankau, :\ln. In addition to flight
training for sen·icemcn. ( ':\:\ war scn·ice training was carried on at
Tuscaloosa. ( ;racluates ',f till' primary !light training at Parks :\ir
College since IIJ.)') until c >ct .. lwr .,j last year h;ul ren·in·ll IO,) decora-
tions for COJlliJat \\'tJrk with th(' air inrces.
The Parks ci\·ilian c"llq.~~· c~>ntinu(·cl tu aid the industry with
practically roo per C('Ilt c•i all ~racluates serving in positi•lns of rc-
sponsil,ility in the war eli'c•rt. Fnrollnwnts were c .. nsidercd satisfac-
tory in keeping with the condition of the times.
]{oosen·lt :\\·iation ~chc•ol. r.: .... sen·lt Fi1·ld, :\linenla. :;. Y.. com-
pleted a contract forth<' training c•i s1•ldiers as ;n·iation mechanics for
the :\rmy Air Forces, !Jilt Cl!ntinuc·cl its cunmlcrcial schnPI activities
with an average attendance oi alH•ut 1 ;;n civilian stwknts. :\sa war-
time measure, the Scho()l specializ<'d in a six month's .\ircraft Engine
l\Iechanics Course which prcpan~d for the test gi\·cn by the Civil
Aeronautics .\dministration for the aircr.aft engine certificate of com-
petency. Starting dates for this course for !l)-~-~ were designated as
January 31, l\Tarch 27, July 7 and September :;. Special lecture
courses presented by instructors of 1\ooscvclt AYiation School were
offered to employees of Roosevelt Field which was engaged in an
extensive airplane modification program for the Navy.
The H.yan School of Aeronautics, San Diego. Calif.. continued to
expand its twn primary training bases operated under contract for the
Army Air Forces. Ryan was one of the nine schools originally chosen
by the Army to handle cadet training in I<).)<), when it already had
accumulated nearly 20 years experience in commercial training of
~ilots, mechanics and engineers. Du1·ing T<)--1-3 this schnol trained II
times as manv cadets as it did before Pearl 1 farhor. It reduced cadet
training time- .)O per cent from prewar days: and it trained f'ach cadet
at a considerably reduced cost to the Government.
Four years of experience in training military pilots plus nearly
20 years of active commercial pilot training enabled Ryan to establish
two of the most efficient civilian contract flying schools under contract
to the Army. All of Ryan's key flight personnel had long experience
with the organization, with the result that all training procedures were
so well established that the elimination rate was greatly reduced and
overall training efficiency brought to an extremely high point. Al-
though administrative headquarters for the school were located at San
L TI ON T RAIN I NG FOR \ AR
D iego, its t\\ o ope ra tin g bases we re a t H em et, Calif., and Tucson ,
A ri z. Its H em et base completed its third ) ear of operation in 1943,
w hile th e Tucso n school \\"as in its second year.
Ryan att rac ted conside rabl e attention in th e ind ustry by in stalling
a new system w hi ch in creased its fli ght hours pe r pla ne per day from
t he old ave rage of 40 ho urs t o a new ave rage of 70 hou rs . Som e of
th e fea tures of th e new sys tem were a tw O-\\·a,· take-off a rrangement
wh ereby solo pla n es took off a t one side of the fie ld a nd turn ed left,
whil e du a l pla nes took off a t th e oth er sid e a nd turn ed right, thus
r edu cing ta ke-off time on e third : el i continuance of the fo rm er prac-
ti ce of rese rving speciftc ships fo r fli g ht office rs or ciYilian personnel ;
spot- parking of incoming p la nes fo r fa st gassing; close scheduling of
solo fli g hts t o eliminate a ll idle time: a nd adva nce notice to students
a nd instructo rs of th eir flying sch e~lul e a nd th e plan e ass ig ned to
th em.
B eca use of the shortage of manpowe r and new equi pment, Ryan
technicia n s had to develop ingeni ous m eth od s to increase th e effi-
ci ency of fi eld op era ti ons and m a intena nce p rocedures . T) pica! of th e
low-cost m ethods of speeding " produ ct ion " on th e fli g ht line wa s th e
development of tug ca rs to t ow a irplan es on th e fli g ht line, a handy-
man hoi st for fiel d and hangar use and insta llati on of gas truck boom s
AT CAL -AERO FLIGHT ACADEMY

Basic flight students ready to take the air.
to speed servicing of planes between flights. The tug airplane tow

cars were converted from standard 1930 Ford cars by cutting down
the wheel base and installing special tow equipment. The hydraulic
hoist cars similarly were developed from used automotive equipment
available through second hand car dealers. Installation of special
booms on the gasoline trucks. together with meters in the driver's cah
made it possible to speed gassing and oiling service. particularly by
women mechanics.
In addition to its Army training program. Ryan offered specialized
home-study instruction to aircraft factory workers and the general
public through the affiliated Ryan :\eronautical Institute. Te.xts for
the Ryan correspondence courses were written by leading industry
authorities, all men \Vith long practical experience in aviation. Sev-
eral of the nation ·s largest aircraft factories bought the Ryan train-
ing courses for their workers who wished to take it. More than 3.000
factory employees took instruction from the Ryan Aeronautical Insti-
tute in 1943.
Spartan School of Aeronautics. ,..,·ith headquarters in Tulsa. Okla ..
offered civilian courses in Aeronautical Engineering. Airline 1\[ain-
tenance Engineering. Airline Pilot, Commercial Flight Instructor.
Commercial Pilot. Private 1•iJot. Flight Instructor Rating. Instru-
ment Rating. vVeather Forecasting, Airline Service (.--\&E) \Je-
chanic, Aircraft Mechanic, Engine l\Iechanic. Radio Communica-
tions, Instrument Technician and \ Vomen 's Instrument Technician.
Enrollments were maintained at a satisfactory level. and for organiza-
tional purposes .. civil departments were divided into the College of
Aeronautical Engineering. School of Flight. School of \Iechanics.
School of Meteorology, School of Communications, and School of
Instruments. The College of Aeronautical Engineering was set apart
as a separate division of Spartan School and was accredited by the
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. It was admitted to
the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a private coll('ge
member and approved to issue the degree of Associate in Arts in
Aeronautical Engineering to graduating students.
Complete civilian schedules were to be maintained in I9-J4. al-
though the majority of personnel continued to be engaged in provid-
ing primary ground school and flight training to Army cadets at Tulsa
and the Muskogee, Okla., branch. No. 3· British Flying Training
School, operated by Spartan at Miami, Okla., gave primary and ad-
vanced training to English and American cadets enrolled in the
school. British graduates were assigned to operational training in
England upon completion of training.
In November, 1943, Spartan School of Aeronautics was selected
as a training agency for the Inter-American Aviation Mechanic Train-
ing program under joint sponsorship of the Department of State and
the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The first class comprised 67
\ I \.TI F R \ AR I89
stud from ntral and outb men an countrie . second
group ''" xp cted in the pring of 194 . partan School entered
T w.ith approximately _ ooo emplo ·e , 1,200 students under in-
tructi n, and at tal of ,. 4 modem building at its three locations.
tewart T chnical chool ew ork, finished its 1943 technical
trainin pr ram with a record of .)4 ear to its credit. ince 1929
it had ecializ d in traini n~Y techn ician fo r the aircraft industry .
Th chool was one of the first approved b · _ A as an aircraft and
aircraft e crin m hanic chool al o a an airc raft repair station.
An a r nautical d rattina cour e in luding detail design, also was
offered · ·he chool. Durina I -t , a la rge n umber of drafting stu-
den: and empl yed in resp onsible engineering de-
j, iJian mechanic cour es \~as continued until

to xpedite the \Yar training progran.1 of the
c . 1 e ial f I'" weeks ( 7 2 0 hours)
n on 1iffe rent typ red aircraft engines and
AT ROOSEVELT AVIATION SCHOOL

Testing an altimeter in the instrument department.
'I IE _ .IR R FT YE h. B
accesso n es . pp roximately _,ooo techn icians had g raduat d sm

Pearl I-IadJO L T he t wa rt . h I pr vided h u inp- an 1 m sing f r
the A rmy stu dents.
In June, 1943, the ve rnm en t app r v d a ircraft and aircra ft
eng ine mechanic courses again were pened t i ili ans, and a larg
numl er of young men enrolled in pr pa ra ti n for induction into th
A rmy A ir Forces . O th r stud ents enr 11 I wh w re p lanning p t
wa t- careers in av iati on.
During 1944, th e fac iliti I " ere t be d oted t
training civili ans in the chanic ur in pr parati on for m -
chanic ratin gs. I ntensive spec iali z I cour al o were to be g iven t
employees of several a ir lin e .
D urin g 1943 E . Vl. A,l iag ins invays, Inc. , contim eel t opera t
fl ying schools out ide the vital defen e zo ne, havin a clo eel up all it
bases in this zone with th e excepti n of the ba e at on ood !fa .
War Tra ining Serv ice contracts were c nti nued in operati on at Con-
cord, N . I-I., an d Colum bia , Mo., whil e an affiliate. V -iaain - !J:arden
Aero C01·porati on, continu ed its A rmy c ntra t fl iaht chool at am-
den, Ark. A t the No rwood A irport repair and o ·erhaul fac il ities for
engines and aircraft were ma intained in order t ervice war tramm o-
service airplanes being used at other iggin ba es . The Gove rnment-
approved civilian aviation mechanics school continu ed to be conducted
at the No rwood base.
The New E ngland A ircraft School of Boston, lo a ted at t he Logan
International A irport, Boston, Mass., completed its four-yea r me-
chanics training program for the .rmy Air Forces. Civil ian train-
ing activities were carried out in th e sch ool's new building at th
Commonwealth A irport, Boston , desig ned esp cially f r the trainino·
of aviation mechanics.
The Aeronautical U niversity, Inc. , Chicago, Ill. , offered courses in
aeronautical eng ineering and certified airplane engine mechanics. A
Bachelor of Sci ence deg ree was awarded to graduate aeronautical
engineers. The mechanics course was approved by the CAA, and
the engineering course was accredited by the Illinois Board of Educa-
tion . During 1943, the school completed its training contracts with
the Army A ir F orces, having conducted that program fo r a period of
four. and one-half years. At the peak of the A rmy program there
were 650 soldiers enrolled, and 169 instructors.
The Aviation Institute of Technology, Long I sland City, New
York, operated by Frank Ambrose, had a contract with the State of
New York to train aviation mechanics, and was making extensive
preparations for training war veterans under the rehabilitation pro-
gram.
Lodwick Aviation Military Academy, Avon Park, Fla., continued
giving primary flight training to aviation cadets of the Army Air
Forces. A new two story barracks was erected alongside the hotel
\I \'II 1R L [N F R \ AR
oE cadet . n addi-
erected at the roam
n £ train ing faci.litie wluch in luded the construction of

· ink train r bui ldino- a two- tor r a lministrati e and
I buil ling and a n w m tal hano-ar in addition to enlarg-
hall a nd oil a phalting large area of the main airport
prima r .fli o-ht t ra inin o- ac iviti o£ the Lodwick chool
r nauti , Lakeland, F la. The ho I perat:ing under the
f. th F lyino- Trainino- ommand, F, Ma.."'C-
wel l F i l , .~\ Ia. ,,·a £ rm rl · th La.kelancl chool of eronautics.
~ fo r tha n -oo iv ilian emplO) ee- were n the payroll. irl to a large
tent r placed oung men on the flio-ht li ne fo r servicing and gassing
o[ · ayd t trainer u d for Hight training. ome qualified
hanics and a few were a lvancecl to a ignments in the
172 r ·w rk ing under the uperv i i n of Jicen eel mechanics.
T he \ Ve m i tem of N ayigati n. map li Nid. , started in
l ?7 with th p ublicati on oE the Line of P ition Book, a short, eas)
m d fo r lving th e line of po iti n fr rn an a sumed position. This
wa well recei\ eel , and becam known a the eems System
o:i -a io-a ti n. Realizing that air navi o-at:ion de.manclecl shorter, faster
and ea ier method than those in u e for marine navigation, Capt.
P . V. H . i\ eem then began a period of de eloping, and encouraging
ther 1ntere ted in air na rigation to develop, streamlined methods
AT CASEY JONES SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS

War service mechanics specializing in engines.
THE n, "h. f.T Y l·. \ R 0 l(
pa rticul a rl y meetin g air nav iaat i

th e Mark II A irc raft l lott r, th
gati on cha rts of th e ea rth , Dalt mp ut r , tar
A ltitude ur ves, a ll of '' hi ch were 1 ing u
vVeems produ c d one of th e fi r t t x t lea l in '' ith a ir na ·igati n
exclu sively, a nd peri di a ll r v ised the t xt t k p it in li ne with
mod ern nav iaati n d evel p m nts.
Th e fir st h me stud y c ur e in a ir na' igati
lication. In 1935 resi lent tud y c ur
Md . B ra nch . chools \\ ere esta l !i sh d f aVI-
gati on in va ri us citi es throughout th
AT STEWART TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Students overhauling an aircraft engine.
CHAPTER VIII
WORK OF THE FEDERAL BUREAUS
T HE various Government bureaus dealing with aviation prob-

lems cast up by the war in the air made important contributions
to the overall pattern for victory, their accomplishments pro-
v~ding impetus to steady progress in the development of American
atr power.
Aircraft Production Board
The Aircraft Production Board, authorized in December 1942,
served its first full year of operation in 1943. The successful progress
of the aircraft production program during 1943 reflects the satisfactory
operation of the Board. The Board was formed on December 9, 1942,
under the chairmanship of C. E. Wilson, e.xecutive vice chairman of
the War Production Board. Its other members were Lt. Gen. Wm. S.
Knudsen, Major Gen. 0. P. Echols. Rear Adm. E. M. Pace and T. P.
Wright. \Veekly meetings of the Board were held throughout the
year. All phases of the aircraft production program were discussed,
with emphasis being laid on the troubles which were in any way re-
tarding progress of the production program.
Reporting directly to the Board through the recorder were three
agencies located in the \V.P.B. buildings-the Civil Requirements
Branch, dealing with matters pertaining to civilian aircraft; the Proj-
ect Service Branch, handling expediting of facilities; and the Project
Rating Branch, in charge of the priority ratings of facility projects.
The executive agency of the Aircraft Production Board was the
Aircraft Resources Control Office, consisting of a representative of
the Anny Air Forces and of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics under
the direction of T. P. Wright, a member of the parent Board. The
Aircraft Resources Control Office had the following prescribed func-
tions: The publication of aircraft programs. These airplane and en-
gine schedules, having been coordinated with the Services and pre-
pared in suitable form, were presented to the Joint Aircraft Committee
for consideration and then to the Aircraft Production Board for final
approval. The Aircraft Resources Control Office also had jurisdiction
over the Resources Division, dealing principally with materials. There
are several other branches of the Resources Division, including com-
ponents, controlled materials, non-controlled materials, tools and
priorities. The Conservation and Standards Division coordinated be-
tween the Services, W.P.B. and the industry matters pertaining to
conservation and standardization of materials for the aircraft program.
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In additi on , th ere \ as a tla np w r Di i i n, ' hich carri d ut

the coor lination worl nece a ry in reconciling th e function of the
\Na r Manpower om mi i n, th e ffices f th e nd r retary E
War and of the · nd er ec retary of th e Navy, a n 1 the \\ ar rod u -
tion Board , in fa r as a irc raft req uirement we r c ncerned . report
was issued g iving th e ove rall m nthly ma n] '' er r ]Uirem nt for t.h
pproved air p rogram bas d n the 1a rti ·ul a r ''\ V' ' · ch dul
latest approved by th e ircraft P ro lucti n B a rd .
There a lso was a . tat i tica l B ra n h f '\ ..R. ·. ., wh i h ha.ndl d
th e preparation and di s emina ti n f tat i rmati on p rtain ing
to the air program.
Reporting to th e A ircraft Res urc tr-
craft ched ulin g U nit located at \' rig ht F i ayt n 0 . Thi g roup
prepared the requirements for th e a it· pr o- ram in terms of material ,
for presentati'on to W.P.B. throug h \ ..R. . . a the claimant agen
for th e air program . In additi on, it hand ] d the all ation and di tribu -
tion of materials and handl ed a ll indu t ry contacts fo r the irc raft
Resources Control Office.
· In the early days of th e p rogram, 19-1-0 and 1941, mach ine to I
ere a critical item. This bottleneck soon de \ el peel into troubles n
overall faciliti es which , in turn, gave wa) to mat rial as the principal
difficulty in meeting the program. During the early part of 1943 the
material situation was bad in a num ber of field s; but toward the end
of the third quarter and , particularly, in th e fo urth quarter, material
problems quite largely disappeared in fav r f the late t bottleneck,
manpower. Much attenti on was g iven to th e ma npowe r problem dur-
ing the last quarter/ of 1943; and toward th e end of the year, due to
the intensive efforts carried out by the various e..xpedients in itia ted by
the Ai~·craft Production Board , the situation becarne r easonably in
balance in m ost localiti es, alth ough, at the sta rt of 194-t. there were
still several critical manpower a reas .
Throughout the latter part of 1943, th e Board spent considerabl e
effort on the problem of combatting th e short term over-optimism on
the war in general, which was springing up prematurely as more and
more consideration of reconversi on to peace time manufacture en-
gaged the attention of industry and officials.
Another important function which the A it-craft P roduction Board
can:ied out was the establishment of a sound sched uling policy which
assured the attainment of th e greatest possible number of airplanes of
the types required. This policy might be called selective incentive
scheduling, and contemplated the scheduling of trainers and older
types of planes to the exact . realistic output attainable. Then tactical
types were slightly over-scheduled so as to get as many as possible,
but without chance of allocating too much material to such programs .
Then, however, the most needed types, including the long-range
bombers and fighters , were scheduled with a greater incentive, so as
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t ibl e n umb r of th e e types 111~

d p erately ne ded in th e war eff rt. .; J
194 aw the r al fruiti n of the aircraft 1 rogram with ju t und er
.ooo air Ian del ivered . Howe' er a the · rcraft Prod uction
Board had c n i te.n tly s tat d. the tr e effo rt of the industry in pro-
ducing aircraf t shout b j ud d in tenn of weio-ht rather than num-
bers. Com ared on thi ba- i a nd u in an ind x of roo for the output
in 1 42 it ''a fa un I that the 1941 ind x was 29, the 1943 iode.--x: 254
with an an i L at d .i nd x f r 1944 r . , - o. That m ans that the 1943
pwdu i n of aircraft in t rm ot ·z and types produced in 1942
'·ould hav otal r -- , oo airplan a clo approximation to the
President' pr gram a e tabli hed in Januat , I 4- · In 1944 on thi
basi , the p r d 1 ion w uld be I 7 ooo airplan - although in actual
n mbe.r , becau e of th e Iaro-e i.z.e and w i ht f the planes to be de-
li' ered the numbe r promi d to be sl io-h tl r o er r oo,ooo in 1944·
Therefore. to recapit :r.late f r 1944 it wa anticipated that the
n ber of airplan d livere woul I be o-r ater than roo,ooo ; th e
a"-e e w ei h t of ea h airplane " . Lid b greate1· than ro,ooo pounds,
and the total w ei,.ht f a ircraft deli · r d \YOuld be o r I ,000 ooo,ooo
pounds.
An er p roblem r du
centrated in I -+..,, wa
c.ie c_'. as incli at d b_v r.
17. of tb _ ·rcr ;:tft R
C. A. A. photo
T HE HEART OF AIR T RAFFIC CONTROL
T h e U. S. Civil Aeronautics Administration's electric air traffic control posting
board a t Washington, D . C., airport.
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ing efficiency of labor utilization in terms of pounds of output per-day
per-employee was devised and. through the last half of the year. it
de\·eloped that the index of the industry in general was raised to such
an extent that the equivalent of roo.ooo persnns was saved because of
efficiency increase when compared to what would have been required
had the mid-year efficiency prevailed.
"' Aviation Division, Department of State

The Aviation Division of the Department of State was created on
January r 5, 1944. to replace the Aviation Section of the former Divi-
sion of International Communications. The functions of the :\ viation
Division included the negotiation of international agreements on such
subjects as air navigation. the acquisition of landing rights and the
operation of air transport sen·ices. the reciprocal issuance of airman
certificates and the reciprocal recognition of certificates of ain\'Orthi-
ness for export, ag-reements on various phases of international air
law. the granting of foreign flight permits: and cooperation with
othet· interested Government agencies with respect to foreign alloca-
tions of certain types of aircraft, the training of foreign aviation per-
sonnel under American auspices. and the granting of priorities for
foreign air travel. The Aviation Division also was in charge of the
technical work connected with participation by the l-nited States in
international aviatiun conferences. and cooperated in the making of
arrangements for participation by representatives of the l- nited States
in the work of the International Technical Committee of :\erial Leg-al
Experts and the l'ennane~1t American Aeronautical Commission. .
Civil Aeronautics Administration
The work of the Civil Aeronautics Administration continued to be
closely geared to the war in 1943. making vital contributions to victory
in the field of airways, airports, pilot training and air safety. Traffic
along the 35,000 miles of Federal Airways system showed a huge in-
crease. l\1ore than 16,ooo,ooo aircraft movements were recorded at
C.A.A. traffic control centers, a rise of 7.ooo.ooo over 1942. More
than 85 per cent of the traffic consisted of military planes flying to
other parts of the country or bound overseas to distant battlefronts.
C.A.A. airways and airport engineers carried out many foreign assign-
ments at the request of the Army and Navy air forces. All this work
was necessarily confidential in nature.
As traffic began to approach capacity on certain busy sectors of
the airways, C.A.A. experts intensified study of new control devices-
electrical boards for automatic posting of flight progress reports. omni-
directional radio markers emitting signals in all directions in con-
trast to conventional radio range stations marking four set courses,
and electronic anti-collision devices enabling pilots to see on their in-
strument panels the location of all planes within the danger zone
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around them. Notwithstanding heavier loading and greater utilization

of air line planes. a new safety record was set. Miles flown per fatal
accident in domestic air carrier operations reached an all time high of
46.s6o.835. more than double the 22.020,572 in 1942.
\Vork continued under the ~ational Defense Airport Development
Program. for which approximately $400,000.000 had been appropri-
ated since its inception in 1940. Sites eligible for improvement under
the program were those which were certified as essential for national
defense and war needs by the Secretaries of Commerce, \Var and
Kavy.
During 1943. the number of fields suitable for heavy air transport
operations rose from 66o to 940, representing a tenfold increase within
four years. All told, there were in this country approximately 3.000
approved airports, an increase of 500 within two years. Planning for
the early postwar years the C.A.A. estimated that the country would
need 6.000 airports in all categories, approximately twice the number
early in 1941. Most of the additional airports would be smaller fields
to accommodate private flyers and nonscheduled commercial opera-
tions. The estimated cost of such construction would total $8oo,ooo,-
ooo. equal to the 1941 investment in airports.
To finance such a program, Charles I. Stanton. Administrator of
C.A.A., suggested a Federal Aid program similar to that used in de-
veloping our Federal highways system. If the President and the
Congress authorized a Federal aid airport program. funds could be
apportioned to the States by the C.A.A. upon the basis of some ac-
cepted formula. Such a formula. it \Vas suggested, should take account
of four factors-the area, population, number of registered aircraft
and the existing number of accredited airports in each State. Under
this plan, as in the Federal highway system, each State would have
to match a specified percentage of its quota of Federal funds. Airport
improvements or construction projects \\rithin each State would be
selected and carried out by the State's aviation agency. Only projects
fitting the C.A.A. National Airport Plan would be eligible for Federal
aid. of course, and C.A.A. standards for location, layout and con-
struction of the class of airport proposed would have to be met.
The C.A.A. War Training Service gave approximately 25o,ooo
flight courses to Army and Navy cadets in 1943. Part of this vast in-
crease over the 1942 total of 70,000 was attributed to the beginning of
C.A.A. ro-hour flight indoctrination courses for all Army cadets dur-
ing their college training. Previous C.A.A. courses had been at least
35 hours long. Full _length elementary courses were given to about
25,000 Navy cadets 111 1943. Full length elementary and advanced
courses were given to 7,000 Army men being trained as instructors or
service pilots.
More than 68o pilots initially trained in Civil Aeronautics Ad-
ministration contract schools had been decorated for bravery and
198 THE A il'- h. Al•T YE \.R B
RADIO CONTROLLED SEADROME CO ' TACT LIGHTS

The Civil Aeronautics Administra tion T echnical Development Division, wo rkin g
with manufacturers, developed a radio controlled sead.rome co ntact light. E ach
unit is equipped with a small ra dio receiver. Wh ereas it was a manual operatio n
a t one time, it is now possible to turn th ese lights on o r off in stantly from a con -
trol tower on the beach. Using a single fr eq uency, various ligh ting combin a ti ons
are made possible through the use of ton e m odulation.
conspicuous gallantry in action. From incepti on of th e Civilian

Pilot Training Act in 1939, to January r, 1944, more t han 9,064,000
hours of flight training were given to student pilots. On that elate,
7,564 airplanes were in use in th e training program. _ 11 told , ap-
proximately $228,ooo,ooo had been appropriated by the Congress to
pay for pilot training given under the Civilian P ilot Training Act.
Besides preparing many thousands of young men to take th eir places
in the armed services, these funds also served to develop training
facilities of permanent value at civilian flying fi eld s and colleges.
During 1943 more than ro,ooo new aircraft were inspected at
factories by C.A.A. representatives, or were flight-tested, or both.
Airmen examined for certificates of competency included more than
18,ooo private pilot applicants, rs,ooo commercial pilots, 9 ,500 flight
WORK OF THE FEDERAL BUREAUS 199
instructors and 9,000 engine mechanics. The number of pilots holding

C. A.A. certificates increased from 110.510 in 1942 to 124,050 in 1943.
That increase included both new military pilots who chose to obtain
civilian certificates and civilians trained for such essential flying jobs
as instructors or members of the Civil Air Patrol.
Civil Aeronautics Board
The Civil Aeronautics Board made gradual. steady progress in
resoh;ng the comple.xities in the transition from a peacetime to a war-
time character of operation, with the result that it was possible to re-
sume consideration of matters under the Ch;J Aeronautics Act which
circumstances previously demanded be held in abeyance. 1\'Iuch
thought was gh·en to the ultimate pattern of air services which would
best promote the interest of the United States, and steps were taken
to facilitate action on the large number of applications for new service
pending before the Board.
Of special significance was the release of 14 additional planes to
the domestic air carriers for use in scheduled air transportation. On
October 31, 1943. a total of 18o planes was employed in that service.
Although this was only 55 per cent of ~e prewar total. the daily plane-
miles scheduled for operation in the continental United States on that
date were 310,712, over 84 per cent of the former mileage. Even with
greater utilization of equipment it was not possible to accommodate
the steadily increasing volume of essential traffic. During J nne, 1943.
nearly 28.000 passengers and more than a million pounds of mail and
a like volume of express were refused, or were actually removed from
planes because of higher priorities.
The international operations of air carriers continued to increase.
despite the fact that a substantial part of their facilities were utilized
in contract work in prosecution of the war effort. During the year
ended June 30, 1943. these carriers flew slightly more than 21,ooo,ooo
revenue-miles in their international operations, an increase of 21 per
cent over the previous year and three times the mileage flown in 1938.
"New route" decisions by the Board in the domestic field were
rendered in 13 proceedings embracing 53 carrier applications, one
certification by the Postmaster General, and three investigations in-
stituted by the Board on its own motion. These decisions added 4,o65
route-miles and 17 cities, previously lacking air service, to the do-
mestic passenger system. Two new points and 40 route-miles were
added to the mail and property pick-up operations. Under these de-
cisions direct competing air service was provided between San
Francisco ~nd Los A~geles .. \Vashington, D. C., was given the benefit
of grfa;tlY mcreased. ~tr servtces. Direct service was provided between
such !mportant ctties. as New Orleans-Shreveport-Dallas, San
Antomo-Laredo,
· 'dAmartllo-Denver and Denver-~"'-
Transas C'ty
1
d ·
; an a1r
serVtce was prov1 ed to northeastern Wisconsin.
The initial step in the regulation of air transportation within the

Territory of Alaska was taken through the issuance by the Board,
with the approval of the President, of certificates to 21 Alaskan car-
riers. The applications of 13 others who had ceased operations were
dismissed. Two applications were denied.
Internationally the .Board, upon approval of the President, added
1,075 miles to the certificated American-flag air transport system by
issuing a temporary three years certificate for service between New
Orleans and Guatemala City, Guatemala, via Merida, Mexico, thus
providing a new air transportation gateway between the United States
and Central and South America. Additional emergency air service
needed between the United States and the Caribbean was provided
through temporary short term permits issued by the Board with the
approval of the President to five foreign air carriers operating in the
Caribbean. Investigation had disclosed that existing certificated car-
riers did not at that time have sufficient equipment to handle the large
volume of wartime traffic.
The effect of the war on civil aviation rendered increasingly im-
portant the Board's safety activities. The Board was constantly con-
fronted with the problem of maintaining high safety standards in the
face of demands for relaxation to permit essential training and war-
time operation activities. Four hundred ninety-seven accidents were
investigated by the Board's staff. In its endeavor to make the results
of its accident investigation work effective in the prevention of future
accidents, the Board's Safety Bureau issued numerous safety bulletins
to all classes of pilots and pilot trainees, operators and manufacturers.
In addition to its regular duties in this field, the Board cooperated with
the Civil Air Patrol and the armed forces, and continued its activities
in connection with antisabotage and related measures. Accidents
reported, including accidents on the ground and mishaps involving
no personal injury and little aircraft damage, increased from 4.493 for
the fiscal year 1942 to 5,526 for 1943. One hundred forty-nine in-
volved air carrier aircraft and of these only five, including three which
occurred in foreign operations, resulted in fatal injuries. Of the total
number, 2.9 per cent resulted in fatal injuries and 2.4 per cent resulted
in serious injuries, both of which percentages represented a decrease
from the fiscal year 1942. Eleven per cent resulted in the complete
destruction of the aircraft involved.
Federal Communications Commission
A total of 4,996 authorizations for the use of radio transmitting
equipment in the aviation service, including aircraft, aeronautical,
aeronautical-fixed airport control, flying schools and flight test radio
stations were issued by the Federal Communications Commission dur-
ing the calendar year 1943. They represented a considerable reduc-
tion from the 6,902 authorizations granted by the F.C.C. in 1942.
\iV ORK OF THE FEDERAL BUREAUS 201
Almost without exception, commercial aeronautical and aeronautical-

fL,ed radio stations were provi.d.ing communications .service in con-
junction with the military forces. Due to the increased activity of the
commercial air lines in air cargo operations for the U. S. A rmy Air
Forces several aeronautical and aeronautical-fixed stations previously
closed down were reopened and in addition, ne\ · stations were built.
wing to the lack of Governm~ntal air navigation radio facilities,
er onautical Radio Inc. radio licensee agency for the majority of
U . S. domestic commercial air lines, was authorized to construct and
opera te several radio marker stations as aids to air navigation. It was
anticipated the C.A.A . would take o'er the operation of these stations
or would provide adequate substitute facilities.
U. S. Forest Service
Like the A rmy, the U . S. Forest Service bad a parachute corps.
In fact the pioneering work of the . S. Forest Service in developing
methods fo r aerial delivery of men to back country fires was of valuable
aid to the Army in organi zing its paratroop units. Eighty Forest
Service smoke jumpers were trained and in action during the 1943 fire
C.A.A. photo
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER OF THE C.A.A. AT WASHINGTON, D. C.
Showing a battery of teletype machines which connect with other points along
the 35,cioo miles of F ederal Airways.
season. A crew of 10 smoke jumpers operated on the Siskiyou Na-

tional Forest in Oregon-where in 1942 the Japanese \Yere reported
to have tried to fire the forest with incendiary bombs dropped from a
plane, the only enemy bombs to Janel in the United States. Five other
smoke jumpers were stationed in central Idaho and the others assigned
to North Idaho and Montana. A number of the 1943 smoke jumper
crews were conscientious objectors from Civilian Public Service
camps, who asked to be allowed to volunteer for this service.
Experimental work in parachuting fire fighters into remote inac-
cessible areas started in 1934. In 1939, the first actual jumps to test
the practicality of landing men in dense timber and rough land were
made on the Chelan National Forest in \Vashington. These tests were
successful, and 16 smoke jumpers were equipped and trained for
service in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies in 19-tO. There
were 24 men in 1941 and 40 in 1942, with a further doubling in 1943.
On 16 of the 1943 fires extinguished by smoke jumpers for \vhich
accurate cost figures were available, the total suppression cost was only
one eighth of what the estimated costs would have been if handled by
ground crews. This indicated the value of quick delivery by airplane
and parachute of trained firemen to back country fires which could be
reached hy ground crews only after hours or even days on foot. At the
request of the Army, the Forest Service smoke jumper crews were
maintained on duty after the close of the season of fire danger, for
training work and rescue service in the event of airplane crashes or
other accidents in remote back country areas. The training center for
parachute fire fighters at Seeley Lake near Missoula, Mont .. became a
center for trainees in aerial rescue. Canadian authorities asked the
Forest Service to train a number of representatives from Canadian
Pacific Airways and the Aeronautics Observation School at Edmon-
ton, Alberta, as instructors. That school supplied men for rescue
work in the Canadian wilds. The Canadian trainees gave a similar
course of training to their coworkers upon returning to Canada.
U. S. Coast Guard rescue crews from Alaska also received training
at the Forest Service parachute station. After training. they were
stationed near wilderness areas along the Alaska coast line for rescue
work following airplane crashes or other accidents. U. S. Army
medical officers also were assigned to the center for training in para-
chute work. In addition to woodsmanship and rescue techniques,
training at the Forest Service center included special physical exer-
cises to develop facility in traveling mountainous terrain. Practice
jumps in full equipment were made from high scaffolds into lifesaver
nets to accustom the parachuter to the sudden jerk of the shroud lines
and harness ; and to train him, also, to fall so as to avoid broken ankles
and other physical injuries. That was followed by actual jumps into
rough and timbered terrain.
The Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis., continued its
\ .RK OF THE FEDERAL REA U S 203
important work on the use of wood in aircraft. To provide data for

American and Br1ti h aircraft designers, the fundamental strength
l roperties of balsa and quipo wood were investigated. The Labora-
tory prepared the working plans for a world wide study of the effects
of climatic conditions and other facto rs on "ings of airplanes over
prolonged periods of time. \; o d bomber wings ''ere installed at
'ladison and at the Soutlw,;estern Forest Experiment Station in
\rizona for technical study of glue joint behavior and effecti eness of
protective coatings . A lso cooperating in the studies were the .B ritish
Forest Pr ducts Research Laboratorie anadian Forest Products
I aboratories and Australian and Indian F rest research agencies.
The sudden heavy loads to which wood beams in aircraft were
·ubjected in certain maneuvers such a a snap roll or a pullout from a
dive were studied by the Fore t I roducts Laboratory with the aid of a
motion picture camera which recorded loads and deformations.
A heat-stabilized, compressed \\ ood containing no synthetic resins
within the plies was developed that appeared to be adapted to aircraft
propeller manufacture. It was named staypak. It 'could be made from
a great variety of species of wood, and its high strength, together with
its lack of critical resin, its potentiall) lower cost and greater ease of
gluing were its chief advantages o er compreg, an earlier Laboratory
development.
Consultive aid was given by Laboratory technicians on problems of
waste in the manufacture of aircraft veneer, kiln drying of aircraft
stock, strength of wood under various combinations and durations of
loading, and many other problems. t the request of the Aeronautical
RANGER-POWERED FAIRCHILD FORWARDER

A utility cargo plane produced by Fairchild and designated UC-61K, with 200 h.p.
inline, .inverted Ranger engine.
BUILDING THU. DERBOLTS

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fus elage assembly and final assembly lines.
Board, a revised wo.od aircraft inspection and fabrication manual was

prepared by the Laboratory staff. Two weeks courses of instruction
in repair and maintenance of ·wood aircraft and training courses for
inspectors of aircraft wood were given by the Forest Products Labora-
tory for more than rso representatives of the Army Air Forces and
aircraft manufacturers.
The Forest. Service project for logging of spruce in Alaska to aug-
ment badly needed supplies of aircraft lumber was well under way.
Toward the ·end .of 1943 nearly JO,ooo,ooo board feet of high grade
Sitka spruce had beei1 logged, about half of it delivered to State of
Washington mills and the remainder either assembled in booms for
rafting or felled and bucked or yarded into cold decks in the woods.
The logs were towed in huge rafts goo miles to the Puget Sound area.
The Forest Service and cooperating conservation agencies con-
tinued their campaign for public cooperation in the prevention of forest
fires, and intensified fire protection work to safeguard vital resources
and facilities. About rSs,ooo civilians enrolled in a volunteer Forest
Fire Fighters Service, organized under the auspices of the Office of
Civilian Defense, to aid Federal and State forestry agencies suffering
from loss of regular fire fighting manpower. U nits of the Civil Air
Patrol aided forest protection agencies in several areas. This fire pro-
tection work was of special value to aviation because heavy smoke palls
caused by forest fires were severe handicaps to flying and flight
training.
Munitions Control Unit
The Munitions Control Unit, a part of the Division of Supply and
Resources of the Department of State, continued to administer the
registration and licensing provisions of Public Resolution No. 54 ap-
ORI OF THE FEDERAL B -REAUS 205
proved No, ember 4, 1939· Secti on 12 of this ·ct required that all
per n engaged in th e busines of rnanu.facturing exporting, or im-
p rtin g any of the articles or materials enumerated b Presidential
pro lamation shall regi ter with the ecretary of State. The Presi-
dential p roclamation which was in effect during 1943 was issued on
pril 9, 1942. The article li ted in this proc.lamation included air-
craft and gliders of all kinds aircraft engines, propellers, essential
parts such as wings, hulls, fuselages, undercarriage units, tail units
and a number of item s of aircraft armament, including aircraft guns,
and cannon gun turrets and aircraft armor plate. ncler the law it
continued to be unlawful for any person to e.,~port or import any of
NORTH AMERICAN'S CONVEYOR LINE

Conveyor line for outer wing tips at the California Division of North American
Aviation. Continuously-moving conveyo r lines were installed throughout most of
the plant for the manufacture of B-25 Mitchell bombers and P-51 Mustang
fighters.
MARTIN BOMBER ASSEMBLY

U. S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder t"'rin-engine bombers nearing completion
at the plant of The Glenn L. Martin Company near Baltimore.
the articles listed in the President's proclamation without fir t having

submitted to the Secretary of State the name of the purchaser and the
terms of sale, and having obtained a license therefo r. Lend-Lease
shipments, however, remained exceptions to these regulations. Li-
censes were not issued in any case in which it was determined that the
proposed shipment would be contrary to the interests of the war effort.
Two special unlimited licenses which had been issued to the British
Mipistry of Supply Mission in 1942 covering certain exigencies in the
international munitions traffic remained in force during 1943· On
January 15, 1943, an unlimited license covering shipments to and
from Canada was issued to all those importers and exporters regis-
tered with the Department of State. Matters pertaining to priorities
on aircraft, aircraft parts and accessories also were handled by the
Unit. In enforcing the provisions of Secti ons 1 and 2 of Title I of the
Espiemage Act approved June 15, 1917, the Munitions Control Unit
handled all applications for permission to manufacture aircraft or
aircraft equipment abroad.
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics was one of the
important agencies of the Federal Government whkh involved re-
search and development in the field of aeronautics. Practically all the
results of its work were treated as secret military information, availa-
I Rk F THE F EDER L REA S 207
ble on.ly to rmy and avy and milita ry contractors in the aircraft
.indu tr).
The N .A .C.A. wa established by law in 1915 with the extremely
modest appropriati on of : 5,000 a year fo r fn e years "or so much
thereof as may be necessary," and was charged with supervising and
directi11g the scientific study of the problems of flight. It was author-
ized to direct and conduct research and ~'<periment in aeronautics .
The N .f\ . . . had three maj r resea rch stations in 1944-the Langley
t\ emorial eronautical Laborator · at Langley Field, Va., the Ames
, erona utical Laboratory of r 1:offett F ield, Calif., and the Ai rcraft
E ngine Research Laboratory at Cle eland, 0. They were worth 70
million dollars in plant value. The budget fo r operating expenses for
the fi scal ) ea r 1944 was $2o,ooo,ooo and fo r the follO\\ ing year
-3,ooo,ooo. The staff on March r , 1944, totaled 5,000 employees,
'·ith authority to increase t o 6,500 during the fiscal year 1945 .
The N ati onal Advisory Committee for eronautics included I 5
members appointed by the P resident and serving '·ithout compensa-
tion. The membership included the heads of the Army and N avy air
organi zations. U nder the main Committee there were five major and
18 subordinate technical committees, the membership being care-
fully selected and r evised annua.lly with the object of marshalling
LOCKHEED LIGHTNINGS ON MECHANIZED ASSEMBLY

Moving slowly but continuously, three mechanized conveyor lines more than
doubled the former daily output of Lightning fighters at the Lockheed plant at
Burbank, Calif.
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N. A. C. A. photo
N. A. C. A. HIGH SPEED TUNNEL
The smokestack-like structure is the exit diffuser of the National Advisory Com-
mittee for Aeronautics 24-inch high-speed wind tunnel at Langley Field, Va.
Through the use of compressed air released from a large steel tank, air is induced
to flow through the tunnel test section at speeds greater than 700 miles per hour.
e~ectively the talent of America in the preparation of research pro-

grams and in guiding the course of research and experimentation in
aeronautical development.
The N.A.C.A. was farsighted in anticipating the war. It started
in 1937 to prepare plans for expansion in order to meet the needs of
the Army and Navy for more rapid technical development in order to
provide aircraft of maximum military effectiveness.
Control of the air became the most important of military objectives.
In order to achieve control of the air it was essential to have aircraft
of superior performance and to have more of them than the enemy.
The demands of war imposed upon the Army and Navy the obliga-
tion to insist upon continuous improvement. The result was urgent
requests for special studies and investigations by the N.A.C.A. on
every new type of airplane proposed for production, and also the
prompt study of difficulties encountered in service by aircraft at their
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highest speeds, in both violent maneuvers and terminal velocity dives.

In order to meet the critical military objectives set for it by the
ar and N avy D epartments, the . .C.A . was e...'<panding research
facilitjes at each of its three laboratories and was working on a two
and three shift bas is as extensively as practicable. To time was lost
in getting the results into the hands of the military services and the
industry, and they were promptly incorporated in designs of aircraft,
including those designs already in production.
The National Inventors Council
The ational Inventors Council was created by the Secretary of
Commerce in A ugust, 1940. The Council commenced operations early
in October of tl1at year, following the selection of Council Members
and the organization of a service staff. Council members comprised
outstanding merican inventors, scientists and industrialists having
wide experience in the development and utilization of inventions.
Primary duties were: ( r) Encouraging the public to submit inventions
or inventive ideas having potential value in the war effort; ( 2)
P rompt evaluation of these inventions by a staff of engineers and by a
system of technical committees so that useful ideas might be placed
promptly in the hands of the military and naval bureaus.
U . S. A. A. F . photo
LAYING A SMOKE SCREEN
The Army Air Forces helped protect our tanks maneuvering for an attack.
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U . S. Signal Corps ph oto

TRAINING AIRBORNE I FAl TRY
Paratroopers and other troops with artillery practise for assa ul ts behind lho:: en my
front lines.
By March I, 1944, more than 200,000 inventions and inventive

suggestions had been received and examined by the technical . staff.
They came from all parts of the world but mostly -from th e n.itecl
States. By direction of the Army Chief of Staff, all inventi ons fr om
officers and men in the Services were sent through channels to th e
Council for primary examination. Inventions from ayy p ersonnel
likewis'e were sent to the Council.
Inventions or suggestions thought to be of value in the war effort,
after review by the Council, were forwarded to the Army or lavy, or
both, for their consideration and ultimate adoption, if they we re found
acceptable. The appropriate branches of the Army or bureaus of the
Navy then dealt directly with the inventor in arranging fo r use of his
invention. The Council itself did not consider the question of com-
pensation or contracts in respect to the use of an in yention or in-
ventive suggestion.
Of the 200,000 cases examined by March r, 1944, 30 per cent were
in the aeronautic classification. They embraced suggestions and in-
ventions relating to all types of aircraft and aircraft parts, heavier and
lighter than air, power plants and accessories, instruments, armor and
armament, airport and airway equipment and facilities and flying
equipment such as clothing. As might be ex pected, only a relatively
small percentage of the total merited further study or trial. But while
the percentage was small, the total number accepted was important.
:Vhile_war conditions prevented revelation of the details, the important
mventwns concerned improvement~ in the size and performance of
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en g me a nd power plant accessories· steam and jet propulsion power

plants· improved and new types of airfoils, control surfaces, new in-
trum ent for both a iation and combat use · instruments and instru-
ment 1 a rd simplification· aviation a.ids including portable blind-
landing apparatu s · all t rpes of armament, both guns and bombs;
airp rt equi pment both fixed and portable and, of course, ne\"\ types
£ ombat and transport planes.
Primar) e.."Xamination by the Council relieved rmy and Navy offi-
c rs -f r m thi onerous duty, in respect to thousands of useless sug-
ti ons. The s stem of processing promising inventions assured their
being g i' en ample consideration by the ervices. Several were found
ace ptable and many were in use in the combat are.:'ls early in 1944.
U. S. Public Health Service
T il inited tates Public Health ei- ice con tantl was concern ed
with aircraft in connection with its administration of quarantine lav\ s
to prevent the introduction into the nited States of dangerous disease
a nd eli ea e carriers, both human and insect. Extension of airplane
traffic to all parts of the world increased to a great degree the danger
of the introduction into the United States of e.."Xotic insect vectors of
U.S. Signal Corps photo

GENERAL CLARK LANDS IN NAPLES STREET
General Mark Clark climbs out of his Piper Cub which has just landed him on
one of Naples's streets in the heart of the city to attend a General Staff meeting.
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AFTER OUR WARNEMUNDE ATTACK
This is an interpretation report made after the attack by ou.r Army Ai.r Forces
on the Focke-Wulf 190 factories at Warnemunde, German y , on July 28, 1943.
The numbers show the buildings hit, circles show bomb cra ters, dotted lines
heavy ,concentrations.
disease and required much additional quarantine service of the most

expert type at airports of entry in this country. Efforts -vvere directed
especially to preventing the introduction of A edes aegypti mosquitoes
from areas in which yellow fever was endemic or epidemic, and at
excluding the Anopheles gambiae, a native of Africa and a highly
efficient carrier of malaria.
The fundamental principles of aircraft quarantine were in most
respects comparable to those governing maritime quarantine, except
for the added health hazard which air transport introduced by bring-
ing persons into the country before the incubation period of disease to
which they might have been exposed had elapsed. Quarantine meas-
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ures included medical inspection of airplane passengers and crews,

supplemented by medical surveillance of persons arriving from foreign
areas ';<,here a quarantinable disease \Vas present, until the incubation
period had passed.
s the speed and volume of air travel increased, it was obvious
that greater vigilance on the part of quarantine officers became neces-
sar for the protection of infectible ports and areas in the U nited
tates.
All commercial aircraft arriving at · nited tates airports from
ports located on the African continent between r6 degrees north and
L degrees south latitude, or from the South \merican continent be-
tw een 13 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitude, were required
to be disinsectized without preliminary inspection, immediately after
GENERAL EISENHOWER AND HIS CUB

The Allied Commander-in-Chief, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, on his last in-
spection tour of the Italian front before leaving for his new command in England.
His personal plane was a Piper Cub .
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disembarkation of passengers and crew and before baggage, mer-

chandise and mail were discharged. The Surgeon General could
designate any foreign area as dangerous because of the presence of
exotic insect vectors of disease. Planes arriving from areas so desig-
nated were required to be disinsectized prior to the discharge of pas-
sengers and cargo. In addition, operators of commercial aircraft were
encouraged to continue the practice of spraying aircraft in flight as a
means of safeguarding passengers and flight personnel.
It1 order to meet wartime military requirements, the Surgeon
General was given discretionary authority, when requested by com-
petent military officials, to designate the senior medical officer of an
Army or Navy air base to serve as quarantine officer for the inspec-
tion and treatment of military aircraft carrying military personnel and
proceeding on confidential missions.
At the Miami Quarantine Station a standard procedure for the
disinsectization of aircraft was developed which reduced to a marked
degree the exposure time required to kill mosquitoes. This procedure
relieved both military and commercial aircraft of much of the delay
incident to procedure previously followed.
Owing to the increased volume of air traffic into the capital of the
United States from foreign ports, a quarantine station was established
at the Washington National Airport during 1943.
An Interdepartmental Quarantine Commission was appointed by
the Federal Security Agency, and the War and Navy Departments
in 1943. The purpose of the Commission, composed of one medical
officer from the U.S. Public Health Service, the Army and the Navy.
was to study existing quarantine laws and enforcement procedures
and to recommend such changes as might be necessary to protect the
United States and our armed forces in other countries against the
introduction of quarantinable and other tropical diseases.
U. S. Weather Bureau
Expansion of the national weather service continued during 1943
with the same basic objectives as in 1942, namely improved quality
and distribution of weather information for the benefit of war produc-
tion and military operations, with special attention to civil and military
aviation. An especially important service in this latter respect was
accomplished in the organization of the U. S. \Veather Bureau's
Flight -Advisory Weather Service in direct association with the Air-
way Traffic Control of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Meteor-
ologists schooled in the interpretation of weather data were assigned
to the 23 established Airway Traffic Control Centers, with airway
forecasters on duty in or immediately adjacent to the A.T.C. offices,
to provide meteorological information bearing upon the control of
planes in flight.
Congressional approval for installation of ceilometers at r 12 addi-
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tiona! a iq ort tations of the \ eather Bureau opened the way for a
long needed a id in the protection of aviation. The instrument provided
accurate measurements of ceiJj ng in da light as well as at night. Pro-
ur m nt difficulties deJa ·eel the in tallati ns but considerable pro~
re \ as exr ected during 1944·
The use of ceiling clas ification letters to indicate _th~ method of
btain ino- ceiling' alues was initiated to improve the definiti e "\alue of
the e reports. ·isibility ob ervation from control towers were in-
tituted at a large number of station . Duri11g periods of 10\ 'isibility,
the ob er ers a t th ese stati ons sen ed c ntinuously in the towers in
order to pro ide e..."<plicit and fully dependable isibility data at all
time . To meet increasing military demands for upper air information,
17 add itional radio oncle station including three in 1/le..."<ico, and seven
ad litional pilot 1 alloon stati on , including one in Alaska, were es-
tabli shed .
In th e f reca. ting service, Yeral adju. tmen t were made to meet
BEECHCRAFT TRAINER PRODUCTION

Advanced trainers for the Army Air Forces in final assembly at the plant of Beech
Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kans.
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shifts of maximum demand and accomplish a higher overall efficiency

in this phase of vVeather Bureau operations. In addition, a consider-
able number of new weather reporting stations were established and
s~rvice expanded at others (notably in the a rea '' est of th e Conti-
nental Divide) to meet expanded requirements of military aviation.
As a result of the heavy increase in Civil Aeronautics Administra-
tion communications work, it was necessary for the \1\T eather Bureau
to take over the operation of a number of wea.ther reporting and tele-
type stations formerly operated by the C.A.A. The transfer of 27
such stations from the C.A.A. to the Weather .B ureau was completed,
including the absorption py the Weather B ureau of related conununi-
cations work. A particularly welcome,..adjustment ,., ith respect to
aviation was the lifting of censorship of meteorological information
sufficiently to permit broadcast of weather forecasts and hourly air-
way weather reports in plain E nglish from all C.A. A. voice facility
stations.
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"WHEN THE RAIN ROARS ON YOUR ROOF"
Pilot and bombardier carrying the bombsight aboard an AT-II Beechcraft bomb-
ing trainer warmed up for take-off on a night training mission in bad weather.
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CHAPTER IX
AERONAUTICAL ORGANIZATIONS
D EVELOPMENT of American air power to the fullest possible

extent was brought about by the close cooperation between
the Army and Navy air forces and the important civilian or-
ganizations which labored for many years to build up our aeronautical
engineering and other branches of aviation. Their wartime activities
were of the highest importance in maintaining our supremacy in the
air. The work of the new organizations, such as the Aircraft \Var
Production Councils, was equally important in maintaining the air-
craft plants at the peak of production.
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America, after 23
years as the trade association of the aircraft manufacturing industry,
changed its activities and the organization of its staff to meet current
needs and take care of many new problems arising from the war.
James P. Murray, vice president of Boeing Aircraft Company, con-
tinuing as president of the Chamber, said in his annual report, "The
past nine months have convinced me more and more of the necessity
of a strong trade association to represent the industry, and I commend
the Chamber to you for your active support." Immediate supervision
of the staff was taken over by Harrison Brand, Jr. as General Manager
upon the resignation of Irving H. Taylor, who had joined the Douglas
Aircraft Company. The technical department, working under the
guidance of the airplane technical committee and the engine technical
committee, directed its efforts largely tO\vards coordination of the
industry's cooperative technical activities with those of the military
Services. This work influenced the improvement of the technical
content of the specifications and standards administered by the Serv-
ices in most of the contracts entered into with the industry. Resulting
improvement in basic documents reduced, and sometimes eliminated,
discussion and argument over details and consequently saved time,
money and energy for all concerned.
The technical committees functioned largely through subcom-
mittees on specialized subjects such as powerplant installation, struc-
tures, detail design, flight test and aerodynamics, plastics, standards,
specifications and preservation. The most active of the subcommittees
was the National Aircraft Standards Committee, formerly independent
but for two years an integral part of the Chamber's technical depart-
ment. Standards on basic materials established as a result of its
217
• activities substantially alleviated the materials supply problem. An
equally important activity was the coordination of industry recom-
mendations on existing or proposed Army-Navy aeronautical stand-
ards and specifications, over roo of which were considered in 1943.
The technical department also cooperated with the engineering ad-
visory committees of the War Production Councils and foreign aero-
nautical agencies, including those of Great Britain, Canada, Australia
and China.
While engine standards are not the direct responsibility of the
engine technical committee it recommended improvements in many
existing Government procurement specifications. Acceptance of these
recommendations eliminated the necessity for many deviations.
The Aeronautical Chamber's traffic department completed its first
full year, functioning under the guidance of eastern, central and west-
ern regional committees, each of which held several meetings. with a
joint meeting of all three in October, 1943. Activities of the traffic
department were devoted to securing the lowest possible rates for
shipments, the use of uniform classifications and to studies of ship-
ment consolidations, insurance, warehousing and losses in transit, to
the end that the cost of moving materials and products were reduced
to a minimum. Cooperation with the Army, Navy and Office of Price
Administration, appearance before regulatory bodies, and the study
of pending or needed legislation were required. The volume of work
was indicated by the 150 problems dealing with such matters as rates,
packing, marking, export regulations, legislation, bills of lading, rail-
way express service, air priorities, O.D.T. truck regulations and
others which came bef-ore the various committee meetings. and the 2I I
bulletins sent out by the traffic department, the work of which pro-
duced substantial savings.
The information department of the Chamber kept members ad-
vised on a variety of subjects formerly the functions of several depart-
ments. It maintained and added to the statistical files and answered
inquiries from members, Government agencies. writers, press, radio
and the public. Nearly 250 bulletins were issued in 1943. dealing with
legislation, labor, selective service, contract termination, renegotiation,
Comptroller General's decisions, excess profits taxes, material supply,
price regulation and priorities.
The economic development department working under the guid-
ance of the economic development committee and the Council devel-
oped a plan for the consideration and treatment of a variety of sub-
jects, some of more or less immediate importance and others looking
to the more distant future. Three groups of subcommittees worked
out full committee resolutions, resolutions covering further study of
the disposal of surplus military aircraft, the future use or disposition of
defense plant and equipment, preparation for more effective considera-
tion of legislation and administrative regulations, publication of sta-
AERO I UTIC L ORGA IZATIO S 2I9
ti tics and the development of future domestic and foreign trade. Spe-
cific recommendations as to principles that should gove rn the renego-
tiation of wa r contracts and their termination were aimed at securing a
degree of ass.urance that th e indu try would be left in a condition to
ca rry on af:ter the wa r. The special need of the manufacturers and
EMPLOYEES IN THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
Estimates prepared by the Aeronautical Chambe.r of Commerce of America showing

status of employment by manufacturers (not including subcontractors) of aircraft,
engines and propellers in the United States.
ul'iers of personal airplanes were recognized. An investigation of the

possibility of feeder air routes was completed.
A new department was established on January I, 1944, to handle
the problems of the manufacturers of personal airplanes. In line with
recommendations for an economic development program, new depart-
ments of the Chamber were being established, including a legislative
department and a research and statistics department to provide au-
thoritative data on aviation and to conduct research studies.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association worked to make non-
scheduled flying more useful, safer, less expensive and more fun.
A.O.P.A. aimed to be to the pilot what auto clubs were to motorists:
especially when motoring was new. It was a non-profit pilots' organi-
zation, and membership was open to pilots only. During 1943.
A.O.P.A. rendered many services to member pilots. Government offi-
cials were contacted to solve individual problems sent in by members.
The pilot advisory service assisted members in such matters as \Var-
time regulations, airport facilities, pilot, aircraft, and radio licenses,
employment, sale and purchase of aircraft, tow-in and repair service
for aircraft after forced landings or crack-ups; legal advice specializ-
ing in aviation matters; a reduced rate on Driv-Ur-Self automobiles
throughout the country. The Association conducted a legislative
branch for the purpose of reflecting pilots' viewpoints on proposed
regulations; assisted in removing and preventing the erection of air-
port obstructions; offered special privileges to its membership at
A.O.P.A.-designated hotels; designed plans for Airhavens (attractive
homes built around landing fields) and continued its fight for simpli-
fied F:deral regulations; fought successfully for the enactment of
regulations beneficial to civil aviation and for the elimination of rules
considered detrimental.
T?e Association's program also included, when conditions should
per~It,. arranging of special flights ; operation of a travel bureau to
assist PI!ots wanting to fly abroad ; publication of an airport directory
and radt? guide for cross-country flights, including the rating of air-
por.t eqUipment and services; testing and rating of aircraft and acces-
sones ; adv;>cation of minimum insurance rates for pilots and planes
and the q.Uicker action on Approved Type Certificates for newly de-
veloped atrcraft and a vigorous campaign for more landing strips, air-
ports and seaplane bases located close to city centers .
.,,. A~rc~aft War Production Councilj/ ""
In April, 1943, the national Aircraft War Production Council was
~armed, with headquarters in Washington. Its purpose was to im-
!plement the successful work being carried out by the regional East
~nd West Coast Councils in their efforts to bring about airplane pro-
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du cti on increases through teamwork and e-xchange of development

and manufacturi11g e-xperience. Frank Ford Russell was appointed as
general manager of the ational Coun cil and Richard C. Palmer was
mad e secretat-y. The board of directors consisted of six company
,:(r-
AIRCRAFT EMPLOYEES IN CALIFORNIA
Estimates prepared by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America showing

engines and propellers in California.
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presidents, three representing the East Coast and three representing

the West Coast sections of the industry. The National Aircraft \Var
Production Council concentrated on problems affecting the industry
which were national in scope. acting as intermediary between regional
Council members and the Government agencies. Close liaison was
established with the Aircraft Production Board, Army. Navy and
ot~ederal departments concerned with aircraft production.
Activities undertaken by the National Council included conferences
between industry and Army, Navy and \iV.P.B. on materials alloca-
tion which resulted in a smoother application of the controlled mate-
rials plan, and was of great assistance in lessening materials shortages
affecting the industry, assistance in forming poiicies on materials dis-
tribution, cooperation with the Bureau of the Budget in the establish-
ment of an aircraft advisory committee which concentrated on simpli-
fication and improvement of forms required from prime contractors.
The National Council assisted the .\ ircraft Resources Control Office
in a survey of nqn-controllecl materials, secured changes in bills of
materials requirements, sponsored and secured changes in the C.l\LP.
timetable which permitted advance allotments and better production
planning; and conducted an extensive investigation into the disposal
of surplus materials, with proposals for solution presented to W.P.B.
the air Services.
he National Council also initiated conferences on manpower,
child. care, plant service bureaus, gas and tire distribution problems.
10-hour shifts, wage incentives. reemployment of released war vet-
erans, housing, industrial feeding; and supplied \Vashington informa-
. nal services.
abor turnover, a matter of increasing seriousness in industry's
efforts to main!ain and increase production schedules, became a part
of the larger manpower problem. The National Council worked with
the regional Councils and with the Government agencies concerned to
bring about actions which would alleviate this situation. Conferences
were held with .Bernard l\1. naruch and Justice James Bvrnes. director
of the Office of vVar Mobilization for the purpose of determining the
establishment and operation of the vVest Coast manpower program.
Similar meetings with officials of the vVar Manpower Commission and
the_ War Production Board were of assistance in securing progressive
a
Meanwhile, the regional Councils performed their own important
responsibilities in extending the policy of industrial teamwork for in-
creased war production. Their success was reflected in the recot·cl
numbers and high performance of planes built during 1943.
· Members of the~ircraft War Production~Council West oast,
included. Boeing A' craft Company, Consoli ated V~ltee A' craft
CorporatiOn, Doug s Aircraft Company, L kheed Aircraf Cor-
poration, North A erican Aviation, Northro Aircraft, an Ryan.
TIC L ORG_ NIZATI01 S
erorraubca m ~-,G;rations were carr·i ed on through

princi pal committees dealing with production expediting, engineering,
industrial relati ons public relations and accounting· eight sections
c nc rn ed with emplo ·ee erv ice , ovemment reports, information,
AIRCRAFT EMPLOYEES IN NEW YORK

engines and propellers in New York.
materiel, outside production, plant production, recruitment and train-

ing; 22 panels on child care, conservation, engineering manpower,
field service, Government specifications on technical data, housing,
industrial medicine, industrial safety, inspection, librarians, material
substitution, methods improvement, parts fabrication, patent officers,
plant protection, selective service, spare parts, testing and research,
tooling, transportation, turnover and absenteeism and visual aids; and
nine project groups dealing with ANC-5, casting inspection, rivet
strength, integral fuel tank sealing, labor utilization teams, manpower
audit, temperature effects, tooling standards and wage incentives.
In 1943, the Pacific Coast aircraft industry's main plants produced
23,598 airframe units, weighing 274,078,000 pounds excluding spares,
and valued at $2,076,552,000. Drawing on the top planning, engineer-
ing and production know-how facilities of the parent concerns, branch
plants turned out many thousands more warplanes from assembly
lines in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Loui-
siana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee and Texas. The West Coast companies produced a maj~r
ity of the nation's output of heavy bombers.
To increase production still further, a new labor utilization survey
of West Coast plants was undertaken in cooperation with the Army.
the Navy and the War Manpower Commission. Faced with the neces-
sity of producing more and heavier airplanes, the member companies
were determined to leave no fields unexplored in their efforts to
achieve maximum use of available labor. Work simplification, labor
pooling systems, job reclassification and other production streamlin-
ing procedures were examined in efforts to reveal where greater effi-
ciency might be attained. Steadily accelerating tempo of the war in the
Pacific theater, which placed additional strains on West Coast pro-
duction facilities, emphasized the need for such action. The labor
pooling or labor dispatch system, a West Coast development, had its
inception in the Douglas plant at Santa Monica, Calif., on January II,
1943. Action was taken during the year to spread the procedure
through the West Coast industry. If material shortages, schedule re-
vision, changes in specifications or other such causes should make
workers temporarily idle in one section of a plant, the labor dispatch
system routed or loaned those employees to departments where they
were needed. More than r,ooo,ooo manhours were salvaged or more
efficiently utilized through labor dispatch at that one Douglas plant.
At the beginning of 1944, while manpower availability remained
the major limiting factor in warplane production, the Council com-
panies were able to report reductions in personnel turnover, and take
up such pressing problems as a newly aggravated transportation situa-
tion, the possibility of new manpower shortages, studies of wage in-
centives and production streamlining procedures.
A 1943 development saw disabled veterans of the global war added
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to the a ircraft indu tr s labor force b ' hundreds; and ea rly in 1944,
it became appa rent the) would join the production lines in increasing
numbe r . I-Ia\ ing anticipated that trend , ouncil companies devel-
ped pr g ra m ffe ring reh1rning en·ice rnen every opportunity to
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AIRCRAFT EMPLOYEES IN TEXAS
E sti1ua tes prepa red by the Aeronautica l Cha mber of Commerce of America showing
status of employment by ma nufa cturers ( not including subcontractors) of aircraft,
engines a nd propellers in Texas.
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reintegrate themselves into civilian life. Skilled workers readily found

production jobs. Training methods were instituted for those who re-
quired instruction and rehabilitation.
An outstanding development of 1943 was a major increase in em-
ployment of women. The \Vest Coast industry, by work simplification
and related devices, was able to achieve a ratio of 44 per cent of women
to the total working force in January, 1 944· This record was notable
in view of the fact that Great Britain found it impractical to employ
more than 40 per cent women.
Child care became important to \Vest Coast aircraft companies as
the number of women workers increased. A panel of specialists pre-
pared for the Council a comprehensive survey which was helpful in
stimulating expansion of the Los Angeles community child care pro-
gram and securing additional centers for the convenience of working
mothers.
Council specialists made a comprehensive study of labor utilization
in West Coast aircraft plants and a committee of executives undertook
a continuing survey of labor utilization efficiency. An early report,
issued September 30, 1943. provided background for a production ex-
pediting committee of manufacturing vice presidents. This committee
completed a manpower audit which \vas accepted by the Government
as presenting sound manpower requirements, making an approach to
the problem so reliable that it was used as a gauge by several Govern-
ment agencies. Labor utilization teams examined each company's ac-
complishments with the object of spreading valuable procedures to all
plants.
The Council, in all phases of its work, had a close working relation-
ship with many,Government agencies. Proposed Government direc-
tives frequently were submitted, through the Council. to the aircraft
manufacturers for comment and suggestions. This procedure was es-
pecially helpful in the fields of Government reports. spare parts. cad-
mium plating and statistical control. The Council"s Government
reports section cooperated with the Bureau of the Budget through its
advisory committee on government questionnaires. Through an air-
craft subcommittee, views of the industry on proposed and revised
forms were presented to the Budget Bureau prior to approval of Gov-
ernment forms ancl questionnaires.
The problem of training aircraft industry personnel shifted from
the instruction of inexperienced individuals to increasing the efficiency
of those already on the job. Through November, 1943. 671,037 em-
ployees of Council companies had taken one or more types of training.
Included were 426,500 who completed preemployment, prefactory,
upgrading or supplementary vocational training: 52,8oo who com-
pleted college grade training in those categories; 8I. 100 given super-
visory training in foremanship. In addition, so,Soo man courses were
given in variou5 types of plant defense training; more than 44,000 man
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tra ining t acquaint militaJ") per onnel with the

and mi cellane u · c ur es were completed
p rtati on w uld be one f. its major prob-
AIRCRAFT EMPLOYEES I N KANSAS

engines and propellers in Kansas.
]ems in 1944, as it was in 19-P and 1943, the Council kept Federal
authorities advised on developments in this field. making a survey of
the gasoline shortage and another on the need for making tires and
repair parts available for war labor automobiles. A detailed trans-
portation report on \Vest Coast conditions was presented to the Gov-
ernment in January, 1944. Plant site administration for distribution
of mileage rationing books to employees was brought about by Council
effort.
The West Coast aircraft industry's 1943 record of a 66.93 per cent
increase over 1942 in weight of planes produced. with a personnel in-
crease of Jess than one per cent was due in large part to new and im-
proved production methods developed by industrial engineers. These
top men, through the Council's methods improvement panel. prepared
comprehensive reports dealing \vith industry practices and develop-
ments in riveting. welding and processing. In :\pril. 19-J.~. the Council
began monthly publication of "'\Varplane Production". which listed
production shortcuts developed by member companies and made avail-
able to all Government recognized aircraft manufacturers. J\:lember
companies exchanged, up to the end of 1943. approximately 8.66-J.
engineering reports. These interchanges, made available to all air-
craft plants engaged in the war effort, represented an estimated saving
of more than 765,000 man hours, or 100,215 man days. and contributed
greatly to war production through elimination of duplicated effort.
Materiel exchanges between member and nonmember companies
of the Council broke innumerable bottlenecks in the production of
warplanes. More than 30.000 exchanges were made during 1943.
A study by the Council, in cooperation with military and other
Government agencies, resulted in many revisions in effective ad-
ministration of the controlled materials plan. The Council participated
in Washington meetings which resulted in realistic production sched-
uling on the basis of materials available. During a period in 1943
when material shortages became critical, the Council helped develop
substitutes. Members of the Council's conservation panel exchanged
information on developments in the field of material conservation
through improved manufacturing methods .
. During 1943. the West Coast manpower program, based on the
Byrnes-Baruch Directive of September 15. was instituted. In the
Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle areas, production urgency com-
mittees reviewed the awarding of new contracts on the Pacific Coast,
every large city of which was in a No. I critical labor shortage area.
Manpower priorities committees fixed ceilings for all , essential
industries. These ceilings were based upon estimated personnel needs,
and were subjected to continuous screening and review, to assure
warplants of necessary personnel and to channel workers to plants
where they could best serve the war effort.
In the Los Angeles area a citizens manpower committee assisted
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in arou ing c mmunity con ciousoess o£ the needs of war plants, and
gave due recognition to other es eotial indu tries. This committee
had it c unterpart in the Seattle a.rea in the F l ·ing Fortress com-
mitt which helped obtain a lditi nal ". rke r fo r Boeing.
AIRCRAFT EMPLOYEES IN MICHIGAN
Esti mates prepared by tbe Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America showing

engines and propellers in Michigan.
A special turnover and absenteeism panel helped find answers

for those problems by making a monthly statistical analysis of reasons
why employees left their jobs or absented themselves from work.
Recognizing that almost half of each month's turnover was caused
by employees quitting for personal reasons, the Council undertook
a major educational program to induce them to stay on the joh.
Through Council sharing of ideas and methods, member companies
developed R8 employee senices to meet needs nf recreation. health
and personal convenience. As an example of the high level attained
by industrial medicine. the Lockheed company developed a treatment
for the common cold which won national recognition.
During 1943 the industrial safety panel, composed of the safety
engineers of member companies, exchanged information on 30 de-
velopments. Federal studies established that the frequency rate of
injury among aircraft workers in 1942 was I 1.4 per cent. far helow
that of most other major war industries.
The Council, in June, 1943, prepared a report on housing needs
in Los Angeles and San Diego, reporting minimum needs. Partly
as a result of this report, the National Housing Agency authorized
priorities for the construction of 38.000 housing units, of which
21,000 were allotted to aircraft employees. Through its panel of
specialists, the Council worked closely with the N.H.:\., \Var
Housing Centers, the Army, Navy and other Government agencies
to assure speedy construction of war housing.
Member companies of the Aircraft \Var Production Council, East
Coast, were Aviation Corporation, Bell Aircraft Corporation. Curtiss-
Wright Corporation, Eastern Aircraft Division of General ~lotors
Corporation, Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation, The Glenn
L. Martin Company'and Republic Aviation Corporation. In addition,
subsidiary companies of the parent member companies included
American Propeller Corporation, Lycoming Engine Division of
Aviation Corporation, Northern Aircraft Products and Republic Air-
craft Products (also divisions of Aviation Corporation), Curtiss-
Wright Propeller Division and Ranger Engines Division of Fair-
child.
Those companies during 1943 delivered a combined total of
24,566 airplanes weighing, with spares, in excess of I 8o million
pounds. Production of airframes, in dollar volume. was approximately
two-and-one-quarter billion dollars. That represented an increase
of 105 per cent in unit production and approximately 184 per cent
in airframe weight over 1942. Many millions of dollars worth of
engines, propellers and parts were added to the production total by
the affiliated branches of the Council's parent member companies.
This production came from plants in New York, New Jersey, Penn-
sylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, North Caro-
lina, Kentucky, Nebraska and Georgia. It included the manufacture
AER IZ. TI NS
f n ea rl y e\ erv t ·pe of plane, inc.l uding medium and hea y bombers,

fig hters, patr I, dive a nd t q edo bomber cargo planes primary
a n 1 a h ance train er .
T he adv i or commi ttee on ogine ring, p roduction and con·
· r vation and reclama ti n br ke all rec rd in the number of informa·
ti n xchano-es mpleted bet\Yeen the oun il c rnpanies, other in-
du tr · g roup and nonmember companie . F r e.xample, the eng1neer-
incr commi ttee completed nearly 6oo in£ rmati on exchanges during
the Ia t f u r month · pe ri d f I9-l-3 , to reach a t tal of I, -97 for th e
rear. They did n t include engineering rep01·ts e.xchanges made
p ssibl e thrOLwh th e ouncil engineering ind e.-..;: . T he engineering
inde.x of techni cal repo rts was completed and made a' ailable to all
member compani e , as well as the N ational , \\ est Coast and Central
~o unc il . \ te t and research specialists panel controlled th e data
t be incorp rated in the eng ineering index .
pproximately IO . N pecificati ons were reviewed by specialists
g rour s of the Council, and recomm endati ons designed to expedite
producti on \·\ ere g iven to the Ae ronautical Chamber of Commerce
a nd th e working committee of the Aeronautical Board. New advisory
ommittees on spares and quality r e ulted in increased 'alue to the
individual compani es clue to the number of pr ojects they completed
or had under way early in 1944. The quali ty committee established
a materi als review procedure and a technical procedure for magnetic
inspecti on. T he advi sor) commi ttee on spares was most active in
p rovisional procedures, echelon pa ·k-up , consumpti on data criteria,
AT FAIRCHILD HAGERSTOWN , MD ., PLANT

Part of the engineering offices.
232 THE AJRCJ\AFT YE:\R BOOK
extransit depot operatio1;s and 3-Air Appendix A. The general

pmblem of reduction of idle surplus material was soh·ed partly through
redistribution methods.
Committees worked on clarification of the manpower situation
in the East, as related to aircraft production. The manpower section
of the advisory committee on industrial relations-manpower prepared
a study of the situation which was presented to the combined East-
\A/ est Coast hoards of directors at the National Council meetings in
\Vashington in September, 1943- It pointed out increases in produc-
tion by member companies, despite manpower shortages. .:Many of
its conclusions in regard to absenteeism, turnover, in-migration. col1-
trolled referraL housing and transportation and wage incentives
were accepted by the industry and the Gm·ernment agencies con-
cerned. A number of its recommendations on labor utilization. selec-
tive service, certificates of availability. increased hiring of ,-.·omen,
child care, employee and comn11mity education received attention and
were carried out in whole or in part.
The East Coast Council's specialists panel on labor utilization
made an intensive study of utilization methods in use in member
company plants. The survey embraced the fields of engineering.
factory operations, industrial relations. tooling and other subjects.
As a result, utilization methods which had saved literally millions
of manhours were described in a report which was distributed widely
so that its contents might be helpful in increasing and expediting war
production for the Allied cause.
Informational exchanges on such subjects as employee and fore-
man's manuals, safety clothing. job evaluations. employee ratios,
absentee procedures, training methods and exit inten,iew forms were
also carried out by the advisory committee on industrial relations-
manpower, through the Council. Nearly 6oo such exchanges were
made in 1943. '
Likewise, the advisory committee on plant defense . besides con-
sideration of approved systems of plant protection, exchanged in-
formation on such items as badge procedures, fire protection systems.
blackout procedures and plant protection manuals. The interchanges
resulted in more uniform and improved practices in their field. The
committee held meetings with representatives of the Army Provost
Marshal's office, from time to time, for the purpose of adopting
policies and measures to guard against sabotage and other incidents
which could hamper or slow clown production.
The East Coast Council's advisory subcommittee on employee serv-
ices, in addition to housing and transportation, handled problems per-
taining to child care, rationing, employee stores and charity drives.
The advisory committee on public relations devoted the majority of
its meetings to coordinating inplant morale incentive programs and
assisting in related industrial relations. As a result of meetings be-
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t:w en th i g roup and rmy and Na ry authorities the following
pr ject were c mpleted : liaison between the committee and the
Ind u trial erv ices Di, i i n Bureau of Public Relations, i\ ar de-
w rked out by the Council, re ulted in setting up a
a l p r g ram E incenti\•e in lud.iug a ll materials from the
e1 a rtm ent conference film capti" e e 1uipment, posters, morale
teleo-ra m and returned combat airmen. These activities were
of o- r at m ral e a lue in th e plant of member c mpanies. Follow-ing a
f rmal r que 1: from the c mm.ittee, a pecial section was formed
\\ ithin th e N avy Inclu trial Incentive Divi ion and gi' en the ~'<elu sive
a sio-nm ent of p lan ning incen tiY e p roo-ram fo r the manufacturers and
ubcontractors of aircraft and aircraft equipment, pat-ts and acces-
ri e . The ection perform d eli tin att.i heel set ice for all emplo ees
in the a ircraft field , not in ounci.l member plants al one, but among
a ll companies in aircraft war procl u ti n. pecial incenti e prog rams
'' ere dev ised for indi\ idual plant need '' 1th great success. The East
Coast Council , at the direction of the public relations committee,
mai nta in ed a regular circuit of incenti' e films to all member com-
pa nies, obtaining regula r report of the u e of these film s from the
plants and suo-gesting new material and imprO\ ements most likely
to increa e th eir value in maintainina and improving production.
Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences
The In stitute of th e eronautical ciences completed its rrth
) ear with more than 5,8oo members. Th.irt -six meetings were re-
po rted by sections of th e Institute in Los ngele an D iego, Seattle,
Detroit, A kron and outh Bend. A ne\v ection was organi zed in
Buffalo and additional secti ons are in proce s of organization in
Hartford , Baltimore and leveland . De pite the many students
THE CESSNA BOBCAT

Army AT-17 two-engine advanced bomber crew trainer.
234 THE AIRCR. F T YEAR BOOK
BELL P-39 AIRACOBRA

In a night flight , with all gun s blazing.
leaving colleges to enter the armed services of the nati on, the student
branches of the Institute in 39 schools and colleges throughout the
country continued to hold meetings. A t technical sessions of the
annual meeting held in New York in January, 1944, 62 technical
papers were presented by specialists on aerod ynamics, aircraft produc-
tion, airplane design, air transport, materials, meteorology, power
plants and propellers, radio and instruments, rotating w ing aircraft
and structures. The meteorological sessions were held in coope ration
with the American Meteorological Society.
An expanded program of national meetings was started during
the year, with an air transport meeting in Wash ington, D . C., in
October, followed by the seventh Wright Brothers lecture, in Wash-
ington in December. The Institute cooperated in spons oring a dinner
in honor of Orville Wright in Vlashington on December 17, 1943 ·
At an air transport meeting, Government authorities and leaders in
the air transport industry spoke on the present and future of air
transport. The seventh Wright Brothers Lecture was delivered by
W. S. Farren, chief superintendent of the Royal Aircraft Establish-
ment, England, on Research for A eronautics-Its Planning and
Application.
At the honors night dinner on January 24, 1944, the Institute
presented its awards for 1943 as follows: The Sylvanus A lbert Reed
award went to Dr. Sanford A. Moss, General Electric Company,
"for development of the turbosupercharger which has made possible
the high altitude operation of aircraft." The Octave Chanute award
TIC . L l~G IZ. TIONS 235
f r scientific achie' ement by a pilot was given to \ i\ illiam H. M cAvoy,

chief test pilot, A mes Aeronautical Laboratory, N. .C. A. "for con-
tin uou sen ice in the flight te ting of e-xperimental airplanes under
ha zard us cond iti ons imposed in aeronautical research .' The Law-
rence perr a\\ a rd for young men wa pre en ted to iViUiam -B en-
jamin Bergen, chief fli ght test engineer of The Glen n L. Martin
ompan • 'fo r th eo retical and e.-~per im ental tudies of d namic
I a I n a irplanes. ' T he J hn Jeffries a\\·a rd fo r outstanding con-
tributi n to the ad ·ancem nt of aeronautic through medical re earch
w nt t B rig. Gen. E uge n . Reinartz, . . . rm , Commandant of
the rm) ch ol of viat i n fed icine, 'for his work on the neuro-
p chiatric a pect of aviati n medicine.' T he Robert L Lo::,ey award
in rec gn ition of out tanding contr ibutions to the science of meteorol-
og · a applied to aeronautics, was presented to Lt. ol. Joseph Johnson
e rge, ·rmy A ir Forces for the de' eloprnent of systematic
methods of weather foreca sting." The Thurman H. Bane award given
t an officer or civilian of the rmy Air Forces Materiel Command for
an imp rtant technical achi evement in aeronautics during 1943 went
t Col. Hollingsworth F . Gregor) , rmy lr Forces, "for his
THE KELLETT -AUTOGIRO

T he direct-lift of the rotor blades of this K ellett Y0-6o Army autogiro lifts the
craft fr om the ground quickly completing the sort of take-off which frees rotary
w ing aircraft from dependence on airport or normal landing areas. The Y0-6o
was powered by a Jacobs 3 00 h .p. engine.
TI--I E IR R F T YE \ R h K
...
. S. A. A . F. photo
BEECHCRAFT AD\ AN CED ARMY T R AIN~R
Model AT -rr Kansan, used by the Army Air F orces for pecialized tra ining of
bombardiers and gunners. Th ese trainers were eq uipped with fl exible gu n a nd
bomb ra cks.
contribution to the military and commercial de ·elopment of the

helicopter."
Manufacturers Aircraft Association
In rgr8, Samuel S. Bradley, as the principal managing e..'Cecutive
of the Manufacturers Aircraft Association, and Frank H . R ussell, its
first president, presented a report of the fir st 1 2 months of operati ons
under the Cross-License Agreement between aircraft manufacturers
in the United States. Although the first world war was then approach-
ing the crisis which shortly was to result in defeat for the enemy on
all fronts, the aircraft industry was still confronted ;vith a war program
of tremendous proportions. The practicability of the cross-licensing
plan, however, already had been clearly demonstrated and our greatly
accelerated aircraft production schedules no longer were being
hampered by delay caused by wasteful litigation and other injurious
controversies over patents . Early in 1944, those same m en, still
officers of the Association, rendered an annual report stating that the
basic principles which served as a guide and inspiration to all manu-
facturers throughout the first world war again had made it possible
for the aircraft industry to adhere to farsighted production schedules
which were a most important aid to victory in the second world war.
Through persistent leadership in research and design, A merican
manufacturers of aircraft were able to maintain a degree of supremacy
in the quality of their respective products unequalled by any other
nation. Never before had the art of aircraft design and production
E h. 1 A -TI L R
made s much prog r ss. Throughout the roost advanced ideas were
made a' a il able t all manufacturer::. by fac.iJjties of the ssociation.
Tw hundred and six patents were acqujred by members of the
\ iati n du r-ing 1943· total Or I 434 paten tS had been brought
und er the pera ti on of the agreement since it was set up. The original
1 !icy of makin rr licenses on the same ter ms a\ ailable to all aircraft
manufactur ers and al o to the nj tecl tates Government had pre-
vail ·d in e I 17. \..IJ th e oth er fa ilities r efer-red to in pre\ious edi-
t i n f th e . i rcraft Year Book a "ell a the 'm·ious services ren-
1 reel b th e s ociation 's patent r e earch cliYi ion \<vere maintained.
in the c.a e of th e eliminati on of patent litigation between members
b c..:1.u e of th e ross-License g reement the ssociation also suc-
e dec! in establi shing a s me\ ·hat imilar situation regarding the
r elati n hip with nonm ember patent owners desiring to make worth-
wh il e invention a vailable to th e air.c..raft indu stry. The advantages of
the ·ro -L icense . greem ent to the industr ) , to the Govenunent and
t th e public were important contributions to the war effort. ·r.ll ember-
THE DOUGLAS A- 20 HAVOC BOMBER

Showing the terrific firepower in the nose.
THE AIR .R '\J?T YE R P K
AT BELLA 1CA AIRCRAFT PLA T

Assembly floor view showing Fairchild AT - 2 r Gunner tra in er w pro duction.
ship in the Association vvas not re stricted. No qualified applicant had

ever been refused the right to acquir·e licen es und er th e tem1s of th e
Agreement. There never had been any withdrawals from the Assoc1a-
tion, except in the case of companie '' hich either had gone out of
business or ceased manufacture of aircraft.
Worthy of note was the fact that as a direct effect o£ operations
under the Cross-License Agreement, there ''as no price fixi ng ~ ithin
the aircraft industry, no regulation or control of markets, nor an
other restriction on the sale of products. P atents of lesse r consequence
which might have been grouped for the purpose of controlling certain
aspects of the art were licensed free of charge . Inventions of a more
basic character, which otherwise might have !)een held by inilividual
companies to dominate the industry or withheld fo r the purpose of
preventing competition, were made available at royalty rates per-
mitting unlimited use by every member of th e Association of all in-
ventions ·comjng within the operation of th e Cross-License g reement.
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of A utomotive Engineers expanded its a ircraft stand-
ardization program. Approximately one third of the membership was
made up of personnel from the aircraft industry, total membership in-
creasing in 1943 to more than 10,000 from 8,200 in 1942. U nder th e
S. A.E. aeronautics division, the S.A.E. aircraft standardization pro-
gram was carried on with the aiel of approximately 225 outstanding
technicians of the aircraft industry, requiring 43 separate committees.
The activities of the Aeronautics Division included development
of design and dimensional standards for aircraft engines, propellers
and accessories and specifications for materials and processes used by
the manufacturers of aircraft engines, propellers , accessories and air-
frames. In this work, the 43 committees served h ;vo separate and dis-
tinct technical functions. They developed standards and specifications
satisfactory to industry for publication and distribution by the S.A.E.
They also advised Government and other agencies on standards and
other technical matters of broad industrial importance.
ER A TIC \.L RG_ IZ TION S 239
The .E . publi shed 25 new and revi eel eronautical Standards

and eronautical Recommended Practi.ces ( and _ RP Series).
The number of S. .E. Aeronautical rvlateria.l pecifications (AMS"
eries) available to and used by the industr · \\as increased to 300 with
the preparation, appro a!, and di stribution of 24 new and of 44 re-
vi eel pecifications. The series of speci.fications received endorsement
by the \.rmy \.ir Forces and the Na-.. Bureau of _ eronautics for use
n military aircraft. More than 2,2so,ooo copies went into circulation.
In 1943 three_ "eronautical Information Reports and se ·eral restricted
r ports were prepared. The S.A.E. ! 1anual of Aircraft Engine Draft-
ing Room Practice was modernized and ~-x:panded.
The committees were particularly active in advising and in con-
ulting with the Government and other agencies on standards. Their
wo rk included developing and' forwarding recornmendat.ions to the
working committee of the Aeronautical Board on proposed AN
. eronautical Standards and Specifications, and forv. arding technical
recommendations to the engine technical committee of the Aeronauti-
cal Chamber of Commerce. Plans and procedures were established
for exchange of technical information and completed standards with
the interested standards organizations of other countries, including the
ociety of British Aircraft Constructors, the Canadian Engineering
tandards Association and the Standards Association of Australia. A
total of 131 technical paper were presented at four S.A.E. national
meetings a nd at local meetings of 25 S.A.E. sections.
FAIR CHILD PLANT AT BURLINGTON, N. C.

Final assembly of AT -2 r Gunner trainers.
THE A IRCH \FT YE \ R B
The S.A.E . Manly Memoria l Award fo r the best paper presented

at an S.A .E . m eeting on theo ry, practice, design , constructi on or r e-
search in the fi eld of aircraft powerplants, parts or accesso ri es was
presented to John D olza and H . A . Karch er, of \lli son Di i ion,
General Motors Co rporation, fo r th eir j oint technical paper, "Cor-
relation of Ground and A ltitude Performance of O il ystem " de-
livered befo re the S .A.E. Detroit Section in June, 1942. The ._A.E .
Wright B rothers Medal for th e best paper on ae rodynam ics, struc-
tural theory or research in the fi eld of airplane d esign was awarded to
Charles R. Strang, of Douglas A ircraft Company, fo r hi s technical
paper, "Prog ress in Structural Desig n Tb r ugh train-Gage 1 ech-
nique," delivered a t th e S.A. E. 1942 Annual lVIeeting in Detroit.
U . S. Signal Corps photo

GOING ASHORE IN NEW G INEA
Members of a United Sta tes Army unit unload a Piper Cub Plane to be used for
artillery observation a fter their landing on th e beach a t Saidor, New Guinea.
CHAPTER X
NEW THINGS IN THE AIR
T HE aircraft manufacturing industry of the United States de-

veloped thousands of new things to maintain the superiority of
American planes which were operating against the enemy on all
fronts of the global war. At the same time, the industry, assisted by
a legion of pun·eyors, subcontractors and licensees in other industries.
reached peak production of all kinds of aeronautical equipment. This
fine record was recognized by the \Var Department when on ~'larch
9· 1944. in an official statement about the growth of the Army Air
Forces. it stated: ''American industry has been geared to a combat
aircraft construction program greater than that of any other nation.
Not only has it made possible the creation of American air power; it
has helped supply the combat and training squadrons of our Allies."
The following pages show how the manufacturers have contributed
to the development and production program that keeps America ahead
in the air.
Aircraft Manufacturers
Aeronca Aircraft Corporation. Middletown, 0., produced the L-3
Grasshopper plane, the PT-23AE and PT-19B AE primary trainers
for the Army Air Forces, and also produced elevators for the B-17
Flying Fortress. Production schedules were met each month. On
August 10, 1943. Aeronca received the Army-Navy E award for its
fine production record. In 1944 Aeronca was to continue production
of the L-3 and the PT -19. as well as begin production on the UC-64A,
a cargo plane powered with a 500 h.p. Pratt and \Vhitney \Vasp. This
plane was designed and formerly built by the Noorduyn Aircraft Ltd.
of Montreal, Canada. The Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper plane was used
for observation and liaison in conjunction ",·ith the Field Artillery.
Powered by a 65 h.p. Continental motor, it was especially adaptable
for spotting enemy entrenchments, directing artillery fire, and trans-
porting personnel in and out of places too small for larger planes to
land. The Aeronca PT -23AE was powered by a 220 h.p. Continen-
tal motor. It was a low-wing, primary trainer used by the Army Air
Forces. The fuselage was constructed of steel tubing, fabric covered.
It had all metal fabric-covered control surfaces. The Aeronca
PT -19B AE was powered by a 175 h.p. Ranger aircooled inline in-
verted engine, and was a primary trainer, of the same design as the
PT-23AE except for motor and cowling.
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.. AERONCA LIAISON PLANE

Army Air Forces Type L-3. A two-place plane with a Continental 65 h.p. engine.
Beech Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kans., increased deliveries

of Beechcraft twin-engine monoplane advanced trainers and trans-
ports, and single-engine biplane transports for the armed services by
a ratio of 227 per cent in comparison with 1942. Production schedules
were maintained every month throughout 1943. The 227 per cent
increase was attained, despite additions to plant facilities of only 534
per cent in terms of total floor area. Greater efficiency in the use of
existing facil_ities was the primary cause, and it was achieved through
close cooperation between employees and management.
Beech employees had brought their total purchases of war bonds
to an average of more than $I,OOO per employee since the beginning
of the war. They kept down their absenteeism r~te, and their rate
of turnover from causes other than military inductions, to a rate ap-
proximately half that of the entire industry. More than 3,000 em-
ployees were inducted into the armed services during the first nine
months of 1943. Compared with the national aircraft average, Beech
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inductions ' ·ere 220 pe r cen t ot the general average. Replacements

vvere effected through up-g rad ing. made possible by many Beech-
pons reel tra ining courses which increa ed the sk-ill level of ine.xperi-
en ed wor ke rs.
The -B eech subcontracting prog ram instituted in 1939 as one of th e
fir t la rge scale ope rati ons of its kind in the industry, was continued
e.xten ivel · as a means of utili zing the facilities and manpower of
maller manu fac turers in the area from the R ocky M ountains to Ohio,
and f rom the anadian border to the ulf of !VI exico. At the end of
1943, a wa r time total of more than $50 ,000 ooo wo rth of completed
subassemblies and pa rts had been delivered to Beech b) its subcon-
tractors. T hey utili zed, in reaching thi s total , more fl oor area than that
in the Beech factory, an d empl oyed more th an half as many persons
a the total on the Beech payroll. trict control of quality by the Beech
outside prod uction d epartmen t rendered the subcontracted units full y
interchangeable with those built in the Beech factory .
system of adjusted wage or sala ry incenti ·e payments for all
empl yees, based on a prod uction efficiency bas is measured by pounds
of a i.rplanes p rod uced per man-hour e.x pend ed, and known since its
incepti on in 1941 as the Beech effici ency incentive plan, attracted
na tiom~ ide attenti on. Simila r y tem s patterned after this plan were
adopted by oth er lead ing aircraft ma nufach1rers with th e approval of
the Government.
Five di fferent t;pes of Beechcrafts '~e r e produced in large quanti-
THE AERONCA L -3 GRASSHOPPER

Used by th e Army iu liaison operations.
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.. BEECHCRAFT MODEL 18
Various adaptations of this twin-engine monoplan~ were_ used by the Army Air
Forces and Navy air forces as navigation or bombmg tramer, utility or personnel
transport, or photographic plane. It was powere.d by two 450 h.p. Pratt & Whitney
Wasp Jumor engines.
ties. The Army AT-7 (Navy SND-2) navigation trainer, and the
Army AT-II (Navy SNB-1) bombing trainer, were continued in
large-scale production as major navigation and bombardment training
planes of the Army Air Forces. Also produced in quantity was the
Army UC-45-B, a personnel and utility transport adaptable for use also
as a navigation trainer. All those types were adaptations of the basic
commercial Model 18 Beechcraft all metal low-wing twin-engine
monoplane, powered with two Pratt & Whitney 450 h.p. \Vasp Junior
engines. Another commercial Beechcraft. the Model I 7 single-engine
450 h.p. negative-stagger biplane, of welded steel tubing fuselage and
wood wing construction, was produced in substantial quantities for
the armed services as the Army UC-43 and the Navy GB-2.
The last of many hundreds of Army AT-Io Beechcraft twin-
engine transitional trainers built under then current contracts rolled
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off the Beech assembly lines during 1943. Designed by Beech engi-
neers in 1940, in cooperation with the Army Air Forces, the AT-10
Beechcraft was intended for rapid large scale production from then
noncritical materials. An all wood low-wing monoplane with two
Lycoming 290 h.p. engines, it carried all of the flight control equip-
ment required by pilots on the largest multi-engine tactical aircraft,
and simulated the performance characteristics of the larger combat·
planes. Completion of the AT-10 contract on schedule allowed ac-
celeration in delivery rates of other types of Beechcrafts. and also freed
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BEECHCRAFT PERSONNEL TRANSPORT

Used as a utility transport also, the Army designation was C-43 and the Navy
_ designation GB-2.
THE A IR "h. \[' T YEAR BOOK
MORE AIRACOBRAS TO STR1KE THE A,'U

As the war in the air expanded into ferocious activity on all fron ts ever inc.reas.ing
numbers of these heavily fircpowered P-39 fighters were speeded off the a...<sembly
lines of the Bell Aircraft plants. Besides being used by our Army Air Forces on all
fronts from Iceland to Indi a, they were sent over to help Russia.
a portion of plant and subcontractor faciliti es for th e manufacture

of complete wing assemblies for a new combat plane still on the secret
list. At the beginning of 1944, Beech had a backl og of orders amount-
ing to $125,000,000 .
.Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y. , had three aircraft plants
in operation-at Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Marietta, Ga.-and an
ordnance plant at Burlington, Vt. Bell continued at peak production
on the P-39 Airacobra fighter for our Army Ai r Forces and the Rus-
sian air force, while at the same time producing a new model fighter
characterized by the Office of War Information as being equipped w ith
"a long wing and a two stage Allison supercharged engine which
would make it an efficient plane at any altitude up to 38,ooo or 40,000
feet; and like the P-39, the new plane would be equipped wi th cannon
as well as machine guns."
On January 6, 1944, announcement was made by the A rmy Air
Forces that Bell Aircraft Corporation had built and successfully test
flown a jet propelled fighter airplane. The release went on to say that
"several hundred successful flights have been carried out by American
pilots in the United States and by British pilots w ith the British
aircraft in E ngland, many of them at extreme speeds and high altitudes
-all without a single mishap. Because of this successful record and
the obvious advantage of this new type of airplane, the Commanding
G~n:ral of the_ Army Air Forces, the British Air M inistry and the
Mmtstry of At_rcraft Production have directed that plans be made
for the productwn of a sufficient quantity for t~aining purposes both
in Great Britain and in the United States. The Army Air Forces
are allotting a number of these to the United States Navy for addi- ·
nonal tests and experimentation.
·'The maiden flight of the first experimental ship in the United
States took place on October I, 1942· This was the first successful
operation of a comhat plane using the jet propulsion principle. Robert
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This single-seat interceptor fighter was powered by an Allison engine.
M. Stanley, Bell Aircraft chief test pilot was at the controls on the
initial flight. The following day Brig. Gen. (then Colonel) Lawrence
C. Craigie flew the ship, thus becoming the first Army officer to fly a
jet propelled military aircraft in this country."
Little publicized, but reportedly packed with significance was the
quiet construction of a helicopter by Bell Aircraft. The Bell plant in
Georgia was devoted solely to production of the Boeing B-29 Army
Air Forces bomber.
During 1943, Bell Aircraft took steps to secure additional em-
ployees for its fighter plane manufacturing program. First, the com-
pany started a victory shift, whereby both men and women, whose
business or family responsibilities kept them from taking fulltime war-
plant jobs, were encouraged to sign up for three day shifts each week.
Approximately 2,ooo victory shifters were enlisted for Airacobra
construction, thus helping substantially in production efforts.
At the beginning of the new school year in September, 1943, Bell
Aircraft announced to the hundreds of 'teen-age boys \vorking at its
plants that they were expected to continue with their education, de-
spite the appeal whieh warplane paychecks held for them. At the
same time, Bell started a boypower program, wherein boys would
work three nights a week, on the second shift, provided they main-
tained a satisfactory scholastic standing.
The Bell P-39 Airacobra had a remarkable record for efficiency in
combat over the war fronts. Our Army Air Forces used it against the
best the Japs could put in the air, and our pilots blasted the Nipponese
out of the skies on every encounter, with a ratio of about five to one
in our favor. Nowhere were American fighter planes more popular
than on the Russian front where the gallant and heroic pilots of the
Red Air Fleet admired the infallibly staunch construction of the Bell
Airacobra and its great firepower which gave them a decided advan-
tage over German planes and augmented the terrific striking power of
their own excellent planes produced in the Soviet Union.
The Bell P-39 Airacobra had been in the war from the beginning,
and there was little that the enemy did not know about it, from both
combat action in the air and occasional landings of the Airacobra be-
hind the lines. With that in mind, our Army Air Forces permitted cer-
tain details to be published for the reco'\d. The Airacobra was a single
seat fighter-with a wing span of 34 ft., length 30 ft. 2 in. and heightJ
9ft. 3~ in., wing area 213.22 sq. ft., wing loading 35·4 lb. per sq. ft.,
weight empty 5,523.2 lb., gross weight 7,403.5 lb. The fuselage was
in two sections, the $ront section with two longitudinal beams extend-
ing its entire length. Those girders supported engine, propeller reduc-
tion gear box, extension drive shaft, fuselage guns, ammunition and ,
pilot, with the pilot's cabin set in front of the engine integral with the
fuselage. The power plant was the Allison V-1710 engine rated r,r5o
h.p. at I5,000 ft., with three-blade propeller.,/
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, New Castle, Del., was in production

on the Fairchild AT-21 twin-engine gunnery crew_trainer for the
Army Air Forces. The Bellanca organization had an C..'Ctensive war
record as a subcontractor-producing large numbers of gun turrets
for United Nations bombers, all-metal riveted seaplane floats, plastic
plywood bomb bay doors. riveted all-metal fins and miscellaneous
electrical junction boxes, de-icer fluid tanks and hydraulic fluid tanks.
Boeing Aircraft Company. Seattle. \Vash .. made new production
records in the manufacture of its Flying Fortresses. the four-motored,
Io~g-range bombers that were employed in the Army Air Forces
wtth deadly results for the enemy in several war theaters. In 1943
production was 14? per cent greater than durin~ the previo?s 12
months ..De~ember s output was the highest for a smgle ~onth m the
company s htstory. It was 92 per cent higher th~n durmg the first
month of 1943 and was ten times greater than durmg the month pre-
ceding Pearl Harbor. Further improvement in .Boeing's already
highly efficient multiline assembly system, through design and use of
Boeing-built machines to saye man hours, was greatly responsible for
the economy in time and cost. Boeing was producing a Flying For-
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THE BOEING B-17G FLYING FORTRESS
tress in one-third the man hours required in 1941. It is significant

that the cost contract price of the Fortress was reduced by one-half
in the face of a 27 per cent increase in labor rates since Pearl Harbor.
During 1943, Boeing began production of the ninth of its series
of Flying Fortresses, the B-17G. The main physical characteristic.
which differentiated it from the B-17F model, was the chin turret,
mounted below the plexiglass nose. This turret was armed with twin,
.so-cal. machine guns that operated by remote control from the bom-
bardier's station. Bringing the Flying Fortress' armament to 13 .so-
cal. machine guns, the chin turret gave the big bomber the most dev-
astating firepower of any battle plane in combat at the end of the year.
The ability of the Fortress to mete out punishment was reflected by
the box score of Nazi airplanes shot down in raids over German-held
territory. The Boeing bombers which raided the Messerschmitt fac-
tory at Regensburg on April 18, 1943, and then flew on to temporary
bases in Africa, were credited with shooting down 140 enemy planes.
On the same day another Fortress formation bombed the roller bear-
ing plant at Schweinfurt and destroyed 147 enemy fighters. The
American Eighth Air Force Headquarters announced that of the
August toll of 631 enemy planes destroyed by Americans, S4I were
brought down by gunners in Flying Fortresses.
Ability of the Fortress to take punishment and still return to its
home base was demonstrated repeatedly. The B-17 .;Knockout
Dropper" still was in action after completing 50 missions over Europe,
accumulating more than 300 combat hours, dropping 225.000 lbs. of
bombs, expending 7s.ooo rounds of .so-cal. ammunition and downing
12 enemy fighters. While most Flying Fortresses were diverted to
the European theater of war, where their ability to plough through
heavy curtains of "flak" and enemy fighters made them indispensable,
many others were active on other battlefronts.
As was the case with previous model changes, transformation to
model ·B- I7G was accomplished without slowdown or interruption in
production schedules. Beside the addition of the chin turret, there
were several hundred other changes in design, most of them minor
and dictated largely by battle experience. The total changes made
a bomber of longer range, higher altitude possibilities, more intensive
firepower and greater bomb load.
Boeing's production record in 1943 was made despite a critical
manpower shortage during the summer months and in the face of
the fact that it was necessary, during the year, to replace thousands
of men with unskilled women workers. Half of the Boeing workers
early in 1944 were women. Manpower was increased during the last
four months of the year by a recruitment campaign in the Northwest
and Middle West aided by the introduction of a new job evaluation
plan embodying wage increases approved by the War Labor Board in
September, 1943.
NE\V THINGS IN THE AIR
Boeing established six branch plants in five western \Vashington

cities. Two were in Tacoma and one each in Bellingham, Everett,
Chehalis and :\berdcen. These branches. turning out B-17 subassem-
blies, tapped a labor market unavailable to the Seattle plant. Boeing
took steps to combat wartime problems of absenteeism and labor turn-
over by adding to employees· service organizations. Branch bank
facilities were opened at the plant, giving workers checking, saving.
check-cashing. bank draft and other sen·ices. A tire repair and re-
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THE BOEING STRATOLINER

A 38-place transport for substratosphere operations. It was powered by four
Wright Cyclone engines of I,Ioo h.p. each.
[ THE BOEING 314

Pan American Clipper ship in ocean passenger service, powered by four I,soo h.p.
Wright Cyclone engines.
capping center was established where automobile tires could be re-

paired while the employee was at work. Spare tires were loaned free
of charge when recapping was necessary so no automobile had to be
laid up. A transportation department arranged for gas rations and
ride sharing.
An elaborate $750,000 in-plant feeding program, with a cafeteria
at one end of the plant to seat r ,6oo persons and a food center at the
other from which 40 thermos-equipped hot food trucks would operate
throughout the plant, was started.
Typical of the many time-saving tools designed and manufactured
by Boeing ~ngineers, which made possible the great reduction of man
hours requtred to build a Fortress, was the Porcupine punch. This
machine, in one operation, could punch as many as 388 rivet holes,
speeding up a single operation by as much as 30 times. Many other
such new devices were introduced into the ever-accelerating produc-
tion system.
Boeing flight test engineers marked another important addition
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to strata phere resea rch ·with the i11troduction of the Strata-trainer,

a pre u ri zed chamber designed to continue the training of men for
e:..'Cplorati on in the ski es above 3'" ,000 f et. The Strata-trainer, sup-
p lementing the Boein<Y trato-cha.mber introduced three years before
for mechanical r esearch in hi gh altitude operation, was large enough
to hoi I the· entire crew of a Fl ring Fortress. Conditions of higher
altitude could be brought about and at a fa ter rate than in the former
trato-chamber. An atmosphere equal to that of so,ooo feet could
be created in fo ur minutes. bile the study of human physiological
reacti ns and behav ior at high altitudes was an important function
f the trato-trainer, its primary purpose \\aS the training of crews
in af ty preca uti ons to prevent swift death in actual stratosphere
fl.igh ts.
The Boeing fli ght research department carried on constant re-
arch and de\ elopment '' ork at e:..'Ctreme high altitudes. T nese test
n inee rs were crecl.ited \\ ith spending more time in the sub-strato-
phere than any oth er fliers in th e '' oriel. One of the noteworthy
HE MADE A RECORD PARACHUTE JUMP

Lt. Col. W. R. Lovelace of the U. S. Army Air Forces (center) is shown with
three members of the Boeing Aircraft Company flight test department in the
Boeing Flying Fortress just before going aloft to an altitude of 40,200 feet, from
which Lovelace descended in a record-breaking parachute jump. Wearing an
emergency oxygen outfit, Lovelace made the jump to determine if it was possible
to parachute all the way from the stratosphere.
stratosphere experiments in which Boeing took a part was the 40,::?00-

foot parachute leap from a Flying Fortress by Lt. Col. \V. R. Lovelace.
former Mayo Clinic surgeon and acting chief of the aero-medical
laboratories at \i\Tright Field. :rviajor Doris Kharakhonoff of the H.us-
sian Army had leaped from the higher distance of 40.8 I 3 feet but he
had not opened his parachute until he was 2,100 feet frondhe ground.
He plummeted through the perils of the sub-stratosphere to the
warmer, breathable air of 2,100 feet in a minute and a half. Col. Love-
lace performed a feat which no man ever before had done or attempted.
V\Tearing an emergency oxygen mask. he opened his parachute at once
and drifted at parachute speed to the earth. The entire descent was
made in 23 minutes 5 I seconds. I-Ie took nine minutes to descend
from 40,200 to 22,000 feet. Col. Lovelace lost consciousness when his
parachute jerked open, but Boeing test pilots in a plane circling at a
lower a1titude noted that he waved his hand at the 8,ooo-foot level.
The leap was made over Eastern \Vashington and Col. Lovelace
landed in a wheat field, suffering from shock. nausea and anoxia. His
left hand was frozen as his left glove had fallen off when the chute
. opened. Only on rare occasions would it be necessary to parachute
from an airplane at 40,000 feet as it would be better to ride the ship
down part way. Col. Lovelace's experiment proved that it could be
done but only with the use of emergency equipment.
One of the most important of Boeing's activities. but one which
was still held largely secret, was the completion of testing and the start
of production of the giant Superfortress. the Boeing B-29. This
bomber, the greatest air weapon ever to roam the skies. was a closely
guarded secret with only meager details of its power and potentiali-
ties released. Gen. H. H. Arnold, commanding the Army Air
Forces, revealed in a carefully worded announcement that the B-29
was a plane which placed previous four-motored bombers in the "light-
heavy" class. "The B-29 will have a range substantialiy greater than
the maximum effective range of today's longest-range heavy bombers,
and it will carry quite sizeable bombloads for that distance." Gen.
Arnold said. "This battleship of the air is armored heavily with nml-
tiple-gun, power turrets and can fly at very high altitudes."
Gen. Arnold characterized as "superb'' the combat records uf
previous heavy bombers, the B-q Boeing Flying Fortresses and the
.B-24 Consolidated Liberators, but said that the Boeing B-29 "is as far
ahead of these two aircraft as they are out in front of pre-war
bombers."
Boeing Stratoliners, operated by T\V A and Pan American Air-
ways, continued their systematic job of transporting vital war person-
nel and cargo throughout the Western Hemisphere. Boeing Clippers,
the four-motored flying boats which were making the trip from the
United States to Europe a routine journey, continued in their trans-
atlantic operations for Pan American.
Boeing Airplane Company's \Vichita, Kans., Division concentrated

a major part of its greatly e.'\:panded facilities and manpower on
beginning production of the B-29 Superfortress for the Army Air
Forces. During the conversion to big bomber production, the ·wichita
Division maintained schedules in production of the PT-17 and PT-
13D trainers for the Air Forces, the N2S-3. ~2S-4 and N2S-5 for
the Navy, and the PT-I3DjN2S-5 for both the Army and the Navy.
The PT..:I7, N2S-3 and N2S-4 were powered by Continental 220
h.p. engines. The PT-I3D, N2S-5 and the standardized version
PT-I3DjN2S-5 were powered by Lycoming 220 h.p. engines. :\11
primary trainers produced by the Boeing \Vichita Division were
basically similar types, known as Caydets.
By Jan. I, I944, the "Wichita Division had produced more than
9.000 Caydets and equivalent planes in spare parts. In quantity pro-
duction before Pearl Harbor, the Boeing primary trainer assembly
line was rolling out a ship every go minutes soon after President
Roosevelt's request for 50,000 airplanes early in I9-l-2· These Boeing
trainers were in use by many allied nations and by 42 Navy Air Sta-
tions and Army Air Forces flying training detachments.
The PT-I3DjN2S-5 was an open cockpit two-place biplane with
tandem seating arrangement. Its high maneuverability and rugged
construction made it particularly well suited to its job as a primary
trainer. It had a wing span of 32ft. 2 in. Its length was 25 ft., height
9ft. 2 in., wing area 297.6 sq. ft .. gross weight 2,8o8.7 lbs. Its maxi-
mum speed was I22 m.p.h. and its cruising range approximately 405
mi. on training flights.
The fuselage was of welded chrome-molybdenum steel-tube, cov-
ered forward with metal panels and aft with fabric. The wing structure
consisted of solid or laminated Douglas Fir spars and diagonally
trussed spruce ribs, duraluminum channel compression struts and steel
tie-rod bracing. The wings were fabric covered. Landing gear was
of divided cantilever type, \Vith hydraulic wheel brakes. A steerable
tail wheel added to ground maneuverability.
Brewster Aeronautical Corporation. Long Island City, New York,
with another plant at Johnsville, Pa., was in production on Vought
Corsairs for the Navy. In December, I943· and during the first four
months of I944. Brewster exceeded its quota. averaging more than
four Corsairs a day; and the Navy authorized an increase to five a
day byJune, I944·
Cessna Aircraft Company, ·wichita. Kans., built three different
models of airplanes. The AT- I 7 Bobcat was a two-engine bomber-
pilot trainer used by the Army Air Forces. The Cessna Crane was a
similar plane with equipment for sub-zero operations by the Royal
Canadian Air Force. The Cessna Anny personnel transport was a
twin-engine model known as C-78. It was constructed of plywood
and fabric around a welded steel tubing fuselage, and seated 5 persons.
THE A IRCR AF T YE A R BO I
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE B- 24 LIBERATOR

This Army and Navy long-range bomber was p ower ed by four Pratt & Whitney
turbo-supercharged engines ra ted at r ,zoo h .p. each.
Commonwealth Aircraft, Inc. , Kan sas City, K ans., was building

instrument training planes, M odel 8135T, as well as g liders. Due to
the large amount of war contracts, production was reduced on the
Cloudster and Instrument Trainer models. The Rearwin Cloudster
proved popular on Civil Air Patrol, while the Rearwin Instrument
Trainers were used extensively on Civilian Pilot Training programs
and for air line pilot training. The company was in production on
CG3-A nine-place training gliders. Commonwealth also had a large
contract for CG4-A 15-place troop carrying gliders . In the engine de-
partment, hydraulic units for aircraft companies, gljder tow releases,
and various ordnance items were being manufactured.
Consolidated V ultee Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, Calif., re-
ported production step-up, construction of new airplane types, major
design improvements and continued large-scale employment of women
as important activities early in 1944. Consolidated Vultee reported
that it had reached the top position, both in number and in weight of
airplanes produced. WPB figures disclosed that Consolidated Vultee
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had deli ered I- 6 ooo,ooo pound of airplanes, includ-

ing pa re pa rt . f a ll ait-plan p r duced in the nited tates in
1 43, · n lidate I \ ultee manufa tured more than 12 per cent ·by
n umb r and r 6 per cent b \\ eight.
The an D iego diYi ion , ·as am ng the highest in production of
heavy f ur- e.ngine b mbers the Liberato r. The N ashville division
held honors in the single-engine bomber field. The -ultee Field and
tin n eli i ion had fine records for pt: cluction of basic trainer, acl-
·anced train er and utili ty tran p rt airplane . In the final quarter of
1943, the an D i go eli' isi n deli' ere I ·- pounds of heavy four-
ngin e bomber per man per da,·.
In ad lition to record output E heav) b mbers b divisions of the
par nt co rporation, producti on wa further augrne.nted \\h en the Doug-
las and No rth \merican aircraft corporations undertook manufacture
f th e mo lei tarting in Fe! ruar) and Ma · 1943 respecti ·e.!) : The
F rei Moto r ompan) had been producing Liberators since eptem-
ber, 1942.
Two new models brought into production b, the Stinson division
f Consolidated V ultee were the entinel L-5, popularly known as the
·' F lying J eq , ' and th e Reliant T -19. The en tine.! ·was a light,
r ugged, high! rnaneu ·erable craft designed for \rmy ir Forces
reconnai ssance. It ,., as smaller than the pioneer of its type, the Vigi-
lant L-r. The Reliant was a modification of the peace-time Reliant.
In its ne' · form it was designed to serve as a na\ igational train er.
It vvas built under direction of the nn ir }orces fo r assignment
to the -B riti sh Government, and wa used fo r instruction of N av)
fl ·ers.
\1"hile design and in tallation cha nges \\ ere affected on all Con-
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE VENGEANCE

The Army Air Fo_rces A-35 dive bomber.
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This long-range patrol bomber w~s power~d by two Pratt & Whitney engines
rated at 1 200 h.p. each. As a flymg boat 1t was known as the PBY, while the
' amphibian was designated PBY-s.
solidated Vultee airplanes, major improvements were i~stituted mainly

in the Liberator B-24 heavy bomber and the Vengeance dive bomber.
Fire power of the Liberator and Vengeance were increased. Nose and
belly power turrets were added to the Liberator, to give it a total of
four turrets and ten .so cal. machine guns. Heavier machine guns
were installed in the wing of the Vengeance, where formerly four .30
cal. machine guns had been installed in the wing of the Vengeance,
and two .30 cal. weapons mounted in the rear cockpit. Performance
of the Vengeance was also improved with installation of a I ,;oo h.p.
Wright Cyclone engine in lieu of I,6oo h.p. \Vright Double Cyclone
power plant.
The Consolidated Vultee Army B-24 Liberator, also bearing the
Navy designation PB4Y-1, had four Pratt & \Vhitney 1,200 h.p.
turbo-supercharged vVasp engines, wing span I 10 ft., length 66 ft. 4
in., height 18 ft. with nose wheel on the ground. gross weight over
56,ooo lbs., empty weight 34,933 lbs., maximum speed at optimum
altitude over 320 m.p.h., cruising at over 200 m.p.h., stalling 79
m.p.h., maximum range over 3,000 mi., service ceiling 36,000 ft. The
Liberator contained 40o,ooo rivets, 85.000 bolts and nuts, nearly so,-
ooo parts made of raw II
materials, more than 52,000 parts which the
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builders purchased and more than 30.000 additional parts supplied

by the Government.
The Consolidated Vultee Catalina PBY-5 flying boat and PBY-5A
amphibian, had two Pratt & \Vhitney 1,200 h.p. Vhsp engines. a wing
span of 104ft.. length 63ft. 10 in., height 18ft. 10~ in., gross weight
35,000 lbs .. empty 17,564 lbs. for the flying boat and 20.039 lbs. for
the amphibian. maximum speed at optimum altitude 185 m.p.h., cruis-
ing at 125 m.p.h. at 10.000 ft. (flying boat) and 130 m.p.h. at 10,000
ft. {amphibian). ma:...:imum cruising range about 4,000 mi.
The Consolidated Vultee Coronado PB2Y-3 had four 1,200 h.p.
Pratt & \Vhitney \Vasp engines, wing span 115 ft., length 79ft. 3 in.,
height 27 ft. 6 in., gross wt. 66,000 lbs .. wt. empty 39,332 lbs., cruising
speed 16o m.p.h., nom1al range loaded 2,940 mi. with 3,075 gal.
:'~Jew training programs were instituted by Consolidated Vultee at
its Allentown. Elizabeth City. Louisville and New Orleans divisions.
Thus, complete training facilities for both in-plant and new personnel
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE CORONADO

This Navy long-range patrol bomber, P~2Y had four x,2oo h.p. Pratt & Whitney
engmes.
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the cm·poration. Throughout I 9-1-3 a total of 1o per cent of all em-
ployees had been in training in the Yarious divisions. Divisions located
in areas subject to enemy action continued to train auxiliary defense
volunteers, while training programs for officers and enlisted men of
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the armed services were carried on hy the San Diego and Tucson
divisions.
Curtiss-\iV right Corporation. New York. hacl airplane divisions at
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peak production in Buffalo, N.Y .. Columbus. 0., and St. Louis, Mo.
Production in 1943 had heen 58 per cent higher by weight than during
the previous year. The output for the first I I months had been
40,353,352 pounds of airframes and parts exclusive of the weight of
engines and other Government furnished equipment, an increase of
14.874.500 pounds .. The 1943 production included comparatively
few trainers but a vastly increased number of combat planes and
transports. They were the P-40 \Varhawk fighter, the C-46 Com-
mando cargo transport, the SB2C Helldiver Navy dive bomber, its
Army counterpart the A-25 Helldiver attack bomber, the S03C Sea-
gull Navy scout observation and the Republic Thunderbolt fighter.
The P-40 \Varhawk retained the major structural features of
earlier models but was modified to keep pace with military require-
ments. Changes included an improved Allison engine. enlarged rear
vision fuselage cutout, slightly smaller landing gear wheels and
provision for carrying auxiliary wing gasoline tanks or additional
bombs. The power plant was an Allison V-1710 12-cyl. liquid-cooled
engine with a Curtiss three-blade electrically controlled, multi-posi-
tion constant speed propeller, with ventura} glycol and oil radiators
beneath the engine, and a controllable exit. The \Varhawk had an
enclosed pilot's cockpit with a sliding canopy and facilities for heat-
ing and ventilation. The fighter had a wing span of 37 ft. 4 in .. length
33 ft. 4 in. and height ro ft. 7 in. It weighed about 9.000 lbs., and had
a stated speed of more than 350 m.p.h., ceiling over 30.000 ft. and
range of about r ,ooo mi.
Up to November 30, 1943. Curtiss-\Vright had produced more
than ro,ooo P-40 fighters, including the Hawks 81 and 82 supplied
Great Britain. It was a very popular plane in the combat theaters of
North Africa, China and .Burma. The builders after a survey of so
combat engagements by the P-40 announced a box score of 12,0
enemy planes shot down for every P-40 destroyed. In those 50 com-
bats the~-40's downed 420 enemy planes and lost only 31, although
the P-40 was outnumbered 1,257 to 457· In January, I943, 22 P-40
fighters flew a record non-stop flight for single engine planes-1,300
miles from Midway to Honolulu in 6,0 hours.
The Curtiss Commando was the largest two engine transport in
production early in 1944. It had two Pratt & \Vhitney 2,000 h.p. twin-
row Wasp engines with a two-speed blower and Curtiss Electric
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con tant peed, fas t feathering four-blade propellers. It had a \ving

an of ro8 ft. I in. , length 76ft. 4 in.. height 21ft. 9 ln., and wing area,
including flaps and a ilerons of I 36o sq. ft. , weight 50 ooo lbs. maxi-
mum tat d peed O\ er - SO m.p.h. ceili ng o ·er. -s,ooo ft. and tactical
radiu oo mi. The cabin was di ided in to two le ·els. The main
c mpartrnent had 2 300 cu. ft. of space the lower fo rward ca rgo had
197 u. ft. a.nd the lower rear cargo - 58 cu. f t.
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During the Spring of 1943 a fleet of \ rmy Command os made
I. the lono-e t rna s fli ght on reco rd, fl, ing more than 14,000 miles and
carryino- n1ore than 90 ton of cri tical cargo, besides importan t per-
a nn 1 from the n ited tates to I nd ia. T he vanguard of this fleet
made the tr ip in fo ur and a half days, and the entire fl eet completed
th mi ion in abo ut a week.
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One of the largest transport production proj ects ever set up

was that of the Army A ir Forces program for C-46 Command os to
be built by Curtiss- Vv right and H igg ins Aircraft.
·Curtiss- \ i\1 right airplane empl oyees total ed abo ut 86,ooo of wh m
38 per cent were women , Women doing shop ·work were about 37
per cent of the total. 1Vlore than 12,000 men and women left the plants
to serve with th e armed forces. Expansion o[ plant facilitie , begun in
1940, continued throughout 1943, bringing the total to 8,608 209 sq. ft. ,
an increase of more than a million over 1942 . The Buffal o plant
totaled 3,452,955 sq . [t. , an increa e of 137 3 - q. ft.
The Curtiss- \1\Tright plant at Columbus, ., was in producti on on
the new Helldiver clive bomb er and the 03 eagull c ut ob er a-
ti on plane. The Seagull seated two and had eith er land gea r or a
main float and wing tip floa ts fo r catapult ope rati n . It\ as powered
by a Ranger 520 h .p. Vno-6 12 cyl. aircooled engine and a two-blade
.}Jamilton Standard constant speed propeller .
The Fiellcliver disting ui shed itself \v1th remarkable success in
the attacks on Rabaul, during the offensi -e which tarted on ovem-
her II , 1943. The Helldi' er incorp rated maj r changes between
July, 1942, and November, 19~3 · They included a fuJI- enclosed
fuselage bomb load , combination bomb load of one giant bomb or two
bombs of half the weight, mechanicall y op rated wing tip slots for
good lateral control at low speed, large split flaps for peedy bomber
braking control in attack dives, and a series of secret improvements.
The Navy Helldiver had its counterpart in the A rmy A -25. The
power plant was a Wright 14 cyl. double row C) clone with three-
blad e Curti ss propellers. The l-Ielldiver ca rri ed machine guns in the
wings and rear cockpit turret. It was used with telling effect by the
squadrons of Naval Aviation and the Marin e Co rps against the Jap-
anese in the Pacific carwaigns. ·
The A rmy Helldiver was in production at the Curtiss-·wright
plant in St. Louis which also had an increasingly heavy program for
the Commando cargo transport. The St. L ouis plant had built the
first C-46, which was the peacetime prototype of the · A rmy cargo
transporf. The commercial ship had been designed as a lux ury airliner
carrying 36 persons. Its importance to the Army was made appar-
ent by the huge production orders for the Curtiss-Wright plants in
Buffalo, St. Louis and Nashville, Tenn., and the Higgins plant in
New Orleans.
Production shortcuts played a major part in keeping a full pro-
duction quota of Warhawks and Commandos rolling off the assembly
lines of Curtiss-Wright plants in New York State. In the press and
cutting departments, so per cent of the handling time was eliminated
through the installation of a conveyor operating from the shearing
machines, to the routers, to high-speed drills and to uni-shear. In the
machine shop, landing gear oleo struts were prod uced more efficiently
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through the use of a straight-line, roller-type conveyor which elimi-

nated 30 per cent of the operations. In the salvage department, where
floor sweepings and scrap stock were baled and pressed for trans-
portation to a reclamation plant. installation of a conveyor system
slashed handling and costs by nearly 50 per cent.
Through the use of specially designed precision wing assembly
jigs, manual handling was eliminated and wing assemblies moved
down the production lines every 40 minutes, insuring accurate wing
construction at top speed. Dollies equipped with V casters carried
P-40 fuselages along the tracks from the first production station, past
work stations and part bins and ending up in final assembly where
completed subassemblies of the P-40 emerged on similar spur tracks
to join the fuselage and make up the complete aircraft.
Plastics played a great part in production. A spectacular develop-
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A Navy dive bomber, designated as the SB 2 C.
CURTISS COM:MANDO
The C-46 Army cargo transport.
ment in plastics was the production of a I,OOO pound casting measuring

13 ft. long and 3 ft. wide. This experiment was conducted to probe
the possibilities of thermosetting plastics as a replacement for steel.
It formerly required four hours to process a metal part used on the
C-46 Commandos. The introduction of a plastic substitute made
possible the same part's production in three minutes. Some of the
complex air scoops for the P-40 required more than a week of three-
shift effort to produce. The same quantity was made in 16 hours, and
the air scoops were better. Ingenuity of Curtiss-Wright workers
helped cut down man and machine hours in sizable saYings in cost
and increased warplane production.
To assure the health and well-being of the workers. Curtiss con-
structed modern clinics and hospitals in the Buffalo plants, with 24-
hour medical service, a staff of 12 doctors, 50 nurses, and three x-ray
and laboratory technicians. Equipped with modern surgical and
medicinal supplies, the hospital could take care of illnesses and in-
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juries ranging from the common cold to major operations. At the

airport plant the operating room and clinic were subterranean and
bomb proof. and were lighted by a. separate power system. Three
ambulances were on constant alert, ready for any emergency.
A Yast airplane hangar. built in cooperation with the Army for
the purpose of servicing and repairing all types of aircraft after pro-
duction. was erected and put in operation adjacent to the airport plant.
Rated one of the largest modification centers in the country, important
modifications were made on many types of military aircraft.
The Army Air Forces and Curtiss-\Vright erected and maintained
Camp Curtissair. where enlisted men were taught important P-40
and C-46 groundcrew duties. The camp centered around the modern
administration building where classes caYering all phases of P-40 and
C-46 maintenance work were conducted. The instructors were trained
by Curtiss- vV right which planned all the classroom mock-ups and
curriculum. The AAF and Curtiss worked closely together in teach-
ing these enlisted groundcrew men the technicalities involved in servic-
ing fighting P-40s and C-46s.
Douglas Aircraft Company. Santa 1\Ionica, Calif., continued to
produce one-sixth of all the nation's planes. by structural weight-
a production miracle that was accomplished despite an acute shortage
of trained aircraft workers, the loss of many hundreds of experienced
employees to the am1ed services, the necessity of employing women
for approximately so per cent of all production work and an un-
precedented labor turnover. Production during 1943 had been con-
centrated on the four proven Douglas models-the SED Dauntless
dive bomber. the A-20 Havoc attack bomber, the C-47 Skytrain Army
transport, all pre-war models, and the C-54 Skymaster combat trans-
port, which was on the production line when we entered the war. In
addition, because of company experience in big plane production,
Douglas was building an important share of the output of Flying
Fortress and Liberator four-engine bombers.
Production figures on the C-54 Sk:pnaster were secret; but it
could be said that the huge plant built in Chicago by the Government
for the manufacture of this model had been in production since July,
\vhile the output from the Santa l\Ionica plant had continued without
interruption.
The Dauntless dive bomber at the end of our second year of active
warfare was the only dive bomber being flown from the decks of
American carriers in combat. During that period it had completed
an oceanwide circle of devastating attacks against enemy bases, start-
ing with the Gilbert Islands on February r, 1942, and ending with
the capture of those fortified outposts by American carrier task forces
late in 1943. The battle record of the Dauntless was as follows:
Salamaua and Lae, 12 enemy vessels sunk or disabled; Tulagi Har-
bor, 14 enemy vessels sunk; Coral Sea, 2 aircraft carriers sunk, a
third knocked out of action and a heavy cruiser sunk; Midway, 4 car-
riers put out of action with all their planes, 2 battleships, 3 heavy
cruisers and one light cruiser badly damaged : Eastern Solomons, one
carrier, one battleship. one light cruiser and one transport sunk; battle
of GuadalcanaL one battleship, one heavy cruiser and one light cruise1·
probably sunk, 4 heavy cruisers and 9 troop transports sunk, one light
cruiser and 21 troop transports badly damaged. Over and above sink-
ings and damage credited to them in the Eastern Solomons and the
Guadalcanal naval-air engagements, Marine Corps pilots flying Daunt-
Jesses also sank 2 Japanese destroyers and 8 cargo ships. probably sank
5 destroyers and damaged 20 destroyers during the occupation of
GuadalcanaL
On our northward movement through the Solomons toward Ra-
haul, Dauntlesses were employed in most of our attacks against enemy
naval forces and bases in the Solomons : and they likewise comprised
all dive bombing units employed in our carrier task force campaign
against J ap bases in the western and central Pacific. which started with
the Marcus Island raid of September r. 1943. and culminated in the
capture of Tarawa, Makin and other islands of the Gilbert group.
In the European theater, Dauntlesses opened our North African
invasion, dive bombing and silencing the guns of the French battle-
ship, Jean Bart, at Casablanca, bombing submarines, hostile ships
and shore batteries at El Hank, and bombing and strafing the harbors,
roads and troop concentrations at Casablanca, Port Lyautey and
Fedals. They were similarly employed in the Sicilian and Italian
mvaswns.
The Douglas A-20 Havoc attack bomber had a fine record. Both
Britain and Russia received thousands of Havocs and China was pre-
paring to manufacture them for use against Japanese invaders in 1944.
While wholesale deliveries to our allies limited the numbers in
service with our own Army Air Forces, the Havoc which delivered
the first American blow against occupied Europe on July 4, 1942.
participated in every American campaign up to the end of 1943.
Havocs were our first interceptors at Guadalcanal. They spearheaded
the American-Australian attack that drove the Japs back across the
Owen Stanley Mountains in New Guinea. They then participated in
the daily attacks against J ap strongholds on the north coast, helping
reduce Buna, Salamaua and Lac to rubble and aiding their capture by
allied troops. They took part in the battle of the Bismarck Sea, "skip
bombing'' enemy vessels from shipmast height.
In Tunisia, A-20 Havocs flew thousands of sorties, many planes
making three missions a day, flying from bases and fields just behind
our ground forces and strafing enemy troops and supply trains, bust-
ing tanks, exploding munition dumps and setting fire to gas stores.
While Russia made no report on the work accomplished by thou-
sands of A-2os which she was using for troop support, the R.A.F .
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credited the plane, which they called the Boston, with a substantial
share in winning the battle of Britain.
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport-the military counterpart
of the DC-3 of air line fame--distinguished itself as greatly as did
Douglas bombers. Twice it was credited by high military officials
with turning the tide of battle and saving our most important beach-
heads from obliteration. In Guadalcanal they flew in the vital muni-
tinns and aviation fuel that saved our occupational forces from defeat
on two different occasions. At Salemo. in a period of 45 minutes,
they dropped 2.600 paratroopers at a point where they were able to
turn the enemy flank when we were in danger of losing our beachhead.
They saved the lives of many thousands of soldiers and marines by
flying blood plasma to the front lines and evacuating the desperately
wounded who were in urgent need of operative care and could not have
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survived the strain of transport by other means. The C-47s were sole
equipment for the Troop Carrier Command and as such flew out the
great majority of more than roo,ooo casualties evacuated from the va-
rious fronts between December 7, 1941, and October r. 1943. Brig.
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General F. S. Borum of the Air Transport Command has stated. "all

patients who were evacuated from forward stations to base hospitals
during the Tunisian campaign were flown out in Troop Carrier Com-
mand-operated Douglas-built aircraft. and the same thing holds true
in the other theaters of war where thousands upon thousands of in-
jured have been saved by air evacuations."
Douglas DC-3s, flown commercially by Pan American :\irways.
broke the Axis air line hold on the economic life of South America,
and cleared the way for our State Department to unite nearly all
those nations with us. DC-3s were next used by Pan A:merican's
CNAC to evacuate more than 7,000 refugees from Burma, after which
this plane and its military counterpart created an aerial Burma road.
flying in to China in 1943 as great a volume of strategic materials per
month as was ever carried in trucks over the captured surface route.
Douglas transports flew from Australia to Port ~Ioresby the
3,8oo troops which drove the Japs back across the Owen Stanley
Mountains ; and then flew to the north coast of ~ ew Guinea an army
of 7,000 men which they continued to supply and provision. They
were operated by SCAT, and flew I ,ooo trips to Guadalcanal with vital
supplies and carried back thousands of wounded.
In the Tunisian campaign, C-47 Skytrains flew an aggregate of a
million pounds during the battle of Kasserine Pass, carrying fonvard
the munitions which permitted our forces to beat back the enemy's
most dangerous break-through. They then carried paratroopers to
spearhead the invasion of Sicily, a work which they continued with
vital effectiveness in the Italian campaign.
Limited before Pearl Harbor by CAA regulations to a gross load
of 26.soo pounds, these planes were flown regularly by Army, Xavy
and Marine Corps pilots at grosses running between 28,ooo and
31 ,ooo pounds. They were built only as land planes, but were flying
the oceans every day.
In its first year of flying war materials to our most distant battle-
fronts, the Douglas C-54 Skymaster transport earned recognition by
American experts as a practical transport for commercial air line
operations after the war. More than twice as big and half again as
fast as the DC-3, the Skymaster not only commenced to shoulder
the United Nations' long-range air transport burden. but it also was
chosen to transport on foreign missions practically all the officials re-
sponsible for the conduct of the war.
In daily scheduled service over both oceans, the Skymaster was
capable of carrying a normal payload of 2o,ooo lbs. a distance of
r .sao miles non-stop. Equipped with 54 hospital litters, it had rushed
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loads of wounded a distance of 10,000 miles in five days. It also

brought from distant points, cargoes of vitally needed war materials,
such as tungsten, bristles, silk. tin. mica and industrial diamonds. On
a maiden flight from San Francisco to Brisbane. carrying a capacity
load of vitally needed airplane parts that were too big to fit into any
other airplane. the C-5-1- established records of 35 hours flying time
and 39 hours elapsed time. making only two stops and maintaining
an avl'rage speed of 202 m.p.h. Its ma.ximum speed was 285 m.p.h.
and cruising speed 225 m.p.h.
::\ew orders, resulting from the Sh.-ymaster's steady record of
dependable service, increased the company's backlog for this plane
to more than $JOO.ooo.ooo; and the entire production capacity of the
DOUGLAS SBD-3 and A-24

The SBD-3 was the Navy version and the A-24 was for the Army Air Forces.
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1>ouglas Chicago plant as wcl.l as the original assembly line at Santa

Monica, was being devoted to Its manufacture early in 1944.
Douglas reported more than I so.o~o employees in all plants.
Douglas employees increased salvage of VItal materials by 8oo per cent
and held absenteeism at the low figure of 6 per cent despite constantly
increasing employment of older men and women.
Fairchild Aircraft Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Cor-
poration, Hagerstown, Mel., stepped up production of its PT-19
trainer and UC-61 utility cargo airplanes. The bulk of Fairchild's
productive capacity was concentrated on those two models, both of
which were revised in 1943. The PT -19A Cornell Army trainer was
modified to include night flying equipment, battery and generator, and
was designated as the PT-19B. Because of a change in the training
program, later in the year, production on the PT-19B was stopped
and that on the PT-19A resumed. The UC-61A, wartime version of
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the [ ur-place F --4 and known as the Fo rwarder, wa redesigned

ar unJ th e - 00 h.p. Ranger in> erted inline engine and the prototype
de ignated as th e - -61 K. \t the beginning of 1944 thi s ne\ ·model
was undergoing eng inee ring flight test , prelimina r) to early produc-
tion.
n LllTent with 1 r ducti on of trainer fo r our a ir forces the Fai r-
T-_6 orn ell trainer was manufactu red fo r u e b the Royal
a nadi a n ir Fo rce and R o a! No n,·egian Air Fo rce by F airchil<..l in
Hag r t '' n and b) F leet ircraft in anada. l\IIanufacture of th e
1 T-1 9 \ b the B razilian Ae ronauti cal Commi ion und er Fairchild
li n e in outh me rica \\as begun for the Brazilian A ir Fo rce.
Th se airplanes were powered by Range r engin e assembled in Braz il.
'Ihe Fairchild XAT- q , a bombardi er train r de eloped from the
XAT -13 which wa a bomber ere\ · tra iner, was modified to a gunnery
tra iner kn own as th e Gunner and de ignated a th e AT-2r. The new
model , which ' as made primarily of wood and molded plywood by
th l•airchild D uramold process, was pla eel in production at the B ur-
lingt n, N . C., branch plant of Fairchild . . ircraft Division. Several
un its were compl eted and deli ve red in I 9..J.3· In 1944, the plant was
in full production on that model. T he same plane was under construc-
tion a t the Memphi s, Tenn. , plant of McDonnell A ircraft Corpora-
tion, t. Loui s, Mo ., and at Bellanca ircraft orporation, New
a ti e, Del. und er Fairchild license ag reements. E ngineering and
producti on informa ti on was coord inated through a special committee
including rep resentatives of th e rmy A ir Fo rces, F airchild and the
ther contra ting co mpa ni es, v ith c mm ittee headquarters in Hagers-
town .
Constructi on of the p rototype of the Fairchild cargo plane, C-8-
was begun at Hagerstown. \n addition was built to the final assem-
bly plant, in which a " pilot line" of cargo planes was to be produced
in 1944. T o determin e accurately loads and stresses on various struc-
tures of the new m odel, and to evaluate properly the qualities of sub-
'.
THE FAIRCHILD AT-21 GUNNER
A gunnery crew trainer constructed of wood and molded plywood by th e Fairchild
Dura mold process, a nd powered by Ranger engin es.
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THE FAIRCHILD AT-21 GUK~ER
stitute raw materials for all types of production, an enlarged testing

laboratory was set up in one of the Hagerstown plants. It was
equipped with the latest testing devices and machines of all types.
Much of the detailed engineering work on the cargo plane was ac-
complished in a branch engineering office located in New York and
staffed by men specially trained in aircraft by Fairchild.
Production of metal wing panels for the Martin Navy PBM-3
Mariner patrol bomber and for the Martin A-30 Baltimore attack
bomber for the R.A.F. was continued throughout 1943 at Hagerstown.
In addition to wing panels, Fairchild also assembled and finished a
large quantity of rudders, elevators and ailerons for the Baltimore.
Successful use of a large number of buildings throughout the city
was known as the Hagerstown System. Fairchild extended the system
to include six more plants, bringing its total to 29. Buildings which
might otherwise have remained idle for the duration of the war thus
provided space for the manufacture of detailed parts and for sub-
assembly work and warehousing. This plan served as a safeguard
against the danger of over expansion and also proved to be efficient de-
spite the scattered nature of the operations involved.
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A large all wood flight test hangar was constructed. It could

house 35 Cornell trainers, had complete shop facilities, flight test en-
gineering. inspection and A.T.C. offices. as well as conference quarters
and rest rooms for ferry pilots. The building was constructed of lam-
inated wood arches with a clear span of 172 feet.
Fleetwings Division of Kaiser Cargo. Bristol, Pa., built a quan-
tity of basic trainers, BT- 12, their own design, for the Army Air
Forces during 19-1-3· The airplane had a wing span of 40 ft., was 29
it., in length. and was powered by a Pratt & \:Vhitney 450 h.p. ·wasp
engine. The bulk of Fleetwings production. however, continued to be
the manufacture of surfaces such as rudders, wings, elevators, ailerons,
fins and stabilizers for military airplanes, including the B-17, A-20,
P-47, F4C. TDF and SB2A. In addition, the company continued to
make hvdraulic valves for aircraft.
In l\Iarch, 1943. all stock of Fleetwings, Inc., was purchased by the
Henry J. Kaiser interests.
General Aircraft Corporation, Astoria. Long Island, ~. Y., con-
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GRUMMAN GREY GOOSE

The JRF -5 an~ JRF -6B. An eight-place utility amphibian and navigational trainer
for the Navy air forces and Fleet Au· Arm powered by two Pratt & \Vhitney Wasp
Junior 400 h.p. engines.
tinued as one of the largest producers of the CG-4A cargo and troop
.carrying gliders for the Army Air Forces. Many production improve.,.
ments were developed during the year. In addition to crated deliveries
for expert shipment and flyaways from its Long Island plants, Gen-
eral Aircraft also established field crews for delivery and assembly of
gliders at various airfields and a large number of gliders were as-
sembled at distant points. Experimental work for the glider division
which resulted in some improvements in the landing skid assembly and
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some additional innovations in the use for which the gliders could be
put was carried out. Notable among these was the design of a small
trailer which coul~l he carried in the glider. The trailer could carry a
complete small machine shop or other e<Juipment for usc in the field.
The Tennessee Aircraft Corporation, of Nashville. Tenn., acquired
hy General. in 1943, was a subcontractor producing aluminum alloy
aircraft components.
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, Bethpage. Long
Island. X. Y .. was in production on four different models of military
aircraft. The Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat was developed and put into
production early in 1943. and it constituted the greater part of the
company's output. It was a successor to the \Vildcat which had a
splendid record of combat as a i\avy carrier-based fighter. The Hell-
THE GRUMMAN WIDGEON

A ftve-place amphibian for the U. S. Coast Guard and U. S. Navy.
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THE GRUMMAN F6F-3 HELLCAT
cat 'Yas developed from ideas brought back by Grumman engineers

from the Pacific theaters where they had made extensive surveys
among the pilots who flew the combat planes in some of the toughest
aerial fighting of the war against the Jap. The Hellcat had a wing
span of 42 ft. 10 in., and length of 36 ft. 6% in., more pm•:er, more
speed and a faster rate of climb. It was in the 400 m.p.h. class. It
first saw action in September, 1943, and proved vastly superior to the
best planes that the J aps could send up against it. The Hellcat had
the typical Grumman folding wing, permitting the plane to be stmved
in the smallest possible space on a carrier.
The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger Navy torpedo plane had a long
record as one of the most versatile and useful planes in service. It
played an important part in many of the major battles in the Pacific,
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where it operated both from carriers and land bases. It was one of
the most deadly effectiYe planes used against the Japanese Kavy in
every battle. and it had a long list of sinkings to its credit during
the Guadalcanal campaign and the ensuing battles for possession of
the islands in the Pacific. \ Vhile designed primarily as a torpedo
plane, the Avenger also was used extensi\·ely for horizontal bombing,
dropping depth charges, long-range scouting, strafing and laying
smoke screens. Its superior range for a carrier-based plane, and its
folding wings for compact stowage made it one of the most popular
planes in the Fleet. The British ::\ayy also used Avengers. During
the anti-submarine campaign in the Atlantic. Avengers, flying from
small .-\merican escort carriers and carrying all destructi\·e devices
including depth bombs, had to their credit a large percentage of the
German l' -boats sunk.
The Grumman J.t-F -2 \ Vidgeon was a utility amphibian used
principally by the ):avy and Coast Guard for coastal patrol. It carried
a depth charge, for anti-submarine work. besides other weapons. The
\\'idgeon had two Ranger 6-cyl. 200 h.p. engines. carried a crew of
five. had a \Ying span of 40 ft., length 3 I ft .. height 9 ft., wing area
245 sq. ft., power loading 11.25 lb. h.p .. wing loading 18.37 lb. sq. ft.,
weight empty 3.075 lbs., useful load 1,425 lbs., gross weight 4,500 lbs.,
max. cruising speed 138 m.p.h. and ceiling 15.000 ft.
The Grumman JRF-5 Grey Goose was a utility and patrol am-
phibian used by the 1:\avy, Anny Air Forces and Coast Guard for
operations in remote regions inaccessible to land planes, for submarine
patrol. photography. light cargo. personnel transport and rescue
missions. It was larger than the \Vidgeon. had a \dng span of 49 ft ..
length 38ft. 4 in., height on wheels 12ft.. wing area 375 sq. ft., gross
\Veight 8.000 lbs .. empty weight 5.6oo lbs .. useful load 2,400 lbs.,
cruising speed at sea level 171 m.p.h .. ma..-..;:. speed at s.ooo ft. 20r
m.p.h. and sen·ice ceiling 22,000 ft.
Higgins :\ircraft. Inc .. New Orleans, La .. was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Louisiana Xovember L 1942, and was at
that time given a contract to construct a large number of Curtiss de-
signed C-76 cargo airplanes. In February, 1943. an agreement was
reached with the Defense Plant Corporation for the construction of a
large airplane factory, plywood mill. saw mill and other facilities. By
the end of September, 1943, the factory was completed, but in August,
1943, the Army Air Forces decided to cancel all contracts for the con-
struction of the Curtiss C-76, and Higgins Aircraft \vas given a con- ·
tract to cm~struct for the Army Air Forces a large number of C-46
Commando all metal cargo transports. In addition they received a sub-
contract from Curtiss-\rVright for construction of a large number of
wings for the same airplane. By the end of 1943. tooling, organization,
and acquiring of competent personnel were \veil under way. In addi-
tion, Higgins Industries, Inc., the parent company, was engaged in
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the design and construction of a helicopter which had been flown suc-
cessfully before the end of the year.
Howard Aircraft Corporation, Chicago, III., was manufacturing
its own plane exclusively and adapting it for two different Navy uses.
A Navy contract was divided between an instrument trainer known as
the NH-1 and an ambulance plane known as the GH-2.
Kellett Aircraft Corporation, Upper Darby, Pa., at the end of
'9-J-3, was completing its 15th year of aircraft manufacturing. having
!Jeen continuously active since early in 1929 in the production and
development of rotary-wing aircraft and as an aircraft parts subcon-
tractor. A large proportion of the production was in the subcon-
tracting division. Kellett produced ailerons and flaps for the Republic
Thunderbolt, stabilizers for the Curtiss I-Ielldiver, engine mounts for
the Consolidated Liberator, welded parts for the Grumman vVildcat,
flaps for the Martin Baltimore, flaps and other assemblies for the
Curtiss Warhawk and many other individual items.
Meanwhile, production of Kellett rotorplanes was continued. and
a service test lot of Y0-6o autogiros was delh·ered to the Army Air
Forces. Other experimental types were being produced, with develop-
ment proceeding in the helicopter field, which Kellett engineers had
studied for more than six years. The company was operating five
plant units in various sections of Philadelphia, and had doubled the
number of employees.
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank. Calif.. absorbed the
business and assets of the Vega Aircraft Corporation, also of Bur-
bank, and the name Vega disappeared from the corporate identity of
the greater Lockheed organization. Vega was a wholly-owned sub-
sidiary of Lockheed for two years, and the integration was merely a
compacting of two organizations into one-a continuation of the trend
toward closer cooperation between two allied airframe builders.
The greater Lockheed company employed more than 90.000 men
and women, working in more than roo geographical locations in r8
nations on five continents. The Lockheed Employees Recreation Club
became the largest industrial recreation club in the world. This club
late in 1943 opened under its own management a new $soo.ooo cafe-
teria and commissary serving 6o,ooo meals daily, 24 hours a day.
Subsidiary corporations wholly-owned by Lockheed were Lock-
heed Overseas Corporation and Lockheed Air Terminal. A majority
of shares in Pacific Finance Corporation of California were acquired
and owned. by Lockheed during the year. Lockheed operated 18
manufactunng plants in Southern California: with service bases and
modification centers in California, Texas, Northern Ireland and
England. Lockheed service representatives lived and worked with
combat units on every front.
Productio~ wa~ concentrated on the speedy all-purpose Army
fighter, the L1ghtnmg P-38, ancl the Boeing B-17. The plants were
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also in heavy production on the Ventura PV-r. a land-based patrol

bomber and torpedo carrier for the Navy. First flown early in 19-1-3·
the mighty four-engine Lockheed Constellation C-69 transport was
slow in getting into production due to the concentrated effort at
Factory B to turn out P-38's, but early in 1944 the Constellation pro-
gram was accelerated. too, as the Army :\ir Forces envisioned future
needs for these huge passenger and cargo carriers in prosecuting the
war against Japan. The Constellation proved ideal for carrying great
numbers of troops or other Air Corps personnel. or many tons of
cargo. into the distant interior of lands from which attacks on the
main Japanese islands could be based.
Built originally by Lockheed for Transcontinental and \Vestern
Air. the 88oo-horsepower Constellation "·as designed to fly across
the United States in less than nine hours non-stop. or cross to Hono-
lulu in about 12 hours. It would carry 62 passengers and a crew of
five at a speed beyond that attained by a Japanese Zero fighter. Three
of its powerful \Vright Cyclone 18-cyl. engines would maintain a
26,ooo-foot altitude. sufficient to cross the Himalayas, and two would
hold the plane at 16,soo feet.
The Lockheed Lightning P-38 had a splendid record as one of the
finest all-around fighting planes in combat service anywhere. A new
model Lightning was produced in 1943 with two Allison liquid-cooled
engines aggregating 3,200 h.p. This made it the highest-powered
fighter airplane in the world, and materially increased its own high
altitude performance, particularly its climb.
The P-38 Lightning was definitely established as the world's most
versatile airplane regardless of type. It was used in combat as a high
altitude fighter. a low altitude fighter. an escort fighter, a fighter-
bomber. an interceptor, a night fighter, a low altitude attack and
ground strafing plane, a smoke screen layer, a tank buster and a
photo-reconnaissance plane which. known as the F-5, had become a
standard photo plane of the Anm· .-\ir Forces.
Using two different types o( releasable fuel tanks, it performed'
many long-distance feats that stamped it as having great range. Its
combat record was outstanding, especially in the South Pacific. the
Aleutians and the Africa-to-Italy operations. because its two engines
gave pilots added safety and enabled many to get home when a
single engine plane with power plant disabled would have been forced
down at sea. American pilots called that second engine the "round
trip ticket," while German pilots referred to the Lightning as "Der
Gabelschwantz Teufel"-"That fork-tailed devil." This plane was
used by many aces of the Army Air Forces \yho had record victories.
The Lockheed PV-I Ventura was the Navy's first land-based twin-
engine combat patrol plane with long range, plus offensive and de-
fensive armament. It generally was equipped to carry depth charges
or a standard torpedo in its enlarged bomb bay, and was heavily armed
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by machine guns protecting all vital points. as well as nose armament

for strafing or attack purposes. It carried more radio equipment than
any other plane then built by Lockheed, and could land at less than
8o m.p.h. It was a highly successful anti-submarine plane and was
described· as "fiercer, farther and faster" than the Lockheed Hudson
which it resembled. In fact. it replaced the Hudson which went out
of production in 1943. Droppable gas tanks and fuselage tanks gave
the PV- I Ventura unusually long range for submarine and other
enemy shipping patrol. Powered by two Pratt & \Vhitney 2,000 h.p.
engines, the ship had a wing span of os ft. 6 in. and normally carried
a crew of four.
Lockheed built D-17 Fortresses under the Boeing-Lockheed-Doug-
las pool, and accelerated production so mpidly during 1943 that in
September the Factory A plant \Vas turning out four times as many
big bombers a day as had been built in January.
Soon after the last of the Hudson's came off the line. the company
ceased building the C-60 Lodestar transport ih order to accelerate pro-
duction of P-38 Lightning fighters. The Lightning was given top
priority for men, material and machines and everything else the com-
pany was doing had to fall in line behind the P-38 as the Army de-
manded a greatly increased production schedule. In the summer of
1943 production was doubled by the development of a mechanized
final assembly line which moved clown the hangar four inches a minute.
To meet the increasing demand for a fighter that would accom-
pany bombers far enough out on missions over Germany to provide
cover against the Nazi rocket and radio-controlled aerial torpedo
techniques, as well as one that would do all the manv useful things
demanded of the Lightning, the company launched an ~ccelerated pro-
duction program under which hundreds of subcontractors and one
prime contractor (Consolidated-V ultee) were to build this fighter.
Consolidated Vultee was both a subcontractor, at its Downey plant.
and a prime contractor, tooling up to fabricate and build complete
· P-38 airplanes at its Nashville, Tenn., plant. Other ranking national
manufacturers building smaller components to be assembled at Lock-
heed included Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit. the nationwide
Rheem Manufacturing Company, Spartan Aircraft Company of Tulsa,
Okla., Weber Showcase and Fixture Company. A.vion Incorporated,
and Timm Aircraft Corporation, all of Los Angeles. This acceleration
was scheduled to treble the 1943 production rate of the Lightnings.
Lockheed's production of Lightnings, D-17's and PV-1's also was
speeded up by branch subassembly plants at Fresno, Bakersfield, Taft,
Santa Barbara and P<;>mona. These plants, hiring in total many
th?usands of workers living in the various cities, turned out every-
thmg from wing leading edges and bomb bay doors to torpedo racks,
bo~b racks. an~ horizontal fins. The introduction of boypmver at the
mam factones 111 Burbank as well as in some of these branch plants
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tapped a new labor market. The boys. 16 and 17 years of age, were
working and going to high school either four hours a day alternately.
or were working four weeks and attending school the next four weeks.
The program was endorsed and set up by the hoards of education ~nd
the high schools of the various communities. with the full backmg
and cooperation of the State education authorities. l"nder the Lock-
heed plan. no high school bovs under 18 were hired directly by the
cot~lpany, but were cleared i~ through their school au~horit_ies who
asstgned a faculty rc:presentative to go out into the factones w1th them
each day and be ava1lable at all times for advice and counsel. The boys
had to keep up with their studies or drop out of the program. They
were to graduate with the rest of their class.
Outstanding among the company's many enterprises, all designed
t? further the cause of ~viation, and. particularly to bring the prosecu-
tion of the war to a qmck and successful conclusion through the use
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of air power, was the Lockheed service empire in which more than
1o,ooo men and women were busy in many parts of the world keeping
American-made airplanes of many types in the air. Largest was the
Lockheed Overseas Corporation service, assembly and modification
base in Northern Ireland: Others were located in England, with
smaller units in Iceland, Africa, India, the South Pacific and the
Aleutians. A modification base for Army planes located at Dallas,
Texas, and a new one for the Navy built in San Fernando Valley, near
the main factories, early in 1944, were among the largest and most im-
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portant in the world. A customer service division was in full opera-

tion at Lockheed Air Terminal, Burbank.
Lockheed's I944 program included (I) further increased produc-
tion of the P-38, (2) continued on-schedule production of the B-I7,
(3) building up a production line of Constellations. (-+) superceding
the PV-I Ventura with a new Navy model. and development work
on secret new models .
.McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, St. Louis. Mo., increased its
shipments of airframes by more than IOO per cent by delivering 1,737,-
ooo lbs. in 19-t-3. as against 8..t}.OOO lbs. in 19..:p. Floor area increased
more than 216.ooo sq. ft., making a total of 743,000 sq. ft. The per-
sonnel expanded from less than 2.000 on December 3 I. I9-t-2, to more
than 5.000 at the beginning of I9-+-+· \\'ith such an increase it was nec-
essary that the training program be e..xpanded and I ·-+35 individuals re-
ceived instruction in the pre-employment and in-plant courses, as com-
pared to only 83 persons the previous year. A total of 962 persons took
advantage of supplementary training in 23 courses.
The ).kDonnell safety record for the year was more than twice as
good as the average for the industry, for in the accident frequency rate
terms of the National Safety Council. which compare the number
of lost time accidents to the number of hours worked. McDonnell's
rate was 5 as against that of 11.4 for the industry. The year 1943 saw
substantial steps made on important primary contracts with the United
States Government, details of which \vere not disclosed. The first
).-JcDonnell built AT -2I gunnery trainer was nearly completed at the
heginning of I9-+-+·
The l\IcDonnell Plastic Division was started in I9-t-3, and a plastic
trademarked STRUCTOMOLD was developed. By the end of the
year 97 ,ooo lbs. had been shipped in the form of gun turret parts and
ammunition boxes. The company made substantial deliveries of em-
pennages for the C-47 cargo transport and cowls for the A-20 attack
bomber. Orders early in 1944 totaled more than $5o,ooo,ooo.
The Glenn L. Martin Company. Baltimore, Md., was in produc-
tion on three types of military aircraft, the B-26 Marauder medium
homber; the P.BM-3 Mariner twin-engine ='Javy patrol bomber, which.
also was a cargo carrier; the 187 Baltimore (Army A-30) light
bomber supplied to the British under lease-lend. l\Jartin also started
the year 1944 with an additional Navy order for 20 giant Martin Mars
flying boats. At the same time the company maintained its position
as a leading supplier of power-operated turrets.
The Martin Mars, giant 70-ton flying boat, in final tests imposed
upon it by the company and then by the Navy, culminated in a
-+-375-mile non-stop hop over the Atlantic from the Patuxent River in
Maryland to Natal, Brazil. Some of the world records set by the
Mars in the course of the round trip and announced by the Navy in-
cluded: Longest over-water flight, Patuxent to Natal, greatest air
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THE MARTIN PBM-3 MARINER
cargo-3s,ooo lbs., heaviest load ever lifted by a plane, q8.soo lbs.

gross at take-off from the Patuxent, and longest non-stop cargo
flight. In all, the Mars covered on her shakedown cruise 8,972 miles
in 55 hrs. and 31 min. of flying time. A total of -J.8,ooo lbs. of priority
war materials, as much as J o standard planes could carry, and well
over the capacity of a regular freight car, was transported at an ayer-
age speed of 161 m.p.h. During part of the return trip, a 35,000 lb.
load was flown many miles over the matted, dangerous .-\mazonian
jungles. After this exploit, Secretary of the Navy Knox announced
that Martin would build 20 more of the giant cargo flying boats. The
Mars had a wing spread of 200 ft. and a cubic content equivalent to
that of a 15-room house. It was powered by four \Vright Cyclone-IS
engines of more than 2,000 h.p. each. It could carry in excess of IS
tons of cargo. Nlartin engineers visualized in the l\Iars the pattern
for fleets of such over-ocean transports, both during the war and
afterwards, and were planning for larger flying boats for peacetime
use.
The year was a banner one for performance of J\.Iartin planes in
various parts of the globe. The Martin B-26 Marauder proved to be
one of the deadliest bombers· used by the Army Air Forces. A
medium type bomber of mid-wing monoplane design, its construction
KE\V THIXGS IN THE AIR
was all-metal monocoque. It had a retractable tricycle landing gear.

two Pratt & \Vhitney 2.000 h.p. engines. four-blade Curti:;;s auto-
matic electric propellers. and all the latest features dictated by combat
experience in various war zones. The B-26 :~vlarauder played a
large part in roJiing back the Japanese in the Pacific, in the conquest
of.~ orth Africa. Sicily and Southern Italy. During the last fiye
months of 1943. :Marauders made 6.700 sorties from England against
installations in Xorthern France, Holland and Belgium. Their com-
bat safety record. according to our 8th Air Force Headquarters in
England, was three-tenths of one per cent loss. The plane was built
both at the Baltimore and Nebraska plants operated by the ~hrtin
company.
The :Martin PB:l\I-3 1\Iariner Navy patrol bomber, weighing from
25 to 28 tons, built up a fine record of submarine sinkings. ocean
patrol, rescue work, and advance scout and convoy duty. l\Iartin
PB:\I-3 Mariner Navy transports. weighing 55,000 lbs .. were used
for long-r~nge flying of critical supplies. During the year the Navy
asked for mcreased output of :Mariners, artd the U. S. Coast Guard
sent oAicers from various bases for indoctrination in maintenance of
the huge gull-winged ships, in preparation for the Coast Guard's acqui-
sition of a number of them.
The Martin ~-30 .Baltimore. a light bomber used by our British
.\llies, played an Important part in driving the Germans from 1\orth
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THE MARTIN H-26 MARAlllJER
Africa, Sicily, ami Southern Jtaly. Previously it had contributed

a great deal to the successful resistance of 1\Ialta. Somewhat lighter
than the B-26 Marauder, the Baltimore was powered by two r,6oo h.p.
Wright Cyclone engines and carried a crew of four.
A number of factors contributed to the Martin company's increased
production of planes. Through operation planning, position installa-
tions on conveyors were utilized to a high degree. Special equipment
was introduced to reduce operation times to a minimum. The manu-
facturing department influenced the design of new models of sub-
assembly breakdowns into panel designs, which permitted faster
installation.
The Martin training program placed thousands of men and women
in both in-plant training classes and courses set up in public schools
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and coll ege fitting th em fo r the myriad pecialized jobs of aircraft

de ign , manufacture, and in pection. \ V men fo rmed O\ er 33 per cent
of the personnel , and we re employed in almost ever) kind of job in
the plants.
Martin entered 1944, its 35th yea r of continuous production, with
full producti on sched ul es of b mbers transports and turrets. l\IIartin
plan ned t o continue th e de eloprnent of militar; aircraft after the
war and a lso to play an important part in the de elopment and
I uildlng of pla nes fo r peace-tim e transoceanic intercontinental and
lomestic travel and transport. In the Mars and PB 'l-3 :Mariner,
M artin eng inee rs had two ideal t ·pes already developed; '' ith plans
fo r over-ocean fl ying boats t\ ·ice as large as the 70-ton f 'lars. In
the Van Zelm ca rgo a irplane the Compan; had a radical new type of
ca rgo plane which carried its ow n loading ramp and equipment, thus
making aerial freight service economically practical in areas where
the volume of business '' ould not be sufficiently large to warrant
elabo rate loading equipment.
Along \·vith the postwar production of both military and civilian
ai rcraft Martin had other products already developed by its engineers.
mong th em \·vere Marvinol , a ne\\ chem-elastic designed to replace
rubber as th e standard material fo r many articles; Mareng cells, which
permitted the use of boxcars and other d ry-freight vehicles for trans-
po rtation of oil and gasoline; an improved diluent S) stem for cold-
weath er starting of internal comb ustion engin es, used on aircraft and
adaptable to th e engines of buses, trucks and pleasure cars; and vibra-
ti on-d etecting equipm ent, widely used in the testing of aircraft, and
useful to designers of vehicles, bridges, and buildings housing heavy
machinery.
The Meyers Aircraft Company, Tecumseh, Mich., specialized in
design and manufacture of light training and touring aircraft, wheels
and shock abso rber struts. Meyers models ·were the QTW, OTW-
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Line of M eyers OTW trainers powered by Kinner R-56 r6o h.p. engines.
J4S, OTvV-160 and ME 165\V . .Meyers planes were standard equip-

ment in aviation schools. The .Meyers \Vas designed to fill the need
for a training plane that would combine in one unit all the essential
requirements for both primary and advanced training. The all-metal
fuselage reduced maintenance and upkeep to a minimum.
North American Aviation, Inglewood, Calif., with four giant
plants in California, Texas and Kansas, manufactured three leading
military aircraft of its own design during 19-l-3· and began quantity
production on the Liberator bomber. The North :\merican P-51 :Mus-
tang fighter, D-25 Mitchell two-engine bomber and the Consolidated
B-24 Liberator four-engine bomber were used fur combat operations
in the major war theaters. The Mitchell held the added distinction
of having seen action over e\·ery battlefront in the world. The North
American AT-(J Texan was in use as a combat trainer. and occasion-
ally was employed for tactical purposes by 27 of the Allied nations.
North American's home plant in California produced Mitchell
bombers and Mustang fighters. The plant in Kansas was devoted en-
tirely to the manufacture of Mitchells, while two plants in Texas
manufactured the Texan combat trainers, Mustang fighters and Lib-
erator heavy bombers. In addition a modification center in Kansas
was operated to prepare Mitchells for specific operations or for desig-
nated theaters of war.
Facilities at the Texas plant, which previously had built Texan
trainers exclusively, were expanded to manufacture Liberators and
Mustangs in addition to carrying on the company's trainer program.
Only 317 clays after the contract was signed bringing ~orth American
into the Liberator "pool" manufacturing the heavies, its first four-
engine bomber made its initial flight. The Texas plant was organized.
as were all the divisions, to obtain maximum flexibility in production
and thus insure that all planes would incorporate at the earliest pos-
sible date the latest design changes to meet demands of fast changing
tactical requirements.
During February. 1943\ the Texas division set a record when the
IO,oooth AT-6 Texan trainer was delivered. In 1943 the same plant
also produced over so per cent of the total AT -6's produced prior to
that year. It was the largest number of planes of one basic design
ever manufactured. The production of trainers was in addition to
North American's increased output of the Mitchell in California and
Kans~s, the Mustang in California and the beginning of production on
the Liberator and the Mustang at the Texas division.
. The North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber maintained
1ts ~lace as a le~ding twin-engine bombardment plane. The newer
versi~n of the Mitchell carried a 75-mm. cannon, the largest weapon
ever mstalled on an airplane. Used extensively in the South Pacific
and ~lsew_here it was credited with sinking Japanese ships and de-
stroymg Important enemy military targets. The projectiles were
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capable of penetrating both sides of a medium tank, and they could

put an anti-aircraft battery out of action.
In making the changes on the Mitchell to accommodate the can-
non, a shorter nose structure was designed to replace the Lucite-
enclosed bombardier·s compartment. and some reyision was made in
the pilot and the navigator sections. The cannon was installed in what
formerly was the crawlway connecting the nose of the plane with
the pilot section, and the muzzle projected through a blast tube in
NORTH AMERICAN MUSTANG

This single-seat fighter had an Allison engine. Other models had the Packard
Rolls-Royce Merlin.
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NORTH AMERICAN B-25 BOMBER

Known as the Mitchell, this medium bomber was powered by two Wright Cyclone
twin-row engines.
the lower nose section. One of the most versatile planes yet developed,
the Mitchell was equipped through progressive design changes for.an
amazing assortment of combat functions. It was fitted for operatiOn
under all tactical and weather conditions, and was used for medium
altitude bombardment, low level bombardment, troop strafing. tor-
pedo carrying, armed anti-submarine patrol, and photo reconnais-
sance, and even served as a fighter. Despite the addition of the can-
non, the Mitchells still retained their effectiveness in all functions.
Robert A. Lovett, Assistant Secretary of \Var, wrote in the Army
and Navy Journal: "There are few more dramatic examples of the
advantage of constant improvement of current models than the mod-
ifications and design changes in the B-25 medium bomber. It is serv-
ing in every theater of the war completely around the world. A superb
medium bomber, the Fifth Air Force in the Southwest Pacific, work-
ing with North American Aviation. has converted it into a devastating

attack bomber with tremendous firepower forward and a specialized
technique in medium altitude bombing of shipping:·
The \Var Department announced that during June. July and
August. 19-l-3· the ~Iitchells flew a record number of 10,700 sorties,
cascading about 12,ooo tons of bombs on the enemy. They raided
such widely separated targets as Pantelleria, Salerno. Lae and Han-
gay and attacked the Japanese forces in the Kiangsi province of 01ina.
and the Germans in Russia. In July, B-25 ~Iitchells participated in
the first raid on Rome, and dropped more than So tons of bombs on
Comiso in southeast Sicily. In larger force B'25's based in North-
west Africa staged one of the longest combat missions ever undertaken
by medium bombers in that part of the world, attacking the Ciampino
airdrome near Rome, some 1,ooo miles from their base.
The latest Xorth American P-sr :Mustang fighter. powered by a
Pack<1rd-built l\Ierlin engine. saw action for the first time early in De-
cember. 1943. and on successive raids accompanying heavy bombers
the !\lustang penetrated deeper and deeper inside Germany, finally
reaching Berlin's inner defenses. The fighter-bomber version of the
P-51 ~Iustang. which was designated by the Am1y _c\ir Forces as the
_\-36 and nicknamed Invader by its pilots. incorporated dive brakes.
bomb racks and six high calibre machine guns into the clean lines of
the deadly little fighter. making it one of the fastest fighter-bombers
in the world. Powered by a 12-cyl. Allison engine. the Invader was
capable of diving on a target at a terrific rate of speed. blasting the
enemy with bombs and then fighting it out with any plane in the skies.
The A-36 Im<1der made its first appearance immediately prior to
and during the invasion of Sicily. Flown in combat by American
pilots, the plane successfully destroyed shore installations, trains,
trucks, roads and airfields during softening-up operations that made
im<1sion immeasurably easier. One observer described its operations
in these words : "The scream of the plane when it comes down would
shake anv man-makes the Stuka sound like an allev-cat."
Som~ of the fighter versions of the Mustang \~ere equipped with
four 20 mm_ cannon for use by the Royal Air Force. principally
against Axis locomotives and shipping. l'ntil a few months before the
Italian invasion. Mustangs were used exclusively by the British and
were preeminently successful in numerous types of operations over
Eurnpe. To illustrate these operations. two pilots of the Royal Cana-
dian Air Force ~~uadron flying Mustangs had what they called a "suc-
cessful field clay ov_er northe:n F~ance. In less than 40 minutes they
attacked a dozen rallway engmes m a comparatively small stretch of
go miles. As one pilot described it. ''we most certainly hit every-
thing we fired at and of the 12 engines hit. seven looked as though
they were pretty badly damaged."
The new high-altitude P-sr·B Mustang was equipped with the
THE AIRCHAFT YEAR BOOK
Packard-built Rolls Royce Merlin engine. This fighter supplanted

the original Allison-powered Mustang in production, and late in 1943,
began to play an important part in the air war five or six miles above
the ground and more than 450 miles from its home base. The 1\Ierlin
engine in the Mustang utilized a two-speed, two-stage supercharge,-
and drove a constant speed four blade propeller. The ability to fight
at high altitudes was a startling departure for the Mustang, which pre-
viously had gained its acclaim as a lighter and lighter-bomber at me-
dium and low altitudes. The Office of 'vVar Information stated the
P-51B Mustang's speed to be well over 400 miles an hour and its
ceiling up to 40,000 feet.
In 1943 North American had to cope with many of the same prob-
lems encountered during the previous year, 'vith most of which the ex-
panding aircraft industry was well acquainted, lack of experienced
personnel and material and equipment shortages. The acute employ-
ment problem was intensified by increased production requirements.
Employees leaving for the armed services and the depleted reservoir of
skilled labor left a gap that was filled by women and by unskilled and
physically handicapped persons. North American conducted a com-
prehensive inplant training program for new employees, and through
the cooperation of public schools, supplemental training opportunities
were made available to both men and women. A program to employ
and train war veterans was started. Boys of 16 and 17. who con-
tinued to attend school regularly, were employed on a part time basis.
The nucleus of a highly-skilled staff retained by the company pro-
vided the necessary supervisory leadership to maintain quality and
production standards. During 1943 a decentralization program was
put into effect, moving the work closer to dwindling manpower sup-
plies. The number of employees in the North American plants almost
doubled in r943, even though terminations numbered more than the
original employment total.
An excellent education program for all employees and careful study
of working conditions by trained safety engineers enabled North
American to establish a fine safety record. A r 5 per cent improvement
over the 1942 safety record was achieved, despite the increase in man-
hours and hiring of inexperienced as well as handicapped employees.
North American's 1943 productivity was considerably higher than
it had been during 1942, due to improvements made in tooling, layout.
machinery. handling and processing equipment and assembly tech-
niques. Many of these improvements were the work of the methods
and tool design departments, and many resulted from the seven-year-
old employee suggestion plan, which in 1943 showed a r64 per cent in-
crease over 1942 in suggestions submitted, a 242 per cent increase in
awards q.nd a 250 per cent increase in suggestions adopted. The ideas
were made available to other companies.
North American's California division spent 432,260 engineering
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hour n the 1\tl itchell and .-- 4 7-2 hours on the Mustang, incorporat-
ino- design changes that kept the two plane sur erior to the best the
nemy c uld put into th e air. In addi tion to de ign work considerable
effo rt was dir ct d to e..'< periments in hi ()'h peed aerodynamics, pioneer
r ea rch that would be refl ected in later de ign change . orth 'mer-
ican in ves tigations into laminar fl ow the r) , intern al! · balanced
ai leron and other install ations ,,·ere u eel in the d Yelopment of new
air ra ft d · ign .
::\1at ria l alvao·e and sub tituti n re ulted in an e t.imated saving
-. T I. 7 . Th i c n en at ion pr (T ram O'reat t significance \ as
ma.'Cim um utili zati on of trategic materials. E nginee rs were em-
yed t tud meth od and r rnmend con er vati n impro ements.
ic mat rial \\'hich were n t need ed im m diately for No rth
. \mer ica n p r ducti n items were mad e availal le to other companies.
\\' i h the oTeater u e of M itch e11 s, i u tangs and the Liberators on
all the battl ronts of the " orld came e..'<pa.nsi on of the engineering
field e1 ·i e department. Fiel d sen ice representati' e were stationed
a ba e throu()'hout the world f rom whi ch M itchells and Mustangs
w e in perati on aaain t the e:ne.m ·. Of th e r r_ weh-trained special-
i · . 6- \\' er in fo r · O'J1 countrie ob erving and aid ing our nuy r ir
Fo rces in its opera ti on 9f the com! at planes. R ep resentative were
ta · eel in u h remote p laces a F iji, _ ew aled onia, lgiers and
uadalcanaJ. They rela_ eel to North American engineers information
ceroin(J' th e operation of the M itchel l and the tl ustang und er com-
onditi n . an th.i data rv d a a guide to design change which
-ere of \'ita! importance in future ampaign .
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T he first un.it of th e Nor wegian Naval Air Force, w hich was organized in Canada,
used these m achines on patrol duty in Iceland.
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Northrop Aircraft, Inc., Hawthorne, Calif., was in production on

its new P-6r Black ·widow night fighter for the Army Air Forces.
The first Northrop designed military airplane since the N 3-PB. which
was manufactured for the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force. the
Black Widow was a heavily armed and armored plane designed
specifically for night fighting. It was the first functional night fighter.
as preceding aircraft used for this purpose were modifications of other
tactical types. With two Pratt & Whitney 2.000 h.p. \¥asp engines.
the Black vVidow developed pursuit speed while retaining low land-
ing speed and easy flying characteristics necessary for night op-
erations.
Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation, Minneapolis and Saint
!'au!, Minn., completed its first contract with the Army Air Forces
ahead of schedule on July 23, 1943. This was for the manufacture of
15-place troop carrier and cargo gliders, known as the CG-..:t-A. The
craft was designed by the \¥aco Aircraft Company with a view to
maximum strength and minimum weight. The fuselage construction
was welded steel tubing. The wings and floors were of wood construc-
tion. Both fuselage and wings were covered with fabric.
For the first part of the year the company was operating in a plant
at the Minneapolis Airport. Two sub-contractors in the Twin Cities
provided the steel frames and wooden parts. Two new contracts were
awarded the company by the Air Forces at the completion of the first.
The expanded operations resulting from these contracts made it neces-
sary to increase facilities for the production of wood and metal parts.
as well as for assembling. Additional property was acquired in the
Twin City area, and by September the company had approximately
300,000 sq. ft. of floor space available for its operation.
One of the two new contracts was a second order for CC-4 \
gliders. The other contract called for the manuiacture of a new and
larger tactical transport of the glider type kncJwn as the YCG-13. This
ship also was designed by \"1 aco on the same general principles as the
CG-4A. The YCG-13, however, had twice the load capacity of the
former, although its 86 foot wingspread >vas only a few feet greater.
The nose section of the new model was of improved streamlined de-
sign with additional view for the pilot and co-pilot. The nose section
of both models could be raised to permit loading and unloading. The
mechanism for this operation in the new model \vas hydraulic. The
YCG-13 also had hydraulically operated wing flaps and a tricycle
landing gear. One entirely new feature was the aerial delivery rack
which could be used for dropping equipment, or possibly for bombs.
After spending several months designing and making the hundreds
of necessary tools and jigs, production of the YCG-r3 was started late
in September, 1943. On December r, at the Minneapolis Airport, the
first ship came off the production line and was given a completely suc-
cessful test flight. It was the first production line ship of this new
design to be tested.
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Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pa, concentrated most

of its production on the Piper Cub L-4 Army Grasshopper, a military
version of the ]3 Cub trainer. These planes were in service on all
fronts, with the artillery, tank corps, cavalry, infantry and air forces.
directing artillery fire and troop movements, checking camouflage.
transporting officer personnel, delivering vital messages and spotting
enemy infiltration. Ability to fly at low speeds. land and take off on
small restricted areas and maneuverability made these small planes
exceptionally useful. The L-4 was a 2-place. closed monoplane with a
wingspread of 22 ft. 3 in., height 6 ft. 8 in .. weight empty 750 lbs.,
payload 420 lbs., stated top speed go m.p.h., cruising at 85 m.p.h., land-
ing at 35 m.p.h., sen•ice ceiling. 12.000 ft., range 26o mi. It had a 65
h.p. Continental engine.
The Piper AE- 1 1'\ avy . \mbulance plane. a conversion of the
IOO h.p. JsC Super Cruiser. were put into sen·ice at all Kava) aircraft
stations. \Vhen adequate medical care could not be• given to injured
personnel on the spot, the AE-1 was flown to the location, the casualty
placed aboard and flown comfortably enclosed under the plane's
hinged turtle-deck to a base hospital. The ability to get into and out
of unusually small fields and isolated areas made it ideally suited for
this important work.
The new Piper PT-1 trainer was produced in May. rg43. Pow-
ered ";th a Franklin 6 AC-2g8. so h.p. engine, this two-place trainer,
with a retractable landing gear. had a stated top speed of over 150
m.p.h. Its landing, take-off and stall characteristics, and its speed
which was sufficient for advance maneuvers. made it well suited for
early and transitional training periods. \:Vith a cruising range of over
6oo miles, it was good for cross country training. It also had an
auxiliary panel and hood to convert it into an ideal instrument trainer.
In order to maintain delivery schedules. Piper had to replace ap-
proximately 50 per cent of the employees who were called into service.
Total personnel was increased 25 per cent, and percentage of woman
employees was increased I 50 per cent. An intensified training cam-
paign was inaugurated and a school set up to instruct aircraft welding,
sheet metal and general shop practice. A number of courses also were
given to prepare and train supervisor personnel. The plant increased
production floor space approximately 25 per cent over that of 1942.
Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y.,
with another division at Evansville, Ind., designed and produced the
Army P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, a six-ton plane with a speed of over
400 m.p.h. and a fine record for superiority in performance on all
fronts where the Army Air Forces were fighting Japs or Germans.
The Thunderbolt was a single-engine low-wing, single place, all
metal monoplane ·with a single tail, with bulky oval shaped fuselage
and an elliptical wing among its individual features. It was used in
fighter sweeps at high and medium altitudes, as a fighter protection
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A high altitude fighter powered with a Pratt & ·Whitney Double Row Wasp engine
rated at 2,ooo h.p.
for bombers and as a fighter bomber. It had a wing span of 40ft. 8 in.,
length 36ft. I in., height 14ft. 2 in., tread width 15 ft. 6 in., wing area
300 sq. ft., and weighed over I3,500 lbs. maximum. It was powered
by a Pratt & Whitney 2,000 h.p. 18-cyl. twin row \Vasp engine
equipped with both geared and turbine superchargers and a Curtiss
electrically controlled, constant speed, multi-position propeller. Its
service ceiling was about 40,000 feet, and tactical radius of action
350 miles as an escort fighter. Its announced bomb load was 500
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pound . It carried eight .'"0-cal. machine guns in the wings, and was
pra te ted with fro nt and rear armor for the pilot leak proof fuel
tan k and bullet-proof glass. The Thunderbolt was one of three
fighter planes which escorted our rmy · r Force bombers on their
da:y li rrht precision bombing attacks on Berlin in March, 1944, the
ther t\ ·o being the L ockheed L ightning and th e North merican
11[ u tan a . To gi' e the Thunderbolt ~"tra long range for escort
perations a bell) tank \\"as added and later hYO wing tanks.
R public"s I ig inland division plant at Euns ille Ind ., was
mplete I in 1943, and it delivered a thou sand Thunderbolts within
- 0 months after g round \Yas broken. The Farm ingdale plant had three
ne' manu facturing and \\"arel1ouse buildings, t\\ o huge hangars, a
mai ntena nce I uildincr. au.-. ;: iliar) power house, new runways and other
faci liti
Robertson ircraft Corporation R obertson, 1 o., held prime con-
tracts and wa in production on its second orde r of C.G .-4 · gliders for
the . rmy A ir Force . Du ring the earl half of 1943 Robertson also
perated a mechanics school for the rmy Air Forces Technical
T raining Command, and a war training service under the C.A .A. for
N a,al Av iation in co peration with i\ iestminster Coll ege at Fulton
1o. ·
R) an eronautical ompany, an Diecro, Calif. , undertook de-
velopmen t of an ad anced type of combat plane for the . S. Iavy,
which had it on the ecret li st. Although great emphasis "as put on
th e new project Ryan at th e same time produced bomber assemblies
and a tremendous ' olume of ~xhau s t manifold systems. These special ~
ized Ryan manifolds " ere for some of the \\·oriel" m t fa mous planes,
includ ing the Douglas twin- and £our-eng ine military transp~rts and
THE THUNDERBOLT WITH EXTRA TANK

R epublic P-47 Thunderbolt with belly gasoline tank to extend its fighting ran~e.
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RYAN PT-25 MILITARY TRAIN"ER

• A plastic-bonded plywood primary trainer, full cantilever mon~pla.n e of_ advanced
design, developed by the Ryan Aeronautical Company, San D1 e~o, CaJJf. I~ was
powered by a r85 h.p. Lycoming 6-cyl. horizo nta l opposed atrcooled engw e.
Havoc attack bombers, Consolidated Catalinas, Grumman Hell at

fighters and otliers, among · them new types which were held secret.
Ryan also built its manifolds (incorporating the patented ball and
socket joint) for the new 2,000 h.p. series of engines, the most power-
ful aircraft engines ever designed. Research and engineering we re
pushed steadily forward on new applications in connection vvith the
manifold system's prime job of discharging ~"'Chaust gases and heat.
Ryan manifolds were developed to power turbo-superchargers,
dampen exhaust flame and transfer heat for carburetion, cabin heat,
wing anti-icing, gun installation heating and warming of surface con-
trols, thus putting to good use a source of energy which was formerly
wasted. Ryan engineers and research experts "\Ve re constantly explor-
ing new applications of wasted exhaust heat and developing new an I
more efficient types of heat exchangers. Another development was the
short or ejector type of exhaust system which opened up an entirely
new field of design.
Ryan's military primary training planes were in use throughout th e
world by our Army and Navy and the air forces of Australia, India,
China and Latin America. Many of America's new crop of aerial
heroes won their wings in Ryan trainers at Ryan-operated Army fly-
ing schools. Ryan S-C planes were on coastal anti-submarine patrol
for the Civil Air Patrol. Another major expansion of the company's
~anufacturing facilities, its fourth since 1938, took place during 1943 .
A_n immense new final assembly building and a new office and engi-
neering building were constructed. The final assembly building was
adapted to the manufacture of much larger aircraft and assemblies
than Ryan had built in the past, and it was being used for carrying
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out larger production con tract held by the firm. It had 200-ft. wooden
pan tru es with cl a ran ce of 3 ft. in order that huge cranes could
lift completed assemblies vertically hom one production fL'Cture to an-
other. The R an plant site co ered 3 acres.
R) a n tripled producti on in 1943 with a relatively small increase in
manpower, according to e..,-...;:ecutives. ew production methods-in-
luding man short-cuts suggested by the employees themselves-were
part! respon ible. ne employee originated a device that cut aileron
li scs 54 times faster than previous methods. nother designed a load-
incr fork f r th e h at-t rea t furnace whjch aved 120,000 lbs. of
teel in 1943, and ut loading time in haiL The management installed
important new production methods. A flow control s ·stem reduced
the tim e I'equirecl fo r manifold production in some cases by as much
a nin e days. H undreds of man-hours were saved by ne\\ assembly
jig . 1\ ra li ca!I · new ystem of qua lit) control a>eel $1 ,300 weekl)
on rapped materi als. I ersonn el polici es \\ hich stepped up recruit-
mer ut la bor turn over imprnvecl morale and gave employees strong
THE SIKORSKY HELICOPTER

It is shown here giving a demonstration of a vertical landing on the deck of a ship.
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THE ARMY SIKORSKY YR4 HELICOPTER
confidence in the company management contributed to Ryan's ex-

cellent production record.
St. Louis Aircraft Corporation, St. Louis, Mo., produced PT-23
primary training planes for the Army Air Forces. This two-place,
open cockpit trainer was powered by a Continental 220 h.p. engine,
had a span of 36 ft., length 25 ft. I I in., and height 7 ft., 6 in.
Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Aircraft Corporation,
Bridgeport, Conn., in I943 built the first production models of heli-
copters to be constructed in the United States. These were two-place
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m del I r th e .-\ rmy \ir Force designed by Igor i.korsky and based
n the rig ina l V -300 helicopter-the first succes fu1 aircraft of that
type in thi country . ikor 1~ · _ ircraft mo\ eel f ran Stratford to
B rid o-epo rt, where a leased factory \\as occ upied, tooled up and put
in production.
ne feature oE the new plant was the smallest airport in the
\\ orld," an area just outside th e facto ry building . It resembled an
automobile I a rkin rr lot in size . T he S ikor k-y diYisiou made full use
of sui contractin rr, a meth od fo ll owed by all n ited ircraft divisions,
in meeting the wa rtime need fo r rapidly increased production. The
original S ilw rsky helicopter-the experimental VS-300-\\as placed
in th e Edison M u eum in Dea rborn , M ich. N ash-Kelvinator was
licensed to •I uill ikorsky helicopters fo r the _ rmy, and expected to
be in pr duction in quantity d uring 1944.
The Sik:or kv heli copter was 2-place, had a r8o h.p. V arner en-
g ine, 2,530 lbs. g ross weight, 2,01 r lbs. net weight, 38 ft. diam. three
main rotor blades and 7 ft. 8 in. diam. three anti-torque rotor blades.
Ae ro D igest named r.'I r. S ikorsk · " the nited States citizen mak-
ing the outstanding contributi on to aviati on progress" fo r his develop-
ment of th e helicopter and presented him \\ ith the General \IVilliam E .
M itchell · Mem rial - ward fo r 1943.
outhern ircraEt Corpora6 on, Dallas, Tex., devoted e...xpanded
man ufacturing fac iliti es to parts fo r prime conh·actors, including Con-
olidated, Gntmman, Martin and \ ultee.
Spartan \ircraft Company, Tulsa Okl a., was devoting expanded
manufacturing facili6es to subcontract \'/ark on military planes.
Taylorcraft . viation Co rp oration, A lliance, 0 ., produced its L-2
eries A rmy liaison-observati on planes . T he L- 2 ai rplane, member of
the Gra hopper g roup, was adapted from the company's comm ercial
Model D Tand em Trainer, used in Civilian P ilot Training and \IVar
THE TAYLORCRAFT L- 2
One of the Army liaison Grasshopper planes.
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Training Service programs. Powered with the 65 h.p. 4-cyl. opposed,

aircooled Continental engine and equipped with two-way radio, the
L-2 was used primarily by the field artillery for spotting enemy posi-
tions and directing artillery fire. It was a high-wing, strut braced,
single-engine monoplane of welded steel tubing, fabric covered con-
struction. Since introduction of the military version in the 1941 Army
maneuvers, several changes had been made in the L-2. The first
modification increased the range of vision by removal of the wood
fairing which formed the streamlined back of the l\Iodel D, thereby
eliminating any obstruction of view from the cabin. This resulted in
a more or less flat upper deck. A ''blister'' of transparent cellulose
acetate was then installed to enclose the cabin at the top and rear, ex-
tending from the transparent cabin roof at the trailing edges of the
wings and terminating in a tapering effect on the upper fuselage
deck nearly midway to the tail. It afforded an exceptionally wide
range of vision for the observer who sat in a swivel seat in the rear of
the cabin. The ships were equipped with two-way radio. including
batteries and wind-driven generators. In the latter part of 1943
further changes were made, notably the substitution of closed engine
cowls in place of the open cowls previously used and the installation
(for the first time on any airplane) of movable "spoilers" in the
wings. These spoilers, hinged just back of the leading edge and·
operated manually by the pilot. proved highly advantageous in facili-
tating landings in small areas. In raised, or operating. position they
had the effect of sharply reducing lift and more than doubling rate
of descent. Upon release of the control lever hy the pilot the spoilers
retracted into their housings in the top surface of the wings. The
Army Air Forces assigned a substantial number of L-2's out of pro-
duction to various Civil Air Patrol units for use in attracting enlist-
ment of student pilots and for liaison and courier service.
Timm Aircraft Corporation, Los Angeles, Calif., completed an
order from the Navy for the Timm plastic plywood trainer, and also
completed production on the CG4-A Army glider. Early in T944 the
company was concentrating on subassemblies for various combat
planes.
Chance Vought Aircraft Division of United Aircraft Corporation,
Stratford, Conn .. was at peak production on the F4U Corsair, fast
shipboard fighter for the Navy. In the last six months of 1943 prac-
tically twice as many Corsairs were turned out at the home plant as
were produced in the first six months. In addition, two licensees,
Goodyear Aircraft Corporation and Brewster Aeronautical Corpora-
tion, began to build Corsairs. The production record at Chance
Vought was established despite the fact that in October the Navy
raised the number of planes originally scheduled for production at
the beginning of the year.
Expansion of floor area, which had been started when the Chance
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\'ought Aircraft Division was transferred from East Hartford to

Stratford in 1939, was continued. This e.xpansion, coupled with the
installation of scores of manufacturing improvements. including a
conveyor-line system. aided in the steady increase in production. Con-
tinuation of the practice of having others handle construction of su:J-
assemblies and other parts of the Corsair through a well-integrated
system of subcontractors and vendors also contributed greatly to the
continued production rise.
CH~NCE VOUGHT KINGFISHER

The OS2U-3, an observation scout, had a Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine.
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This single-seat carrier-based Navy fighter was powered with a Pratt & Whitney
double Wasp engine rated at 2,ooo h.p.
Reports of the Corsair's effectiveness against the Japs increased

as more and more of them went into action. Near the end of 1943
an incomplete compilation showed that more than 500 Japanese planes
had been shot down throughout the Southwest Pacific battle area by
Marine Corps pilots flying the Corsair. The biggest Jap bag was made
by the Hell Hawks squadron with 104 enemy planes to its credit.
The Vought Corsair was in the 400 m.p.h. class, with wing span of
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41 ft.. length 33 ft. 4 in., height 16ft. I in., senrice ceiling over 35,000
ft., range over I ,500 mi., carried six .so-cal. machine guns and was
powered by a Pratt & \Vhitney 2,000 h.p. Double \Vasp engine and
three-blade Hamilton Standard propeller.
The \Vaco Aircraft Company. Troy. 0 .. devoted its efforts to a
variety of war activities, among them the design and production of
large Army gliders. In 1942 \Yaco had designed and built experi-
mentally two large gliders, the CG- 3A carrying nine soldiers, and
the CG-4.-\ carrying either I 5 per:'ons or alternate loads of jeep with
crew or field howitzers. These gliders were put into production in
the Waco factory and in I 5 other factories. aircraft and otherwise.
Early in 1944 they were still being built at \\ 7aco's Troy plant and in
1 I of the other plants working under engineering service agreements
with vVaco. Another larger cargo glider. the \Vaco CG-13. was de-
signed and tested, and was in production at other plants.
Design and development of a medium all-wood twin-engine cargo
airplane also '''aS in progress with deli..-ery expected in the early spring
of 1944. The six hundred \ Vaco uPF -7 secondary trainers and the
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THE WACO CG-13 ARMY CARGO GLIDER

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Developed for the Army Air Forces as both a troop and cargo carrier, thjs was
the third glider designed by Vlaco for milita ry operations.
many Waco Cross Country cabin models were kept in active service
by the Waco Service Division. O ther vVa~o facilities were devoted to
subcontracted items for Curtiss P -40's and Republic P -47's ; both con-
tracts carrying well into 1944.
During 1943 a new plant adjacent to the present factory was com-
pleted and put in operation under a Defense P lant Corporation lease
agreement. Both glider and cargo plane contrac ts were ca rried on in
this building as well as in the company plant.
Engine Manufacturers
Aircooled Motors Corp., Syracuse, N. Y ., make rs of Franklin
aircraft engines, continued in military production exclusively, produc-
ing Franklin engines of its own design for liaison planes, trainers and
for several special military projects. Development work was continued
on new service engines, and production was started on several which
previously had been in the development stage. In addition to A rmy
and Navy production, orders were undertaken for Franklin engines
for War Training Service and for the Brazilian Government. A ir-
cooled Motors also produced a new helicopter engine designed for
postwar applications, and already powering several e.xperimental non-
military helicopters. Franklin engines were selected to power the
Sikorsky-helicopters to be built by Nash-Kelvinator for the Army Air
Forces. These developments climaxed a four-year history of pioneer-
ing in power for rotary wing aircraft, which began when a Franklin
engine powered Sikorsky's first successful helicopter, the VS-300.
Allison Division, General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, Incl .,
delivered in quantity during 1943, eight models of Allison V -1 710-E
and F type engines. These models covered the full ·r ange of military
requirements, including single stage medium altitude, tvvo stage high
altitude and single stage for use with turbo superchargers. As in the
past, the exclusive Allison features of right and left rotation and ex-
tension shaft drives were carried forward at higher power ratings.
Military power ratings were increased to give a power weight ratio
of -94 lb. per h.p., and combat ratings were established on all models
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to give values as low as .81 lbs. per b.p. ' ith regular aircraft fuel.
Much higher combat ratings '' ere established with water injection.
utomatic mani·fold pressme regulation '' as standard equipment
on all model engin·es, and some were equipped with automatic cor-
relation of manifold pressure and propeller r.p.m . Allison provided
tho e units as standard equipment, adding app reciably to simplifica-
tion of pilot operation and to factor of af:ety in engine operation.
del d features in remote propeller drives and dual rotation reduction
gear boxes were developed.
lditional engineering personnel and de\ elopment equipment were
added, including a large altitude chamber to handle high output, high
altitude mi.litar engines. New engine test cells were completed. They
were la rge en ugh to handle complete fighter aiq)lane . The A lli son
fl ight t t c;ecti n was e...xpanded, and considerable test wo rk was con-
duct d n A lii on-powered service airplane . \ s a result of these
t . impTovecl eng in e in tal lation w re obtained, resulting in
ea in maint nan ce problem and an increas in airplane per-
BUILDING ALLISON ENGINES

First assembly in the plant of the Allison Division of General Motors Corporation
at Indianapolis, Ind.
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formance , and giving a general increase in overall airplane effective-

ness. Considerably greater expansion of the fli g ht test ection was
planned so that the ultimate in military aircraft performance could
be obtained with the Allison engine.
At the beginning of 1944, Allison engines were being produced at
the rate of more than 2,soo,ooo horsepower each m onth, an increase
of more than 50 per cent over 1942. This continuance of an annual
sharp production increase each year since the first A lli son contract
was received, further reflected e.'<.tensive subcontracting practices.
Purchases from more than r ,300 suppli ers amounted to more tha n
$rso,ooo,ooo. Principal suppli ers continued to be Cadi llac and Delco-
Remy, divisions of General Motors. Fr om Cadillac came more than
250 Allison parts, including crankshafts, conn ecting rods and gear r e-
duction assemblies. The long background of thi s motor car manu-
facturer in precision built products served A llison . well in the main-
tenance of its high quality standards on a product demanding such
high standards of workmanship as an aviati on engine. Delco-Rem .
supplier of aluminum and magnesium castings, brought into produc-
tion a n~ plant devoted entirely to aluminum cylinder head casting
for A llison. Development work continued at Delco-Remy's Antioch
Foundry, a pilot plant fo r finding and demonstrating new methods in
castings practice. In addition Delco-Remy supplied more th an 7'" dif-
erent machined parts. O ther General Motors divisions supplying part
for Allison included Chevrolet, New Departure, Hyatt Bearing, Delco
Products, Packard Electric, A.C. Spark Plug, Harrison Radiator and
Inland. ·
Principal' Allison achievement to be released by the A ir Forces in
1943 was delivery in volume of an improved type engine for the L ock-
heed P -38 Lightning. Horsepower rating was increased more than 30
per cent to 1,500 h.p. The Air Forces claimed fo r the new ship a
service ceiling in excess of 40,000 feet and a single engine speed of
more than 300 m.p.h. Rate of climb also was increased materially.
Development of other newer type engines continued-some of which
app~oached volume proportions at the beginning of 1944. High hopes
for outstanding performance in 1944 were held for these models.
Simplification of manufacture continued to be a prime A llison ob-
jective, with engineering and management "know how" combining to
excellent advantage with the successful workings of an employee sug-
gestion system for which awards as high as $1,000 Vl/ar Bonds were
presented to nonsupervisory employees. Further progress was made
toward reducing the number of piece parts, which in the Allison num-
bered ;oo, compared with 2,300 in the most widely known European
rival engine. Allison's largest plant unit, built in 1942, came into full
production.
As in previous years, A llison in addition to supplying bearings for
its own engines, was an important supplier of silver-backed bearings
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to everal oth er impo rtant eng ine manufachtre r . Uison bea.rings

a] o '' ere deli\ ered to boat engine builders.
1'1 re than 63,000 square feet of floo r space were devoted to service
t raining cia sroo ms and oth er educational faci litie . n A rmy Senrice
ommand detachment was maintained in conjunction with the Allison
plants, and IIi on instructor conducted five week trai_ning classes for
crro und cre\v mechanics. In add ition \llison conducted schools for
mechanics in the plants of the fo ur plane builder using llison engines
a weU a providing in st ructors in num erou mobile training units and
A.'i.e n ion chools throughout thi s count1· an,cl ab road. . llison men
al o circled th e globe and c ulcl be fo und in or near e ·erJ theater of
war a si ting in field serv ic p r ll em . T he \ir Forces did not release
[ r publication any new _ lli son engine installations, but the. merican-
e io-ned IIi on liquid cooled eng ine continued to pov er th e Lockheed
Ll htning Bell iracobra urti ss vVarh awk and th e No rth merican
Mu tang.
Continental Motors Corporati on, 1 fu ·kegon, 1\II ich., de\ eloped
and brought ou t a new lin e of oppo eel aircraft engines- ! foclel C,
wlU inc.ludecl 75 and 8s h.p. 4-cyl. and rrs, 125, 140 and 150 h.p .
6-cyl. model . ontinental also wa in acti ·e p roduction of the Model
- h .p. 4-C) l. engines fo r the \ er nca, P iper and Ta lorcraft Grass-
hopper liaison planes, and also at peak p roducti on of thousands o(
Continental \\ 670, ~- 0 b.p. 7-c) l. radial engines for ·e ronca Boeing,
Fleet. How·ard, T imm and St. Lo uis Aircr aft training machines.
Jacobs . ·rcraft E ngine Company PottstO\vn Pa., concentrated
on la -ge-scale product ion of its L-4 series rad ial aircooled engines,
aJ continuincr p roduction on Jacobs L-6 series engines. These
1-cylinder rad ial engines powered the majority of twin-engine bomber-
WORKING ON JACOBS AIR CRAFT ENGINES

Old-time metal craftsmen from th e Pennsylva nia Dutch a rea burring edges of gea r
teeth at t he J ac.obs Aircraf t Engine plant a t Po ttstown, Pa.
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L Y COMTNGS I . STT. SO N ] EEPS

Installing Lyco min g 0 -4.)5, (1-cy l. 18 .=; h.p. engin es ifl Sti nso n L -:- J .:ep pla nes.
pilot trainers for th e l. S . A rmy A ir F orces a nd the R oyal Canad ian

Air F orce, a nd a consid erabl e number of lig ht personnel tran sports
for the A rmy and Navy.
The large new plant built by J acobs in 1942 for Government ac-
count also reached full producti on in 1943, a nd la rge numbe rs of
J acobs-built Pratt & \1\Thitney \iVa sp eng in es we re delivered from the
J acobs pla nt fo r the A rmy and N avy a nd L end-Lea e in 1943· T he
wo rk fo rce of th e new pla nt was tra ined almost entirely by th e com-
pany from employees having little p revious expe ri ence, and incl uded
a very large percentag e of women. Parti cula r attenti on was paid in
the plant layout to faciliti es a nd wo rking conditions suitable for women
wo rkers, a nd operations were broken clow n to fac ilitate the r eady ac-
fluisitiop-of necessary skills by inexperienced wo rkers.
Kinner Motors, Inc. , Glendale, Calif. , added th e R -56, r6o h.p.
aircooled motor to its line of radial engines, a nd also a new hori zon-
tally opposed engine of medium h9rsepower. The R -56 had an A T C
approval, and was installed in the F airchild 24 and th e Meyers O T W .
W ith two plants in operation, K inner p roduction incr eased over 1942.
Improvements in shop operati ons and the use of new tools, developed
within the plant by Kinner men, speeded production materially . A bat-
tery of hydraulic dynamometers installed to check engine run-ins was
an innovation. Built by Clayton M anufacturing, these dynam ometers
proved successful in production of Kinner engines a s well as in test-
ing cylinder and cylinder head assemblies which the company pro-
duced for Wright Aeronautical Corporation engines.
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In all , Kinner built 10 engines ranging from 100 to 350 h.p. , al-
though principal production Ia · in three models the 1~5 h.p. B-54,
the r 6o h.p. R-55 and the new 160 h.p. R-~6.
Lycoming Division, The AYiation Corporation, \ t ' ilJiamspo rt Pa ..
was at 1 ea.k p roduction on radial airco led ngine fo r ingle and
twin-engine primary and advanced mi·litar trainers, and also va rious
modeJs of the L) coming series of hori zon tally opposed aircooled en-
gines for light trainers, liaison plane and others for Civil ir Patrol
activit:ie . mong the new Lycominrr engines was a geared 6-cyl.
hori zontall) opposed aircooled engine of 21 0 h.p. and another engine
known as a "packaged pO>\ er' unit fo r submerged installa6on. It
wa complete e ·en to a seHcooling system, and \\aS adaptable for use
in tru cks and bu es and statioriat · and sem.i-sta6onary insta1la6 ons.
Lycoming also was working on a helicopter engine.
P ratt & "hitney Aircraft Division o£ nited ircraft orporation,
Ea t Hartford, Conn ., increased production o£ aircooled radial en-
gines as two new satellite plants \vere placed in opera6on. \new plant
at E ast Longmeadow, Mass., started producti on in January, 1943, and
another at Southington, Conn., started in April, 1943· This com-
pleted the atelJite program, with five branch plants sending their out-
p ut t o the assembly departments at the home plant in East Hartford.
comprehen . ive vendor and subcontractor system kept pace with the
demand made upon it.
s a result of this coordination of all sources of production, Pratt
& \IVh.itney announced the shiprnent of its one hundred thousandth
engine fr om East Hartford in September, 1943. A t that time it was
re> ealed that since May, 1940, Pratt & \ i\T hib1ey A ircraft had produced
and shipped one hundred million horsepO\· er while improved methods
and increased quantity had res ulted in a per horsepower price reduc-
tion of 30 per cent.
The production figures were exclusive of the output by the six
licensee m anufacturers, Ford, -B uick, Chev rolet, Nash, Jacobs and
Continental. "' ho had built up to full produ ction on the arious Pratt
PACKING PRATT & WBITNEY ENGINES

& Whitney models assigned to each. Consequently the schedules for

these urgently needed aircooled, radial engines in both single and
double-bank models were met and, in some cases, exceeded.
Late in 1943. Pratt & \Vhitney Aircraft at East Hartford started
changeover and retooling involved in producing advanced models of
added horsepower. This forward looking program was dedicated to
helping the United Nations maintain in the future the air supremacy
they had been demonstt·ating on all fronts. The changeover was in
final operation early in 1944, and it increased the horsepower output
of the home plant by approximately 50 per cent, based on an increase
of personnel from 30 to 40 per cent over the previous high of em-
ployment.
Pratt & \iVhitney in 1943 announced two outstanding developments
in connection with its 2,000 h.p. model R-2800, Double \iVasp engine.
One was the usc of a two-speed, two-stage supercharger for altitude
performance. The other was the application of a water injection de-
vice to make bursts of emergency power available for fighter planes.
The device aided cooling. lessened the susceptibility to detonation
and nermittccl the use of a leaner mixture.
At Kansas City, the new plant of the Pratt & \Vhitney Aircraft
Corporation of Missouri was getting into production at the beginning
of 1944 to add its r1uota to the Douhle \Vasp output.
The Division's comprehensive training program was expanded by
the establishment of engineering scholarships for young women in nine
colleges · and universities. Later other groups of qualified young
women began in-plant engineering training comparable to the uni-
versity courses.
Ranger Aircraft Engines Division of Fairchild Engine and Air-
plane Corporation, Farmingdale, N. Y., utilized its extensive plant
facilities to increase production of the Hanger 6- and 12-cyl.. inline,
inverted, aircooled type engines. The Ranger engines were used by
the air forces of the United Nations in the Fairchild Cornell. the
< ~rumman twin-engine \Viclgeon amphibian ( 6-cyl. installations).
and the new twin-engine, plastic-bonded wood Gunner built by Fair-
child using the Duramold process. The Gunner had two 12-cyl.
Ranger engines.
The new !{anger plant, with facilities augmented by a second plant
in a nearby community, made possible the increased production neces-
sary to fulfill the training plane demands of the Arn1y and Navy air
forces. The outlying plant housed small parts machine shop and ma-
terial supply departments that fed the Farmingdale plant with
finished parts and subassemblies. Wherever possible, line production
methods were used. Even in several small parts departments and the
machine lines that processed castings, straight line methods were em-
ployed. Assembly also was carried out in straight lines, with the en-
gines carried on q.ssembly frames pulled by an arrangement of endless
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chain laid flu h "ith the a seinbl · flo or. \.mong the special machines
in u e were 6- pindle Potter and John on tu rret lathes' hich carried
- _ to I and perfo rmed 24 operation ' ·ith onl) one setup fo r fab ri-
cation of cylinde r barrels.
Ranger ~xtencl ecl control ove r casting qualit be) ond the '~ alls of
it fact r b) p ro icling fo undri es '·ith a uni que checking fixture de-
icrned b ' the production engineering department. The foundry
hed.;ed the contour of th e castings in the fixture and could quickly
RANGER AIRCRAFT EN GINES

Ranger SL'I:-cy linder engines rolled off the assembly line to this dispersal point
where they were routed to the test cells. E ach engine had its case history attached,
a nd a complete record accompanied it through th e process of testing until it was
· accepted and prepared for shipment.
ascertain whether or not the metal provided was sufficient for machin-
ing operations. More elaborate versions of the fixtures were used at
the plant, not only to re-check the foundry's work but also to ''layout''
the casting. \Vith the fixtures, the first of their type used in the in-
dustry. elaborate hand "layouts" were eliminated. Three targeting
holes, drilled and countersunk on the fixture, guided all future machin-
ing operations, saving many castings and doing the work much more
accurately than with older systems.
Another Ranger development was the equipment used in the power
driving of stud bolts. Formerly the stud bolts at Ranger, as elsewhere
in the industry. were driven by hand. Stud driving equipment used by
other industries long ago had proven unsuited for magnesium and
aluminum castings. Under the new method, 21 comparatively ine.."<-
pensive machines built to the specifications of the production engineers
drove 90 per cent of the studs used in Ranger aircraft engines. The
machinery saved its initial cost every 24 days, and one man could do
the work of six, thereby releasing key manpower for other essential
jobs.
Many women were employed at both Ranger plants, and one of the
most unique jobs that they handled was that of engine testing. After
having been especially trained, women were "running in., Ranger air-
craft engines for production test.
The Warner Aircraft Corporation, Detroit, Mich., developed and
supplied a number of new engines for the Sikorsky helicopters under
construction for the Army Air Forces; and at the same time continued
production of the Warner Scarab 125 h.p. aircooled radial and the
Super-Scarab 145 h.p. engines. Warner also produced its Super-
Scarab 165 h.p. engine for the Fairchild C-61 planes. This model had
a take-off rating of 175 h.p. with a controllable pitch propeller.
Wright Aeronautical Corporation, Paterson, N. J., maintained
production on round-the-clock schedules, including holidays, with all
of its plants in full war production throughout the year. \Vith em-
ployment nearing a peak, Wright increased production of Cyclone
and Whirlwind aircraft engine horsepower in 1943 to a point 3,6oo
per cent above the horsepower volume when the war began in 1939.
Wright Aeronautical began quantity production of the 2,200 h.p.
Cyclone r8. This engine powered such planes as the Martin Mars,
the Lockheed C-69 Constellation and other military aircraft on the
secret list. A new plant built for the production of this engine in
Wood-Ridge, N. J., was in full production throughout 1943. In
addition, the Cyclone 18 was being produced by the Dodge Chicago
Division of the Chrysler Corporation.
The Wright Cyclone 14 aircraft engine was produced in two models
in great quantity, both in Paterson and in the Cincinnati, 0., plants
of the company. The 1,6oo h.p. Cyclone powered such planes as the
Douglas A-20 Havoc, Martin A-30 Baltimore and the Vultee A-31
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engeance. The 1 , 700 h.p. Cyclone was in e..'-.1:re.mely heav)' produc-

ti on fo r th e No rth A merican B-25 M itchell, V uJ tee . -35 -engeance,
Grumman T BF A venger and Eastern A ircraft TBM Avenger tor-
pedo bombe rs, i\IIa r tin P B :NI -3 iariner and the mtiss SBzC-r H ell-
li v r. \ ·ith the hi ghest horsepo\ver .rati ng e ·er g iven a nine C) Iinder
eng ine the Cy lone 9 was mainta ined in high p roduction . Additi onal
prod uction of thi eng ine came trom the tud bal<er Corporation,
li censed by right eronautical to build the yc1one 9s fo r Boeing
B- 17 F ly ing Fo rtre e . T hi s eng ine als powered uch plane as th e
L ckheed \-29 H udson and th e Douglas BD D auntless cli ve bomber.
The \ f.. ri ght \f..l birl wincl 9 vvas p rod uced in th e P aterson plants of
the co mpany but was also in heav)r producti n by ontinental Yviotors
THE WRIGHT 2 , 2 oo H.P. CYCL O"t\TE 18 E N GINE

l~. Cycl<;>ne 1 8 engine of. 2,2 00 h.p., p ro d~ce d by Wri gh t Aeronautical Corpo ra-
tion , bemg packed for shipment t o an aircra ft plan t for installa tion in such planes
a s the M a rtin Mars and the Lockheed C-69 Constellation.
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ADEL ISODRAULIC REMOTE CONTROL

Designed to offer immediate and precise remote control irrespective of altit ude,
vibration or pressure fluctuation, and in all temperatures, the Adel system operated
independently of the main hydraulic system.
under license agreement, for use in tanks and g un carriers. A dapted

to the tank use by the addition of a cooling .fan and flywheel, the Whirl-
wind 9 powered virtually all the M-3 General Grant and M -4 General
Sherman medium tanks and the new M-7 lOS-millimeter gun carrier.
The Whirlwind 7, while no longer produced in the Wright plants, was
built by the Naval A ircraft Factory , under license, for trainer planes.
Due to the use of high production single purpo;;e machine tools
and to new improvements in production engineering, vVright Aerp-
nautical was able in 1943 to introduce new manufacturing techniques
which resulted in an annual saving of ten million dollars in materials
and over 644,600 manhours.
The employment of women for production jobs was continued
throughout the year, particularly to replace men leaving for the armed
forces . Over rs,ooo former Wright employees were in the Services.
Accessories Manufacturers
Acme Pattern & Tool Company, Dayton, 0., had an engineering
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staff working with the aircraft industry developing processes for
breaking production bottlenecks. .\mong its specialties were heat-
treated aluminum castings. patterns. tools and the designing of new
tools.
Adel Precision Products Corp .. Burbank. Calif.. and Huntington.
\V. Va .. completed building programs in both cities, making a total
of six plants in operation, and increased production of a number of
proprietary articles for aircraft. The Adel ISOdraulic control system
provided positive and precise remote control irrespective of altitude.
temperature. vibration or pressure fluctuations of main hydraulic sys-
tem : and it operated independently without requiring integral locks .
.-\.dditions to the Adel line of :\Iighty :\Iidget and Stacking Midget
hydraulic control valves included a new 6GPH 4-way selector, a 3-way
selector and the manifolding 1Iidget for compact multiple control in-
stallations. Adel manufactured over 150 hydraulic control valves
predicated on six basic design simplicity types with go per cent inter-
changeability. l\Iany of these :-\del products provided a basis for
Army-~avy standards. ·
Several new solenoid operated hydraulic valves were developed
during the year. including two shut-off valves, a 3-way valve and a
4-way reversing valve and the new Adel2-coil. 4-way valve.
Increased production of the r\del series J fluid metering pump was
augmented by the new series K pump. weighing 2.75 lb .. with capacity
from 2.5 to 30 gallons per hour. The company's line of filters was in-
creased with a new master micronic oil filter which removed particles
of 5 microns and up. 3.800 sq. in. of filtering area were available in
a container measuring only 6" in diameter by 8,%" in height. Other
models included filters of 4" and 6" heights. In the Adel Line Sup-
port Division, addition of a number of new model clips and line support
blocks brought production to a total of over I 2,000 types and sizes.
Aeroproducts Division of General Motors Corporation, Dayton,
0 .. developed the dual rotation propeller and was prepared to start
production in 1944 for the Army ,\ir Forces. The propeller was de-
signed for big planes with higher powered engines. The dual rotation
propeller, latest of the three and four-blade single rotation, automatic.
constant speed Aeroprops already in use on combat planes. featured
unit construction and simplicity of installation and maintenance. This
feature was a part of the basic design of the Aeroprop which was built
with its own self-contained power source. thus eliminating accessory
power connections. The company reported production of three and.
four-blade Aeroprops had tripled the goal which had been set at the
end of six years of development. The hollow steel, ribbed blade, which
was the basis of the Aeroprop, 'vas strengthened by new brazing
methods, and production was doubled. Designs for a negative pitch
propeller were also completed. Propellers of various sizes and designs
were delivered to the Army and Navy on experimental contracts.
TH E AIRCR A FT Y EAR BOOK
AEROPRODUCTS DUAL ROTATION PROPELLER

This automatic, controllable pitch and hydraulically operated propeller, shown
here with the designers, K. L. Berninger and T. B. Martin, was produced by
Aeroproducts Division of General Motors.
Air Communications, Inc., Kansas City, M o., produced glide path

receivers, marker beacon receivers, aircraft transmitters, command
receivers and transmitters, small transmitters up to I k. w ., interphone
equipment, radio telephone equipment and adaptors fo r radio com-
passes. One outstanding development was an aircraft a utomatic direc-
tion finder for the Signal Corps. Another was the I A I range receiver
NEW THU\GS l.K THE AIR .)I()
used by TvV A. Air Communications also 'vas working on altitude

switches used in connection with airborne radio receivers, and other
projects of a highly secretive nature for the Signal Corps and Army
Air Forces. The company also was doing subcontract machining and
assembling of control columns, producing carburetor air scoops. and
building technical keyboard assemblies and cables. A flying labora-
tory was maintained to test manufactured ,equipment under actual.
flight conditions.
Aircraft Accessories Corporation, Burbank, Calif., increased pro-
duction. manufacturing facilities and personnel to keep up with the
constantly e......:panding requirements of the airplane manufacturers. It
developed many ne\v products and improved those already in produc-
tion. A new product was the new AAC Brake Valve for the foot pedal
operation of brakes on planes weighing in excess of 12.000 lbs. Other
new products included were ultra high frequency radio beam trans-
mitters and precision radio components.
Aircraft Hardware Manufacturing Company, Inc., New York,
makers of many types of constructional hardware for aircraft, con-
tinued manufacture of its standard line of bolts, nuts and turn-buckles.
The firm's stainless steel department was expanded with special screw
machine parts and swedging tenninals being among the most im-
portant items in sales .
.-\ircraft Mechanics, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo., produced a
large number of welded tubular assemblies and intricate forgings.
Aircraft Radio Corporation, Boonton, N. J., devoted its many
years experience in aircraft radio development to production for the
Army and Navy air forces.
Aircraft Screw Products Company, Long Island City, New York,
substantially increased production of its "Heli-Coil'' screw thread
inserts, precision-shaped helical coils of stainless steel or phosphor
bronze wire, the profile of which engaged screws of the American
National system. These inserts provided protection against wear .and
abrasion of tapped holes in light metals and plastics. They were hght
in weight, had a small cross-sectional area, and could be installed
rapidly with hand or power tools. Other developments included a new
type inserting attachment for standard electric and pneumatic power
tools and a stud driver for driving and extracting tight-fitting aircraft
engine studs having either American National thread form or tl?e
Aero-Thread screw thread form. The latter was a truncated vee 111
the light metal boss and a circular section thread in the screw. .
Aircraft Vvelders, Inc., Wichita. Kans., developed new techmques
in airframes fabrication for engine mounts, cowlings, wing ~nd fusel~ge
sections, and other units which promised valuable peacetlme apphca-
tions in fabrication of buckets, barrels, culverts, oil cans, grease cans,
air conditioning and airflow ducts. The method was a patented process
employing strips of metal and interlocking strips in the spinning ma-
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chine, and was different fro m any method heretofore employed. A ir-
craft Welders supplied important parts fo r the B- I 7 and B-29, th
B-32 Liberator and PBY flying boat, th e A -25 l ·I elldive r and C-46
Command o, various models of advance tra iners built by Beech, Globe,
Curtiss-\ iVright and 'Naco . Equipment and pe rsonnel we re built up to
the point where every type of weld ed assemb ly could be p roduced effi-
ciently and economically_. Many revolutionary methods of welding
and machining these critical frames \~ e re pioneered by A ircraft
\N elders with the r esult that ma~1u fact uring costs and p ercentage of
Joss in producti on were reduced to a minimum. Added time savings
were accomplished through application of a new and uniqu e technique
in machining.
Allied Aviation Corporati on, Baltimore, MeL, was in pr duction
on ailerons for fighter planes, channels for A rmy g lid ers and bomber
wing flaps.
A lloys Foundry, Inc., \1\! ichita, Kans. supr li ed alumi num and mag-
nesium castings to principal aircraft manufacturers in all sections of
the country. Capacity more than quadruple th at of earl.; 1943 coupled
with a strategic location in th e heart of th e U nite I State , enabled the
company to meet all delivery schedules. H oused in a new bu.ilding with
modern equipment for both foundry a nd heat treating d epartments,
the company specialized in castings of superior quality "'"hich ''ere in-
spected .through X -Ray, metallurgical a nd ph ys ical labo rato ri es.
Aluminum Company of America, P ittsburgh , Pa., refl ected in its
activities the rapidly quickening tempo of the war. A host of new
plants, capable of handling all phases of aluminum production and
CONVEYOR AT PLANT OF ALLOYS FOUNDRY

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fabrication were under construction. including many for the Defense

Plant Corporation. It was estimated that when these units were com-
pleted and the 1943 peak production reached. there would be a capacity
in this country to make 2.100.000.000 pounds of aluminum annually-
6J per cent more than the total world production in 1938. Of this
total, Aluminum Company of America expected to produce a major
portion in its own plants and those leased from the Government.
Forging output of the company was 25 times that before the war. Pro-
duction of castings had multiplied I I times; extruded shapes and tub-
ing. nine times. A single sheet mill was turning out every month one
and a half times as much high strength alloy sheet, such as is used in
warplanes, as the whole country used in a year before the war. One of
tlw company's new sheet mills could roll aluminum sheet 50 times
faster than in 1940.
The .-\merican Chemical Paint Company, .\mbler. Pa., was pro-
ducing chemicals for use in war production. primarily metal cleaning
chemicals and allied products. preparatory to final finishes. Company
chemists and technicians cooperated with metal fabricators and \vith
the Army and Navy in planning equipment and adapting our products
to new and di,·ersified requirements. Laboratory research developed
new uses ior standard ACP products and new ones to solve many
metal treating problems. These developments shortened cleaning
operating schedules. enabled fabricators to obtain the chemically
clean surfaces necessary for protective finishes. improved and speeded
drawing operations, and saved steel by confining the action of pickling
Laths to the removal of scale. Among the ACP products were the
metal cleaners Deoxidine and Deoxylyte. Rodine which limited acid
pickling of iron and its alloys to removal of scale, pickle bath toners to
improve finish and save acids, Cuprodine (a powdered chemical which
when dissolved in dilute sulphuric acid, produced a bright copper coat-
ing on steel surfaces). Cuprotek to protect against rust, Lithofonn to
make paint stick to galvanized iron, Kemick which was a chemical
paint for hot surfaces. and many other chemical products.
The American Hard Rubber Company. New York, which de-
veloped metal reinforced safety steering wheels for motor cars in
the early 1920's, was in production on shock-proof safety control
wheels for military aircraft. The light \veight of the control wheel
was made possible by the use of aluminum reinforcement with plastic
molded rims and grips.
American Propeller Corporation, subsidiary of The Aviation
Corporation. Toh~do, 0., developed new methods of forming propeller
blades from tubes made in the factory from taper-rolled steel, as well
as from seamless steel tubes. The tubes first were flattened in a
thousand ton press. An electrically controlled seamless welder fused
the tip and trailing edges of the hollow steel propeller blade, which
then was heated and the excess metal sheared off in dies.
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American Screw Company, Providence, K I., continued to supply

the aircraft industry with wood, machine and sheet metal screws and
miscellaneous hardware.
American Tube Bending Company, New Haven, Conn., manu-
facturers of tubular parts of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, all built
to the designs and specifications of its customers, increased production
100 per cent with an increase of 18 per cent in personnel and 30 per
cent in productive floor space. Improved inspection methods resulted
in a three per cent decrease in parts rejections.
Apex Machine & Tool Company, Dayton. 0., manufactured joint
socket wrenches, power bits and hand drivers and other specialized
tools for aircraft production.
The Aro Equipment Corporation, Bryan and Cleveland, 0 .. con-
tinued production of propeller hubs for trainer planes, fluid segre-
gators, vacuum pumps, oxygen demand regulators, special hydraulic
assemblies, and also classified projects for the Army Air Forces. The
second semester for the Aro Technical School was completed and the
third semester started with increased enrollment.
Atlantic India Rubber ·works, Inc., Chicago, Ill., was devoting
solely to war work its extensive resources and facilities for supplying
molded and extruded rubber parts for the manufacturer of aero-
nautical equipment.
Atlantic Rayon Corporation, Industrial Fabrics Division, New
York, vvas operating on a three-shift basis producing aircraft fabrics
under the trade name of Flightex for the Army and Navy air services
and the aircraft manufacturers. Among the products was a special
fabric for gliders.
Automatic Electric Company, Chicago, lll., expanded its com-
prehensive array of electrical control devices and communications
equipment specifically designed for aircraft use. The new midget
class S control relays represented over so years experience in relay
design, small size and feather weight r;;,i oz. Designed to meet the
gruelling conditions of operation on the fastest combat aircraft, they
offered a combination of features. Scientific tests failed to reveal false
operation or release of contacts under extreme vibration. They
withstood, with a substantial margin of safety, the most rigorous
operating tests required for aircraft relays by the Army Signal Corps
and Air Forces, including high humidity and extremes of tempera-
ture, 40 degrees below to 130 degrees above zero. Independent, self-
cleaning twin contacts, mounted on an improved type of spring design,
provided additional safeguards. The automatic electric class S air-
craft relay proved to be one of the most popular of the series. It had
a single operating arm which provided for a maximum of six contact
springs, with contacts which would make or break so watts (maxi-
mum, I ampere) non-inductive load, or 25 watts (maximum, 0
ampere) inductive load. Carrying capacity was roo watts (maximum,
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2 amperes). Other assemblies were manufactured in very large
<juantities, providing for up to 12 contact springs (two operating arms,
2 oz. maximum weight), with a wide available range of operate and
release speeds, and other variable characteristics. :Mounting was
optional, either by means of screws or standard plug-in arrange-
ments.
The B G Corporation, ~ew York, contributed improvements to the
operation of aircraft power plants. The new B G resistor-type spark
plug was widely used. Dy their use, spark plugs functioned continu-
ously between servicings for many times their previous sen·ice life.
The ceramic ignition wire terminal sleeves. which had been in use
for more than a year. were accepted as standard equipment to re-
place the impregnated paper base type iormerly used. Ceramic in-
sulated spark plugs were developed for use in specific aircraft type
engines. \Vork on a flexihle. completely sealed, ignition hamess passed
the development stage. ~nd it was accepted by one of the Services.
B. H. Aircraft Company, Long Island City, N. Y., continued to
supply the GO\·ernment and the aircraft industry with fabricated sheet-
metal parts of various kinds and stvles.
The Darrett Equipment Comp~ny, St. Louis, Mo., manufacturers
of precision brake service equipment, have extended its facilities to
C(lver the sen•icing of all types of aviation brakes. Barrett .\ircraft
Brake Dokters were used by privately owned aircraft repair shops, as
well as by the Army and K avy air forces in their aviation mechanic
training shops. and at flying bases on our fighting fronts. The Rar-
rett Aircraft Brake Dokter was a precision brake lining grinder that
tailored the brake lining to exact brake drum diameter. It could be
used to service all types of airplane brakes. on or off the plane, in the
hangar or on the field. on the production line or on the bench. It re-
duced accidents caused by faulty brakes, kept down brake maintenance
cost and saved lining. Another Barrett Brake Service Tool, especially
developed for the aviation industry, was the B-35AC Brake Drum
Lathe. \Vith the cooperation of the engineering section of the Air
Service Command, this lathe was developed to machine and grind all
types of airplane brake drums from the smallest to the largest. The
Barrett line also included relining machines, lining clamps. brake
drum hones. gauges, mikes, countersinks, drills, master hydraulic
cylinder honing sets, hydraulic fluid filler tanks and other equipment
for precision servicing of all types of aircraft brakes.
The Bell Company, Inc., Chicago, IlL produced hydraulic fluids to
meet Air Forces specifications. Both mineral oil and castor oil types
were available. Bell had accomplished considerable research on hy-
draulic fluids to operate at extremely low temperatures, and this in-
formation was available to the industry.
Belmont Radio Corporation. Chicago, Ill .. in 19-1-3 produced for
the armed services radio and other types of electronic equipment
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equivalent to nearly two million civilian radio sets. In terms of man

hours and materials used, Belmont's military production was thrice
that of any peacetime year. Most important of all, new standards of
efficiency were attained for military radio equipment, which would
develop in incredibly finer reception for future peacetime radios.
Bendix Aviation Corporation, Bendix Products Division, Landing
Gear Department, South Bend, Ind., manufactured landing gear
equipment, including Bendix pneudraulic shock struts, wheels. brakes.
master cylinders and power brake valves. A great expansion of facili-
ties was made in step with the war effort. In addition to new facilities
in South Bend, a manufacturing unit in Wayne, Mich., was operating
to capacity. A number of plants in various parts of the country became
subcontractors. Some of these plants manufactured complete assem-
blies, while others provided parts and sqbassemblies for the major
operating units. More than so items of equipment manufactured hy
this department were standard on planes. Stromberg injection air-
craft carburetors, produced by the Stromberg Department, were
standard equipment on many American military airplanes. The carbu-
retor had new standards of performance, adding to the safety, speed.
maneuverability and range of the plane.
Bendix Aviation Corporation, Pacific Division. Korth Hollywood,
Calif., was in peak production on its line of Altair hydraulic controls
and radio accessories. · •
The Benwood Linze Company, St. Louis, Mo., specialists in the
manufacture and application of metallic rectifiers, concentrated on
expansion of facilities to increase production and conserve manpower.
B-L selenium and copper sulphide rectifiers, as well as complete power
supplies, were widely used in aircraft power, control and radio equip-
ment. Many new designs increased efficiency and performance.
especially under conditions encountered in aircraft service.
Bolton Manufacturing Corporation, West Haven, Conn.. de-
veloped shielded ignition assemblies for combat plane. tank and boat
engines to drain off spark interference. and they were designed to
withstand the strain of war service.
Boots Aircraft Nut Corporation, New Canaan. Conn., was in peak
production on its extensive line of standard fastenings for all types of
military aircraft. including Boots type all-metal self-locking nuts
stamped in one piece from sheet metal.
Boston Insulated Wire & Cable Co., Boston, Mass .. continued to
manufacture aircraft insulated wires and cables covering the entire
range from small instrument wire to motor leads and large power
cables. The company produced a wide variety of electrical items
used in aircraft, such as bonding cable, shielding braiding, antenna
wires, and numerous types of radio cables and cords. Its policy
was to supply every type of electrical wire needed by the aircraft
manufacturers to facilitate the difficult procurement problems of
purchasing departments. Emphasis was placed on development of

specially designed multiconductor cables for electrical instruments
and devices which had become such vital parts of combat planes.
These;: types included flexible oil proof and plane proof cables for
turrets, gunfire controls, radar instruments and intercommunication,
as well as coaxial cables for high frequency circuits.
Breeze Corporations, Newark, N.J., e..xpanded its plant structures.
equipment, personnel and research facilities while in production on
equipment for aircraft. anti-aircraft, tanks. ships and ground defenses.
X ew developments included a faster and more efficient technique
for manufacturing aircraft armor plate which stood exacting tests and
gave air crews greater protection and increased confidence. Two
types of armor plate for aircraft are made by Breeze--homogeneous
and face hardened. Homogeneous armor plate required only heat treat-
ment (heating, quenching and tempering) of alloy steel to give it the
high toughness necessary to withstand high explosive shock. Face-
hardened armor plate needed special processing before heat treating.
It required a thin layer of high carbon case on the projectile striking
side which, after heat treating, became hard. \Vith a tough back, this
hard surface tended to break up the nose of the striking projectile, thus
proYiding adequate protection against high velocity.
To provide this hard case on face-hardened armor plate, the usual
method was to use pack carbonizing, in which the steel was packed
in powdered carbon compound. This required a long cycle of carbon-
izing . .Breeze developed a process whereby the steel was heated in
fumaces of molten carbonizing salts, in which the face of the steel
plate picked up the carbon. This materially reduced the time required
to complete the carbonizing cycle. The liquid bath cycle was further
shortened by Breeze research to such an e..xtent that the output of the
furnaces was greatly increased.
Production of Breeze cartridge type engine starters was further
accelerated and a larger type starter was produced to meet the require-
ments of more powerful engines. The Breeze starter secured its
energy from a cartridge using a slow burning fuel to generate the re-
quired power at a controlled rate, providing ample torque without
damaging the engine parts. This starter made no drain on the airplane
batteries, as the current required to fire the cartridge was no more than
that supplied by an ordinary flashlight cell.
Further improvements were made in the design and production of
Breeze radio ignition shielding for high tension ignition and secondary
wiring systems to safeguard the operation of aircraft and insure un-
interrupted transmission of vital communications.
A new series of multiple circuit electrical connectors having im-
proved contacts was perfected and produced in accordance with the
latest AN specifications. Manufacturers in vast quantities of flexible
shielding conduit and fittings, Breeze developed new bench and hand
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THE AIRU{AFT YEAR BUUK
type swaging machines for use in attaching ferrules to the flexible

conduit. Other aircraft accessories on which production was speeded
materially included tab controls for operating aileron. rudder and
elevator trim tabs, internal tie rods especially adaptable for gliders,
flexible tachometer shafts and adapters and remote control drives for
radio tuning devices.
Buhl Stamping Company. Detroit, :rviich.. developed improved
methods of stamping and fabricating aircraft J)arts to the manu-
facturer's specifications.
California Flyers, Inc., Los Angeles. Calif., was in production ou
parts and assemblies for military aircraft.
Camloc Fastener Corporation, N e\\' York, developed cowl fasten-
ers designed to operate with only a quarter turn of a screwdriver, yet
hold sheets securely in place. A Hoatiug cam-collar or receptacle
permitted spotting tolerances to be increased to over ,%" in any
direction without distortion or warpage.
The Champion Spark Plug Company, Toledo, 0 .. once more ex-
panded its production of ceramic insulated spark plugs to take care
of increased war requirements. This involved completion of previ-
ously planned plant expansion. Continuous engineering and research
development resulted in many improvements in design and materials
being put into production. These improvements provided increased
spark plug life and more uniform quality. Full utilization of advanced
engineering and research facilities assured further deYelopments to
meet the increasing severity of aircraft engine service. Increased pro-
duction was in great measure clue to the development of more efficient
production equipment and methods, as well as to plant expansion and
to greater productive effort on the part of personnel.
Chandler-Evans Corporation of South Meriden, C01'ln., makers of
aircraft engine carburetors, pumps and Protek-Plugs, was acquired. by
Niles-Bemont-Pond Company, West Hartford, Conn., during I9-:J.3·
The new CECO carburetor testing plant in Ohio reached its large
maximum planned monthly quota for testing CECO carburetors
manufactured under subcontract. The South Meriden plant continued
to increase monthly production of fuel pumps, water pumps and ac-
cessories. The growth of the company's Protek-Plug department was
so great that it became necessary to open a third plant in \iVallingford,
Conn., to handle this activity. The Wallingford plant also housed the
company's service department and service school for training domestic
and foreign CECO service men and field engineers as well as for
familiarization of Army and Navy personnel with CECO products.
Chicago Aerial Survey Company, Chicago, III., engaged since 1924
in producing aerial photographic surveys, maps and oblique views,
enlarged their manufacturing operations and continued manufacture of
the "Sonne" aerial camera, the result of many years of development
experience. The company held numerous A.A.F. contracts.
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Chicago \i'l heel & fa nu facturing Compan hicago, III. was in
peak production on mounted wheels and small grinding wheels fo r
abras ive work, speciali zing in small size of wheels three inches in
d iameter and smaller.
lark T ructractor D ivision oE lark Equipment Compan) , Battl e
reek, f ich., was in peak prod uction on its fo rk lift truck, a mus-
cular littl e vehicle that with one person operating it could outwork a
whole battalion in li fting. carrying and loading supplies fo r quick
transport to the war fro nts. T he fork lift truck was a elf-propelled
vehicle, with little more to it than a motor a seat for the operator, a
heavy counter weigh t at the rear and a steel pronged fo rk at the front.
. t "ork, the fo rk was lowe red to th e fl oor to pick up the load and
carry it away. n ingeni ous escalator de' ice could rai se loads 20
feet or more, so that heavy engines could be installed in aircraft in
the h01·test possible time and loads stowed away in planes-
bombs or cargoes. F itted fo r all kind s oi service in all branches of
the arm ed forces, th ese trucks were u eel by the tens of thousands
and were cred ited officially with having contributed much to , the
ucce of operati ons on all f ronts. Fast loading and unl oading saved
STOWING AIRPLANE CARGO

Loading a Consolidated Vultee Liberator transpo rt with engines and oth er supplies.
P hoto s)l ows the fork lift truck developed and manufactured by the Clark
Tructracto r Division of Cla rk Equipment Company.
thousands of lives and huge quantities of supplies by shortening the

period of exposure to enemy air attacks.
The Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company, Cleveland, 0 .. manu-
facturer of aero is (air-oil shock absorbing landing gear units) and
Cleco pneumatic tools, was in full production at its newest plant.
Cleveland Pneumatic Aero!, a wholly owned subsidiary, in Euclid. 0.
Devoted exclusively to the manufacture of aerols, this plant, cover-
ing about 16 acres, was reputedly the largest of its kind in the world.
In addition to the company's increased production of pneumatic tools,
sheet holders, rock drills and automotive shock absorbing equipment,
new products were added. One was the Cleco JUV -N-JECTOR.
a device enabling the riveter to place rivets with a minimum loss of
dropped rivets. It was estimated that its use cut rivet loss in some
plants as high as 90 per cent. Another development was the l\Iogul
core breaker, an adaptation of existing rock drilling equipment. built
for breaking cores from large castings. On castings as large as q
tons, the Mogul proved to be six to IO times faster than ordinary
methods. A further improvement was made in the standard Cleco
sheetholder. On older types, there had been some trouble from occa-
sional breakage and, because of spring construction, a tendency of
small component parts to fly in all directions. Slight changes in hasic
design remedied that condition.
Clifford Manufacturing Company, ·Boston, Mass., extended its
facilities for serving the aircraft industry with basic materials for
engine cooling and cooling control. It manufactured the Hydron thin-
wall extruded tubing for aircraft radiators, oil coolers, intercoolers and
heat interchangers, for liquid and air-cooled engines ; and also turned
out the Hydron thin-wall hydraulically-formed metallic bellows for
use in all types of temperature and pressure control devices for engine
cooling systems, carburetors and superchargers.
Consolidated Radio Products Co., Chicago, Ill.· has been engaged
in peak production of headsets for the Signal Corps, and also was
manufacturing transformers with many varied applications. The fac-
tory was equipped with the latest machinery, including new tool and
die facilities. The company had more than 12 years' experience in
supplying the radio industry, and had produced a large percentage of
the custom built speakers manufactured before Pearl Harbor.
Cook Electric Company, Chicago, Ill., manufacturers of more than
I 50 products for aircraft, communications and industrial applications,
extended their line of "Aerolectric" relays and Cook "Spring-life"
bellows, and introduced a new line of pressure detector switches. To
their line of specially-built relays was added a series of newly designed
aircraft relays. The Cook "Spring-life" bellows line was extended to
cover sizes ranging from ~" O.D. to 6" O.D. A new division was
formed, called the "MetaLastic" Division, to produce bellows for heavy
duty applications, constructed of heavier metals, such as carbon steel,
NE'W THINGS IN THE AIR
monel. stainless steel and inconel, and employing all the known meth-
ods of metal joining. From the designing of the "'Thermal-Aire'"
pressure switch, employed extensively in aircraft, a complete series
of pressure switches was developed to meet the demands of extremely
high or low pressures and capable of being operated by gas, water.
steam. oil or hydraulic pressure.
Couse Laboratories. ~ewark. ~. T.• continued production of their
type A mobile welding shop and typ~ B mobile machine shop for the
am1ed services. These mobile shops were equipped with relatively
heavy machine tools to enable them to handle the repair and mainte-
nance work on bulldozers, power shovels, trucks and other large
equipment used in building new airfields rapidly at advance bases and
permitting quick repair of captured airfields. Couse perfected an
entirely new type of power take-off which could be applied to the
standard military 6 x 6 chassis without structural changes. It per-
mitted the manufacture of the Couse shops on 6 x 6 chassis for
conditions requiring extreme mobility.
Cox and Stevens Aircraft Corporation, lVIineola and Great Neck.
X. Y., designed and manufactured many types of computers and in-
struments for the military services and air lines. One was the load
adjuster, a slide rule type of instrument, which became a standard
device of the Am1y, Navy and British services for determining proper
loading of aircraft. Other products were Intercept officers kits which
were standard for the Army and Navy Fighter Commands and in use
on aircraft carriers. plotting kits for the Army and Marine Corps,
and Model V\V and Model S navigational computers. The company
developed a standard aircraft electric weighing kit. It had a total
weighing capacity of r2o,ooo lbs., consisting of three weighing cells of
40,000 lbs. each. The cells, the electronic indicating unit and complete
accessory weighing equipment were contained in a carrying case, and
the total weight of the entire unit \Vas only 70 lbs.
The Ralph C. Coxhead Corporation, New York, developed the
V ari-Typer composing machine with hundreds of different styles and
type sizes for special report fom1s, percentage breakdowns, price
lists and hundreds of other plant forms for time-saving and elimination
of a large part of outside printing costs. The corporation also produced
hydraulic gear pumps and selector valws for the air forces.
Crescent Insulated ·wire.& Cable Co., Trenton, N.J.. manufactured
for the airplane industry large quantities of electrical wires and cables
used in the construction and senricing of airfields and related facilities,
as well as for lighting, power and portable cables in aircraft. Crescent's
Imperial Neoprene Jacketed Portable Cable and Permacord were
heavy duty types of portable cables and cords, giving maximum protec-
tion from abrasion, crushing, heat, oils, greases and weathering. They
were widely used for portable drills, tools, and other industrial appli-
ances in aircraft factories, and servicing facilities at airfields.
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HOW CROWN FASTENERS PROTECT BOMBERS

Th e new power-operated, remote-co ntrolled chin turr et on the Boeing B-1 7G
Fortress , showing Crown double ac ting zippers which close th e two .so ca l. ma-
chine gun slots and yet permit them to operate at all angles.
Crown Fastener Division of The Spool Cotton Company, New

York, developed zipper equipment for protection of the vital parts
of combat aircraft. Some of the latest designs of power operated tur-
rets on our bombers introduced new mechanical problems in closing
the slots in the path of travel of the guns. Crown . Fastener solved
the problem for tl~e Army and Navy by devel oping a double-acting
zipper. Thi s small thing was a most important contribution to our
successful bombing operations over Germany in the 1944 campaign.
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The closure consisted of a carrier shield fitted around the gun barrel.
This carrier mounted two zipper sliders on univer:-;a[ jnints and facing
in opposite directions. :\s the power actuated gun traversed its path.
the zipper opened automaticalh· ahead of the g-tm and closed behind
it. Careful research and design reduced fri~tion loads to a point
:vhere only slight power was required to operate the zipper e\·en when
It was required to clear ibelf of ice at low temperatures. Smooth
()peration in either direction was also a most important factor so that
t~lere. would he no interruption or rouglmes:-; in the operation and
sJghtmg oi the guns in actiun. The Crown gun slot closure was
adapt:d tll a variety ui installations ..-\mung the new features was con-
structiOn oi the zippers in predetermined cun·es so that they could
be attached to the contour surface uf the turret. thus preserving the
aerodynamic efficiency ui the turret design. The zipper closure also
represented
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slot
c. osures. Crown Fastener also de\•eloped a number of other unique
Zipper designs for aircraft use, including zippers for engine covers,
n~amtenance shelters and other functional applications on combat
a1rplanes.
. Curtiss- \i\" right Corporation. Propeller Division. Caldwell. X· ] ..
mcreased its output of electric propellers fur United :\ations' fighting
planes approximately 50 per cent m·er the 1942 production. In terms
?f horsepower for propellers shipped. based on available engine r~t
mgs, the 1943 output was approximately 6;.soo.ooo as compared w1th
~7,836,540 in 1942. These production increases were achieved with an
~~;crease of only 20 per cent in the number of employees over 1942.
I \\'O of the outstanding features of the experimental and dev~lopment
fields were completion and occupation of a new propeller fl1ght test
hangar and a huge propeller test house. In the new propelle~- t.est
house, all types of propellers were tested at high power. The bmldmg
comprised two tubular test cells 31 ft. in diameter, with a single glass
enclosed contJ·ol room between them, through which engineers could
observe test runs. Propellers up to 30 ft. in diameter could be tested
there. The building was of concrete construction with walls over IO
feet thick. A ho'neycomb uf sound-absorbing blocks was built in the
open. ends of both cells to prevent radiation of noise. Facilities \Y~re
provided for testing propellers with any type or make of engme
manufact~tred, and they allowed accurate meast~rement and cont.rol
of operation on both the engine and propellers bemg tested, supplymg
the most complete development data.
Completely equipped with modern testing devices, the new Cur-
tiss flight test hangar was large enough to house six fighter planes.
Although military restrictions prevented details of the extensive re-
search being conducted by the Division flight test unit, factors of
propeller efficiency were uncler constant examination. One of the
most important tests was directed to the problem of eliminating. or
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CURTISS -WRIGHT'S NEW PROPELLER TEST

An interior view of one of the t wo cells in the new propeller test house at the
plant of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Pro peller Division, in Caldwell, . J.,
with a large four-blade hollow steel electric propeller being prepared for testing.
p reventing, ice formation on pt·opell er blades, one of aviation's prin-

cipal hazards .
In the engineering field th e Propeller D ivision was developing
an instrument to enable aircraft engineers to p redetermine by flight
test available horsepower of a specific airplane engine,•thereby opening
th e way for many improvements and design and performance of pro-
pellet-s. Known as the thrust meter, the instrument, \\h en perfected,
would make possible the calculation of horsepower by determining
the effici ency of variou s types of propellers.
A nother current development was toward utilizati on of the pro-
peller for effecting negative thrust during land]nrr operations to assist
in braking the landing run. The use of propeller; in reverse pitch had
been empl oyed on la rge flying boats for assistance in maneuvering on
water fo r two or three years. Tests w ith reverse thrust operation of
propellers during landing showed that a very rapid deceleration took
place and that the combination of reverse propeller and wheel brakes
could provide a substantially reduc~d landing run.
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On the production front, several factors figured in the 50 per cent

increase in production during 1943. One factor was the conveyoriza-
tion of the Division "s four plants. At Indianapolis, Ind., new facilities
went into operation early in 1943. Conveyors also were installed in the
headquarters plant at Caldwell. at the Clifton, X. J .. plant, and at the
Beaver, Pa., plant.
The Army Air Forces also gave recognition to the Curtiss-\Vright
Propeller Division for its pioneering work in the manufacture of hol-
low steel blades, and pointed out that the Division had accomplished
what no other nation had been able to do--manufacture hollow steel
blades for GOmbat airplanes in quantity.
Among the outstanding changes in manufacturing methods initi-
ated by the Propeller Division, which assisted in stepping up the pro-
duction of propellers. were the introduction of taper rolling of steel
plates by the steel mills and the piercing of hub forgings. Prior to this
change. the plate stock used in manufacturing steel blades was nor-
mally furnished in the form of large uniform thickness plates. The
plates were then milled to the required finish thickness where the final
weight of the stock of the blade was less than one-fourth the rough
stock furnished. The new taper rolled plates resulted in a reduction of
so per cent in the rough steel required for manufacture of steel blades.
Another steel saving practice in the forging of hubs was utilized. The
forging companies pierced the hub barrels during the forging operation,
with a resultant saving of 40 per cent in steel. The two practices alone
saved hundreds of tons of high grade alloy steel monthly. Meanwhile,
the steady advancement in improved design, reduced weight of the
final product, improved durability, simplicity of construction and
proper engine cooling continued. On the latest Curtiss propeller de-
sign using hollow steel blades, new features of design resulted in sub-
stantial weight savings. One of these features was the new flange
type shank and gear used with the blade as compared to the olde1·
straight type shank and gear. By shortening the bearing stack and
hub barrel length and reducing the blade weight, the total weight for
a four-blade propeller was reduced 16 per cent while maintaining
equal aerodynamic performance requirements.
The Davison Chemical Corporation, Baltimore, Md., developed
a method of preventing corrosion in aircraft engines and other war
machines by dehydrated packaging-a system based on the com-
pany's pioneering e...--cperiments with silica gel. It was known that
corrosion would not occur at relative humidities of less than 30
per cent of normal temperatures. Therefore, protection of any
equipment would be certain so long as the humidity in the package
was held below that figure. Davison developed an absorbent from
silica gel and named it Protek-Sorb. Silica gel was a prepared form
of silicon dioxide having an extremely porous structure, made by
mixing predetermined concentrations of an acid. such as sulfuric,
PROTEK ANTI-CORROSION PLUG

Photo shows a Prot~k plug being removed from the engine of a R epublj c
Thunderbolt. The Protek plug is inse rted in place of spark plugs when th e engine
is shipped to the front or stored.
and a soluble silicate, like sodium silicate ( water glass), and allowing
the mixture, known as the hydrosol, to set to a jellylike mass called
hydrogel. After setting, the hydrogel was broken into small lumps
and thoroughly washed to remove excess acid and the salts resulting
from the reaction. The washed hydrogel was then dried, crushed and
screened to the desired particle size and given a final activation .
Protek-Sorb was chemically inert and did not go into solution when
saturated; and therefore had no harmful effect on materials with
which it came in contact. The action in absorbing va pors was phy-
sical. There was no change in the size or shape ·of the particles as it
NEW THI..KGS H\ THE AIH.
became saturated. Likewise, no corrosive or injurious compounds

were given off, as was usual with chemical absorption. \Vhen
saturated. the particles of silica gel appeared perfectly dry. Normal
commercial Protek-Sorb silica gel absorbed approximately so per
cent of its weiaht of water from saturated air. From this it was
~ . d
estimated that one cubic inch of Protek-Sorb silica gel contame
pores ha,·ing a surface of about 50,000 square feet. Protek-Sorb with
this enormous intemal surface and infinite number of small diameter
capillaries attracted vapors, condensed them, and held them as
liquids in its pores or capillaries.
Activated · Protek-Sorb silica gel effectively removed moisture
from air and readily assured an atmosphere of far less than 30 per
cent relative humidity in a package when the correct containe~ or
wrapping material was used. Protek plugs were inserted in engmes
in place of spark plugs during shipment or storage and the entire
engine was \\Tapped in a moisture repellant materiaL with a bag of
Protek-Sorb inside.
Another Davison development was a humidity indicator guide
containing especially treated silica gel known as Telltale GeL Davison
impregnated a specially prepared silica gel with cobalt chloride.
Theoretically this was simple, but it required long research to arrive
at a technique of manufacture that would constantly assure a silica
gel indicator that was dependable and that would change color at the
relative humidity at which corrosion began. There was every indica-
tion that this new dehydrated packaging system which was of such
military value in protecting against rust, corrosion, mildew and mold
would revolutionize packaging in peacetime.
Denison Engineering Company, Columbus, 0., produced its model
HSPT3 "hydroilic" spark plug tester, which developed air pressure
up to 750 lbs. per sq. in. within 15 sec. and maintained it at least a
minute. Testing time averaged only 30 sec. per plug. The plug was
seated in an adapter, and action of the cylinder clamped the plug into
an air-tight chamber. The desired voltage and pressure were selected.
and the action of the plug recorded. Safety features included forcing
the operator to move two levers-one with each hand-in opening or
closing the clamping mechanism, thus making it impossible for him to
have his hands in or about the clamping mechanism where he might be
injured. Also, the circuit to the spark plugs was completed only after
the plug was clamped into position, and the circuit was automatically
broken when the clamp was released. The operator, therefore, could
handle the plug in complete safety. The stand was a welded steel
frame mounted on swivel casters and equipped with start-stop push
buttons, high and low pressure air gauges, low pressure needle valve,
adapters, oil level gauge, high voltage connector, low voltage terminal
and operating levers.
Diebold Safe & Lock Company, Canton, 0., in its 85th year as a
,
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manufacturer of safes and experience in making steel harder as proof

against drills, torches, nitroglycerine and other kinds of attack, was
in full war production on case-hardened armor plate for aircraft.
The company's personnel had increased more than I ,ooo per cent in
two years.
The Dow 01emical Company, Midland, :rviich., was producing ap-
proximately half of the country's magnesium output in plants located
in Michigan and Texas. In 1\tlichigan, where magnesium was manu-
factured from salt brine, recent expansion in facilities resulted in two
new plants, one at Ludington, and the other at Marysville. These
plants began production in the spring of 1943. .Magnesium made
possible greater range, altitude, speed and more payload for America's
fighting planes. It was estimated that magnesium in aircraft averaged
I,ooo pounds per plane, mostly in the engine and wheel castings.
Magnesium also was used in accessory housings and airframe parts.
Resultant total weight saving in a bomber was at least 500 pounds.
Still other uses were in main landing gear fittings, tail wheel oleo
housings and the main auxiliary oil tanks on several of the latest
fighters. Another new fighter used magnesium sheet in fairings, doors,
flaps and control surface coverings. Dow also built wings for the :1\avy
Bureau of Aeronautics, which were 17 per cent lighter than other
types. They successfully passed flight tests and were undergoing
extensive service tests. Another Dow magnesium wing. designed with
thick skin to attain a more simple structure and a smoother surface,
possessed improved aerodynamic qualities.
Dow improvements in fabricating methods and surface linishing
treatments resulted in improved service results and in saving of
production time. Deep forming draws had to be done hot in the case
of magnesium, but that proved to be an advantage rather than a draw-
back, because the springback problem encountered in cold forming
was eliminated. It made possible deep draws in one operation and with
a single set of dies. Salt water corrosion of magnesium was reduced
sharply by development of superior surface treatments, among them
the Dow No. 7 treatment, which was covered by Army and Navy
specifications. New types of paints and the development of new alloys
in which the iron and nickel contents were practically eliminated also
helped to control corrosion.
Welding methods were improved. In the case of arc welding. the
shielding of the weld area by an inert helium gas prevented oxidation
of the molten material and pennitted welding of larger areas than
formerly.
T?e Duramold Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Cor-
porah~n, ~ew York, increased production of wings and tail surfaces
for Fa1rchtld trainers made of plastic bonded plywood molded under
heat and pressure by the Duramold process. In addition, Duramold
was in large-scale· production of expendable gas tanks for combat
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pla ne mad e by the ame roces . T ypical of these ,.va the huge
a ux ilia ry tank made fo r the Dougla A -_o Ha ·oc bomber. It great!)
extend ed the ra nge of thi s important med.ium bomber and n.ight
fi ghter. A fter th e contents of the e::dra tank were ~-.;: hau ted it could
be d ropp d thu lightening th e aircraft and incre:a ing it maneu-
rabilit ·. In line with it policy of con tinuing rese:a.rch on improved
. tructural mat ri als, better and more lasting fin.ishe , and more
efficien t ineth cis f fa l ri cation, th e D uramolcl D ivision in c operation
with th e Fairch ild \ircraft D ivision developed and brought int
p ractical a1 pl i a ti ou a n imp rtant new meth od of heat curin g of
plastic b ndecl '' ood tructu raJ a sembli s. Termed e.l ctr nic pro-
ces ing the meth d made use qf high frequency electric cu rrents ' hich
were shot thr ugh lanunations to cure in a fe,v minutes heavy sec-
tion w hi ·h mibht otherwi se· requi re hours fo r setting at normal room
temperature . Fo r peci.fic applications, the proce s offe red the
advanta e n t only of speed ing production time, but oE recl uci1'lg th e
numb r f costly jigs an l fixtur es and p rodu ction fl oo r space needed
f r a o-iven quantity of output. That 1 races was in r egul ar use in
DURAMOLD F UEL TANK

Huge expendable extra fu el tank which co ul d be attach ed snugly to th e belly of a
Douglas A-zo H avoc bomber. The tank was ma.nufactured by the Duramold
process.
the production of wood spar flanges for the Fairchild AT-2r Gunner
and the Fairchild Cornell primary trainer, and for certain reinforcing
strips used in the expendable fuel tanks. In connection with the
electronic processing, special jigs ancl lixtures were devised which
held assemblies in position with uniform fluid pressure applied by
pneumatic tubes to insure thin, strong glue lines essential for maxi-
mum strength.
Dzus Fastener Company, Babylon, N. Y., continued to supply the
industry with its line of fasteners. The Dzus self-locking fastener was
known for its simplicity and dependability.
Eagle Parachute Corporation, Lancaste1·, Pa., prior to the war was
the exclusive supplier of parachutes to the L~nited States Forest
Service. These parachutes were chosen because of their special design.
The Forest Service found that the steera!Jility feature enahled landings
to be made, as one of the instructors put it, "so close to a small fire that
all three men and fire could have been enclosed in a 6o foot circle.''
They found that the minimum-oscillation feature was an important
contribution to safety and also that descent was about one-third slower
than the rate of standard chutes. After we entered the war. facilities
were devoted entirely to the production of parachutes and their spare
parts for the Army Air Forces and the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics.
About so per cent of production was allocated to each of these
two branches, and different models were made for each. The Army-
Navy standard program on parachutes did not proye satisfactory.
Difference between Army and Navy parachutes in\'olved chiefly pack
design and fabric, and harness design and hardware items. Quick-
attachable-chest, seat, back and trooper trainer types were fabricated
at the Eagle factory, besides spare packs, harnesses and pilot chutes.
The Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N. Y., introduced its
Matte Transfer Paper to supplant Eastman Matte Transfer Film in
the reproduction of drawings and templates. Matte Transfer Paper
could be laminated to metal or plywood, forming a sensitized plate to
which accurate drawings were transferred by various photographic
methods. By this method, templates that formerly required several
weeks to lay out were being reproduced in a matter of minutes. With
the photographic method of template reproduction, the time between
the completion of engineering drawings for a new plane and the test
flight of that plane was reduced two to four months. Another out-
standing advantage was reduction in template cost. Kodak's new rare-
el~ment glass was being used for aerial lenses supplied to the Army
A1r Forces. Made of tantalum, tungsten and lanthanum, the rare-
elemept glass was the first basic discovery in optical glass since r886.
It had a much higher refractive index than previously available opti-
cal glass. The result was a lens giving greater speed without loss of
definition and covering power. Eastman continued to supply many
types of film, paper and chemicals for aerial photography.
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E cli j se-Pi neer, D i, ision of Bendix v1at1 n orpo ratiou, Teter-

b r . J., c ntinued to step up production of its wide variety of
vital aircraft accesso ri es through improved production fac ilities and
utili zation of im po rtant eng ineering de elopments. E clip e engineers
devel peel a ne\\ combination inertia and direct cranking elec tric
ta rter f r enrrin e of 2,ooo h.p . or more. In comparison with p revious
· clip e desirrns it wa consiclerabl) lighter in \ ·eight and more povv er-
ful. Th e improved motor design permitted acceleration of the fi)-
whe I t - 4,000 r.p.m . in r 5 sec nels. In addition the motor \\ ould
di rect rank at more than .)0 r.p. rn . un der a load of Soo lb. ft. Im-
p roved il seali ng at th e drive end of th e unit, t geth er \\ ith a three
ao-e planetary gea r reduction, fur th er marked the new starter a
I eino- ne E the utstancling engineering develop ments. l [an · re-
,-i i n a n I im provements were applied to the other type of Ecl ipse
tarter , and li ght\\"eight, semiportable start rs (or eno-in es or 3,000
h.p. \\"ere developed .
•-\1 de' eloped and put in p rod uction \\·a a powerful. light\\" eight
E c! ip. elect ri c aircraft hoi t unit \\ ith a manual handcrank attach -
m 1t for either ra ising or lowering loads in case of electrical power
failure. and a qui ck acti ng -clutch fo r stopping and holding the load
at ai1) point. Imp rO\ ement of generators and regulators continued,
and in add ition, new units we re de ignecl and placed in production.
eYeral new type generators delivering both AC and DC were
p r duced , hav ing outpu ts up to 7,200 watts. Many of th e E clipse
D gene rato rs were redesigned, retaining th e ame output at greatly
reduced weights.
De eJopment of a line of high freq uency alternato rs having a ran"ge
fro m so \ A to so KV was ca rri ed on and motor generator sets
up to 1,200 watts were produced to meet the ever increasing demand
for higher power outputs. \cceptance of carbon pile voltage regula-
tors as an improvement in aircraft electrical system regulation resulted
in expa11cling the number of types to meet the requirements of many
new applications. The advent of high altitude flights r equired that
I ooster coil s be redesigned, accordingly. .Both low and high t ension
types were redesigned and placed in production.
Recogni zing the importance of operating valves and control
equipment in attaining more effective ice removal with the new
types of inflatable de-icers, developm ent '~a s continued, and many
of th e latest military airplanes were equipped with the new Eclipse
manifold-solenoid de-icers. The system offered distinct advantages.
The company was working on the standarclization of de-icer systems
into two or three basic types for applications to all types of aircraft.
A new self-contained electric driven Eclipse roots blower and snap-
action distributor combination unit was developed for pursuit air-
craft, and it was being applied as the empennage de-icers of large
aircraft. An electronic control was perfected fo r use with the Eclipse
manifold-solenoid system to provide completely flexible control of all

phases of de-icer inflation and deflation to suit the particular kind of
ice encountered.
Eclipse engine driven air pumps for vacuum operated instruments,
and for de-icers, were in quantity production, and engineering effort
was directed mainly tO\vard simplification of design and improve-
ment of altitude performance. The application of Eclipse engine
driven roots positive air pumps to cabin pressurizing of fighter and
small bombardment aircraft was very satisfactory. The inherent
ruggedness of design plus the simplicity of the control of airflow on
both single and multistage types met with favor. Single and multi-
stage models were given extensive flight tests. and either direct
engine driven or electrically driven were available. Experimental
units for pressurized altitude suits, pressurized ignition systems, and
de-icer operation were designed and undergoing tests.
High output variable speed Eclipse centrifugal blowers complete
with controls were placed in quantity production for cabin super-
charging of large aircraft. Much was done on development of multi-
stage units in an attempt to keep down speeds, weight and space.
Lightweight, compact fluid metering pumps. for applications
requiring accurate metering of all fluids were placed in quantity
production. Altitude tests of the original low speed, three gear
pump showed superior altitude performance characteristics, and it was
finding increasing use on internal combustion heaters where depend-
able altitude pe~formance was essential. A new Eclipse cabin control
valve was developed. Smaller and lighter than existing valves, it
had an extremely wide range of control, and would regulate accurately
at negligible air flows, making it particularly effective on fighter
aircraft where cabin leakage in the past had resulted in difficult con-
trol problems. Eclipse continued to supply a complete line of auto-
matic engine controls. Many new problems arose in this field in
connection with new engines and new operational problems. Elec-
trical controls were developed. Hydraulic type regulators, with many
new control functions, were in increasing demand. Eclipse servo
control systems consisting of servo motors with integral autosyn
follow-up, autosyn transmitters and amplifiers, all interconnected,
were developed to operate from power source of new aircraft. They
provided remote, automatic, coordinated control of aircraft main
engines, elevators, rudders, flaps, aileron control surfaces or any
other function requiring positive straight line or rotary motion with
or against opposition to effect an accurate adjustment. New types of
electric actuating motors were designed to provide torque for re-
traction of aircraft landing gear, and operation of bomb bay doors
and wing flaps. The reversible electric motors were designed to
operate from aircraft power supply systems, and were controlled by
suitable solenoid and limit switches.
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In add ition to the c ntinuing ea rch fo r improvement of existing

de ig n Pioneer eng ineerin g and resea rch staffs contributed impor-
tan t new op tical and electronic instruments· the ultimate goal being
complete! · a utomatic aircraft operati on b; means of light '·eight,
all electri c devices and controls. _ 1 electrically g_TO-stabilized
driftmeter a nd an ad\ anced aircraft octant, with an automaticall)-
record in o- averaging device, we re placed in mass p roduction. The
Pi neer o·yro flux ga te compass, utilizing an elecb· nic ampbfier to
build up and com ert terr tri al magnetic ·£ rce- into er r r-free com-
pa. ind ications of direction, was manufactured. . revolutionary auto-
mati nav igati on in strument th e air positi n indicat r, provided dial
indicati n of latitude and lono- itucle, \v itbout ne I fo r inte rpolation
r caJculati n of any kind. T he navigator could determine at a glance
i po iti n an ·where o ·er th e ea rth's surface. P ioneer' s remote-
con rol torque amplifier, an importa nt au.x-i.l ia r electronic device,
·as u. ed in se eral aircraft automatic-control applicati ons. This
devi picked up the tini est rotati nal fo rce at a given point in the
airplane, electronically strengthened it, and transmitted it, tremen-
dou ly intensified, fo r u e "herever req uired .
The P ioneer automatic pil t. a n -all-electri c ntrol ) ste m, co-
ordi nated the funct ion. of the g ro flux ga te compa ·s the torque
amplifier th e electric turn-and -ba nk indi cato r, and a system of
electri cally-operated air raft surface contr I . Th u it p ro ided com-
plete au tomatic control of ai rcraft in Bight.
Edo A ircraft orpo rati on, ollege Point, N . ., besides con-
tinuing to supply th e armed fo rces with both twin and single float
a-ea r for ·a vy scout observati on p lanes and se\ era! oth er classes of
K avy aircraft, carri ed on experimental and de\ elopment wo rk
EDO AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT GEAR

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport with Edo model 78 float and wheels
combination.
342 THE AIRCRAFT YEAR DOOK
on float gear for new type Navy planes. 1•:c1o designed. built and
delivered two widely divergent sizes of amphibious floats for the Army
Air Forces, and both of these models graduated from the experimental
stage and were put into production. The development of amphibious
float gear on a quadricycle principle was begun just prior to the
war, when Edo engineers designed a set for the light plane class.
These floats were built and test flown on a 65 h.p. Taylorcraft. The
war prevented further peacetime developments but they became of
considerable value as prototypes for the larger models subsequently
developed for the Army Air Forces.
In these light plane Edo floats, the wheels retracted into a well
in the centerline of the float. In the down position they were slightly
aft of the center of gravity. Nonretractable bow skids were fitted with
shock absorbers and nonabrasive shoes. The shoes were hinged and
held in a nose up position by springs when not under load. This per-
mitted them to work over or follow rough ground. The proportions
and angle of attack of the skids were carefully worked out by tests
to avoid any tendency to dig into the water, even when contact was
made at high speed. The bow skids proved to be exceedingly satis-
factory, both on land and water, for floats of this size; and they had
the advantage of simplicity and lightness. In larger Air Forces
versions of these quadricycle amphibious floats, the non retractable
bow skids were replaced by retractable s\viveling bow wheels. which
retracted into wells fully closed hy doors when the wheels were up,
and partly closed when they were clown. In the case of the amphibious
floats on the Stinson Vigilant, liaison and ambulance plane, the
wheels were electrically retracted, whereas on the Douglas C-47
Skytrain they were retracted hydraulically. The model 78 floats on
the C-47 were the largest ever built and flown in this country.
Both the Edo model 77 and 78 float installations embodied an
electrically operated wheel position indicator and warning device. the
former a conventional, visual indicator, the latter an Edo develop-
ment. It combined a warning horn and a selector switch. Defore
each landing it was necessary for the pilot to set the selector switch
for the condition of landing, water or land, which he wished· to make.
or else the horn operated as soon as the throttle was closed. If too
long an interval elapsed after setting the switch before closing the
throttle, the horn also would operate if the switch was not reset. If
the wheels were not in the position as selected by the switch, the horn
also sounded. For its purpose it was the most foolproof indicator
yet devised.
. Eisemann Corporation, Brooklyn, N. Y., expanded production of
Its. Model LA Magneto, designed to meet the demand for a radio
shielded magneto. It was encased in an aluminum housing, and
among the features incorporated in it was a protected winding with·
core ends so constructed that a precision fit with the laminated stocks
NE\V THI ?>JGS I~ THE AIR 343
in the housing was achieved. with the result that greater magnetic
efficiency was obtained. Other developments included a breaker which
permitted easy adjustment by means of an eccentric screw and a
breaker cam which required no lubricating.
The Electric Auto-Lite Company. Toledo. 0 .. was in production
on a number of items for use in the aircraft manufacturing industry.
including spark plugs, power. lighting and instrument wire. booster
coils. current relays. generators. stampings, molded plastics, instru-
ments and gauges. instruction plates, ignition cable. batteries, die cast-
ings and gun firing solenoids.
Engineering and Research l"urporation. Ri\·erdale. -:\ld .. was in
production on several secret devices for the Army and ~avy, and
was supplying aircraft manufacturers with its special line of Erco
sheet metal working machinery, including automatic punching and
riveting machines. hydraulic stretching presses, shrinkers and stretch-
ers. sheet metal formers and propeller profiling machines.
The Exact \ Veight Scale Company, Columbus. 0 .. was in wartime
production of scales with mechanical overweight and underweight in-
dication for balancing connecting rods, pistons. propeller blades and
other moving parts. The high speed at which war planes were com-
pelled to operate required the closest weight tolerances. especially in
the manufacture of moving parts. The Shadowgraph scale. also manu-
factured by The Exact \Veight Scale Company. had a shadow indi-
cation and was used for very close industrial weighing. approaching
laboratory accuracy on a production basis. It also was used for close
balancing of connecting rods. pistons, impregnating valves. control-
ling molded parts and the production \\·eighing of numerous other
parts used in airplanes.
Federal Products Corporation. Providence. R. I.. produced dial
indicators and dial gages, ami new designs continually were being
developed to speed up production. They were used in aircraft and
other mechanical industries "·here the trend was to the finest toler-
ance possible. Federal caliper gages. both inside and outside, were
typical examples of this use. They were exceptionally convenient
for checking all kinds of dimensions and were adapted especially to
general shop use. Jaws of various capacities and shapes, other than
the stamlanl jaws. were supplied. Special contacts of different shapes
and of varying degrees uf hardness also were aYailable. Patterns,
cores. castings, forgings. plastics. dies and sheet material, were among
hundreds of products checked \Vith these gages. Federal also pro-
duced comparators. depth gages. grinding gages. hole and bore gages,
adjustable snap gages, thickness gages and thread gages.
Fenwal Incorporated, Ashland, l\1ass., produced two different
types of aircraft fire alarm apparatus. One was the continuous type,
a fusible alloy tube, copperplated, with inorganic insulating beads
supporting a conductor wire. If flame struck the alloy. it would melt
344 THE AI.RCRArT YEAR B OK
FIRESTONE LIFE RAFT

It was designed to keep an entire bomber crew of seven afloat, a nd was equipped
with paddles, first aid kit, signalling equipment, raft repair m a teri als, fishing
tackle and emergency rations, includin>; chocolate, malted milk tabl ets, ca nn ed
beef and fresh water.
it and fill the spaces between the beads, complete an electric circuit
and thereby give warning by light or bell. The other alarm t) pe u sed
the Fenwal thermoswitch in which the fire detecting unit was based
on an expanding shell separating two silver contacts.
The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company , Akron, 0., was at p eak
production on wing panels and suba?semblies for the Curti ss-\ 1\i rig ht
C-46 Commando transport planes, autogiros and troop-carry ing in-
vasion gliders, as well as a wide variety of vital parts and accesso ries
used on practically every type of bomber, fighter and tran sp ort plane.
Recent contributions to the aviation industry included a new cater-
pillar-type landing gear, an air spring strut, shatter-pro9f hjgh-altitude
oxygen tanks, low profile nose wheels, cha1mel tread tires, seadrome
mooring and contact lighting buoys, and a host of others.
Firestone's channel tread airplane tires had high projecting shoul-
ders and extra wide tread. They gave as many as 6oo landings on
the Bell Airacobra pursuit plane. The wide, almost fl at channel tread,
with its undulating contour of special design, made all over contact
with the ground in landing, provided greatet flotation on soft field s,
1 E\r THIN GS IN THE IR 345
improved the peed a nd efficiency of the braking action, and actually

packed 1 se soil a n 1 sand un der th e tire. n high speed pursuit
rlane it in crea-ecl tire li fe b · reducing skidd ing upon se\ ere braise
app li ation.
Th F ie-" T ube ·olll pa n ·, Detr it Nlich., wa in pe.:1.k p roduc-
ti on on c;O\·erntll ent 1 ecifie I a ircraft :fl exi ble h e a emblies fo r oil ,
fu I. i.n ·t rum ent. ox yo-en, ·uper ·harger and hyd rauli c actuation.
F te Dr ea r &. Mas: hin e o rporati n, Chicag I ll., met th e
11·artime cl llland fo r gea rs o( ex treme preci ion fo r air raft engines of
Ya tlv ]nc r a ·e I h rsepower . ;ears of the nece ar compactn ess,
IJU::>!>I:!>:>ino- the d o e tolerances re 1uired were actual! · labo ratory
r luct. . but th e requirements of th e world" s la ro-est a ir forces de-
man d cl th eir p roduction on a mass basi . F ote B ros . solved th e
many prob lem presented b) m a s producti n , as e ·iclencecl by the fact
that in 1943 mo re than a milli on of these hi o-h preci i n aircraft gears
,. re p rod uced in th e three plants d , oted to th eir manufacture. T he
I nd u trial Gear D ivi ion of Foote B ros. p r cluced compact pr ecision
ear for turning g un t urrets on bom ber , ra i ·ing ancllmvering under-
carriage , and transmi t ting 1 ower to th e rotor s of ·helicopter s. Gears
f r ma ri ne engines in fo reig n ser ·ice were products of that eli ision.
m r e r ecent developm ent of Foote B ros. vvas the engineering and
p rod ucti on of aircraft actuator s. The little p ackages of power had a
wide field in ai rcraft production and th e new airplanes being developed
we re u ing m or e actuators to tak e 0\ er operation s formerly performed
ma nu ally .
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THE All{CH.AFT Y EAl{ BOOK
The Formica Insulation Company. Cincinnati, 0., produced

several new grades of materials for aircraft. Its grade C~P-II
forming stock could be shaped by heating the sheet material in a high
temperature oven for a short period prior to molding. Grade lVIF
Formica was developed for high f1·equency applications where only a
very low electrical loss was permissible. Grade FF-..p produced a
non-burning high arc resistant laminated material which would not
support fire, and therefore was of value as instrument board panels.
Grade AAA-79 replaced applications where asbestos fabric base
grades had been useCI. and was as strong as the AA material while
taking a smoother finish. Formica airplane control pulleys were in
mass production. A new factory was added to the Formica plant to
produce Pregwood for propeller blades.
The G & 0 Manufactming Company. Xew Haven, Conn., special-
ists in engine cooling radiators and finned copper radiation, was manu-
facturing rectangular oil coolers for the air forces. For years. prior
to Pearl Fiarbor, G & () supplied the aircraft industry with oil coolers
and this experience proved exceptionally Yaluable when war hrought
demands for much greater production and exceptional products to
meet various conditions on all fronts. The (; & U plant and manu-
facturing facilities were expanded and the entire organization was·
working at peak production.
The General Controls Co., Glendale, Calif., developed new
magnetic valves known as PV, or AV for ai1-craft use designed spe-
cifically for portable applications. necause of the demand for minimum
weight in aircraft, valves were designed to weigh from less than a
half pound up, depending upon application. All valves were packless
and two wire. They operated in any position and withstood severe
vibration. For controlling gasoline, hydraulic and lubricating oil, anti-
icing fluid, cabin heating fuel, air or other gases, numerous types of
single-way, three- or four-way normally open or closed valves were
produced, operating up to pressures of 3,000 p.s.i. Requirements also
demanded a control unit withstanding a highly repetitive number of
operations. Life tests running into millions of cycles of operation were
completed successfully. The company also produced air and liquid
cooled engine temperature controls as well as cabin heating controls.
General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y .. increased manu-
facturing facilities for the production of a wide variety of accessories
utilized in aircraft construction. These products included motors,
dynamotors, control devices, voltage regulators and relays. super-
chargers, switches, wire, radio-transmitting and receiving equipment.
magnetos, generators, instruments, and mycalex, a stone-like insulat-
ing material. General Electric was in fulltime war production on aero-
nautical equipment. It paid particular attention to the improvement
and increased production of turhosuperchargers so necessary for satis-
factory aircraft performance at high altitude. It also increased facili-
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ties and improved the design of armament and fire control equipment
for protection of high-altitude aircraft.
The General Engineering Company, Buffalo. N. Y., developed
an imprm·ed model of its automatic multiple riveter which estab-
lished new records in riveting operations on wing skins, spars, fins,
rudders and other heavy subassemblies for aircraft. It had two sets
of riveting units which functioned automatically as the work moved
through the machine on motorized feed rolls. Power was supplied
hy an integrally mounted hydraulic pumping system. A single motor
operated dual. constant volume. vane type pumps at each end of the
drive shaft. Each hydraulic cylinder exerted a maximum force of
:;6.000 lbs .. which was ample for each rh·eting unit to head six }:l",
9 3/16" or fifteen 5/32" diameter aluminum alloy rivets per stroke.
Globe Steel Tubes Company, Milwaukee. \Vis., developed a new
tubing for aircraft parts, named Gloheiron. possessing high magnetic
permeability, and continued to produce 83 different parts used in
aircraft construction. including welded stainless steel tubes named
Gloweld, which first were welded and then cold drawn to remove all
indication of flash and weld. Globe tubes were made from all alloys,
including seamless carbon, alloy and stainless steel. They combined
structural strength with adaptability and uniformity. atid were ma-
chined easily. Metal oxygen bottles for airmen parachuting from high
altitudes were made of Globe seamless steel tubing.
The B. F. Goodrich Company, Akron. 0 .. made steady progress in
the necessary transition to increase greatly the proportions of syn-
thetic rubber employed in its manufacture of aeronautical products.
They included bullet-sealing fuel cells and non-sealing fuel cells, de-
icers. tires and tubes, brake e..xpander tubes, all types of aircraft hose,
life rafts, oxygen equipment and aeronautical accessories. Early in
19-+4. nearly all airplane tires were being made with compounds which
· incorporated varying quantities of synthetic rubber. :Many advances
in tire construction and design were developed to meet changing
needs. For example. tires for special military uses were made with
Nylon cords to meet the wartime necessity for overloading planes in
many services. A new button type tread design for synthetic rubber
bomber tires was introduced. --\.special high-pressure, smooth contour
tire with high channel tread was developed for carrier landings.
A method of attaining prerotation of airplane tires was tested, and
tire rotation was brought up to So per cent of a plane's airspeed in
early tests. Company engineers believed this contribution might
eventually increase tire life substantially in some types of service.
Goodrich engineers spent months in Arctic regions working in con-
junction with the company's cold-testing laboratories in Akron where
many essential aeronautic products were developed or improved to
meet requirements for operating in lower temperatures. Hydraulic
seals, packings, hose and other rubber and synthetic products were in-
TI-IE AIRCRAFT YEAR EO K
COLD ROOM IN B. F. GOODRICH LABORATORIES

Carburetor diaphragms and other products were tested here to tempera tures as
low as 70 degrees below zero.
eluded in this program. New demands were made on rubber products

coming in contact with the aromatic fuels, and compounds for hose,
fuel cells and other products were developed to increase life in this
type of service. Developments in bullet-sealing fuel cells included an
improved type of integral bracing and further adaptations of bullet-
sealing cells with integral self-supporting shell. Advances were also
made in reducing the amount of natural rubber in the sealant portions
of these cells.
Need for an improved method of carrying fuel in integral type
wings on non-combatant aircraft Was met by construction of a bladder-
type cell, which eliminated necessity for caulking off wing areas. It
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overcame fire hazards in minor crashes, and solved the problem of

fuel leakage from loose rivets or seams. Goodrich de-icer plant
capacity was still further enlarged with addition of a new manufactur-
ing unit. 1\Iany refinements and developments were made to improve
the aerodynamic characteristics of de-icers. Further improvements
were made in venting methods. X ew surfacing materials were de-
veloped with decreased ice adhesion, and other changes were made
through manifolding tubes and valves to increase effective ice removal.
The B. F. Goodrich Rivnut, originally designed as a blind rivet
and nut pl~te for de-icer atta~hment, was adapted to many specialized
uses in aircraft It was widely used as a nut plate in cloth-covered
wing and tail assemblies. An adaptation of the Rivnut for use as a nut
plate in plywood was developed, with a knurled section head to prevent
turning. A subsidiary, American :\.node, contributed further advances
to the development of high altitude masks.
The Govro-Nelson Company, Detroit, ?<.Iich., continued at capacity
the manufacture of its automatic drilling unit which was in wide use
in the aircraft industry. The unit. made in several sizes, was designed
primarily for the protection of small drills, particularly where they
broke at an angle to the surface or in corners or ribs. By employing
the principle of centrifugal force for feed pressure and by regulating
the rate of feed through the use of weights, the unit permitted drilling
faster than was possible with power feed mechanism which must be
set to protect a partially dull drill. 1\Ieeting of hard spots in the mate-
rial or drilling with overly dull tools, did not break the drill.
Graham Rotary File & Tool Company, Xew York, developed
rotary files which came into general use in the aircraft, engine and
accessories plants to take the place of hand filing, save time and prevent
fatigue among employees, especially women. The rotary files were
power tools designed for use with fle...-x:ible or stationary shaft machines.
They were made of high speed steel, Rock-welled to a hardness of
62-64, and drawn down twice in an electric furnace to give their teeth
extreme toughness. They would reach any surface. and were used to
do \vork in seconds that formerly took minutes. such as removing
scale from cast iron. cutting holes in plexiglas without cracking it,
routing grooves in masonite, trimming and countersinking plastics and
grinding metals.
The Guiberson Aircraft and Heater Division of Guiberson Diesel
Engine Company, Dallas, Tex., added another plant to enlarge its
facilities to serve the aircraft industry's greatly expanded South-
western plants. producing highly specialized parts on a subcontract-
ing basis for Douglas, Lockheed, .Boeing, )Jorth American,· Globe
and others. The Guiberson shops were equipped with specially de- ·
signed machine tools, possessing complete facilities for hydro-press
and drop hammer sheet metal forming. stainless steel exhaust mani-
folds, aluminum alloy fabrication and heat treating. parkerizing and
350 THE AIRCR \l'T YE I'- B OK
THE HALLICRAFTERS SCR- 299

Field radio set in a half track for air liaison communications.
cadmium plating. A wide variety of aircraft parts, from small m-

dividual parts to large assemblies, was produced.
The Guiberson Diesel Engine Company expanded its research
development program, installing a new and completely equipped
single cylinder laboratory and experimental assembly building, and
increased its research staff.
The Hallicrafters Company, Chicago, Ill., manufacturers of short-
wave radio communications equipment, was responsible for many
improvements in constructional details of equipment. Some changes
in design were made to expedite production and make possible the
. use of unskilled help. Others were prompted by reports from the
field indicating possible improvements from an operational standpoint.
Hallicrafters took over the former Buick plant in Clearing, Ill., mak-
ing a total of nine factoi·ies in the Chicago area operated by the
company. The plant was used for the production of the SCR-299
NEW THINGS I~ THE AIR 35 1
mobile radio communications truck and its variations, the SCR-399
and SCR-499. The assembly line for the BC-610 transmitter, Halli-
crafters pre-war Model H T -4, used in this unit, also was located in
Clearing.
Completely self-contained in a truck and trailer combination. the
SCH.-299 was capable of communication by voice or code over dis-
tances of several hundred miles day or night. Using the whip antenna
mounted on the truck, it transmitted from North Africa to London
and with the larger antenna used in semi-permanent locations, it was
easily capable of transoceanic communication. Hallicrafters increased
production of several of its communications receivers, including
Models SX-28, S-36, S-29 and several special purpose receivers. The
Hallicrafters S-35 panoramic adapter was used in monitoring activi-
ties J,y the Federal Communications Commission.
Hamilton Standard Propellers Division of lTnited Aircraft Corpo-
ration. East Hartford, Conn., continued to supply a heavy proportion
oi propellers for warplanes. Hamilton Standard had four licensees,
Xash-Kelvinator of Lansing. :Mich., Frigidaire of Dayton, Ohio,
Remington-Rand of Johnson City, N.Y., and Canadian Propellers of
~Iontreal, Canada. The division, with its licensees, celebrated at the
end of 1943. the production of the one millionth Hamilton Standard
propeller blade. starting from introduction of the controllable pro-
peller, and continuing through constant speed models, including hy-
dromatics and counterweights. ?\ ew planes introduced during the
year with hydromatic installations included the Grumman Hellcat, the
revised 1\orth American Mustang. the Lockheed Constellation. and
a new version of the Republic Thunderbolt. Installations fo~ the
Boeing B-29 Superfortress and other new planes also were well ad-
vanced.
The Hamilton Standard shadow plant principle, in which each of
four plants produced parts for each of the other three, and each plant
assembled one or more complete models, was expanded and developed.
A new plant at Darlington, R. I., was brought into production less
than six months after leasing. The \Vesterly, R. I., plant produced its
so,oooth propeller less than two years after opening, and Norwich,
Conn., produced its 25,oooth in little more than a year.
Home plant facilities at East Hartford were being altered early in
1944 for new and more highly developed propeller models to incor-
porate many features hitherto unknown to propeller engineering. The
greater part of the manufacture of existing models was removed to the
shadow plants. ·
Production and development engineet:ing continued heavy, both
for the Division and its licensees. Instruction of Army and Navy per-
sonnel in the propeller training school at 'vVesterly also was expanded,
as was the servicing of battle planes on the many war fronts by tech-
nical representatives of Hamilton Standard.
35 2 THE AIR R · I'T YE_ R B OK
GIGANTIC PROPELLER FOR BOEING B-29

Huge four-blade h yd roma tic propeller built by Hamilton Standard Propellers for
new Boeing B- 29 Superfortress. This was the largest production propeller ever built,
having a diameter of nearl y 17 feet. It was manufactured by Frigidaire, D ayton,
0., under license from H a milton Standard Propellers Division of United Aircraft
Corporation.
Harvey-vVells Communications, Inc., Southbridge, Mass., pro-
duced a new air line type radio receiver, the AR-10-A. This equip-
ment resulted from specifications issued by Aeronautical Radio, Inc.,
which called for a small, light, all-purpose receiver which would be
wholly satisfactory to the rigors of air line operation. The receiver
met the requirements of the air lines and also improved on the re-
quirements with regard to several design points, including frequency
coverage in the beacon band, 195 to 425 kc., continuously variable
tuning with provision for quick-shift spot tuning on 278 and 271 kc.,
or any other two specific frequencies in the beacon band; in the com-
munications band, continuously variable tuning from 2500 to 4500
kc., and from 4500 to 8ooo kc., with provision for 12 crystal con-
trolled frequencies anywhere in the 2500 to 10,000 kc. band. All
crystal controlled operations were obtained by switching pretuned
circuits. One R. F. channel was designed to operate on day frequen-
cies from 4·5 to 10 me., and the other R. F. channel on night fre-
quencies from 2.5 to 4·5 me. vVeight of the receiver, including
crystals, tubes, dynamotor and band change mechanism, was approxi-
mately 24 pounds. Tv,·o of these receivers could be carried where
only one communication or range receiver previously was carried on
aircraft.
Haskelite Manufacturing Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich., had
been supplying plywood to the aircraft industry continuously since its
products first were used in aircraft during the first world war. Con-
structions of almost any specified combination of weight, strength and
thickness. as well as choice of woods or species and different ratios
of ply thicknesses could be supplied by Haskelite engineers in any
size required. The Haskelite bonding agent was an infusible, water-
resistant phenolic resin, \vhich on setting, produced a bond as strong
as the wood itself. Haskelite's newest and most versatile product was
Plymold, a molded plywood which could be fabricated over simple
dies, either in simple or compound curvature.
Hayes .:\Ianufacturing Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich., pro-
ducer of aircraft subassemblies, parachutes, ordnance and dies and
stampings, concluded its dive bomber outer wing panel production
and commenced the fabrication of Flying Fortress tail gunner turrets
for several of the leading aircraft manufacturers. It also commenced
fabrication of outer wing panels and various control surfaces for an
advanced type. Hayes continued to be a large producer of life saving
parachutes ; and added to this division the manufacture of fragmenta-
tion bomb parachutes. Output of afterbody torpedo shell assemblies
was increased materiaJiy. Hayes continued the fabrication of tools,
jigs and metal stampings and completed its preparations for the pro-
duction in large quantity of a complete truck cab of prime military
and postwar importance.
Heath Company, Benton Harbor, Mich., developed important
plastics parts for aircraft, including a plastic bonded ply\vood float

for the Stinson Sentinel, also skiis of plastic laminated plywood and
stearable tail wheel assemblies. Heath also was a large producer of
plexiglas and lucite windshields and cockpi't enclosures. The company
developed new hot press equipment for turning out landing skids for
the CG-4A glider.
Hewitt Rubber Corporation, Aircraft Products Division, Buffalo,
N. Y., spent more than two years on development and production of
Lmllet-sealing fuel cells for military aircraft; and early in 1944 its
latest development in fuel tanks completed preliminary tests. It was a
series of non-metallic crash resistant tanks with weights comparable
to aluminum tanks. Tests indicated that the new tank had remarkable
resistance to shock and vibration, and was non-leaking. The leak
and vibration proof characteristics were due primarily to absence of
rivets. The inner lining of the cells was made up of vulcanized, aro-
matic resistant synthetic rubber. The necessary rigidity and strength
were obtained through a combination of fabric and fibrous materials.
The tanks could be interchanged with metallic tanks. Hewitt also
produced machine gun heater hose and carburetor intake hose of asbes-
tos fabric treated with synthetic rubber, the advantages being flexi-
bility, light' weight and heat resistance. Other products included oil,
fuel oil and coolant hose made of special synthetic rubber.
E. F. Houghton & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., worked out a new
development in shock strut packings of leather and synthetic rubber
combined which were of inestimable value to the air services in cold
weather operations. The Army Air Forces had discovered that their
synthetic rubber packings failed to function properly at low tempera-
tures when idle, permitting leakage of the hydraulic fluid. This endan-
gered the lives of our airmen and threatened loss of valuable equip-
ment, and Houghton undertook development work to solve the
problem. It was found that extremely cold weather caused the syn-
thetic rubber packings sealing the cylinder in the shock strut to harden,
shrink and fail to respond to actuating pressure. The oil bypassed
and leaked out, the .struts became flat and of no value for a safe
landing. Houghton, with many years experience in making leather
packings, found that synthetic rubber of the right type was resilient at
higher temperatures, while leather acted as a support for the synthetic
material and prevented oil leakage at low temperatures. The leather,
too, would not cold-flow or extrude under pressure. Houghton engi-
neers, by direction of the Army Air Forces, checked planes in Canada
and Alaska. They proved that the Houghton combination of leather
and synthetic rubber packing solved the problem. The leather with-
stood greater pressures and lower temperatures, while the synthetic
rubber withstood higher temperatures and lower pressures.
The Houghton Vim Leather packings, also adopted by the Navy,
operated at all temperatures encountered. The packings did not take a
NEVv THINGS IN THE AIR 355
permanent set, and they did not shrink. They had the ability to seal
under eccentric loads resulting from the angle of the strut. Impreg-
nated with a synthetic resin, they were impervious to any type of oil
used as the hydraulic medium. They withstood pressures up to
16,000 pounds per square inch. and worked well in hot climates. A
case was reported from a desert base in which the synthetic rubber
packings became twisted in the heat and did not seal ; but examination
n·vealed that the two leather packings in the strut were holding the
pressure even under highest heat conditions. The Houghton leather
packings were used in other places on combat and transport planes
where a sure seal against oil leakage was required.
Hub Industries, Inc., Long Island City, New York, formerly
Dowty Equipment Corporation, more than quadrupled production
on hydraulic pumps utilized for gun turret actuation as well as for
lowering and lifting flaps and landing gears. A track landing gear
designed for the Army A-2oA airplane was developed and success-
tully flown at \Vright Field. Further research on the track laying
type of landing gear was undertaken jointly with the Firestone Tire
and Rubber Company.
Hyland Machine Company. Dayton, 0 .. was in production on
parts for the aircraft industry, including special clips and clamps,
various types of manual control assemblies. fork ends. rod ends forged
and milled from bar, screw machine and turret lathe products and
small stampings.
Industrial Sound Control, Hartford. Conn., engineers and con-
tractors for heat, cold and sound insulation, utilized Soundstone acous-
tical stone cast in blocks or slabs in treating test cells at the plants of
numerous aircraft engine manufacturers. Because of the noises devel-
Oped during full throttle test of powerful engines and propellers, the
noise level in an untreated structure goes as high as 165 decibels. By
treating the stacks or flues in the test houses, the firm was able to re-
?uce this noise level to below 100 decibels. The company completed
Installations at the Pratt and Whitney, \:Vright Aeronautical, Ranger.
Jacobs and Lycoming plants. A low cost standard type test house was
in process of development; and the company also was planning to
produce a compact, portable unit available to aircraft service stations
throughout the country.
International Flare-Signal Division of The Kilgore Manufacturing
Company, Tipp City, 0., continued on heavy production schedules
under war contracts for various types of military pyrotechnics so
essential in modem warfare. For qtany years the Company had spe-
cialized in its Tipp City operations on the ~e':elopment a~d manufac-
ture of pyrotechnic flares and signals for av1at10n and marme use, and
various of its products were standard equipment with the military and
maritime services.
Interstate Aircraft and Engineering Corporation, Los Angeles,
T HE A IRCRAFT YEA R B OOK
PRECISION UNITS FOR AIRCRAFT

A few of the importa nt parts produced by Intersta te Aircraft and Engineering
Corporation, Los Angeles.
Calif., with aircraft precision units plant in E l Segundo, Calif., and

a plant in De Kalb, Ill., accelerated the production of precision units
such as bomb shackles, machine gun and cannon chargers, hydraulic
actuating cylinders, accumulators and hydraulic valves. These units
were manufa~tured to Interstate's own designs or were produced
according to the designs of individual companies.
Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment Company, Buffalo, N. Y., in-
creased production of aircraft cable splicing to five times that of the
previous year, using expanded plant facilities and improved techniques
that produced 50 per cent more work per employee . . The new J acoel
No. 9 machine for one-half to one inch diameter cables was popular
with the manufacturers of hoisting slings. J acoel also developed a
precision cable stretching machine for accurate testing of load, which
would test four cables in place of the former one.
NEvV THINGS IN THE AIR 357
Jessop Steel Company, \Vashington, Pa., manufactured many
types of steels going directly into the aircraft industry, such as stain-
less. composite stainless, aircraft sheets, propeller blade quality
plate. tool and die steels, shock-resisting steels. nonmagnetic steels
and light armor plate for combat aircraft. Light armor plate won
for Jessop Steel many citations for the performance of these vital steels
under actual battle conditions. The engineering department devised
a special type of mill to finish hot rolled propeller blade quality steel
to a taper. By supplying these blades already rolled to a taper, much
rough machining was eliminated in the shop of the fabricators of
hollow propellers. thereby speeding up production.
J owein, Inc. Aircraft Division. Tamaica. l\. Y. manufacturers of
Naval aircraft parts and prime and. subcontractors fur standard and
special aircraft assemblies. developed a special process for saving
hme. labor and cost in the production of strainer, filter and screen
assembly units. Increased production necessitated acquisition of three
additional plants; for machining, welding and sheet metal fabrication.
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company, Chicago. Ill., was at
peak production on communications equipment for the anned forces.
Much of that equipment was specifically designed for aviation com- ,
munications, including small capacitors for aircraft radio receivers
and transmitters to complete telephone crash alarm systems for in-
stallation at airports and ground stations. Throat, hand. desk and
palm-type microphones were made in large quantities; also head and
chest sets (transmitter and receiver units) for connecting into radio
and telephone systems; special aviation headphone receivers with
soft rubber ear muffs to keep out extraneous noises; jack boxes and
volume control boxes for use with aircrait interphone equipment and
other purposes ; radio noise filters; rubber covered cords with attached
ja_cks a~d. plugs : multicontact plugs and socke.ts used in airc~aft elec-
tncal wmng systems; band switches: expandmg and retractmg rub-
ber-covered coiled cords for cockpit lamps : capacitors and other com-
ponent parts for use in aircraft radio receivers and transmitters.
Communication equipment for aviation units included manual and
relay operated crash alarm telephone systems for u_se at airports,
which made it possible to report accidents from statiOns lo~ated at
various points within any given area to a. maste: central statwn and
to service groups. Emergency fire reportmg switchboards also were
supplied.
Kennametal Inc. of Latrobe, Pa., continued to supply aircraft
plants with cutting tools to accelerate the ope~ations of turning, boring
and facing of airplane parts, and devised a u~uque graphical method of
analyzing tool wear so that high cutting efficiency could be maintained
and the longest possible service life secured. The most recent and
rapidly expanding development was Kennametal-tipped milling cut-
ters, available in several sizes, and in the generally-used types. They
,
had Kennametal tips brazed on sturdy, high grade cast iron or steel
bodies. Various grades of carbide were used to suit the character of
the material to be milled. Cutting edges were set at positive rake
angles, radial and helix, for milling cast iron, nonmetallic, and non-
ferrous materials, and at negative angles. to provide greater strength
and shock resistance, for milling tough steel alloys. These cutters
were developed for high rotary speed operation in conjunction with
rapid table feeds. Production was greatly stimulated by their use.
A line of stepped fly cutters was to be available in 1944 to provide a
simple means of carbide milling of steel within the power limitation of
most existing milling machines. These cutters had replacable Kenna-
metal-tipped blades mounted in steel bodies. ~ o cutter grinder was
required as the blades were gn ~t~nd to a template on a pedestal grinder.
Similar designs of cutters were used etiectively in several large air-
craft plants, permitting rapid production by inexperienced workers.
Another Kennametal development was a lathe file having a generous
filing surface of cemented carbide. It permitted revolving work pieces
to be filed without reducing the speed at which they were turned with
carbide tools. It could not be burned by inexperienced operators.
would file steels up to 62 Rockwell C hardness, and often outlasted
so to roo steel files on similar work.
The Kent-Moore Organization, Detroit, Mich., for 23 years
service engineers to the automotive industry, developed the Aeraligner,
a versatile compensating clinometer. Regardless of a plane's position
on rough terrain, the Aeraligner checked its specified angles. By the
use of a number of readily assembled adaptors. the Aeraligner could
be attached to a long, non-sag straight edge for fuselage measure-
ments, to special holders for propeller pitch, and to a clamp for guns.
It assured a system of determining soundness of fabric and structure,
and proper travel of movable surfaces and guns, whereby periodic
check-ups could be speeded. Two types of flaring and beading tools,
one por~able, hand powered, one hydraulically operated, designed
for t;tedmm production, also were developed by Kent-Moore. Their
spectalty was double lap flaring, used by many large aircraft manu-
facturers because of the stronger neck it gave to the flared tube.
The hand tool adapted itself to field repairs, producing a double lap
flare with a minimum of effort. The power machine permitted a
worker without previous experience to get good results immediately.
Walter Kidde & Company, New York, had in production several
new compressed gas safety devices. Among the new products were a
light weight, shatterproof oxygen and carbon dioxide cylinder; an
oxygen recharging pump for use at advanced field bases where water
and power lines were not available; a small inflation cylinder for para-
chute rafts; a water sensitive deviCe which automatically expelled and
inflated the raft stowed in a special compartment on carrier based
planes; a pendulum device that automatically set off a plane's fire ex-
NE\¥ THINGS IN THE AIR 359
tinguishing system in the event of a crash ; a carbon dioxide power

actuation system which acted as an emergency source of power when
the hydraulic system operating bomb bay doors, retractable landing
gear, or brakes was damaged; and a carbon dioxide flooding system
for explosion proofing wing and fuselage spaces around gasoline tanks.
Equipment already in production on which the output \vas increased
vastly included small portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers for
aircraft cabins ; built-in carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems for
protecting engine spaces, a vapor dilution system for auxil;ary gas
tanks; 2,000 lb .. capacity carbon dioxide crash trucks for flying fields
and air bases : and inflation equipment ranging all the \vay from tiny
carbon dioxide bullets for inflating "l\Iae vVest" life vests to cylinders
containing three or more pounds of compressed gas used for rubber
life-rafts, and water wings and flotation bags large enough to support
an entire plane.
The Kilgen Aircraft Division of the Kilgen Organ Company, St.
Louis, Mo., was devoting its long experience to plywood fabrication
bonded with plastic, and produced a large quantity of precision wood
assemblies for the Army Air Forces. Principal work was fabrication
of the empennage, interior fittings, lower nose section of the fuselage
and other parts for the Army CG-4-A glider, wing fairings for the
Boeing B-29, a considerable number of subassemblies for the AT-21
and a large quantity of plywood aircraft seats and turret gunner seats.
Kilgen developed a new type plastic pl)'\vood turret gunner seat for
the nose turret for.bombers.
The Koehler Aircraft Products Company, Dayton, 0., designed
and developed a series of oil drain valves, both the Y and straight type.
Koehler oil cooler drain valves, using the poppet principle, met all
requirements for winterized airplanes, as they operated freely under
all temperature ranges, were self locking, required no safety \vires
and had only two positions. When not in locked open position, they
automatically closed, had a large flow area and were lighter than the
former Air Forces types.
Kollsman Instrument Division of Square D Company, Elmhurst,
N. Y., not only reached full scale output on its regular line of air-
craft instruments, but was in production in its new jewel bearing
plant as well. Production also continued to increase at the new optical
plant where drift sights and binoculars were being turned out in large
quantities for the Services. Increasing demand for Kollsman precision
motor-like units in the electronics field encouraged further develop-
ment in this line. Among the new units developed was a rotatable
transformer also suitable for use as a phase shifting device, voltage
modulator and other applications. Among the new Kollsman develop-
ments in aircraft instruments, was a true air speed indicator which
compensated itself for changes in temperature and pressure, eliminat-
ing the necessity of correcting for these effects. Also developed was a
new combination horsepower indicator and BJVIEP gauge g1vmg a

direct reading of horsepower when the r.p.m. was set in on the dial.
Kropp Forge Aviation Company, a subsidiary of the Kropp Forge
Company, Chicago, Ill., operated a complete new plant for airplane
forgings. A large battery of drop hammers ranging from 6,ooo to
2o,ooo lbs. was installed, with dual furnace equipment for each ham-
mer, trimming presses and straightening or coining presses for mak-
ing accurate drop forged airframe parts. All heating and heat treating
were under complete laboratory control. A modern laboratory for
making complete chemical and metallurgical determinations and photo
micrograph studies of test bars was completed and manned by experts.
The latest types of inspection equipment were included for making
surface determinations, and a new luminous l\Tagnaflux department
was added.
Lasalco Inc., St. Louis, Mo., was at peak development on its long
line of electroplating and metal finishing equipment. part of which was
used in the aircraft industry. One of many new and modified processes
applied to aircraft provided for a protectiYe coating of zinc plated
parts to prevent formation of white oxide crystals from salt spray.
Lasalco full automatic and semi-automatic conveyors for electro-
plating, anodizing, oxidating, neutralizing, and passivating processes
were in general use.
Lawrance Aeronautical Corporation, Linden, N. J., which was
formerly the Lawrance Engineering and Research Corporation, spe-
cialized in the development and application of equipment to supply the
electrical power for airplane accessory operation independent of the
main-engine generator. Aware that the increasing number of elec-
trical devices that were used on aircraft demanded electrical require-
ments beyond what main-engine generators could supply, Lawrance,
taking into consideration all aircraft applications and installations,
developed several models of aircooled, gasoline driven, light weight
Aerolectric power plants. The U. S. Navy was the first of the Services
to utilize Lawrance Aerolectric power plants on long range patrol
bombers, and in the latter part of 1943 the Army Air Forces called
on the production facilities of Lawrance for Aerolectric power plants.
Use of Aerolectric power plants in aircraft was developed so rapidly
and successfully that eventually all aircraft of high horsepower would
be equipped with Aerolectric power plants to supply the ever-increas-
ing electrical requirements, the company believed.
In production at the Lawrance plant were Models 30C-2; 30D,
30D- I and 20A, all two cyl. horizontally opposed, aircooled engines,
each operating a 5 K.Vv. generator. Operation of each model could be
controlled remotely without need for continual attention from the crew
or flight engineer. Control of r.p.m. was maintained by a governor, re-
stricting engine speed to within the full load and no load range. By
use of an altitude carburetor, loads of up to 3 K.W. could be applied
NE\V THINGS I~ THE AIR
at the rated altitude of 20,000 feet with all but one model. Standard
instruments for recording of oil temperatures and pressures. fuel
pressure and cylinder head temperatures also were provided to facili-
tate remote operation. :Model 30C-2 was supplied with a sound-box
enclosure as was l\lodel 30D- 1. )lode! 30D- I was so constructed that
it could utilize any one of the six standard main engine generators,
thereby reducing to a minimum service and overhaul problems at bases
and in the field ..Model 20,\ was used by the Army Air Forces in the
Boeing D-17 Flying Fortress. and the Consolidated-Vultee .B-24
Liberator. with additional Army applications planned. The 1Iartin
:\Jars was equipped with two specially-built Lawrance Aerolectric
power plants. Models 75:\ and 75C.
Leach Relay Company, Los Angeles, Calif., was at its peak war
production of relays suitable for the electrical facilities on military
and air line planes. as well as similar equipment for all other branches
of the service.
The Leece-Neville Company, Cleveland. 0., was producing for
aircraft use engine driven direct current voltage regulated electric
generators and their companion control units and relay switches in I 2
volts, with capacities of 25, so and roo amperes, and in 24 volts with
capacities of 25, so, roo and2oo amperes. Leece-Neville voltage regu-
lation provided a comparati\·ely high beginning charge rate to a
storage battery, then permitted the charge to decrease in proportion to
the state of charge of the battery, so that by the time the battery was
fully charged, this rate had diminished to a low value that would not
harm the fully charged battery. Voltage regulation protected other
electrical equipment. The company was in production on vibration
absorbing mounting panels for voltage regulators. also direct current
electric pump motors in 12 and 24 volts, with capacities from 0 to 30
h.p. for both continuous and intermittent duty.
Leland Electric Company, Dayton. 0., manufactured power units
including dynamotors, inverters and aircraft motors designed for use
with radio and communications equipment.
Liberty Aircraft Products Corporation, Farmingdale, N. 1· ..
manufactured aircraft accessories, precision machine parts, tools,
production machine parts to order. screw machine products, milling
and gear cutting work, engine cylinders, pistons and crankcases. heat
treating and carbonizing in electric furnaces with atmospheric con-
trol, cadmium plating and anodizing alloy parts, aircraft sheet metal
work, wing assemblies, tail surfaces, pontoons, bomb racks and com-
plete aircraft doping and finishing work. The corporation expanded
plant facilities extensively.
Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp., Baltimore, Mel., engineers
and manufacturers of aircraft test equipment and precision main-
tenance and overhaul tools, developed type 103 instrument field test
set, which was put in general use by the armed forces and commercial
aircraft companies. It was produced in sufficient quantities to justify

considerable tooling, resulting in better equipment at lower cost. A
new accessory permitted complete testing and calibration of gyro
operated instruments, including turn and bank indicators and artifi-
cial horizons. With this accessory, the type 103 instrument test set
provided for the complete calibration of all types of aircraft instru-
ments with the exception of autosyn and selsyn operated units.
A new instrument field test set, type IIO, was specially designed
either to wheel out to the plane, or mount on the rear deck of a jeep,
between the fenders, for calibration of instruments in aircraft dis-
persed about a large landing field. It was self-powered by a gasoline
engine and in addition to providing facilities for calibrating aircraft
instruments, it also provided a compressor for pumping up tires. also
DC and single phase and three phase AC power for radio and other
electronic testing. Liberty developed additional test units for major
overhaul stations, including two new benches for rapid and accurate
production testing of aircraft pumps. The type I I I equipment pro-
vided for testing aircraft hydraulic and vacuum pumps, the type I I3
provided circuits for testing aircraft hydraulic, vacuum and fuel
pumps. Both were powered by a IS h.p. electric motor. By means of
a variable speed transmission, pumps could be tested at speeds
ranging from 700 to s,ooo r.p.m. Automatic heat control in the fluid
reservoirs and complete explosion proofing in the type I I3 unit were
standard features.
In the field of aircraft overhaul and service tools, Liberty Motors
expanded production facilities, and produced large quantities of such
tools and fixtures, used in the servicing of Sperry automatic pilots.
Chandler-Evans carburetors, Pioneer instruments, Continental
motors and Scintilla magnetos. The tools and test equipment for
Hamilton Standard propellers were redesigned to simplify production
and decrease manufacturing cost. Hydromatic propeller test and
assembly tables were redesigned to handle the latest models. A new
service was provided when Liberty Motors took over the problem of
providing overhaul tools for the Rolls-Royce engine manufactured
by the Packard Motor Car Company. Liberty produced quantities
of overhaul tools for the Medin engine, and they were made into
kits to be shipped out with the engine.
Link Aviation Devices, Inc., Binghamton, N. Y., developed sev-
eral important pieces of equipment for training airmen. The Link
instrument flying trainer was in general use by tpe Services and civilian
organizations. Under the hood of this stubby, miniature aircraft,
while still in the classroom, the student was cut off visually from the
earth as though the weather had closed in during actual flight and
forced him to fly on instruments. Fitted with the conventional con-
trols of an airplane, the trainer provided all the instruments necessary
for instrument flight. The student could obtain the knowledge of .
NEW THINGS Ir THE AIR
LINK CELESTIAL NAVIGATI01 TRAINER

Through the glass nose, the island of :Manhattan, a section of Brooklyn and part
of the New J ersey coast appear visible to tbe student navigator in his class room
machine. In the Link bombing trainer, an adaptation of t he Link celestial
navigation trainer, moving photogra phic mosaics of this type also are employed
for locating, identifying and sighting targe ts. Link mosaic plates cover 25o,ooo
sq ua re miles of terrain.
instrument control and master the methods of radio range orientation

to be applied when he finally settled at the controls of an airplane
for actual flying.
Another device was the Link celestial navigati ti trainer. Under
a dome of synthetic heavens with the principal constellations and the
normally visible stars, this reproduction of -a bomber nose trained
operational flight crews in the coordination so vital to successful mis-
sions. Manned by a complete crew, the Link CNT " flew ' over moving
photographic mosaics of terrain fo r clay problems and was navigated
by the stars for night problems. The flight course of the trainers was
traced by an automatic r ecorder on a desk top chart, which moved
on three wheels to conform to the trainer's flight and also acted,
THE AIRCRAFT YEAh. BOOK
•
LINK-BELT CONVEYOR AT CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
The forward end of a PBY bomber assembly line, showing in for eground one of
the two power-operated chains of the Link-Belt convey or that moved th e
asseml;Jly line ahead as required . . Bomber hulls were mounted on padded carriages
designed to fit and hold hull in correct position for assembly at flight leveL
through its front inking wheel, as a pickup antenna of radio range

signals from the instructor's desk. Thus the student could navigate
by radio. An_adaptation of the navigation trainer was for bombardier
students who used bomb sight and automatiC pilot to sight targets
on the moving photographic mosaics projected to a screen under the
glass floor. The Link pre-flight trainer was produced to give new
students the "feel" of the controls and the plane's response to them.
The Link hydro trainer enabled the student to become familiar with
ne~rly all primary flight training maneuvers. Other Link training
devices included the automatic pilot trainer, ground terrain projector,
the Link sextant and the Link star globe· for instruction in star recog-
nition and celestial navigation.
Link.:.Belt Company, Chicago, Ill., produced for the aircraft indus-
hy an increasing number of overhead trolley conveyors, full plane
assembly line conveyor systems. variable speed test rigs. self-contained

electric car spotters (for aircraft mooring) with vertical capstans of
s.ooo and 10.000 lbs. starting pull, Link-Belt silent chain drives
for control mechanisms. such as that on the ~viartin r-.Iars, and other
facilities for aircraft manufacture and handling. One of the Link-
Belt wartime deYelopments was the power-operated conveyor that
moved huge combat planes along the assembly line. This combined
\vith the overhead trolley conveyor system to speed up the production
of warplanes far beyond the output estimated before Pearl Harbor.
The Liquidometer Corporation, Long Island City, N. Y., con-
tinued its production of tank quantity gauges for use on military and
commercial aircraft. Liquidometer gauges were used to indicate the
quantity of fuel, lubricating oil, de-icer fluid, windshield alcohol, or
other liquids in tanks. Its research and deYelopment departments again
were expanded. resulting in improved, as well as new, instruments.
Littelfuse Incorporated. Chicago, Ill., and El Monte, Calif., con-
tinued the manufacture of aircraft fuses and accessories with new and
important developments and additions to the line. Two large plants
were engineered and staffed for maximum production in circuit pro-
tection. Additions to Littelfuse products included the Signalette
radium-active fluorescent nonfilament, nonshatterable indicator for use
wherever signal lights were required within aircraft; circuit-breakers;
thermocouples: fine wire products. Improvements included welding
of side terminals of fuse extractor posts, making terminals integral
with inside of the shell, and giving greatest protection against vibra-
tion. shock and temperatures. Both beryllium copper and phosphor
bronze fuse clips were featured, the beryllium copper clips silver-plated
when required. Army Littelfuses and anti-vibration Littelfuses, fibre,
bakelite or glass enclosed for all aircraft, were protected against surge.
shock and vibration (and in the case of aircraft for the Services. shell
impact and clive bombing) by the patented Littelfuse locked cap as-
sembly. Fuse caps were affixed so firmly that they could not be sepa-
rated from the fuse bodies. Fuse elements were hermetically sealed
against temperature. moisture and all climatic conditions. Caps were
not lost. Mechanical depolarization of the fuse element by twisting at
90 degrees continued to be an essential factor of the strength of Littel-
fuses. This twist rendered the element unresponsive to vibration from
all directions. The non-crystallizing factor \vas greatly strengthened
by the Littelfuse spring-forming at one end of the element, which took
up contraction and expansion.
Lord Manufacturing Company, Erie, Pa., developed its RS-40
pedestal type dynafocal suspension for use on double row radial en-
gines ; and was carrying on further development of meter mountings ·
for individual instruments. The Lord plant was expanded from
ISo,ooo to 190,000 square feet in 1943. Employment increased from
2,000 to 2,8oo; and considerable new equipment was added.
THE AIRCRA FT YEA R B OOK
RADIO ROOM OF THE MARTIN MARS

Showing special seat designed by Warren McArthur Corp ora ti on for fli g ht
engineers and radio operators.
Lyon-Raymond Corporation, Greene, N. Y., wa s in full- out war

production on aircraft hoisting and ser vicing equipment, incl uding
hydraulic hoists for engines, spotting dollies, elevating ca rgo-body
trailers, mechanical elevating portable cran es, hydraulic elevating
tables and open-end lift trucks.
Warren McA rthur Corporati on, New York, devoted many year s
to the development of scientifically conceived seats for a ll members
of the crew on our warplanes. It was not a simple probl em, beca use
it involved cushioning against shock, irritation, fati guing pressure
and accelerating forces while at the same tim e providing easily ad-
justable positions for pilot and the rest of the crew in relati on to ob-
jects und er their control. More than roo design s of speciali zed seating
were developed, embodying the six fundam ental factors r ecogni zed as
- vital in aircraft-the use of aluminum and magnesium to save weight
, and thus increase payload, a strength-weight ratio that added to
length of service, standard replacement of parts, protection of the
surfaces against air and salt water, seats designed for minimum space
to allow more cargo and supercomfort for crew efficiency. Warren
McArthur seats were in practically all important planes.
r-
1-Iacwhyte Company, Kenosha, \Vis .. e..-..;:panded production of

Macwhyte ''Hi-Fatigue'' aircraft cables and Macwhyte ''Safe-Lock''
swaged cable terminals. The cables were made of galvanized and
stainless steel. fabricated to reduce constructional stretch and to in-
crease fatigue resisting properties. The swaged cable terminals were
made in eye ends, fork ends, stud ends, turnbuckle ends and muner-
ous special types-supplied both loose and attached to the cable.
Macwhyte aircraft wire rope slings were lightweight and flexible, and
some were built into the plane itself to permit its being hoisted for
repairs or shipment. Macwhyte also produced tie rods of cadmium
plated carbon steel and corrosion resisting steel for both internal
and external bracing of aircraft.
Manufacturers Screw Products, Chicago. Ill., manufacturers of air-
craft screws, \Yashers and other fastening devices under the STRONG-
HOLD trademark, made considerable headway in increasing produc-
tion facilities and in perfecting new production techniques. ?\lore
notable among the latter was the successful fabrication of the perfec-
tion in miniature :f:l:o-8o ( .o6o diameter) and # r -72 ( .073 diameter)
aviation machine screws in brass and steel. In addition, considerable
success was achieved in the fabrication of steel and brass collar
and other special studs by the cold-heading process, with resultant
saving in time, material manhours and machine running time. The
company produced the popular AN and AC fastening devices in steel,
brass, stainless steel and aluminum, \vith a large stock of regular and
special sizes, dimensions and lengths. As an added service to the
aircraft industry, the periodical STRONGHOLD "In Stock'' record
of AN and AC fasteners, giving up-to-the-minute stock information
on standard and hard-to-get aircraft parts, went to purchasing agents
and buyers in the principal aircraft plants of the country, a service
which aided materially in expediting parts.
Mercury Aircraft Inc., Hammondsport, N". Y .. manufactured parts
and accessories, one of its three plants being devoted entirely to the
manufacture of aluminum tanks for aircraft, fuel, oil, hydraulic, filter
and belly tanks. Other products were various aircraft parts, including
fins, rudders and ailerons. Among the accessories were oil separators,
both Army and Navy types, and relief tubes, venturies and brackets.
Metal and Tool Reconditioning Service, New York, developed
practically a new industry to solve one of the most perplexing problems
in the war plants, at the same time speeded up production and saved
huge quantities of valuable tool steel. The company developed its
Cleja process for reconditioning steel files, recovering from 75 to
go per cent of the original efficiency for a third of the cost of a new
file. The results were reduced file costs. increased production through
use of sharp files, also three times the normal use. The Cleja process
also was used to treat new files, giving them an overall efficiency of
175 per cent at 6,ooo strokes.
Micro Switch Corporation, Freeport, III., manufacturer of com-

pact, light weight, long lived, snap acting electric switches of the
precision type more than doubled its research and manufacturing
facilities in 1943. More than 2,400 types of switching units were
produced for specialized use in airplanes, tanks, submarines, surface
ships, fire control, radar equipment, safety devices, instruments, ma-
chine tools and many other vital applications. The new Peanut Micro
Switch was smaller, and lighter than the standard Micro Switch. It
offered a wide gap, high contact pressure, resistance to vibration, and
negligible contact bounce which adapted it to use on difficult d-e loads.
A heavy duty Micro Switch equipped with a magnetic blowout found
w·ide use on highly inductive d-e loads on aircraft for high altitude per-
fonnance. Many styles of brackets, actuators and housings \vere re-
designed to accept the standard Type -R31 basic Micro Switch unit
which was stocked at all Service Air Depots. This standardization
greatly aided in· reduction of the spares program, and facilitated
service operations.
Monogram Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, Calif., supplied
precision-made sheet metal clamps or fasteners and applying tools to
major aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors throughout the aero-
nautical industry. As manufacturers of 3H safety lock clamps and ap-
plying tools, Monogram increased output from I s.ooo clamps to
Ss,ooo daily. Monogram produced many different styles and types of
safety clamps which were essential to riveting operations on aircraft.
The original clamp was an open spring type, with the locking needles
made from bright basic wire. However, through extensive research
and experimenting, greater utility and higher safety factors were
found through the use of a cold drawn, high carbon content tempered
steel, swaged in punch presses for precision accuracy. The adoption
of this improvement made the open spring type of clamp practically
unbreakable, thereby insuring safety in its use. With safety a slogan,
Monogram provided additional protection by developing its plunger
seal and triple lock line of clamps. These clamps differed from the
open spring type in that the exposed spring plunger of the plunger seal
clamp was sealed to the body, preventing the clamp from flying apart
in the event of breakage. The enclosed spring plunger in the triple
lock clamp was sealed completely within the body with the same result.
Other features of the clamps were ability to hold sheet metal securely
when applied in oversized holes and the provision for additional spring
pressure was required. The clamps were standard equipment. Mono-
gram also developed a new model all purpose applying tool for all
types and makes of clamps, so designed that it was physically impossi-
ble for a clamp to fly apart while being applied.
Moore-Eastwood & Company, Dayton, 0., supplied the air-
craft industry with tools, dies and special machinery, and produced
bomb racks, bomb shackles, gun sights, gun mounting posts, gun
mount adapters, tiller valves, gun synchronizer generators, pistol

mountings, tab controls and cable meters for tow-targets.
National Screw and 1Ianufacturing Company. Cleveland, 0., was
turning out fifteen million screws and nuts and holts and rivets every
day, and by means of various ingenious processes was saving time,
money, manpower. critical materials and precious tools in the process.
l\:Iaking a bolt or a nut or a screw was not as simple a business as
it appeared, not when the effective performance of war machines and
the lives of men depended on its perfection. Each bolt or screw was
an integral part of a plane or tank or gun; and its construction was a
highly complicated precision operation followed by rigid inspection,
including magnification 200 times by a thread form comparator.
magnetic flaw tests by l\lagnaflux equipment, hardness control by a
Rockwell testing machine and pitch diameter checks with roller snap
gauges.
Time and materials were saved by new methods. For example.
a carburetor bolt was originally made on screw machines. It was
upset by the hot heading method. Two faults developed. The process
was not satisfactory in forming the head to the required tolerance. The
contractor could not secure the required quantity by screw machines.
A cold heading method was developed by National. It consisted
of forming a round head and milling the required hexagon shape.-
Thus the shank was smooth and free from imperfections which often
resulted from the former method. The result was a stronger, better
product, a 76 per cent saving in material and critical automatic screw
machines released for other work.
Again, a special type of cowl fastener was needed in large quan-
tities. This pi:ece had been produced on a screw machine, milled from
bar stock. It required six automatic screw machines for the quantity
desired. The machines were not available. National engineered a plan
for producing these fasteners on headers with secondary operations,
using a special 4-spindle pointing and drilling machine. It saved 68
per cent of raw material and so per cent manpower. There was the
dome nut for bullet-proof self sealing fuel tanks on combat planes,
used for openings in the tanks. where they had to be opened and sealed
up again, and also for bomb bay doors .. Plane manufacturers com-
plained that they could not get dome nuts in sufficient quantity. The
nut usually had been made from bar stock on automatic screw
machines. National made it by upsetting stock of smaller diameter,
obviating the need for a large number of automatic screw machines,
which were not available anyway. The results were important savings
in manpower and in materials which formerly had been milled off by
the other method. Tolerances were very close on this nut, .003 of-an
inch, and it required very accurate work ; yet with this newer method
production reached so.ooo a day. A stainless steel gyroscope strut
was causing trouble for a contractor. Only one of these struts could
370 THE AIR 'h.ArT YEAR BOOK
THE HERMAN NELSON HEATER

Used in warming engin_es in cold weather.
be produced every three minutes on an automatic sc rew machine.

Bicycle spoke machines were converted, swaging stainless steel wire
down to the proper diameter, then rolling the thread. The fini shed
·strut under the new method had greater ten sile strength and rigidity,
which was important. Moreover, it released about 30 automatic
screw machines for other work, and the saving in man hou rs was 40
to one.
Herman Nelson Corporation, Moline, Ill., produced a self-powered,
portable heater which was successfully used in a great variety of ap-
plications by the armed forces and commercial organizations. The
heater was a completely self-contained h ot air heating plant, mounted
on wheels and weighing only 290 lbs. A push-propeller type fan
forced the air around the finned combustion chamber and out through
two r2-inch vents at a rate of 2,000 cubic feet per 1:n inute, ·with a
heating capacity of 250,000 btu per hour. In operation, the heat was
generated in the combustion chamber through a specially designed,
gravity vaporizing burner using gasoline as fuel. The fan was dTiven
by a small gasoline engi~e or electric motor. A n ingenious duct
system conveyed heat from the unit to its point of application. Pro-
vided with the heater were two 12-inch waterproof, heat and flame
resisting, collapsible canvas ducts, each 24 feet long. On some models,
six half-foot diameter ducts I4 feet long, were supplied as either addi-
tional or alternate equipment. A combination of the two type ducts
gave· six high-pressure outlets at a distance of 38 feet from the heater.
One of the most extensively used applications of the Herman Nelson
Self-Powered Heater was the pre-heating of truck, tank and air-
plane engines during cold weather or in extreme climates. Other
important uses have been the heating of tank cars to obtain a faster
_ E\i\ THI G I N THE IR 371
A. w f congealed oil , the heating of aircraft hangars, huts and storage

pace and th e thawing of e.""<posed equipment.
N orma-Hoffmann Bearings Corporation, tamford, Conn., went
ahead \\ ith augmented production of its li nes of precision ball, roller
and thru t bearin gs, adapted for practically every load, speed and
duty. In th e a iation division, new styles o£ seal ed aircraft control
ball bea rings, designed to meet special requirements for ~control appli-
cations, \•vere de\ eloped a nd marketed. The company's line included
. ingle and double-row, shi elded and unshielded, as vvell as enclosed
felt seal bearings with removable seals.
orthern A ircraft Products Division of The viation Corpora-
tion Toledo, 0., used only women on basic production of valve
eats, guides and other precision parts fo r aircraft engines and
propellers. r fen were employed in supervisory, training and job-
etting.
N wnberall Stamp & Tool Company, Inc., Huguenot Park, Staten
I land, N . Y., expanded facilities for its output of numbering machines
a nd marking de\ ices especially adapted for use by manufacturers of
ai rcraft and engi nes. These machines were utilized in numerous in-
du tr ie to mark machine parts, gears, airplane parts and sheet metal,
and to stamp details into name plates.
The O nsrud Machine \ orks, Inc., reorganized and e.xpanded its
design a nd production facilities for its high· speed nonferrous metal
working machine tools and accessory equipment. Produc6on of cutters
bad become an important manufacturing problem and was solved by
establish ing a new a nd complete plant for this work only. New plant
pace and personnel were obtained and departmentali zed also for the
ONSRUD BEVEL MILLER A-92

It housed four cutter motors, two on each end, which traveled on bridge arms and
could be tilted to machine bevels on fl at sheet aluminum alloy stock.
-,..
production of such aircraft machine tools as the A-So automatic con-

tour milling machines. Machines of this type, while made up of many
basic standard parts, required considerable engineering and special
work to provide a unit exactly fitted to an aircraft manufacturer·s
particular needs. One unusual A-So machine delivered, permitted
progressive work on a single bed. It had two traveling carriages, each
housing four high speed milling heads. Work completed by the first
carriage was· immediately transferred to the second work station
under the second carriage for finish operations. .
New Onsrud machines, the first of their type, were designed, tested
and delivered. The A-96. bevel miller was employed to bevel the
edges of flat aluminum alloy skin sheets. Bevels were made up to S
inches wide to surface tolerances of .ooor inch to permit a perfect lap
of skin sheet sections. Machines were made to whatever length the
work required, built of standard 15 ft. and 70 ft. bed sections. In
designing this type of machine, a fundamentally new mechanical device
was developed and named the centrifugal bearing preloader. \Vith
this device all end play that might develop in the vertical cutter spindle
was taken up automatically or adjusted. Thus true rotation of the end
mill cutters in whatever horizontal plane selected was assured. An-
other type of bevel miller was the A-92, which housed four cutter
motors, two on each end of the machine. The cutter motors traveled
on bridge arms and could be tilted to machine bevels on flat sheet
aluminum alloy stock. Each of the cutter spindle assemblies included
a centrifugal bearing preloader. Bevels on many different types of
contours were handled. The machines were delivered to the two prime
contractors of the B-24 Liberator to perform the skin sheet beveling
necessitated by the lap construction of that type of aircraft. Tooling
of different types was developed as technological advances and greater
standa_rdization of machining practices took place in the aircraft
industry; for example, the unit fixtures designed and built for the
A-Bo automatic contour milling machines. The fixture, consisting of
a cast and machined frame, fitted directly on the table of the machine.
The work template and rest blocks for positioning the work were an
integral part of the fixture unit, and pneumatic cylinders and clamps
for holding the work were assembled to it. All parts such as template
and rest blocks remained in perfect alignment, handling and storage
were simplified and set-ups on the machine were made quickly.
Pacific Aviation, Hollywood, Calif., with another division operat-
ing a new plant in Los Angeles, was in peak production on hydraulic
control valves, selector relief valves, triple selector valves, four way
gas valves, fuel shut-off valves, landing gear actuating cylinders, wing
flap actuating cylinders, engine cowl flap actuating cylinders, landing
gear link control cylinders, bomb door operating cylinders, bomb re-
lease gears, main landing gear struts and die flap booster cylinders.
The new plant in Los Angeles was equipped to process raw materials
into completed units. In order to make the plant self-contained, the

following facilities were added-heat treating. plating, magnaflu.x,
painting, buffing and sandblasting. The critical shortage of gauges was
overcome by the installation of facilities which enabled the Company to
manufacture its own gauges.
The Palnut Company, Irvington, N. J., developed a new starter
wrench for use in assembling locknuts and self-locking nuts in hard-
to-reach spots on aircraft engines and other airplane parts.
Permoflux Corporation. Chicago, Ill., developed a dynamic
headphone for airplane radio to meet requiret'nents which included
shutting out the terrific noise during battle and maintenance of
fidelity and sensitivity under reduced air pressures up to 40,000 feet.
The new dynamic headphone incorporated the moving coil permanent
dynamic principle. It was hermetically sealed against moisture and
dust, at the same time maintaining desired frequency response char-
acteristics throughout all altitudes. Performance was not disturbed
after submersion in salt water. It also had a special magnetic shield
to eliminate interference with compass and other sensitive equipment.
Pesco Products Company, Cleveland, 0., developed improved
fuel pumps and hydraulic pumps to meet conditions encountered in
extreme cold and high altitudes. A new altitude chamber was added
to the laboratory.
Pioneer Parachute Company, Manchester, Conn., developed its
pioneer P3-13, weighing 18 lbs., and a lighter, thinner and more
compact chute than former models. It was accepted as standard
equipment by the Army and Navy. Pioneer also developed a new
parachute harness permitting easier and quicker adjustment, also a
new pilot chute designed to provide instant and positive action in
accelerating the opening of the main canopy. In co-operation with
Cheney Brothers, Pioneer developed a new nylon feather weight
fabric which it claimed to be lighter, thinner and stronger than silk.
Pioneer also improved its test tower to test parachutes. A new canopy
tester permitted visual observation at close range of the reactions of a
parachute canopy under shock loads up to I8,Igo lbs .. while another
phase of the testing technique permitted inspection of canopy design.
pattern, construction and dimensions under 20 lbs. of radial pressure
on each suspension line.
Porter-Cable Machine Company, Syracuse, N.Y.. developed a new
precision tool, the wet-belt surfacer, to replace or supplement opera-
tions on millers, surface grinders. planers and shapers. The new sur-
facer was designed to finish castings at right-angles, true-flat and
glass smooth with only one application of each face to the belt and
without mounting the piece in a fixture.
Remington Rand, through its Systems Division, Buffalo, N. Y.,
supplied the industry with its Kardex method of visible record control,
featuring its exclusive Graph-A-1\Iatic signaling system, which was
374 THE A I RCRAFT YEAR BOOK
PIONEER PARACHUTE TEST

This illustrat es th e spread test, a method that permits study of ca nopy co nstruc-
tion, design and measurements at cl ose range.
designed to provide instant info rmation needed fo r effective co ntrol of

production, personnel administration, materials and machine load.
Republic Aircraft Products Division of The Aviation Co rpora ti on,
Detroit, Mich., expanded their production of hardened and ground
high precision parts for aircraft engines and propellers in tvvo plants.
The greatest volume of more tha n 200 items manufactured were
valve tappets, tappet guides and rollers, valve seats and locks, silve r
plated knuckle pin locking plates, counterweight pins, thrust bearing
nuts and propeller cones.
The Reynolds Metals Company, Aircraft Parts Division, L oui s-
ville, Ky., was part of a sytsem of . 38 plants strategically located
throughout the country, with over 2o,ooo employees. The Company's
Alabama aluminum reduction plant and rolling mills, a complete
aluminum processing and fabricating unit, carried through all opera-
tions at a single location, starting from the domestic bauxite ore to
finished aluminum alloy sheet, ready for aircraft construction.
The Roberts & Mander Stove Company, Hatboro, Pa., produced
catapult cartridge tanks, parachute containers, firewall and cockpit
doors for the Navy Vought-Corsair plane, and other sheet metal
assemblies, and also heat treating of armor plate and tubing.
The Rochester Manufacturing Company, Rochester, N. Y.,
EW THI1 GS I THE AIR 375
reached peak production on an aircraft pressure transmitter, a safety

device to keep fuel and oil away from iri trument panel and cock-pit
and reduce the ha zard of broken lines, loss of fuel or oil and crippling
of engines in combat. Other items which reached scheduled require-
ments '' ere aircraft precision dial thermometers, one for cabin air
tempe rature, the other used as a free air temperature indicator.
The John . R oebling's Sons Company, Trenton, I . J., combined
the distributiop of aircraft products with engineering and research
upplied to the indusb·) through its \ircord Division, formed in May,
1943. The company increased production of aircraft cord, strand,
terminals and assemblies by placing in operation additional manufac-
ttu· ing facilities while it continued to suppl) wire rope, wire rope
fittings, aircraft slings of standard and special design, Lock-Clad con-
hoi cord, electrical cables, round and flat '"'ires, woven \~ire fabrics
and specialties. The range of sizes and types of Roebling cable as-
semblies for aircraft slings and controls was materially broadened by
insta.Uation of new swaging, measuring and proof-loading facilities at
the main plant at Trenton, and the over-all productive capacity of these
p roducts was further enlarged by placing in operation a supplementary
assembly plant at Los Angeles, Calif.
. Rohr Aircraft' Corporation, Chula Vista, Calif., supplied assembly
fu1e production of complete power plant installations and manufac-
tu red parts and assemblies to meet the sharply increased demand of
p rime aircraft contractors. Rohr, for the first time in the history of
aircraft manufacture, produced entirely complete engine installations
as a subcontractor and shipped them to prime contractors for installa-
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RYAN EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Built in huge quantities for important ·combat aircraft, Ryan manifolds of this
type incorporated the ball and socket universal joint.
tion in an airplane. The power plant assembly was complete with

cowling, motor assemblies and components. Its installation in th e
plane was acomplished in a few minutes instead of the usual few days.
Production was carried forward to multiple assembly lines to supply
the constantly increasing demand. The coinpany al so instituted con-
version operations. In process of conversion from military to cargo
ships were the Consolidated PB2 Y 3s. All war equipment was removed
-ndse, top and tail turrets, waist guns and armorplate. The original
PB2 Y 3 power plant assemblies and oil tanks were replaced by four
modified PBY 5 power plants of the same I ,200 h.p., without the
supercharger. The interior of the military hull was completely engi-
neered by Rohr and Consolidated engineers to meet Navy specifications
for the conversion and modification.
SKF Industries, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., was increasing steadily
its production of aircraft bearings of all sizes and types for military
and commercial aircraft. Balls and rollers were held to size within
25 millionths of an inch, while other dimensions of the rings were
controlled by tolerances of ten thousandths of an inch. Rigid inspec-
tions and tests were .maintained to assure this accuracy. Among the
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aircraft types ' ere C) lindrical roller bearings used for the crankshaft
main beari ngs in the principal radial engines and the grooved type
ball bearings used for the propeller thrust location on virtually all
eng ine . In additi on many bearing f both types ''ere made for use
on aux iliary parts and accessori es, rocker arms, superchargers, gener-
ators and starters.
chrader s Son, Divisi on of covill Manufacturing Company,
lnc., J rooklyn N . Y ., utilized its greatl expanded plant facil ities
for tire' alves tire ·ah e replacement parts and tire pressure gauges.
The firm also manufactured shock trut val es, a type fashioned on
the same principle as the standard tire ah e. It had a special high
. pressure valve core, which was replaceable, and a pecial high pressure
cap. The sealing washer in this model was made of soft copper which
fo rmed an a ir-tight seal when the cap was applied to the valve and
tightened '' ith a wrench.
Scinti lla Magneto D ivision of Bendix Aviation Corporation, Sid-
ne) , N . Y ., supplied Bendi.'C-Scintilla magnetos for all types of atr-
plane engines spark plugs, S\o\ itches and radio shielding.
Scott Aviation Corporation, Lancaster, N. Y ., expanded its air-
craft accessories development faci lities, doing basic research on many
accessory needs for aircraft of all types. Among these were the de-
velopment of shock struts for Army helicopters and special assemblies
for experimental pursuit ships. A new oxygen equipment laboratory
also was added, made necessary by the development program on high
altitude oxygen equipment for fighters and bombers.
The Seybold Division of the Harris-Seybold-Potter Company,
MORRISON METAL STITCHING MACHINES

Developed by the Seybold Division of the Harris-Seybold-Potter Company.
Dayton, 0., developed several models of its Morrison aircraft metal

stitching machines which proved to be of the utmost value in saving
time on fabrication of parts made of aluminum, stainless steeL plastics,
cork, rubber, asbestos, wood or canvas. The stitches eliminated
drilling of holes and saved up to go per cent of time formerly required
for certain subassemblies.
The Sheffield Corporation, Dayton, 0., developed an internal-
external measuring instrument with a capacity of 12 inches, a ball
checking and sorting machine for checking bearings up to I I/I6
inch diameter at the average rate of 25,000 per hour, and an automatic
roller bearing checking machine ; also a micro-form grinder for pro-
ducing form tools having various profiles, and a thread grinder with
a multi-ribbed wheel for producing threaded sections in one quick
operation by plunge cutting.
Shell Oil Co., Inc., New York, greatly increased its manufacture of
aviation fuels and lubricants. Special high octane blending components
were developed which enhanced the quality of aircraft fuels and
increased the available quantities. Some of these components were
made available to the petroleum industry as a whole. Development of
new and improved fuels and lubricants, as well as increased produc-
tion were on the company's 1943 program.
Shure Brothers, Chicago, III., developed new types of micro-
phones and headphones used by combat air crews. The change from
aluminum to bakelite in a hand-held set made for the Signal Corps
resulted in a saving of 73,000 pounds of aluminum in 1943. Another
development was an oxygen mask microphone for high altitude flying
to function in varying atmospheric pressures due to altitude and the
extremely low temperatures. An improved throat microphone also
was developed which increased intelligibility under violent air battle
conditions.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc., New York, with plants in Long
Island City, California and V ennont, devoted expanded facilities to
peak production of specialized aircraft and industrial equipment
developed under Simmonds patents. The Simmonds-Hobson auto-
matic engine control, Mark 40, had introduced Simmonds into the
power control field in 1942. This was followed in 1943 by the Mark
46, an advance over the 40. In addition to automatically regulating
the manifold pressure the new unit also provided automatic mixture
control for aircraft engines.
The Simmonds chronometric radiosonde, used in obtaining high
altitude weather data, differed from others. It used time measure-
ment in securing and transmitting all data, and \vas developed further
into an integrated chronometric radiosonde system including instru-
ment and ground equipment. The Simmonds-Benton aircraft power
plug, with its triple taper seal, interchangeable construction and other
exclusive design features was a mica plug. Simmonds ceramic plugs
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were intr d uced in 1943, ha ing been developed to meet wartime

needs pecifica!l) fo r the most powerful military engines.
The immonds h ·dra ulic accumulator was an airloaded pressure
t rage tank p ro iding stored power fo r auxiliary purposes. The
immoncl hydrau lic fuse sa ·eel the balance f the fluid that would
rdinar il y escape through a bull t-pierced or ruptured h;draulic
:; tem. T he fuse it el£ was onl five and one half inches in length and
th ree unce in weig ht. F u e car acities ranged from 10 to 40 cu. in.
\ 40 cu. in . fu e wa ul I pr teet an actuating cylinder with displace-
ment of ..j.O cu. in. or le and so n, according to size.
\ Vith more than 2.)0,000 immonds push-pull controls installed
on • merican and Engli sh milita r) a ircraft their range o£ application
was extended by the development of a fitting known as T he Radian
nit, desig ned to convert push-pull r lineal motion into angular
travel, thus permitting installations on propellor governors, carbu-
retor air controls, superch a rger controls and elsewhere.
Socon)-\ acuum O il Company, N ew York, contributed to the
\\·ar program by producti on of essential high octane aviation fuel, as
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The new Simmonds-Hobson automatic engine control, M a rk 46, with die cast
body, installed on the planes of the United Nations and produced by Simmonds
Aerocessories, Inc., the American manufacturers of this device.
well as motor gasoline for military use, which accounted for 41 per cent
of its total gasoline manufacture. The 62,000 barrels a day which the
company produced for war use was made possible by the conversion
of much equipment which had been designed and constructed for
commercial grade gasolines. A great advance was made when the
thennofor catalytic cracking process, known as TCC, was put into
operation in the fall of 1943. Construction of TCC plants was speeded,
and each unit added substantially to the aviation grade fuels available
to United Nations' air fleets. The entire construction program of 34
TCC cracking units was to be completed in J nne, 1944.
Not content with this advance in the methods of producing high
octane gasoline, Socony-Vacuum's research and laboratory staff of
over 700 devoted its efforts continually to new and better products in
the aviation field, as well as in other directions. Among the new
products for aircraft were an extreme pressure low-temperature
grease, two extreme pressure low-temperature oils and a hydraulic
fluid. The grease-Aero Mobilgrease E.P. Lo-Hi-was designed for
heavily-loaded gear cases on aircraft and had operating characteristics
embracing temperatures from 67 degrees below to 300 above zero.
The low-temperature oils-Aerovac E.P. Gear Oil No. 1 and E.P.
Gear Oil No. 2-were of two different viscosities for gears requiring
or designed for oil lubrication. No. 1 was a high viscosity index oil
with a pour point at 55 degrees below zero. The minus range of
Number 2 was 30 degrees. The hydraulic fluid, Aero 1\lobilfluid
I-IF A, was designed to meet a specification calling for a product
operating at 75 degrees below zero. The Socony-Vacuum fluid sur-
passed this requirement and had a guaranteed pour point at 85 de-
grees. Many other products for specialized application were devel-
oped. In several instances the performance records provided by the
research ai1d operational study carried on by the company was the
basis for Government specifications. Socony-Vacuum also produced
for aviation use IS special products such as compass fluids, instru-
m.ent oils, gear oils and hydraulic fluids, as well as a large complement
of aircraft greases and a complete line of lubricating oils and fuels
to meet all Army and Navy requirements.
Another contribution of Socony-Vacuum was its share of the
Neches Butane Products Company plant at Port Neches, Tex. It
was the world's largest contributor of petroleum butadiene for the
synthetic rubber program, and was designed to produce one-seventh
of the nation's synthetic rubber needs. Socony-Vacuum, with four
other major oil companies, contributed to the operation of that plant
without management compensation.
Solar Aircraft Company, San Diego, Calif., designed .and manu-
factured anti-monoxide exhaust systems and related aircraft parts
such as co':'l wells, muffs and heat exchangers. A new product was
Solar weldmg flux, No. r6GH, first developed in Solar laboratories
specifically for the specialized welding of stainless steel and similar

alloys in Solar's own plants: and later used by many other war plants
as an aid to faster production. Solar \ Velding Flux required no
shellac and could be applied days before actual welding, sticking
despite frequent handling on assembly lines. It facilitated mass pro-
duction of stainless steel airplane parts. Another stimulus to efficient
welding was its freedom from toxic fumes.
Southern California Airparts. di\·ision of Jarvis :Manufacturing
Company. Glendale, Calif .. maintained a complete engineering and
research staff for the deYelopment, fabrication. and production of
aircraft tanks-hydraulic, fuel. oil and anti-icer. These standards
were tested and put in production. .-\luminum and steel fabricated
and welded tanks were produced by the DiYision, which with expanded
plant space, increased production of bomb racks, empennages, baggage
doors, access doors, troop ship benches. wing tips. tanks of all kinds,
111ain entrance doors, corrugations, supercharger mounts, map boxes
and many other sheet metal subassemblies.
Speedway :Manufacturing Company. Cicero, Ill., developed motors
and gearmotors ranging in output from one three thousandth to one
third of a horsepower, which were used on a variety of airborne
electronic cleYices.
Spencer & 1\Iorris, Los Angeles, Calif., specialists in application
of overhead materials handling equipment for ships and aircraft.
contributed to the production speed of both, due to the organization's
capacity to cope with problems as related to production layout.
Among major achievements were the first mass production aircraft
equipment installed at Consolidated Vultee's Downey, Calif. plant;
with its overhead production line: similar equipment at Lockheed's
two main Burbank plants. a completely revolutionary production line
at Avion, Inc., Los Angeles plant: and such outstanding projects as
the Gyro Float test stand which tested an airplane engine without
rigid connection.
Sperry Gyroscope Company, Brooklyn. N. Y., developed its auto-
matic gyropilot to a state of perfection \vhere, linked to the mechanism
of the bombsight, it took the place of the human pilot at the controls
for 20 seconds before bombs were released in order to assure greater
accuracy in American precision bombing attacks on enemy targets.
The precision with which our bombers hurled explosives squarely into
Berlin's war plants during the first daylight raids over that city in
March. 1944, so puzzled the Germans that they credited it to a new
secret weapon. They were partly right. It was secret, and some of it
was new; although the Sperry aircraft gyropilot was in general use
on big planes, both combat and transport, long before the outbreak
of the war. It contributed much to crew and passenger comfort during
long flights through rough and stormy weather. It provided steadier
gun platforms for the defending gunners on our bombers, aided in
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For about 20 seconds before the bombardier released his bombs over th e target,
the pilot kept his hands off the controls a nd the Sperry a utom a tic gy ropilot co n -
troll ed the plane and kept it on a straight course.
securing the precise navigation necessary to reach distant pin point

objectives, such as industrial targets and military installations deep
in enemy territory; and it was of vital necessity during the last 20
seconds of the actual bombing nm.
The Sperry gyropilot was based on the principle of the spinning top
which the genius of the late Elmer Sperry trapslated into man y
stabilizi ng instruments. Lawrence Sperry, aviation pioneer and an
inventor in his own right, used the gyroscope automatic control in his
airplane as far back as 1914, showing how it could be kept on a tru e
course without the pilot touching the controls. The gyroscope was a
scientific top that obeyed the laws of rigidity and precession . Set it
spinning, and as long as the number of revolutions remained constant,
the axis of rotation would tend to remain fixed in the same position
in relation to space. That was gyroscopic rigidity. vVhen the spinning
gyroscope was pushed in a given direction, it would not move at the
point at which pressure was applied, nor would it move in the direction
of that pressure. But it would move 90 degrees beyond the point of
ap~lied pressure and in the directiori of the gyroscope wheel's rotation.
Th1s contrary behavior was known as gyroscopic precession.
The gyropilot mechanism linked those two characteristic properties
of the gyroscope to a nervous system of amplified electrical impulses.
The spinning. therefore rigid, gyroscope prO\·ided a fixed point of

reference around which the plane itself moved. The gyroscope set in
the correct position to maintain a desired course for the plane, and
then connected with the electrical apparatus that picked up, amplified,
and instantaneously and automatically rectified even the most minute
deviation from the course, provided the fundamentals of the automatic
gyropilot.
The latest Sperry gyropilot employed two gyroscopes, each with
a rotor weighing 32 ounces. \Vhen in operation, both were kept
spinning at 24,000 r.p.m. by electronically controlled mechanisms.
That gave greater stability to the point of reference and therefore more
accuracy than ever before. One of the two gyroscopes was positioned
on a vertical axis that tended constantly to point toward tl1e center of
the earth, and through connections \vith the elevator and ailerons,
controlled the roll and pitch of the plane. The second gyroscope was
positioned so that its axis tended constantly to point toward the hori-
zon, and through connections 'vith the rudder it controlled the yawing
motion of the plane. So sensitive was the electronic pickup system
that it could keep within less than one degree of tl1e desired course on
all three flight'axes at the same time. Moreover, it not only would
sense how far off the course the plane had been going, it also would
tell how fast the plane was being taken off course, and also how fast
the rate of movement was changing. The gyropilot then would take
all those rates of change into account and tl1en swing the controls to
counteract all off-course motion so swiftly that the plane was snapped
back on the true course instantly; so quickly that from a practical view-
. point it had not swenred at all. .
\Vith the sensitive gyropilot capable of maintaining absolutely true
course control, which human beings could not do, the next step in
precision bombing was to link the gyropilot \Vith the bombsight. The
bombardier, who took over the plane's operation before it went into the
bomb run, sighted his target. The critical instai1t arrived. The signal
went out. The pilot took his hands off the controls. The automatic
gyropilot took over. For the next 20 crucial seconds, the gyropilot
alone held the plane on the exact course it must fly if, according to
the sighting by the bombardier, the bombs were to plunge into the
target miles below.
Sperry Gyroscope Company's technical development in aircraft
instruments could not be disclosed in detail. It was largely concerned
with new types of all-electric aircraft instruments and gyropilots.
The electrically driven instruments used whatever power supply was
available, and were intended to be definitely superior to air driven
instruments under all operating conditions. Electric drive was applied
to the Sperry gyro-horizon and directional gyro indicators, as well as
the gyropilot. A new development was the Sperry-M.I.T. detonation
detector-equipment worked out in collaboration with the Massachu-
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setts Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the Bureau of Aero-
nautics of the Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
and Wright Aeronautical Corporation.
The detonation detector made it possible for a pilot to regulate the
fuel mixture to a point where the most efficient operation was obtained
without danger to the engine from mechanical stresses set up by high
pressures and high temperatures associated with detonation (change
of rate in fuel combustion). In an ordinary automobile engine, detona-
. tion conditions could be detected by the usual knock, but in an aircraft
engine, because of the high noise level, this was not always possible.
Early experiments in detonation detection involved an actual measure-
ment of the pressure in the combustion chamber of an aircraft engine,
but later investigation showed that detonation could be detected by
observing changes in the frequency of the mechanical vibrations trans-
mitted through the cylinder wall. A pickup unit similar to a magnetic
telephone receiver was attached to the cylinder wall and connected
through an amplifier with a neon light indicator on the instrument
board, which flashed a warning when detonation conditions occurred.
Control of detonation not only contributed to lowered engine
maintenance costs and repair time, but also guarded' against engine
failure in flight and permitted attainment of the highest safe level of
fuel economy. With the wartime stress on very long flights, both in
air combat and in transport flying. fuel economy was extremely im-
portant. Auxiliary gas tanks which could be dropped when empty
helped, but it still was essential that the engine itself be adjusted to
attain the greatest possible economy in fuel consumption. Detonation
detector equipment could be installed in virtually any type of aircraft
or on aircraft engine 'test stands. It was compact and required little
power supply.
Sperry Products, Inc., Hoboken, N. J., produced an exactor
hydraulic control which was a simple one pipe hydraulic control
system reproducing identical motion without backlash or time lag.
It made possible the application of force from a remote station to
move or position accurately devices such as carburetors, valves and
governors.
Spriesch Tool and Manufacturing Company, Inc., Buffalo, N. Y ..
was in production on automatic bomb releases and shackles; and at the
same time was specializing in helping other manufacturers reduce the
number of parts in assemblies and effect other production speed-up
changes.
Standard Aircraft Products, Dayton, 0., was at peak production on
aircraft lighting equipment, control valves and precision instruments
for all types of planes. Standard's FAZ pressure control valve main-
tained positive pressure in aircraft fuel systems under all flight condi-
tions. Its mechanism included a safety release in case excessive
pressure was generated in the fuel tank. It also compensated for
vacuum release. At ground level the valve permitted free venting, and
at altitude the valve closed. As the plane gained or lost altitude, the
valve automatically increased or decreased restriction in the vent line,
thereby maintaining proper working pressure. Standard's moisture-
proof aircraft lighting fixtures formed another successful development.
Standard Oil Company of California, San Francisco, continued to
stress maximum production of high octane aviation gasoline for the
armed forces, air lines and aircraft plants. One large refinery was de-
voted solely to aviation gasoline, as well as a large portion of the
facilities of two other refineries. A toluene plant was completed and
put in operation. Standard also increased production of servo liquids
for aircraft hydraulic auxiliaries, and expanded research in all phases
of operations, with emphasis on air force operations in Arctic regions.
This resulted in development of an efficient cold weather starting
fluid for use in internal combustion engines.
Summerill Tubing Co., Bridgeport, Pa., developed a record num-
ber of new designs of tubing, and more than half of its full capacity
peak production was for aircraft. Facilities were e..xpanded to supply
greater quantities of aircraft tapered and formed tubes; and a special
department was established to assist in engineering, designing and
managing production of many special finished and semi-finished parts.
The Summerill handbook, Aircraft Tubing Data, first published in
1941, was revised and kept up to date. New warplane tubing included
rounds, streamlines, squares and ovals. Special shapes and tapered
tubes for structural parts were produced for airframes, engine mounts,
landing gears and control parts. The tubing sizes ranged from tubing
for hypodermic needles to special heavy wall tubes for fuel injection
and hydraulic controls to withstand pressures up to 150,000 lbs.
The Superior Tube Company, Norristown, Pa., continued pro-
duction in large quantities of finished aircraft engine push rods pro-
duced out of selected alloy steel. This increased production was made
possible by a new department for the exclusive manufacture of these
rods. Production of tubing for aircraft instruments, aircraft spark
plugs, oil lines, hydraulic lines, and airframe tubing was also con-
tinued on a scale very much above any previous year. An outstanding
contribution to the war effort was the further development of sub-
stitutes for seamless tubing, the principal type being the Weldrawn,
a trademarked product.
The Surface Combustion Division of General Properties, Inc.,
Toledo, 0 .. producers of gas fired heat treating equipment developed
radiant tube firing, a method widely used by producers of metals
and insuring close temperature controls over any predetermined
range with precise atmospheric control. Great strides were made in
the processing of glass for special shape dials, and as a result wider
applications were introduced. Along with heat treatment of glass
and metals the S.C. Engineers developed an eminently successful
combustion type heater for cockpit heating, gunbreach heating and

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Successful tests were completed in both aircraft and pressure cham-
bers, with perfect performance in aircraft at 33,00:J feet altitude.
Switlik Parachute Company, Trenton, N.J., was at peak produc-
tion on seven different types of parachutes for the air forces, besides
supplying parts so that riggers could keep the chutes in repair during
operations in all theaters.
The Switlik safety chute had many decided advantages, including
simplicity of operation, low costs of maintenance, compactness, light
weight, quick and positive opening and low rate of descent. It was
designed to withstand a drop test load of 8oo pounds. All materials
used in its construction exceeded the requirements established for
parachutes by the Government.
The nylon used in the canopy was especially woven for parachutes,
having a high tensile and tear strength. Suspension lines were made of
pure silk, having an outer casing and an inner core, which provided a
soft, kinkless cord with a tensile strength in excess of 450 pounds.
The harness webbing was made of pure purged linen, and had a ten-
sile strength exceeding 3,000 pounds, yet it was soft and pliable. All
forged hardware was of chrome nickel steel, heavily plated with cad-
mium. The cotton duck used was of high strength and was water
repellent.
Realizing years before the start of the present conflict, that this
country should not be entirely dependent upon Japan for parachute
silk, Stanley Switlik immediately started collaborating with silk proc-
essors in the country, impressing upon them the necessity for a substi-
tute .for silk in parachutes. l-Ie was highly instrumental in having
those processors produce nylon fabric, of a texture and weave that was
highly efficient and comparable to all tests formerly attained by natural
silk, with the result that all parachutes were being made of nylon
fabric in 1 944.
Forseeing, too, the necessity for training parachute troops as far
]Jack as 1934, Mr. Switlik experimented with and built the first jump-
ing tower in the yard of his home. Such towers later were used
for training paratroopers.
Taylor-\tV infield Corporation, Warren, 0., continued its research
and development in the field of aluminum welding, and introduced
a complete new line of Hi-Wave capacitor discharge stored energy
welders. The new Hi-vVave welders featured a dual pressure bellows
airlock for improved aluminum welding. In the new models oper-
ating controls were located in a compartment on the welder proper
convenient to the operator. A considerable number of Hi-\i'Vave stored
energy roll spot welders, wherein the spots were made between the
periphery of two welding wheels, established enviable production
records at speeds up to 300 spots a minute. The Taylor-Winfield
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NEW THINGS IX THE AIR
Corporation also introduced a complete line of hydraulic operated pre-

cision flash-butt welders. designed in a wide range of sizes. They
proved particularly practical for welding tubing to forgings for struts
and braces and other similar work, and were satisfactory for welding
either cold rolled steel or alloys. A welder especially adapted for
upsetting work also was introduced. Plans were made for several
other new machines. Special resistance welders were designed and
built for welding operations on war products such as shells, cartridge
cases, bombs, mines and flares.
The Texas Company. New York. devoted most of its research
and production facilities to the war effort. Most of the 100 octane
aviation gasoline used bv the Allied air forces was made by the alkyla-
tion process, and Texac~ played an important part in its development.
· \dditional methods of making aviation gasoline. including catalytic
cracking. were used to meet the tremendous demands of war. New
types of fuels were continually being developed for future engines.
The ::\a vy was supplied with lubricating oil and especially aircraft
engine oils by the Texas Company. as were many domestic air lines.
Large amounts of these oils were also furnished to the fighting fronts
and to training schools here at home. The most significant develop-
ment in aircraft greases was Texaco Low-Temp grease 100, for opera-
~ion at temperatures down to 100 degrees belmv zero. Control bear-
mgs, actuating mechanisms and countless other parts on military
aircraft exposed to extremely low temperatures fonnerly would not
operate under such conditions. This problem was solved by a series of
low temperature greases of which Low-Temp grease 100 was out-
standing. Those products also 'vere developed for use in other air
force equipment such as cameras and bombsights. There was a. Texaco
grease available or under development for every part and accessory
?nAnny, Navy or commercial aircraft. A special hydraulic oil operat-
mg at extremely low temperatures was made available to builders of
military aircraft.
. The Thompson Grinder Company, Springfield. 0 .. was in produc-
tion on hydraulic surface grinders capable of maintaining present day
production schedules without sacrificing precision. Many noteworthy
improvements were made on the standard line of machines, such as
improved spindle construction, automatic down feed with spark out
control which permitted one operator to produce repetitive parts from
more than one machine at a time. A special machine was developed
to grind channel sections in master rods and articulated rods, remov-
ing the tool marks produced by the previous milling operations, thus
reducing the time required for polishing to an absolute minimum. The
travel of the grinding wheel head was confined in such a way that it
was only necessary to gauge the rod at one point and the entire shape
was to the desired dimension well within the required tolerances.
Thompson Products, Inc., Cleveland, 0., the company's west coast
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plant in Bell, Calif., and its Defense Plant Corporation subsidiary in
Euclid, 0., were awarded the Army-Navy "E" in 1943 for the produc-
tion of over a thousand different aviation parts and accessories. A
considerable portion of this output was sodium-cooled aircraft engine
valves. The company's aircraft accessories division greatly expanded
deliveries of engine fuel pumps, fuel booster pumps. fuel selector cocks,
and a quick-disconnect coupling that was installed on fuel. cooling
fluid, oil and hydraulic lines. This coupling speeded up and simplified
the servicing of aircraft in the field. Among the newer developments
of the company was an improved oil filter scheduled for large-scale
production.
W. Harris Thurston, Inc., New York, manufactured a complete
line of aircraft tapes and fabrics including balloon and glider fabrics.
utility cloths, lightweight cloths and other cloths to Army and Navy
specifications.
Tinnerman Products, Inc., Cleveland, 0., expanded its line of
speed nuts and speed clips until it embraced over 1,500 shapes and
sizes. New developments for aircraft assembly included new designs
of the flat type, new tubular speed clips, cable clips. a full line of
anchor type speed nuts, angle bracket speed nuts, conduit clamps.
harness clamps, pulley brackets, junction box clips and special speed
nuts and speed clips for plywood and plexiglas assemblies. Most
important features of the new Tinnerman developments were big
weight savings and marked reductions in assembly time. In some
cases these savings ran as high as 8o per cent.
Titeflex, Inc., Newark, N.J., continued to manufacture a complete
line of radio, ignition, and power shielding equipment and accessories
for the .aircraft industry. In addition to its principal product in this
field. the Titeflex radio shielded ignition harness, the company also
produced radio shielded spark plug elbows, shielding conduit and
fittings, filter units, wiring manifolds, and terminal and junction
boxes. Titeflex also supplied its well known pressure tubing for fuel
and oil lines, instrument lines, and hydraulically controlled devices.
Titeflex developed for the aircraft industry the Titeflex Unimold spark
plug lead, an ignition lead which combined the feature of detacha-
bility and integrally molded construction. Another development was
Titeflex Aerocon conduit, an improved type of ignition shielding
conduit. Titeflex radio shielded ignition harnesses were standard
equipment on war planes.
The Tomkins-Johnson Company, Jackson, Mich., produced its
T-J Rivitor-an automatic air powered riveting machine to speed up
this highly essential operation in mass production of aircraft which
required rivets by the tens of thousands in every combat plane. The
T-J Rivitor was in widespread use because its automatic feed and
setting mechanism speeded up flush riveting. Pressure for riveting
was supplied by a cylinder of compressed air, applied and stepped
IE THINGS I THE AIR
up through a toggle mechanism. Tt was designed to handle exclusively

aircraft requ irements for aluminum alloy riveting, with capacity for
rivets ~" diamete r by ~ , long. The machine vvas operated by a foot
pedal. The rate of setting was li.nlited only by the ability of the oper-
ator to move the work from hole to hole. There was no manual rivet
handling. The machine was equipped with adjustable setting tools,
o that common variations in the thickness o£ the materials being
riveted we re taken care of automaticaUy. Major \ariations were taken
care of through manual adjustments provided, The T-J Rivitor
perm itted precision setting at any height of vertical adjustment. The
upper and lower toolings were accurately aligned so that vertical
adjustment of the lower tooling could be accomplished "·ithout disturb-
ing this alig1m1ent. In addition to flush riveting with counter sunk
head rivets, the machine could be adapted to handle round head, full
and emi-brazier head rivets by using a different type of rivet set
TITEFLEX IGNITION HARNESS

Titeflex radio shielded ignition harness ·on a radial aircraft engine.
390 THE AIRCHAFT YEAR HOOK
and rivet jaw construction. It was available in throat depths ranging

from 9" to 36".
Tube Turns, Inc., Louisville, Ky., manufactured forged steel
cylinder barrels, forged aluminum pistons, steel landing gear. pistons,
and numerous forgings for liquid cooled engines. The 9-mch up-
setters, largest ever made, reduced spoilage of barrels and allowed all
forging impressions to be encased in the machine. This permitted
full use of the upsetter's great rigidity without spreading or opening
of dies. The result was a forging of unusually close grain structure
and desired physical properties. Another Tube Turns development
was an improved method of forging aircraft pistons on the mechanical
press as well as on upsetters. Because of its pioneering experience
in difficult forging processes, Tube Turns was one of the companies
selected to set up special plants for making forged aluminum cylinder
heads for aircooled engines. Taking over the State Fair Ground
buildings the Tube Turns engineers planned and equipped a complete
plant for using a forging technique of their own development, and
were ready for production of heads within six months. Included was
a casting plant for alloying and cogging the forging stock. The use
of 8- and 9-inch upsetters in producing forged aluminum cylinder
heads under the process developed by Tube Turns enabled the company
to maintain high standards of uniformity on this large and difficult
forging. Newest of the Tube Turns forgings was an aluminum fin
section to slip over the steel cylinder barrels of aircooled engines.
Union Aircraft Products Corporation, New York, manufactured
ju.nction boxes and conduit fittings, particularly ferrules, collars, cou-
plmgs, elbows, nuts and adapters, and also expanded its line, resulting
in ~he. introduction of its products into the radio field. It introduced
Umpnme finish in junction boxes; a unique process removing all high
gloss spots imparted to the metal in the process of drawing, and leav-
ing ~t with a uniform semi-glossy surface, attractive both inside an<l
outside the junction box. It had no chemical action on either electri-
c~! equipment or applied paint, and as manufacturers could use a
smgle coating of paint, it represented a substantial saving in money,
labor and time.
. United Aircraft Products, Inc., Dayton, 0., produced an increas-
mg ?umber of their diffusion oil coolers noted for non-congealing.
m~Imum cooling and quick warm-up qualities. They also developed
a Jacketless oil cooler saving weight and space and having inherent
surge P.r?tection. An improved oil dilution solenoid valve, consisting
of a resilient composition seal on the valve face which assured a perfect
seal at all times, became sta!ldard Air Forces equipment. The com-
p~ny. als_o produced oil temperature regulators, fuel pumps and units,
oil dilutiOn solenoids, fuel strainers, Y drain valves, fuel cocks, dial
and handles and miscellaneous other parts for aircraft and combat
vehicle fuel and oil systems, also hydraulic landing gear struts, tail
E\ THI G I THE IR 391
sho k , accumulators, h ·d raulic control valves and complete h) draulic

equi1 ment.
·ni ted- a rr F a tener orporation Cambridge, 1ass., makers of
the 'DOT · line of metal fasteners, de' oted a large part of its pro-
du ti n facilities to makjng fastening de ices and stampings for
the aj rcraft ind u try. Ai rl oc fa teners, used on aircraft cowling,
hand hole acce s doors and oth er places invol ving similar prob-
1 ms were notably imp rO\ eel. T he scope of the line was ex tended
to incl ude a c mplete range of standard sizes and fa teners for special
application . The \irl oc fastener \\as adapted for use on plywood .
Embodyi ng all of the principles of the tested and proven Airloc fas-
tener for metal, it played an important part in plywood aircraft con-
truction.
nited tates Pl ywood Corporation. ew -ork, suppLied its
plywo d p r duct which were used extensively in th e aircraft and
marine fields ' ·ith large quantities also going into products for the
er vice . F lat waterproow we.Jd,.·ood pi) wood was in troncr demand
but m tal-covered pl ywood such as used for the Army's smokeless
po -d r box , molded plywood, used for r8-foot auxilia11 p ntoon
boa and for airplane parts, were like'' ise supplied in large quantities.
Iolded tubular vveldwood, for Signal Corps masts, was manufactured
in teadily increasing amounts and reached the record figure of six
UNITED-CARR FASTENER WIRE HARNESS CLIP

miles of tubing a week. Low pressure molding of plastic parts for use
on aircraft was started on a large scale. The engineering and research
laboratories of the corporation were active in the field of low pressure
plastic moulding, and several interesting war products were developed.
Utica Drop Forge & Tool Corporation, Utica, N. Y., developed
and manufactured a complete line of pliers and adjustable wrenches
for use in aircraft manufacturing.
Victor Metal Products Corporation, Brooklyn, N. Y., developed
an aircraft defroster fabricated from cellulose acetate butyrate and
molded to shape as a substitute for aluminum, which resulted in a
saving of two-thirds of the weight and 6o per cent of the cost. Another
development was ammunition rollers, with tremendous savings in
manhours and costs over former aluminum die castings.
Vinca Corporation, Detroit, Mich., developed and produced in
increasingly large quantities fixed limit gages for precision work with
tolerances as small as a millionth of an inch. One of the impor-
tant Vinca developments was equipment to check the exactness
of the involute curve or profile, in order to obtain closer tolerances.
Other Vinca checking devices included wheel dressers for dressing
abrasive grinding wheels to shapes ranging from the simplest to
the most intricate; gear rolling fixtures for checking the pitch diame-
ter eccentricity and backlash of part gears ; indexing fixtures to index
a part in a grinder so that any number of teeth could be ground and
spaced accurately. ·
Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc., Long Island City, New York, de-
veloped the Waldes Truarc retaining ring, NAS-so internal and
NAS-sr external rings, as retainers in place of shoulders, nuts and
threaded collars, to position bearings, bushings, shafts and pins, to
take high axial loads in place of shoulders, and to save weight, as-
sembly time and machining costs. The ring was made of high grade
spring steel and heat-treated to about Rockwell C so. It was tempered
from its middle section to its free ends, and was provided with
apertured lugs or ears at its free ends to facilitate handling in assem-
blies and disa~semblies with special pliers.
The Weatherhead Company, Cleveland, 0., was in peak pro-
duction on aircraft tube and pipe fittings, drain and shutoff cocks, and
flexible hose assemblies. Expansion of facilities kept pace with the ex-
panding Air Forces program, and the Oeveland, and Columbia City,
Ind., plants were devoting about so per cent of their facilities to
manufacture of fittings and hydraulic cylinders for actuating bomb
bay doors, wing flaps and retracting landing gear. The Glendale,
Calif., plant was entirely occupied with development and manufacture
of fittings and special hydraulic equipment for aircraft. The plant at
St. Thomas, Ont., maintained its position as the largest supplier of
fittings and hose assemblies to the Dominion's aircraft industries.
Weatherhead engineers were active in research for the Air Forces
~E\\" THDJGS IN THE AIR 393
winterization program, in development of specialized valves and
swivel joints to replace hose assemblies on high pressure systems.
A new hose end-fitting, known as the Q-A (quick-attachable)
fitting, was perfected and introduced for use on medium pressure and
medium-high pressure AN-H-6A hose lines. It could be assembled
or disassembled easily from hose installations without special tools.
By virtue of its expanded collet construction, it could be re-used. It
also could be tightened further after original installation, a feature
found extremely useful in combating cold-flow leakage in 65 degrees
synthetic hose material.
\Veber Showcase & Fixture Company, Los Angeles. Calif., con-
verted its facilities for metal, wood and glass manufacturing to meet
the varied production demands of aircraft manufacturers. Many
special pieces of equipment were developed to meet the a\<;ation in-
dustry's unusual construction needs. One outstanding contribution
to increased output for outside production was "Old Ironsides"-the
world's largest hydraulic press. This I,Ioo ton modem giant accom-
plished wonders in speeding production on die-stamp au.xiliary tanks
and leading edge wing assemblies as well as other unusual pieces of
equipment. Another \Veber time saving device was the profiler plan-
ner. With that machine, jobs that formerly required six hours of
hand planning are completed by six simple mechanical operations in
40 minutes. \Vhen the huge new P-38 expansion program was
planned, officials of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation and officers of
the Army Air Forces made a thorough study of subcontracting facili-
ties and then chose the \V eber company to fabricate leading edge wing
assemblies.
The \Vellman .Bronze and Aluminum Company, Cleveland, 0.,
operated at full capacity two large plants devoted to the production
of castings. In the older plant were produced castings of heat-treated
aluminum, bronze and brass alloys and numerous types of bronzes. In
the newer plant operations were confined to patterns and magnesium
castings. Among the firm's products were cast magnesium generator
housings and aircraft landing wheels, cast aluminum pneumatic tool
housing and Dowmetal pneumatic tool handles.
\Vestern Electric Company, New York, reported that 27 per cent
of its output was radio equipment for aircraft. The principal Western
Electric aircraft devices were airborne radio command sets, micro-
phones, headsets, ground transmitters, special navigational equipment,
bombing devices, fire control devices, and other items on the secret
list. The command set was light, compact, dependable under extremes
of temperatures and able to withstand rough usage. The command
set was a specialized radio telephone which permitted intercommuni-
cation between plane and plane, and plane and ground. Although
command sets were originally in the medium frequency range, devel-
opments indicated multichannel high frequency apparatus. Western
Electric planned advanced models in 19-14 to supersede the older types.

Headsets and microphones also were items of first importance in
Western's war plants in 1943· The throat mike which, because of its
quality of excluding extraneous noises while transmitting the speaker's
voice sounds, found wide application not only in aircraft hut in the
tank forces and even in noisy areas in industrial plants, was continued
in production, although recent Bell Laboratories developments
promised to supersede it. One of these, an improved type of lip
microphone, was accepted by the Navy and Marine Corps, and was
in production. .
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh.
Pa., increased its output of aircraft accessories. such as aircraft
generators, voltage regulators, relay switches. ammeters, voltmeters,
voltammcters, lighting apparatus, Hectox' engine starters, .M icarta
pulleys, molded and laminated Micarta parts, radio receivers ami
transmitters, and other equipment for planes and plane plants.
The S. S. White Dental l\Hg. Company. Industrial Division. New
York, produced an extensive line of flexible shafts for aircraft use.
White engineers were cooperating with the industry in developing
applications to power drive or remote control problems.
White-Rodgers Electric Company, St. Louis, Mo., manufacturers
of temperature and pressure controls for heating. refrigeration
and air conditioning, developed a line of automatic modulation equip-
ment for control of engine cowl flaps, both air and liquid-cooled, oil
cooler shutters or flaps, cabin temperature, both supercharged and
norma1, and carburetor air temperature. Equipment included Servo
motors and motorized modulating temperature controls incorporating
the White-Rodgers solid-liquid charged element which was designed
to operate at temperatures from 90 degrees below to Goo degrees above
zero without distortion of calibration or range clue to changes in alti-
tude or ambient temperature. .Among other aircraft control develop-
ments, White-Rodgers perfected a differential pressure control for use
in conjunction with motorized modulating control units operating oil
cooler flaps or shutters. Plant personnel and facilities we1·e expanded
in 1943-
Wickes nrothers, Saginaw, Mich., extended their line to include
a number of new types of machine tools for turning aircraft crank-
shafts and camshafts. These machines were engineered to combine
more operations into one machine, thereby giving increased production
per machine. Machines included single spindle multiple crankpin
turning lathes for cheeking, turning and filleting all crankpins simul-
taneously on large aircraft and Diesel type multiple-throw crankshafts,
contour turning equipment for turning the outside contour of all
crankarms simultaneously on aircraft type crankshafts requiring com-
plete machining and camshaft turning lathes for turning all cams
simultaneously on camshafts. All machines for aircraft were made
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E W TEL I THE_ IR 395
heavier to handle increased p rod ucti on of la rge hardened alloy steel

airc raft crankshafts. Crankshaft turn ing equipment included automatic
center dri' e type lathes for high production machining of crankshaft
main line bea rings and automatic duple..~ type lathes for the turning
of either intermediate main line bearings or crankpin bearings.
E. . 1\l igg in s A irways, Inc., N orwood, 1viass., developed fac il-
itie f r ubcon tracling wo rk on militar; aircraft; and its enlarged
1lant was p rod ucing stressed ski n assembli.es, welded steel aluminum
and fa bric assemblies a nd machined part for rm aircraft, including
l r p tran po rt gliders and heli copters.
The \' -ittek M anufacturing Company, Chicago, Ill. was in full-out
war p roducti on on all types of hose clamps for planes and engines, the
material being of non-critical mild ca rbon steel comparable to hose
clam ps of stainless steel construction. \iVittek FBC and FBCA hose
clamps '"'ere zinc plated fo r corrosion resi tance . The company al so
manufactured a complete line of roll feeds and reel stands for punch
press operations.
·yman Gordon Company, \ orcester, Iviass., produced its line of
laborato ry controll ed fo rgings fo r the aircraft indu-try.
WESTERN ELECTRIC ALTITUDE MICROPHONE

W?i1e battling the enemy miles above th~ ea rth, t_he pilot breathes in oxygen from
thlS headgear and barks orders and mformatio n thTough a special Western
Elec_tric . microphone concealed. within th e queer _snout. Snug fitting earphones
earn ed m th e helmet enable !urn to hear. Thus h1s hands a re freed for fighting.
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AND GOING STRON.Go.·
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rives. Engineers and Emp.IOfe6: to f'ixt':d B:~se
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Air T rllnsporr C ompnn tes, E.x ecun ... es, Opc:r-
ntions u pennrendems. Pilors. Me<:J1:wi and
Employees · ro Aero O u.hs un d chetr Members,
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400 DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY OF AIRCRAFT
AND AIRCRAFT ENGINE
MANUFACTURERS
BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORP.,
New Castle, Del.
MANUFACTURERS PERSONNEL: J, H. Jouett, Pres.; L. C. ::\:lilburn,
V. Pres. & Gen. ~gr.; H. L. Thompson, Secy.,
Sales h!£!1;· & Adv. M~.; S. S. A~t, Treas.;
OF AIRCRAFT R. F. Wright, Pur. D1r.; I. H. Bnnton, Pers.
Dir.; W. P. Searfoss, Pub. Dir.; A. F. Haiduck,
Chief Engr.
BOEING AIRCRAFT CO., Seattle, Wash.

AIRPLANES PERSONNEL: C. L. Egtvedt, Ch.; P. G. Johnson,
Pres.; H. 0. West, V. Prcs.-Prod.; W. ~.Beall.
V. Pres.-Engrg.; J, P. Murray, V. Pres. &
Wash. Rep.; F. P. Laudan, V. Pres. & Renton
AERONCA AIRCRAFT CORP., Div. Mgr.; H. E. Bowman, Secy. & Treas.;
Municipal Airport, Middletown, 0. F. B. Collins, Sales Mgr.; F. D. Weaver, Pers.
PERSONNEL: C. I. Friedlander, Pres.; E. Mgr.; H. Mansfield, Pub. Rei. !>Igr.; C. M.
Sutherland, V. Pres.; J, W. Friedlander, V. Cleveland, Adv. Mgr.; C. E. French, Ind. Rei.
Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. H. Wideman, V. Pres. Mgr.; C. B. Gracey, Material Mgr.; E. C.
& Pur. Dir.; A. H. Helmers, Secy. & Treas.; Wells, Chief Engr.
E .. P. Kenned_y! Prod. Mgr..;,}'· E. Linzie, Pers.
Dtr.·bB. L. Hmds, Pub. u1r. & Adv. M~.;
W. . Hall, Chief Engr.; E. R. Bum, Dir. Wichita Div., Wichita, Kans.
Engrg. & Research. PERSONNEL: P. G. Johnson, Pres.; J, E.
Schaefer, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. Barron,
ANDOVER KENT AVIATION CORP., Asst. Secy. & Asst. Treas.; H. Olson, Prod.
Allen Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. Mgr.; L. G. Sinning, Pur. Dir.; G. Trombold,
PERSONNEL: J, J, Brooks, Pres.; W. L. Smith, Pers. Dir.; G. L. Findlay, Pub. Dir.; H. Zipp,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; I. V. Schaefer, Secy. & Chief Engr.
Treas.; R. R. Vineyard, Prod. Mgr.; J, F.
Monroe, Pur. Dir.; E. E. Swarthout, Pers. Dir.; BREWSTER AERONAUTICAL CORP.,
L. N. Smithline, Chief Engr. Northern Blvd. & 35th St., Long Island
City, N.Y.
ATLANTIC DmSEL CORP., PERSONNEL: H. J, Kaiser, Pres.; Z. Soucek,
401 Codwise Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. V. Pres., Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: J, S. Johnson, Pres.; Q. S. Cabot, P. Lockwood, Secy.; A. B. Cipriani, Controller;
V. Pres.; J, E. Pakenham, Prod. Mgr.; R. F. J, A. Mitchell, Gen. Mgr.-Prod.; E. J, O'Don-
·
Sturgis, Sales Mgr..,;_,F. Mather, Pur. Dir. 1 nell, Service Dir.; R. A. Cone, Dir. Labor Rei.;
J, F. Rowe, Pers. JJ1r.; W. A. Johns, Ch1e F. Lord, Pur. Dir.j_ G. J, Glehan, Pers. Dir.;
Engr, G. W. Hardman, ~Vhief Engr.; H. 0. Fallon,
Ind. Rel. Dir.; G. Luburg, Factory Mgr., Long
BEECH AIRCRAFT CORP., Wichita, Kans. Island City, N. Y., Div.; C. Santore, Factory
PERSONNEL: W. H. Beech, Pres.; R. K. Beech, Mgr., Johnsville, Pa., Div.
V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.; J. P. Gaty, V. Pres. &
Gen. Mgr.; T. A. Wells, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.;
0. A. Beech, Secy. & Treas.; H. D. MacKinnon, CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO.,
Jr., Prod. Mgr.; W. M. Bashaw, Outside Prod. 5800 Franklin Rd., Wichita~ Kans.
Mgr.; C. B. Wootten, Sales M~r.; W. E. Bla- PERSONNEL: D. L. Wallace, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
zier, Pers. Dir.; W. H. McDaruel, Pub. Dir. & D. S. Wallace, Exec. V. Pres. & Treas.; F.
Adv. Mgr. Boettger, Secy. & Controller; D. Roskam, Prod.
M.gr.; D. Flower, Sales Mgr.,; E. Wooley, ~ur.
D>r.; M. E. Ri!ss, Pers. D1r.; D. Valenttl)e,
BELL AIRCRAFT CORP., Adv. Mgr. & D>r. Pub. Rei.; T. Salter, Chief
2050 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo 7, N, Y. Engr.
PERSONNEL: L. D. Bell, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
C. L. Bea:d, V. Pres. & Exec. Asst. to Pres.;
R, P. Wh1tman! First V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr., COMMONWEALTH AIRCRAFT, INC.,
N1agara Falls D1v.; 0. L. Woodson, V. Pres. & Fairfax Airport, Kansas City 17, Kans.
Gen. Mgr., Georgia Div.; H. E. Collins, V. PERSONNEL: R. Voyes, Pres.; W. W. Moss,
Pres. & Asst. Mgr., Georgm Div.; D. G. For- Secy.; J. E. Vigus, Asst. Treas.; 1. Farkas, Gen.
man, Exec. Asst. to the Pres.; L. F. Sperry, Mgr. & Factory Mgr.; R.I. Hale, Prod. Mgr.;
Treas.j_J. Be':l'Y, Jr., Compt.; S, E. Fitzgerald, G. S. Hancock, Jr., Sales Mgr.; M. M. Jaffee,
Pub. Kel. Dtr.; H. H. Johnson, Adv. Mgr.; Pur. Dir.; M. Bezner, Pers. Dir.; C. E. Row-
A. W. Sawyer, Gen. Counsel. land, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 40 1
SERVING THE SERVICES WITH PRODUCTS OF
DESIGN SIMPLICITY
SOLE.N OID VALVES

2, 3 & 4-woy
"MIGHTY MIDGET,w4-woy
ADEL CLIPS-Over
9,000 types and sizes.
150 million in service
Design Simplicity at AD E l
means (1) reducing to simplest
terms (2) standardizing (3)
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manufacturing with greatest
precision. Add these up and !l\tt1S101l !'1 ~
you get smaller size, lighter '8~· 1'111 1'a..
~,W• d
weight, longer life and supe·
rior performance.
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402 DIRECTORY
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE AIRCRAFT EASTERN AIRCRAFT DIVISION, GENERAL
CORP., San Diego, Calif. MOTORS CORP., Bloomfield, N.J.
PERSONNEL: T. M. Girdler, Ch. of Board; H. PERsos:-mL: A. L. H_opkins, Plant Mgr.; A. J.
Woodhead, Pres.; R. H. Fleet, Consultant; MaCutchan, Pcrs. Dtr.; J. H. Clark, D~r. Pur.:
E. N. Gott, A. H. Schaad, D. G. Fleet, Assts. to C. H. Troy, Dir. Prod. & l\Iat. Control; R. A.
Pres.; I. M. Laddon, Exec. V. Pres.; C. T. Dey, Dir. Pub. Rei.; R. D. Winkelmeyer, Chief
Leigh, V. Pres.; C. W. Perelle, V. Pres.-l\Ifg.; Product Engr.
F. A. Gallery, V. Pres.-Finance; W. l\L Shana-
han, Secy. & Treas.; V. Schorlemmer, Con- 1016 W, E<l.gar Rd., Linden, N. J.
troller; F. A. Lauerman, Ind. Rei. Dir.; F. A. PERSOSNEI.: L. C. Goad, Gen. :\lgr.; W. G.
Learman, Gen. Sales Mgr.; A. W. Larsen, Pur. Kileen, Div. Compt.; R. E. \\'aldo, Pers. Dir.;
Dir.; A. J. Foristall, Pub. Rei.; H. A. Sutton, J. N. Bird, Pub. Dir.; A. Wescott, Parts &
Engrg. Dir. · Service :\Igr.
CULVER AIRCRAFT CORP., ENGINEERING & RESEARCH CORP., River-
600 E. 35th St., Wichita I, Kans. dale, Md.
PERSONNEL: C. G. Yankey, Pres.; W. H. Beech, PERSONsm.: L. A. Wells, Pres.; M. W, Kin!J•
H. S. Kingsley, V. Pres.; T. B. Woodbury, V. Pres. & Secy.; W. G. Carroll, Treas.; J. :-:.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. W. Mooney, Dean, Gen. !\!gr.; E. P. Scully, Pur. Agt.; J. E.
V. Pres. & Chief Designer; V. M. Laing, Richardson, Pers. Dir.; P. C. Wright, Pub.
Secy.; F. M. Farrell. Treas.; W. W. Taylor, Dir.; F. E. Weick, Chief Engr.
Sales Mgr.; R. C. Faris, Pur. Dir.; J. W.
Stephens, Pers. Dir. FAIRCHILD ENGINE & AIRPLANE CORP.,
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.
PERSONSEL: S. l\I. Fairchild, Ch. of Board;
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP., J. C. Ward, Jr., Pres.; R. S. Boutelle, H. H.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N.Y. l3udds, A. P. Adams, V. Pres.; W. H. Schwebel,
PgKSONNEJ.: G. W. Vaughan, Pres.; G. l\1. Secy. & Compt.; W. Wilson, Treas.; J. E.
Williar:ns. Sr. V. Pres.; R. J. !-indquist, J. A. Lowes, Jr., Pub. Rei. Dir.; A. R. Stocker, For-
B. Sm1th, M. B. Gordon, B. S. Wnght, f.'. H. eign Rei. Dir.
Harrison, E. J. Harrington, C. V!. France, R ..L.
Earle, C. W. Loos, W. F. Gouldmg, S.D. lrwm, FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT DIV. OF FAIR-
C. I. Morton, V. Pres.; E. S. Cramer, Secy. & CHILD ENGINE & AIRPLANE CORP.,
Treas.; W. V. C. Auser, Pers. Dir.; I. Willis, Hagerstown, Md.
Ind. Rei. Dir.; H. E. Lawrence, Pub. Rei. Dir.; PERSONNEL: R. S. Boutelle, V. Pres. & Gen.
l\1, E. Nevils, Pub. Dir. Mgr.; P. J. Frizzell, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; J. A.
Wales, Jr., Asst. to Gen. Mgr.-Pub. Rei.; A. F.
Buffalo Plants Flood, Div. Compt.; P. Harr, Prod. Mgr.; C. F.
PERSONNEL: B.S. Wright, V. Pres.;!. P. Healy, Slick, Gen. Factory Mgr.; S. A. Angotti, Dir.
Treas.; W. Davey, Gen. Mgr.; E. . Ducayet, Pers.; 0. R. Perkins, Dir. Proc.; A. J. Thieblot,
Contracts M13:r.; L. W. Smead, Pur. Dir.; Chief Engr.
F. N. Farrar, Jr., Pers. Dir.; C. H. Augspurger,
Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; G. A. Page, Jr., Acting Burlington, N. C., Plant
Chief Engr.; E. F. Orollinger, Factory Mgr., PERSONNEL: L. H. Smith, Gen. 1\lgr.; C.
Plant I; A. F. Wieland, Factory Mgr., Plant 2. Wandel, Asst. Compt.; C. A. Adams, Acting
Dir. Pers.; N. V. Kritzner, Dir. Proc.; H. S.
St. Louis, Mo., Plant Jones, Factory Mgr.; l\1. L. Ham, Dir. Pub.
PERSONNEL: C. W. France, V. Pres. & Gen. Rei.; G. Evans, Engr. in Charge.
Mgr.; W. E. Nickey, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; T. E.
Killeen, Jr., Asst. Gen. Mgr. for Pers. & Ind. FLEETWINGS, INC., Bristol, Pa.
Rei.; J. N. Foster, Factory Mgr.; E. A. Warren, PERSOSNEL: F. de Ganahl, Pres.; C. de Ganahl,
Contracts Mgr.; W. M. Reynolds, Controller & V. Pres.-Research; I. S. \Vilson, V. Pres. &
Asst. Treas.; 0. L. Allman, Pers. Mgr.; W. J. Treas.; C. L. Nielson, Secy.; A. Thoml!_son,
Moulder, Quality Mgr.; R.N. Swanson, Public Contracts Mgr.; W. E. Strang, Pers. Dir.; P. F.
& Internal Relations Mgr.; W. L. Wells, Chief Biklen, Pub. Dir.; R. W. Ayer, Chief Engr.
En gr.
FORD MOTOR CO., Dearborn, Mich.
DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO., 3000 Ocean PERSONNEL: H. Ford, Pres.; H. Ford II, V.
Park Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. Pres.; C. E. Sorensen, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: D. W. Douglas, Pre'!..; C. A. Cover, B. J. Craig, V. Pres. & Trea~.; H. L. Moekle,
Exec. V, Pres.; F. W. Conant, v. Pres.-Mfg.; Secy.i H. H. Bennett, Pers. D~r.; J .. W. Thomp-
A. E. Raymond, V. Pres.-Engr.; J. M. Rogers, son, Adv. Mgr.; D. S. Roeder, Ch1ef Engr.
V, Pres.-Sales; R. V. Hunt, V. Pres.-Compt.;
·:r. C. McMahon, ~xec. Secy.· H. P. Grube,
freas.; H. W. Ell1ott, Gen. Counsel; A. M.
FUNK AIRCRAFT CO., Coffeyville Kans.
PERSONNEL: J. C. Funk, Prod. Mgr.; F. Gerdes,
Rc;>chlen, Dir. Ind. & Pub. Rei.; S. 0. Porter, Sales Mgr.; N. F. Howard, Pur. Dir.; H. C.
J?tr. Pers.; J. E. Davis, Dir. Plant Protec- Funk, Chief Engr.
tFion; D. J. Bosio, Dir. Materiel; H. E. Guerin,
F.,acFtory Mgr.; A. C. Miller, Factory Supt.;
"· •. Burton, Chief Engr.
GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORP., 43-02 Ditmars
Blvd., Long Island City 5, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: H. J. Maynard, Jr., Pres.; J. T.
El Segundo Plant Geuting, Jr., L. E. Reisner, H. Fahnestock, Jr.,
P~>RSONN.EL: T, E. Springer, Factory Mgr.; V. Pres.; K. I. Deane, Secy.; E. S. Gremse,
L. E. Bnzzolara, Factory Supt • E H Heine- Treas.; L. W. Mattson, Sr., Pers. Dir.; P. T.
mann, Chief Engr. ·' ' · Nickson, Chief Engr.
Long Beach Plant GLOBE AIRCRAFT CORP., Fort Worth, Tex.
P_ERSONNEL: G. A. Huggins, Factory Mgr.; J. PERSONNEL: J. Kennedy, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
S1mpson, Factory Supt.; F. W. Herman, Chief · W. Viner, V. Pres.; E. H. Jackson, Secy.;
En gr. N. N. Oille, Treas.; H. M. Shealey, Prod. Mgr.;
N Nicholson, Sales Mgr.; P. E. Andrews, Pur.
Tulsa Plant Di.r.; J. H. Race, Pers. Dir.; L. J. Rowell, Pub.
PERSONNEL: H. 0. Williams, Factory Mgr.; H. Dir.; C. L. Richhart, Adv. Mgr.; K. H. Knox,
Ives, Factory Supt.; D. Dunlap, Engrg. Mgr. Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
Fr~m
Flying Jeeps
to Leviathans of the Air
LIBERATOR ... 4-engine bomber UBERATOR EXPRESS ••. transport
CORONADO . - . patrol bomber CATALINA ... potroi bomber
VALIANT .•. basic trainer VENGEANCE •.• dive bomber
RELIANT. - . navigation trainer SENTINEL, •. "Flying Jeep"
W won, ConsolidatedhasVultee
HEN VICTORY been war equivalent of these planes,
from small privately owned "air
Aircraft Corporation will
be in flivvers" to huge, trans-oceanic
a position to provide the post- cargo-and-passenger planes.
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
San Diego, Calif. Fort Worth, Texas Louisville, Ky. Allentown, Pa.
Vultee Field, Calif. New Orleans, La. Wayne, Mich. Elizabeth City, N. C.
Tucson, Ariz. Nashville, Tenn. Dearborn, Mich. Miami, Fla.
Member, Aircraft War Production Council
DIRECT ORY
NOatH AMIRJCAN AT-6

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LOCKHEED lODISTAR
RADIO OPOATotl - 17S.2
DIRE T RY
BUY MORE WAR BONDS
Douglas Builds All Three

W h en United Nations air strategy called for concentration on
•ea vy bombers and transports, only Douglas was chosen to pro-
nee all three current 4-engine land plane ty pes: Douglas' own
-54 Skymaster Combat Transport (bottom), the B-24 Liberator
Bomber and the Flying Fortress. Douglas production of " big
b ute~" has been on schedule or ahead of schedule, in addition to
f a b ulous output of more other types of aircraft than any other
anufacturer.
DOUGLAS
AIRCRAFT COMPANY • SANTA MONICA, CALIF.
l ONG BEACH, EL SEGUNDO & DAGGETT, CALIF ., TULSA, OKLAHOMA , O KLAHOMA CITY , CHICAGO
M ember, Aircraft 117ar Producti otJ Council, fil e.
DIRECTORY
GOODYEAR AIRCRAFT CORP., Akron IS, 0. Plant A
PERSONNEL: P. W. Litchfield, Pres.; E. ]. PERSONSE!.: :\I. Short, \'. Pres.-Engrg.; D. ].
~homas, P. E. H. Leroy, V. Pres.; H. E. Blythe, Houghton, Works :\!gr.; J. B. Wassail. Chief
\. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. DeYoung, V. Pres.- Engr.; C. J. Leisy, Chief Project Engr.
Prod.; K. Arnstein, V. Pres.-Engr.; T. Knowles,
V. Pres.-Sales; H. L. Hyde, Secy.; Z. C. Ose- Plan• B
Ja!'d, Treas.; C. H. Brook, Compt.; L. E. Judd, Pr·:RSONNEL: H. L. Hibbard. V. Pres. & Chief
D1r. Pub. Rei.;]. K. Hough, D1r. Adv. Engr.; L. M. Bach, Works :\!gr.; C. L. Johnson.
GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING Chief Research Engr.; \\1 • R. Jones, Chief
CORP., Bethpage, N. Y. Project Engr.; F. W. Thrane, Engrg. 1\lgr.
PERSO:-INEL: L. R. Grumman, Pres.; L. A.
Swirbul, Exec. V.' Pres.; W. T. Schwendler, LUSCOMBE AIRPLANE CORP.,.
B. A. Gillies, E. C. Tow!, V. Pres.;]. A. Stamm, Trenton, N. ].
Secy.; E. W. Poor, Treas. PERSOSNEL: A. C. Hastings. Pres.; C. E. Bur-
gess, V. Pres. & Gen. !llgr.; W. F. Palmer, Secy.
HARLOW AIRCRAFT CO., & Treas.; L. H. Heckendorn, Prod. Mgr.; R. H.
620 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, Calif. Washburn, Sales Mgr.; F. V. Peberdy, Pur.
PERSONNEL: H. F. Keenan, Pres.; F. Der Yuen, Dir.; L. P. Taylor, Pcrs. Dir.; J. Cunningham.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. E. Addicott, Jr., V. Chief Engr.
Pres., Secy. & Sales Mgr.; E. L. McCreary,
Treas.; M. ]. Ho!fman, Prod, Mgr. & Factory MC DONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP.,
1\Igr.; R. E. Sm1th, Pur. D1r.; M. H. Gray, Ambassador Bldg., St. Louis I, Mo.
Pers. Dir.; D. C. Mendenhall, Chief Engr. P~:RSONNEL: J. S. ;\lcDonnell, Pres. & (~en.
HIGGINS AIRCRAFT, INC., Mgr.; G. W. Carr, F.xec. V. Pres.; L.A. Sm1th.
V. Pres. & Treas.; W. L. Desloge, Asst. Secy.;
P. 0. Box 32, New Orleans 6, La. R. W. Jordan, Asst. to Pres.; H. F. Debandt,
PERSONNEL: A. ]. Higgins, Sr., Pres.; ]. H. Pur. Agt.; H. 0. Smith, Ind. Rei. Dir.; C. C.
Jouett, Exec. V. Pres.; F. 0. Higgins, V. Pres. Covington, Chief Engr.; C. F. Marschner,
& Gen. Mgr.; C. P. Fenner, Jr., Secy.; M. J, Mgr., Plastics Div.; C. W. Drake, Factor}'
Gottesman, Treas.; P. N. Beall, Ch. Prod. !l'lgr., St. Louis Div.; F. G. Essig, Factory Mgr.,
Engr.; M. P. Chatry, Pur. Dir.; F. S. Reyer, Memphis, Tenn., Div.
Pers. Dir.; E. T. Waldo, Pub. Dir. & Adv.
Mgr.; G. Allward, Chief Aero. Engr.
THE GLENN L. MARTIN CO.,
HOWARD AIRCRAFT CORP., Baltimore, Md.
Box 228, St. Charles, Ill. PERSOSNEL: G. L. l\Iartin, Pres.; J. T. Hartson,
PERSONSEI.: D. Peterkin, Pres.; K. W. Rowe, Exec. V. Pres.; H. T. Rowland, V. Pres.; H. F.
V. Pres.; C. W. Freitag, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; Vollmer, Jr., V. Pres.-1\Ifg.; W. K. Ebel, \'.
L. M. McBride, Secy.; F. B. Evans, Treas.; Pres.-Engrg.; T. H. Jones, Secy.; M.G. Shook,
E. H. Huff, Works Mgr.; W. Alcott, Asst. Prod. Treas.; T. B. Soden, Factory Mgr.; C. W.
Mgr.; J. Rice, Pur. Dir.; W. T. Wallace, Pers. Chidester, Pur. Agt.; D. W. Siemon, Pers. Dir.;
Dir.; C. Carlson, Acting Chief Engr. A. McBee, Pub. Rei. Dir.
INTERSTATE AIRCRAFT & ENGINEERING THE GLENN L. MARTIN-NEBRASKA CO.,
CORP., 3443 Wilshire Blvd., Los An- Omaha I, Nebr.
geles, Calif. PERSONNEL: J. T. Hartson, Pres.; G. T. Willey,
PERSONNEL: D.P. Smith, Pres.; W. E. Hirten- V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. S. Miller, Asst. Treas.;
steiner, V. Pres.-Prod.; W. A. Hite, V. Pres.- R. L. Evans, Prod. Mgr.; R. B. Hartman, Pur.
Engrg.; L. B. Cameron, Secy. & Treas.; ]. E. Dir.; G. K. Hammer, Pers. Dir.; T. E. Stephen-
Koster, Pur. Agt.; R. W. Limacher, Pers. Dir.; son, Pub. Dir. & Adv. :\!gr.; C. W. Miller,
H. 0. Nelson, Pub. Dir. Chief Engr.; J. P. Bailey, Factory !\!gr.
KILGEN AIRCRAFT DIV. OF KILGEN OR-
GAN CO., 4443 Cook Ave., St. Louis 13, MEYERS AIRCRAFT CO.,
Mo. Box 721, Tecumseh, Mich.
PERSONNEL: E. R. Kilgcn, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: A. H. Meyers, Pres. & Chief Engr.;
M. Hess, V. Pres, & Chief Engr.; E.]. Maruska, C. F. Sage, V. Pies.; B. W. Hoffman, Secy.,
Secy. & Asst. Treas.; P. J, Garvey, Prod. Mgr. Treas. & Pur. Dir.; 0. Meiers, Prod. l\1gr. &
& Sales Mgr.; J, Weber, Pur. Dir. & Pers. Dir.; Factory Mgr.
M. Bronson, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; G.
McCandless, Chief Engr. NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC.,
S701 Imperial Highway, Inglewood,
LANGLEY AVIATION CORP., Calif.
SO Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. PERSONNEL: J. H. Kindelberger, Pres. & Gen.
PERS,ONNEL: V. Bendix, Ch. of Board; J, W. Mgr.; L, R. Taylor, Asst. to ~res.i.J· L. At-
Gars1de, Pres.; M. Jensen, V. Pres.; C. L. wood, F1rst V. Pres.; R. H. R1ce, v. Pres. &
MacDo!'ald, Secy. & Treas.; T. W. Robertson, Chief Engr.; J, S. Smithson, V. Pres.-Mfg.;
Pur. D1r. & Factory Mgr.; R. Contini, Chief R. A. Lambeth, V. Pres. & Treas.; S. G. An-
Engr. spach, Secy. & Asst. Treas.; ?II. E. Beaman,
LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORP Ind. Rei. Dir.; C. ]. Hansen, Chief Project
Burbank, Calif. ·• Engr.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Gross, Pres.; C. S. Gross,
V. Pres. & qen, Mgr.; C. B. Squier, V. Pres.- California Div.
Sales & Serv1ce; C. Chappellet, V. Pres.-Adm.; PERSONNEL: R. E. Dawe, Factory Mgr.; E.
H. E. Ryker, V. Pres.-Materiel; C. A. Barker, Starkweather, Dir. Ind. Rei.; R. S. Johnson,
Jr., V. Pres. & Treas.; L. W. Wulfekuhler, Dir. Pub. Rei.; E. C. Bertram, Plant Engr.
Secy.; H. C .. Tallmadge, Gen. Counsel; H.
Mcintosh, D1r. Management Control; S. Texas Div.
Voorhes, Staff Asst. to Pres.; L. K. Schwartz, PERSONNEL: H. F. Schwedes, Factory Mgr.;
Asst. ~o Pres., Sales Mgr.. <!< Pub. Rei. Dir.; T. H. Beck, Chief Div. Engr.; ?\. Molinarro,
K. Sm1th, Asst. to Pres.-Luuson; R. R. Irwin, Dir. Ind. Rei.
Ass~. to V •.Pres.-Adm.; L. W. Shaw, Asst. to
Pres.-Taxat10n; L. V. Kerber, Contract Officer· Kansas Div.
R .. K. Stanke!, Gen. Service Mgr.; 0. P. Graff; PERSONNEL: H. R. Raynor, Factory Mgr.;
D1r., Parts Office; W. W. Aul~p_p, Dir. Ind. F. Branch, Dir. Ind. Rei.; W. A. Spivak, Chief
Rei,;]. E. Canaday, Pub. Ret. Mgr. Div. Engr.
DIRECTORY 40i
PROD .UCTION ON SCHEDULE

Th e splendid performance of performance is a well-rounded or-
America's aircraft in World War ganization of seasoned aircraft
II, is a tribute to the men who executives, engineeJ;s, research
make them ... as well as those workers, tooling experts and pro-
who fly them. duction specialists ... who have
For it takes management, plan- passed al·o ng the results of many
nin g , engineering, procurement, years' experience to thousands of
tooling, training, skilled work- bard-working shop personnel.
manship, and coordinated effort An additional factor which bas con-
o f the highest order, to produce tributed m aterially to our ability
pl a nes in adequate quantities ..• to meet production requirements
o n schedule. on schedule, has been our policy
At McDonnell, we ha·v e met proof multiplying and facilitating pro-
d uction requirements ... on duction through sub-contracting.
p lanes, p a rts, and plastics •.• We shall welcome further oppor-
on schedule. tunities to serve the war effort of
Behind this successful production America and its fighting Allies.
M~DONNELLft~~
PLANES· PARTS· PLASTICS • SAINT LOUIS-MEMPHIS •
DIRECTORY
THE ENGINE THAT IS

ALWAYS THERE
Allison-powered planes have been called upon
in every major engagement in which
our Army has taken part. * They
had a hand in every great
Allison engines always

- for dependability
brilliant
GENERAL MOTORS
SYMPHONY
OF THE AIR
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P-]8-Lightning • P-39-Airacobra
P-40 _:_ Warhawk • A-36 arzd P-5 1 - Murtarzg
•
DIRECTORY 40C)
3 versatile Lockheeds do more

than 24 important war iobs
•
1. H igh·altitude 12. Patrol bomber.
figh te r . 13. Torpedo carrier.
2. Photographic 14. Dive bomber.
plane. 15. Personnel
3. Long·range escort transport.
tighter . 16. Low·level attack
4. Paratroop bomber.
transport. 17. Mine layer.
5. A i r freighter. 18. Smoke screen
6 . Target tow·plane. layer .
7. Glider tow·pl ane . 19. Night fighter.
a. Fighter bomber. 20. T a nk bu ster.
9 , lnterceptor. 21. Skip bomber.
l o.~u.it. 22. Sub buster.
11. Reconnaissance 23. Sky ambulance.

1. LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION,
bomber. 24. Officer transport.
fast, new, cargo transport that will
bring postwar air travel to bus rates.
2. LOCKHEED PV-1 VENTURA, 3. LOCKHEED P-38"LIGHTNING,"

U. S . Navy bomber. Known as B-34 in two-engine. twin-boom fighter in
U.S.Armyand Ventura in the R.A.F. service on all important battle fronts.
Versatility is as much a Lockheed characteristic as is de-

pendability. Well-engineered construction permits each
airplane to do more than just the job for which it was built.
To tell which fob these airplanes do would violate military
secrecy, but here are 24 they are doing well!
LOOK TO tH!llleed F 0 R L E A D E R 5 H I P
LOCKHEED .AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA

410 DIRECTORY
NORTHROP AIRCRAFT, INC., SPARTAN AIRCRAFT CO.,
1001 E. Broadway, Hawthorne, Calif. 1900 N. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, Okla.
PERSOSNEL: L. T. Cohu, Ch. of Board & Gen. PERS0:-1:-IEL: J.P. Getty. Pres.; M. W. Balfour,
Mgr.; ]. K. Northrop, Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. V. Pres.; F. T. Hopp. Secy. & Trens.; G. F.
H. Irving. V. Pres. & Asst. Mgr.; C. N. Monson, Shortess, Contract Officer; ]. Bredouw, Pur.
V. Pres. & Treas.; G. L. Sterling, Jr.• V. Pres. Dir.; A. Reitherman. Asst. Plant Mgr.; F.
& Gen. Counsel; T. C. Coleman, V. Pres.; M. Stewart, Chief Engr.
W. Stephens, Secy.; P. I. Chase, Pur. Agt.; W.
T. Gage, Pers. Dir.; C. E. Apponyi, Pub. Dir. STINSON DIV., VULTEE AIRCRAFT, INC.
Wayne, Mich .
•
NORTHWESTERN AERONAUTICAL CORP.,
Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minne-
PF.:RSOSSEI.: T. M. Girdler. Ch. of Board; H.
'Voodhead, Pres.; D. G. Fleet, Exec. V. Pres.;
apolis, Minn. H. Fenwick, I. M. Lad•lon. V. C. Schorlemmer,
PERSONNEL:}. E. Parker, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; V. Pres.; T. C. Sullivan. Secy.; L. K. Grant,
G. H. Plufka, V. Pres. & Treas.; R. W. Whit- Trens.; G. T. Bovee, Controller; A. E. Shelton
tingham, Secy. & Prod. Mgr.; A. Molde, Pur. Div. l\lgr.; D. M. Trask. Dir. Ind. Ret.; W. A.
Dir.; D. H. Whitmore, Pers. Dir.; W. S. Stern, Mara, Sales l\lgr.; Hill & Knowlton, Dir. Pub.
P1.1b. Dir. Rei.
TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.,
PHILLIPS AVIATION CO., 1525 Monterey Alliance, 0.
Rd., South Pasadena, Calif. PERSON!'mL: }. C. Hart, Pres.; C. \V. Elkins,
PERSONNEL: J . .A: Pbillip_s, Jr., PreR. & . ~en. Asst. to Pres.-Sales; R. H. Wendt, V. Pres.-
Mgr.; F. R. Ph!lhps, V. Pres.; L. M. Ph1lhps, Engrg.; K. W. Tibbits, V. Prcs.-Mfg.; D. I •.
Secy.; D. B. Morgan, Treas.; A. Johnson, Pur. Zacharias. Sccy. & Trcas.; l\1. W. Third. Ao:-•t.
Agt.; H. J. Coffman, Pub. Dir.; 0. A. Phillips, Treas. & Pcrs. Dir.; J. F. Masterson. Pub. D1r.;
Chief Engr. A.]. Dodge, Pur. Dir.
UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP., Lock Haven, Pa. 400 S. Main St., East Hartford, 8, Conn.
PERSONNEl.: W. T. Piper, Pres. & Treas.; T. PERSONNEL: H. M. Horner, Pres.; S. A.
Weld, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr., Pers. Dir., Pub. Stewart, C. J. McCarthy, V. Pres.; F. B.
Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; W. T. Piper, Jr., Secy.; Rentschler, Ch.; E. E. Wilson, R. Walsh, Vice
H. Eckman, Prod. Mgr.; W. B. St. John, Sales Ch.; J. F. McCarth)l', Controller; L. D. Lyman,
Mgr.; R. C. McKissick, Pur. Dir.; W. C. Asst. to Ch.; C. H. Chatfield, Secy.; C. L.
}amouneau, Chief Engr. Gault, Treas.; F. E. Burnham, Gen. Acct.;
N. V. Clements, Dir. Adv. & Pub.
PRATT,. READ & CO., INC.,
Deep River, Conn. UNIVERSAL MOULDED PRODUCTS
PERSONNEl.: ]. A. Gould, Pres., Treas. & Gen. CORP., Bristol, Va.
Mgr.; H. L. deForest,]. H. Gould, V. Pres.; PERS_oNNEL: T. H. McKoy, Jr., Pres.; G. M:
G. C. Seeley, V. Pres. & Secy.; P. H. Comstock, Curtts, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Prod. Mgr.,
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. E. }olson, Prod. R. L. Reed, Secy.; H. W. Page, Trcas.; G. D.
Mgr.; R.- W. Stevens, Pur. Dir.; .. S. Dunn, Spinks, Pur. Dir.; M. T. Repass, Pers. Dir.;
Pers. D1r.; N. R. Oould, Pub. 1r.; ]. W. R. ]. Nebesar, Chief Engr. '
Tumavicus, Chief Engr.
CHANCE VOUGHT AIRCRAFT DIV.,
UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP., 550 Main
REPUBLIC AVIATION CORP., St., Stratford, Conn.
Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. . PERSONNEL: H. M. Horner, Pres.; S. A.
PERSONNEL: A. Marchev, Pres.; C. H. Miller, Stewart, C.]. McCarthy, V. Pres.; C. H. Chat-
M. I. Peale, V. Pres. & Div. Mgrs.; A. A. field, Secy.; C. L. Gault, Treas.; ]. F.
Kartveli, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. W. McCarthy, Controller, N. V. Clements, Dir.
Flickinger,l. ]. Ryan, V. Pres.; T. Davis, Secy. Adv. & Pub.; R. B. Beisel, Gen. Mgr.; G. V.
& Treas.; . L. Kress, A. Peck, S. Mambert, Anderson, Pers. Supervisor; F. ]. Delear, Puh.
Assts. to Pres.; D. M. Parker, Dir. of Military Rep.; J. M. Shoemaker, Chief Engr.
Contracts; R. H. McMann, Procurement Mgr.;
J. E. Duffield, Jr., Adv. Dir.; M. C. Monroe,
Ind. Ret. Dir.; H. Lasker, Works Mgr.; I.
Keough, .Factory Mgr.; C. Kucyn, Prod. Mgr.; ROTOR AIRCRAFT
L. Cunmngham, Pur. Agt.; G. Sleeper, Post
War Planning; H. Albert, Methods Engr.;
R. Bowman •. Design Engr.; R. Berg, Research ATLANTIC DffiSEL CORP.,
Engr.; J. G1tz, Prod. Engr.; R. L. Bortner, 401 Codwise Ave., New Brunswick, N.J.
Adm. Engr.; D. W. Weed, Project Engr.; R. W. PERSONNEL! J. S. Johnson, Pres.; Q. S. Cabot,
Miller, Commercial Projects Engr. V. Pres.; ]. E. Pakenham, Prod. l\tgr.; R. F.
Sturgis, Sales Mgr.; F. Mather, Pur. Dir.; ]. F.
RYAN ~RONAUTICAL CO., Rowe, Pers. Dir.; W. A. Johns, Chief Engr.
Lmdbergh Field, San Diego 12, Calif.
PERSONNEL: T. C. Ryan, Pres., Treas. & Gen. COMMONWEALTH AIRCRAFT, INC.,
Mgr.; E. D. Prudden, V. Pres.; E. Molloy, Fairfax Airport, Kansas City 17, Kans.
V. Pres.-Mfg.; G. C. Woodard, Secy.; J. C. PERSONNEL: R. Voyes, Pres.; W. W. Moss,
Noakes, Controller; G. E. Barton, Factory Secy.; J. E. Vigus, Asst. Treas.; J. Farkas,
Mgr.; l'!· C. Breder, Sales Mgr.; 0. F. Rigley, Gen. Mgr. & Factory Mgr.;, R. I. Hale, Prod.
Pur. D~r.; W. F. Persons, Ind; Ret Dir.; W. Mgr.; G. S. Hancock, Jr., :sales Mgr.; M. M.
Wagner, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; B. T. Salmon, Joffee, Pur. Dir.; M. Bezner, Pers. Dir.; C. F
Chief Engr. Rowland, Chief Engr.
G & A AIRCRAFT, INC., Willow Grove Pa.,
ST. LOUIS AIRCRAFT CORP., . PERSONNEL: V. H. Frazier, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
8000 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. G. B. Knecht, V. Pres. & _Treas.;•..J. C. Ains-
PERSONNEL: E. B. Meissner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; worth, V. Pres. & Pur. Dtr.; J. !"'. Perry, V.
L. S. Lutton, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; E. C. Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. M. Stiegler, Secy.;
Wraus'!'an'!• V. Pres.; J .. Tringl, Secy.; E. A. W. Keiser, Prod. Mgr.; L. K. Behlert, Pers.
Augustme, freas.; W. A. Fitzgerald, Pur. Dir. Dir.; R. C. Beck, Pub. Dir.
DIRE TORY 41!
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DIRECTORY
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B eyond measure are th e cngincerliig advan ces, the
improvement! in manufacturing method s, which are th e
product 0{ Curtiss -Wright's vast wartime program. When
war is don e, this rich experience 'YI;U give the world safer.
speedier. more luxurious airliners-swifter, more econont·
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414 DIRECTORY
KELLETT AIRCRAFT CORP., FRANKFORT SAILPLANE CO., Joliet, IJI.
Lansdowne Ave., Upper Darby, Pa. PERsONNEL: l;. 1~. Getz, Jr., Pres.; R. E. Gage,
PI>RSONNEL: W. \V. Kellett, Pres.; \V. L. V. Pres. & nen. Mgr.; J. C. Battaglia, V. Pres.-
Wilson, Asst. to Pres., Pub. Dir. & Adv. !\·lgr.; Engrg.; S. R. Corcoran, V. Pres.-Dcv. & Re-
R. G. Kellett, V. Pres.; H. H. Savage, Secy.; search; B. C. Hightower. Secy. & Trcas.; f.·B.
W. R. Yarnall, Treas.; W. L. Schrader, l'actory Phelps. Prod. l\·lgr.; E. F. Mangold, Pur. bii-.;
1\lgr.; J. E. Robertson, Pur. Dir.; R. J. Riddle, A. S. nrennan, Pcrs. Dir.
Pers. Dir. & Dir. Ind. Ret.; R. H. Prewitt,
Chief Engr.
G & A AIRCRAFT, INC., Willow Grove, Pa.
NASH-K.ELVINATOR CORP., PERSONN~:L: V. H. Frazier, Pres. & Gen. !\lgr.;
14250 Plymouth Rd., Detroit 32, Mich. n. B. Knecht, V. Pres. & Trcas.; J. C. Ains-
PERSONNEL: G. W. Mason, Pres.; H. G. Per- worth, V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.; J.P. Perry, V. Pres.
kins, V. Pres.; H. J. Mellum, Secy.; G. V. Egan, & Chief Enl'!r.; G. M. Stiegler, Secy.; A. W.
Treas.; C. T. Lawson. Sales Mgr., Kelvinator Keiser, Prod. Mgr.; L. K. Behlert, Pers. Dir.;
Div.; L. F. Skutt, Sales Mgr., Nash Div.; R. C. Deck, Pub. Dir.
B. P. Watkins, Pur. Dir.; H. G. Little, Dir. of
Pub. Ret.; C. J. Coward, Adv. Mgr., Kelvin- GENERAL AIRCRAFT CORP.,
ator Di'!'.; !'~· Nyl'!ml, Adv. Mgr., Nash Div.; 43-02 Ditmars Blvd., Long Island City
F. F. Kishhne, Chief Engr. 5, N.Y.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT, DIV. OF UNITED PERSONNEL: H. J. Maynard, Jr., Pres.; J. T.
AIRCRAFT CORP., South Ave., Bridge- Geuting, Jr., L. ~- Reisner, H. Fahnestock, Jr..
port, Conn. V. Pres.; K. I. Deane, Secy.; E. S. Gremse.
PERSONNEL: H. M. Homer, Pres.; S. A. Trcas.; L. W. Mattson, Sr., Pers. Dir.; P. T.
Stewart, C. J. McCarthy, V. Pres.; C. H. Nickson, Chief Engr.
Chatfield, Secy.; C. L. Gault, Treas.; J. F.
McCarthy, Controller; N. V. Clements, Dir. KILGEN AIRCRAFT DIV. OF KILGEN AIR-·
Adv. & Pub.; B. L. Whelan, Gen. Mgr.; I. I. CRAFT CO., 4443 Cook Ave., St. Louis,
Sikorsky, Engrg. Mgr.; M. E. Gluhareff, Chief Mo.
Engr. P~:RSONNJ"·' E. R. Kilgen, Pres. & Gen. l\lgr.;
M. Hess, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; E. J. !\Iaruska.
Secy. & Asst. Treas.; P. J. Gan·ey, Prod. !\lgr.
GLIDERS & Sales Mgr.; J. Weber, Pur. Dir. & Pers. Dir.;
M. Bronson, Pub. Dir. & Adv. 1\Igr.; G.
McCandless, Chief Engr.
ALLIED AVIATION CORP., Baltimore, Md.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Breed, III, Pres.; C. J. NORTHWESTERN AERONAUTICAL CORP.,
MacGarvey, Exec. V. Pres. & Treas.; J. C. Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minne-
Gaffin, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. V. Chartrand, apolis, Minn.
Secy.j J. C. Richardson, Factory Mgr.; A. PERSONNEL: J. E. Parker, Pres. & Gen. l\l~r.;
Are~at, Pur. Dir.; K R. Scott, Pers. Dir.; L. L.
Colhns, Chief Engr. G. H. Plufka, V. Pres. & Treas.; R. W. Whit-
tingham, Secy. & Prod. Mgr.; A. Molde, Pur.
BABCOCK AIRCRAFT CORP., Deland, Fla. Dir.; D. H. Whitmore. Pers. Dir.; W. S. Stem.
PERSONNEL: M. B. Harvey, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Pub. Dir.
. V. C. Babcock, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; W. J.
Deegan, Jr., Secy. & Treas.; R. E. Bewley, PRATT, READ & CO., INC.,
Pur. Agt.; H. G. Gray, Pers. Dir. Deep River, Conn.
PERSONNEl.: J. A. Gould, Pres., Trcas. & Gen.
BRISTOL AERONAUTICAL CORP., Mgr.; G. C. Seeley, V. Pres. & Secy.; P. H.
1311 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. Comstock, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. L.
P~RSONNEL: A. L. Patterson, Pres.; J. J. deForest, J, H. Gould, V. Pres.; H. E. Jopson,
0 Grad:l[, Jr., V. Pres. & Secy.; W. J. Parent, Prod. Mgr.; R .. W. Stevens, Pur. Dir.; J. S.
Pers. Dir.; R. M. Ressler, Pur. Dir. Dunn, Pers. Dir.; N. R. Gould, Pub Dir ·
CALIFORNIA AERO GLIDER CO. INC., J. W. Tumavicus, Chief Engr. · ·•
1829 W. 62nd St., Los Angeles 44 Calif.
PERSONNEL: A. V. Marchetti, Pres. &_ Gen.
Mgr.; R. J, Parody, Exec. V. Pres., Secy. & ROBERTSON AIRCRAFT CORP.,
Sales Mgr.; V. Jensen, Chief Engr. Lambert St., Robertson, Mo.
PERSONNEL: N. Schuyler, Pres.; F. C. Webb,
COMMO.NWE~TH AIRCRAFT, INC., Secy. & Treas.; P. L. McMahon, Asst. Secy.;
. Fairfax A1rport, Kansas City 17 Kans. R. N. Rioux, Prod. Engr.; R. E. Laing, Pur.
Pl>RS?NNEL: ?-·. Voyes, Pres.; w. w.' Moss, Agt.; H. W. Schrick, Pers. Dir.; E. Burd, Chief
Secy., J. E. V1gus, Asst. Treas.; J. Farkas, Gen. Engr.
¥gr. & Factory Mgr.; R.I. Hale, Prod. Mgr.;
G. S. J;ancock, J,r., Sales Mgr.; M. M. Joffee,
Pur. D•r,; M. Bezner, Pers. Dir. · C. E. Row- SPARTAN AIRCRAFT CO.,
land, Ch1ef Engr. ' 1900 N. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, Okla.
PERSONNEL: J. P. Getty, Pres.; M. W. Balfour,
CULVER AIRCRAFT CORP., y. Pres.; F. T. Hopp, Secy. & Treas.; G. F.
. 600 E. 35th St., Wichita, Kans. S~ortess, Co!'tract Officer; J, Bredouw, Pur.
PERSONNEL: C. G. Y!'-nkey, Pres.; W. H. Beech, D1r.; A. Re1therman, Asst. Plant Mgr · F
V. Pr~s.; V. M. Lamg, Secy.; F. M. FarrelJ, Stewart, Chief Engr. ·' ·
Treas., T. B. Woodbury, Gen. Mgr.; R. R.
Nadal, Sales Mgr_.; R. C. Faris, Pur. Agt.;
A. W. Mooney, Ch1ef Engr. THE WACO AIRCRAFT CO., Troy, 0
PERSONNEL: C. J, Brukner, Pres.; H. R. Perry,
FORD MOTOR CO., Dearborn Mich V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. E. St John Secy ·
PERS?NNEL: H. Ford, Pres.; H.' Ford,' II, V. R. E. Hoeffiin, Treas.; J, Putte~baugh, Proci:
Pres., C ..E. Sorensen, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Mgr.; F. E. Brower, Pur. Dir.; U. L. Moler
B. J, _Craig, V. Pres. & Treas.; H. L. Moekle, Pers. Dir._; C. J ..Lake, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
Secy. 1 H. H. Bennett, Pers. Dir.; J. W. Thomp- A. F. ArCier, Chief Engr.; R. Pearson, Factory
son, Adv. Mgr.; D. S. Roeder, Chief Engr. Mgr.
DIRE TORY
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THE WACO AIRCRAFT CO.
Troy, Ohio, U.S.A.
Contractors to the U.S. A rmy Air Co1ps.
*
DESIGNERS OF ALL ARMY
CARGO-TRANSPORT GLIDERS
AIRCRAFT BUILDERS SINCE 1921
Designed by \VI ACO a.nd .manufactured

unde.r WACO's engineering supervision
a re. the glid ers illustrated. From top to
bottom: CG-3A, CG-4A, and CG-13.
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DIRECTORY
LYCOMING DIV., THE AVIATION CORP.
WiUiamsport, Pa.
MANUFACTURERS OF PERSONNEL: V. Emanuel, Pres.; W. F. Wise,
Exec. V. Pres.; I. J. Snader, V. Pres.-.Mfg.;
P. E. Garlent, V. Pres.-Operations; W. K.
AIRCRAFT ENGINES Cooper, Gen. Sales Mgr.; R. M. :Mabee, Asst.
Treas.; C. 0. Samuelson, Sales :\[gr.; W. J.
Starr, Pur. Agt.; J. J .. :\fcBride, Pers. Dir.;
H. A. Hershfield, Jr., D1r. Pub. & Adv.; S. K.
AIRCOOLED MOTORS CORP., Hoffman, Chief Engr.; Hill & Knowlton, Dir.
Liverpool Rd., Syracuse, N.Y. Pub. Rei.
PERSONNEL: L. E. Pierson, Jr., Pres.; C. T.
Doman, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; C. F. B. Roth,
V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; C. F. Carr, NASH-KELVINATOR CORP.,
Secy. & Treas.; J. E. Babcock, Prod. Mgr.; 14250 Plymouth Rd., Detroit 32, Mich.
A. K. Stevens, Pur. Dir.; H. H. Severson, Pers. PERSONNEL: G. W. Mason, Pres.; H. G. Per-
Dir. kins, V. Pres.; H. J. Mellum, Secy.; G. V. Egan,
Treas.; C. T. Lawson, Sales 1\Igr., Kelvinator
ALLISON DIV., GENERAL MOTORS CORP., Div.; L. F. Skutt, Sales 1\Igr.. Nash Div.,·
Indianapolis, Ind. B. P. Watkins, Pur. Dir.A· H. G. Little. Dir. o
PERSONNEL: F. C. Kroeger, Gen. Mgr.; H. L. Pub. Rei.; C. J, Coward, dv. 1\Igr., Kelvinator
Div.; N. Nyland, Adv. 1\Igr., Nash Div.; F. F.
Wilson, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; J. D. Welch, Asst. Kishline, Chief Engr.
Corp. Secy.; H. F. Wilson, Asst. Corp. Treas.;
W_. G. Guthrie, VV:o~ks Mgr.; 0. T. Kreusser,
Dtr. Serv. & Trammg; C. M. JessuJ>, Mgr. PACKARD MOTOR CAR CO., AIRCRAFT
Materiel Proc.; R. G. Kremer, Pers. Dir.; R. ENGINE DIVISION, 1580 Grand Blvd.,
M. Hazen, Chief Engr. Detroit Mich.
PERSOSNEL: G. T. Christopher, Pres.; J. H.
ATLANTIC DmSEL CORP., 1\Iarks, V. Pres.; H. J. Ferry, Secy. & Treas.;
401 Codwise Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. E. T. Phillips, Prod. 1\Igr.; L. W. Slack, Sales
PERSONNEL: J. S. Johnson, Pres.; Q. S. Cabot, Mgr.; I. R. Kappler, Pur. Dir.; C. E. Weiss,
V. Pres.; J. E. Pakenham, Prod . .Mgr.; R. F. Pers. Dir:J. H ..W. Hitchc_ock, Pub. Dir. & Adv.
Sturgis, Sales Mgr.; .F. Mather, Pur. Dir·i Mgr.; J. u. Vmcent, Ch1ef Engr.
J. F. Rowe, Pers. D1r.; W. A. Johns, Ch1er
Engr.
PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT, DIV. OF
BUICK MOTOR DIV., Flint, Mich. UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP., 400 S.
PERSONNEL: H. H. Curtice, Pres., I. L. Wiles, Main St., E. Hartford 8, Conn.
Treas.; W. F. Hufstader, Sales Mgr.; L. A. PERSONNEL: H. M. Homer, Pres.; S. A.
Stewart, Pur. Agt.; R. F. Thalner, Pers. Dir.; Stewart, C. J. McCarthy, V. Pres.; C. H.
F. Webb, Pub. Dir.; C. A. ChaY.ne, Chief Engr. Chatfield, Secy.; C. L. Gault, Treas.; J, F.
McCarthy, Controller; W. P. Gwinn, Acting
COMMONWEALTH AIRCRAFT, INC., G<;'n. Mgr.; N. V:· ~lements, Adv. l\Igr. & Pub.
Fairfax Airport, Kansas City 17, Kans. D1r.; T. E. Tillinghast, Sales Mgr.; J. J.
PERSONNEL: R. Voyes, Pres.; W. W. Moss, Borrup, Prod. 1\Igr.; J. W. Dunnell, Pur. 1\.Igr.;
Secy.; J, E. Vigus, Asst. Treas.; J. Farkas, Gen. T. R. Downs, Pers. Su_pervisor; ~- Benham,
Mgr. & Factory Mgr.; R.I. Hale, Prod. Mgr.; Pub. Rep.; A. V. D. W11lgoos, Ch1ef Engr.
G. S. Hancock, Jr., Sales Mgr.; M. M. Jaffee,
Pur. Dir.; M. Bezner, Pers. Dir.; C. E. Row- PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT CORP. OF
land, Chief Engr. MISSOURI, 907 Federal Reserve Bank
Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.
CONTINENTAL MOTORS CORP., PERSONNEL: F. B. Rentschler, Ch.; E. E.
12801 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. Wilson, Pres.; J. F. McCarthy, Controller; R.
PERSONNEL: C. J. Reese, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Walsh, H. M. Horner, J. R. Miller, V. Pres.;
A. Wild, V. Pres.; B. F. Tobin, Jr., Secy.; H. W. F. E. Burnham, Gen. Acct.; C. H. Chatfield,
Vandeven, Treas.; D. Hollowell, Sales Mgr.; Secy.; C. L. Gault, Treas.; F. G. Dawson, Gen.
M. Ramsey, Pur. Agt.; J. Baker, Pers. Dir.; Mgr.; F. Detweiler, Div. Acct.; H. R. Barre,
J. Wierenga, Pub. Dir.; T. Jackson, Chief Pur. Agt.; J. Tober, Pers. Dir.; A. E. Smith,
Engr. Chief Engr.
FORD MOTOR CO., Dearborn, Mich.
PERSONNEL: H. Ford, Pres.; H. Ford, II, V. RANGER AIRCRAFT ENGINES DIV. OF
Pres.; C. E. Sorensen, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; FAIRCHILD ENGINE & AIRPLANE
B. J. Craig, V. Pres. & Treas.; H. L. Moekle, CORP., Farmingdale, N. Y.
SecyA· H. H. Bennett, Pers. Dir.; J .. W. Thomp- PERSONNEL: H. H. Budds, V. Pres. & Gen.
son, dv. Mgr.; D. S. Roeder, Ch1ef Engr. Mgr.; H. Van Gerbig, Asst. Gen, Mg:r.; E. M.
Lester, Asst. Gen. Mgr. & Dtr. Contracts;
JACOBS AIRCRAFT ENGINE CO., C. F. Griemsman, Compt.; C. 0. Samuelson,
Pottstown, Pa. Contracts Mgr.; P. E. Battilana, Sales & Serv-
PERSONNEL: J. A. Harris, Ill, Ch. of Board, ice Mgr.; J. G. Ayers, Mgr., Plant 1; 0. L.
C. J. Abbott, Pres.; J. S. Smith, V. Pres. & Sau":der, Mgr., Pla'}t 2; F. D. !fubbard, Dir.
Secy.; A. R. Jacobs, V. Pres. & Dir. Engrg.; Pur., H. S. Hall, D1r. Ind. Rei., H. A. Hersh-
H. M. McFadgen, V. Pres. & Engrg. Mgr.; field, Jr., Dir. Pub. Rei.; R. B. Miller, Proc.
D. F. Turner, V. Pres.-Mfg.; H. B. Knerr, Dir.; A. T. Gregory, Chief Engr.
Tr~as.; A. R. Thomas, Dir. Pur.i C. E.
He1tman, Pers. Mgr.; C. E. Mmes, Ch1ef Engr.
THE STUDEBAKER CORP.,
KINNER MOTORS, INC., 635 S. Main St., South Bend, Ind.
635 W. Colorado Blvd., Glendale, Calif. PERSONNEL: P. G. Hoffman, Pres.; G. D.
PERSONNEL: E. Herring, Pres.; G. Edenquist, Keller, C. K. Whittaker, V. Pres.; K. B.
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. G. Milka, G. Elliott, V. Pres.-Sale~i R. A. Vail, V. Pres.-
Brashea..:sJ V. Pres.; V. E. Semrau, Secy. & Mfg.; R. E. Cole, v. Pres.-Engrg.; A. G.
Treas.; M. E. Sears, Asst. Secy.; P. Coleson, Rumpf, Secy. & Treas,;_,P. 0. Peterson, Dir.
Pur. Agt.; E. J. Sullivan, Pers. Dir.; V. W. Pur.; G. E. Marque, 1J1r. Pub. Rei.; W. S.
Wagoner, Mgr. Mfg.; J, G. Kuhn, Chief Engr. James, Chief Engr .
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DIRECTORY
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DIRECTORY
Hu ge pow er pl a nes
for B-24 Liber a 10r
bon1ber s, moving to-
wa rd compl ecioo o n
1h e Rohr producrion
lin e.
Starting with sleek Pratt & Whitney Motors, Rohr

Production Fighters perform 5000 separate manu-
facturing, assembling and servicing operations in
building up these motor nacelles, complete even
to camouflage!
Each operation is a step on the road to Beclin ,
done with a precision that contributes to the on-
time, over-target arrival of devastating bomb loads.
HELPING TO WRITE niE

ST ORY OF TOMORROW
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
•
DIRECTORY
Historic Events of 1943

During the past year, Army-Navy-Industry cooperation
aecomplished miracles in aircraft development and production.
The log of united Aircraft Corporation shows four events of

especial significance:
.July 2. Sikorsky Aircraft delivers the first of a quantity order

for Sikorsky helicopters to the United States Army Air
Forces.
September 21. Pratt & "Whitney Aircraft delivers its lOO,OOOth

radial air-cooled engine. passing the hundred-million mark
in production of dependable horsepower.
December 21. Hamilton Standard Propellers delivers its

millionth blade.
December 30. Chance Vought Aircraft rolls its 2,000th F4U

Corsair fighter off the line.
UNITED . AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

East Hartford • Connecticut
I'BATr & WHITNEY CHANCE VOUGHT SIKORSKY HAMILTON STANDARD
ENGINES AIRPLA..li!ES HEUCOPTERS PROPELLERS
420 DIRECTORY
WARNER AIRCRAFT CORP., WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL CO~..!.. DIV.
20263 Hoover Ave., Detroit, Mich. OF CURTISs-WRIGHT COl<.t'., 132
PERSONNEL: W. 0. Warner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Beckwith Ave., Paterson, N. J.
L.A. Faunce, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. &: Pub. Dir.; PERSONNEL: G. W. Vaughan, Ch. of Board &
W. ]. Jarvie, Secy. & Treas.; R. F. Irwin, Pur. Pres.; M. B. Gordon, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Agt.; :L. Gendernalik, Pers. Dir.; L. A. Majneri, P. B. Taylor, V. Pres. & Asst. Gen. Mgr.; W. D.
Chief Engr. Kennedy, V. Pres. & Mgr., Cincinnati, 0.,
Plant; A. Nutt, y. Pres.-Engrg.; E. S. Cramer,
Secy.; C. C. King. Treas.; B. Adams, Sales
Mgr.; ]. C. Stock, Controller; C. C. Shellborg,
Dir. Pur.; R. S. Huested, Mgr., Pub. Rei.;
W. ]. Ehlers, Dir. Ind. Rei.; P. W. Brown. Dir.
Mfg.; J. M. Demarest, Mgr., Paterson Plant;
K. E. Sutton, Mgr., Wood-Ridge Plant.
Simmonds·Hobson
AUTOMATIC ENGINE CONTROLS
PUSH-PULL CONTROLS
HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS
HYDRAULIC FUSE
CHRONOMETRIC RADIOSONDES
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE COOLING SELF-ALIGNING ROD-END BEARINGS
RADIATORS COWLING AND PANEL CLIPS
• AND FASTENERS
OIL COOLERS
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The G&O Manufacturing Co.
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
DIRECTORY 421
Aer;Products PROPELLER
LIGHTNESS AND SIMPLICITY

In a Dependable Selective
Constant Speed Propeller
THE Aeroproducts hydraulically operated constant

speed propeller combines accurate, selective con-
stant speed control with lightness, dependability,
and simplicity of design.
Its entirely self-contained construction permits
the use of an independent operating medium
suitable for use under all extreme operating con-
ditions. Installation and maintenance are greatly
simplified by the compact, unit construction.
For further information write

Chief Engineer
AEROPRODUCTS DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION rmJ
ARMS FOR
Dayton, Ohio VICTORY
4 22 DIRECTORY
. 'l'he Extra Passenger in a Cyclone Engine
Power per pound is the gen- an initial increase of 100 horsepower and
era! criterion for aircraft opened the way to the present high rat-
• -- engine valuation. Take-off ings. Tripling its fin area, the Cyclone
power, size, life, reliability and altitude cylinder now produces 150 horsepower
performance are important criteria but in the same cubic displacement which
other things being equal there is no sub- developed only 83 horsepower in 1933.
stitute for "less weight." In Cyclone Thus Wright engineers have steadily
9-powered planes . the weight saving extracted more and more power for
equals an extra passenger per engine. smaller expenditures of material, so that
Ten years ago, the Cyclone' 9 weighed today's Cyclone 9 is 13.5 % lighter than
1.2 pounds per horsepower. Sine~ then, any other engine in the same power class.
600 HP has been added at a cost of only This 13.5 o/o means 175 Ibs. advantage-
420 lbs. in materials, cutting the weight or one passenger per engine-a . payload
ratio to .97 pounds per-horsepower. bonus creating revenue dollars for the
Tl:le Dynamic Damper, for example, commercial operator.
added 20 pounds weight but permitted Wright Cyclones pay their way.
dfc~Pne~ tutdlMtit#a/tm -~Ar. 60.r.r~Mcl'·.J3ta>Jt111··~ GHT~1cr~ &,.,~imlJ

WRIGHT POW ERS THE TONNAGE Of 1Hf Ali
1
DIRECTORY
Pina l inspection of alu nu:num pJ'.slons for lVrighi Cyclone aircraft

engines. EXAC T WE l G fiT Sca les handle this parlicular O[Jeration
in on e of A merica's leading m otor car planls.
EXACTNESS Rules in
American Aircraft • •
At the end of 1943 twelve of the eighteen
world's leading aircraft in both military and civil
categories are American. This is no accident.
Rather it is the combination of adequate raw
materials, skill and precision equipment, of
SHADOWGRAPH, on d ectricoll v which the latter plays a tremendous part. In
ooeroted wei ghing unit of hig h occu-
r~cy fo r co nn l!:cti ng rod balancing dnd engine manufacture especially precision meas-
se l~cti o n . uring instruments incorporating the weighing
principle is paramount. These op~rations in-
clude connecting rod balancing, final piston in-
spection, small parts counting and. oil tests.
Many different models of EXACT WEIGHT
Scales do these precision tasks throughout the
entire industry. Write for details covering your
particular specifications.
THE EXACT WEIGHT SCALE CO.

SHADOWGRAPH , Type A, on el ec-
557 W. FiFth Ave., Columbus 8, Ohio
trico lly optroted scole for piston selec-
tion and precision. Dept. X, 1104 Bay St., Toronto, Canada
DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
ABRASIVES Pollak Manufacturing Co.
Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc.
E. C. Atkins & Co. Spriesch Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc.
Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co. Warner Manufacturing Co.
Continental Machines Inc.
Gardner Machine Co. AIRPORT
General Abrasive Co. Inc. EQUIPMENT
General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Industrial Abrasives, Inc. The Adams & West lake Co.
Lasalco Inc. Aero Tool Co.
Mall Tool Co. Air Associates, Inc.
Pangborn Corp. Airplane Manufacturing & Supply
James H. Rhodes & Co. Corp.
Frederic B. Stevens, Inc. Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
American Foundry & Furnace Co.
AIR COMPRESSORS American Gas Accumulator Co.
Anchor Post Fence Co.
Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co. Arch Roof Construction Co., Inc.
Brunner Manufacturing Co. The Automatic Vise Sales Co.
Champion Pneumatic Machinery Co. Baldor Electric Co.
Curtis Pneumatic Machinery Div. of Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Curtis Machinery Co. Communications Co., Inc.
The De Vilbiss Co. Crescent Truck Co.
Dix Manufacturing Co. Crouse-Hinds Co.
The Ohio Piston Co. Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Paasche Airbrush Co. The Denison Engineering Co.
Ritter Co., Inc. Dix Manufacturing Co.
Sutorbilt Corp. Friez Instrument, Div. of Bendix
Aviation Corp.
AIRCRAFT Gilbert & Barker Mfg. Co.
ARMAMENT Ilg Electric Ventilating Co.
Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp.
Air Associates, Inc. Lyon-Raymond Corp.
American Armament Corp. Malabar Machine Co.
A viquipo Manufacturing Corp. Manbee Equipment Co.
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Avia- The Mercury Manufacturing Co.
tion Corp. Pacific Engineering Corp.
Breeze Corporations, Inc. Permoflux Corp.
Diebold, Inc. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. ··; Pioneer Engineering Works, Inc.
Hayes Manufacturing Corp. The Pyle-National Co.
Moore-Eastwood & Co. Radio Receptor Co. Inc.
National Machine Products Rohr Aircraft Corp.
New-Bart Stamping & Mfg. Co. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
New Brunswick Die Molding Div. of Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
Universal Plastics Corp. M. C. Stewart
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Plastic Manufacturers, Inc. Veeder-Root Inc.
DIRECTORY 425
Manufacturers of Highest Quality Aircraft

Parts and Products For Commerce and Defense
* REGULAR CONTRACTORS TO U.S. GOVERNMENT *
Radio Ignition and Auxil- Tachometer, Fuel Pu.mp

iary Shielding • Multiple and Remote Control
Circuit Electrical Connectors • Drives • Ammunition Rounds Coun-
Flexible Shielding Conduit and ters • Radio Tuning Units.
Fittings • Conduit Junction Boxes.
Generator and Ignition Filters •
Exhaust Gas Analyzers (Fuel-Air
Cartridge Engine Starters • Di-
Ratio Indicators) • Flexible Metal
chromate Cartridge Containers •
Tubing • Resistance Type Ther-
Internal Tie Rods • Propeller Pitch
mometers • Swaging Machines
Controls • Elevator and Rudder
and Tools • Armor Plate.
Tab Controls.
Stainless Steel Division: P,i oneers
Flexible Shaft and Case Assem- in the design and development
blies • Aeroflex Jr. Flexible of stainless steel structures and
Instrument lines. fabricated products.
DIRECTORY
(Airport Equipment) Cot~ti11ued American Magnesium Corp.
Warner Manufacturing Co. Arnott Motor Co.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Automatic Electrical Devices Co.
ing Co. Chas. W. Carll Sons
The Carpenter Steel Co.
AMMUNITION BOXES The Formica Insulation Co.
& COUNTERS Handy & Harman
Harris Seybold Potter Co., Seybt•ld
Air-Craft Equip. Div. of Anchor Post Div.
Fence Co. Jowein Inc. Aircraft Div.
Aircraft Components, Inc. King Plastics Corp.
American Armament Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co. Pittsburgh Steel Co.
Associated Foundries & Manufac- Revere Copper & Brass Inc.
turers, Inc. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. Scott Aviation Corp.
Baltic Metal Products Co. Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. W. Harris Thurston-Thurston Cut-
Chas. W. Carll Sons ting Corp.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Hayes Manufacturing Corp. Warner Manufacturing Co.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. \Veber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. The Kilgen Or- H. A. Wilson Co.
gan Co.
King Plastics Corp. BATTERIES
McQuay, Inc.
New-Bart Stamping & Mfg. Co. Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Burgess Battery Co.
Geo. D. Roper Corp. Delco-Remy Div., General Motor~
Samson United Corp. Corp,
Technical Ply-Woods The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
Veeder-Root Inc. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc. Gould Storage Battery Corp.
Ideal Commutator Dresser Co.
AUXILIARY POWER Ray-0 Vac Co.
PLANTS Standard Electric Co., Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp.
Andover Motors Corp. United States Rubber Co.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co.
Bardco Manufacturing & Sales Co. BEARINGS
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Corp. Acorn Bearing Co.
Kiekhaefer Corp. Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Lasalco Inc. Bantam Bearings Corp.
Lawrance Aeronautical Corp. The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.
Menaugh-Dutterer Co. The Fafnir Bearing Co.
D. W. Onan & Sons t Keystone Carbon Co., Inc.
Waukesha Motor Co. Link-Belt Co.
McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Co.
BASIC MATERIALS P. R. Mallory & Co,, Inc.
& FABRICATIONS Marlin-Rockwell Corp.
Miniature Precision Bearings
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. New Departure Div. General Motors
Air Associates, Inc. Corp,
Allegheny Ludlum Steel Co, Norma-Hoffmann Bearings Corp.
DIREC10RY 427
NEW TYPE CERAMIC

GIVES MECHANICAL STRENGTH IN
COMPRESSION GREATER THAN
STEEL--HARDNESS APPROACHING
DIAMONDS-- HIGHLY RESISTANT TO
THERMAL SHOCK!
Auto-Lite's new type ceramic l'park plu~s
are built to stand up und e r conditions mod-
ern aircraft have to meet-arctic cold, tropi-
=
ca l heat, bornbin~ dives from stratosphere
..
to sea level . . . Painstakin~ laboratory de-
velopment and tests have n1ade possible an
ai r craft plu~ with many advan ta~es. At
present earnu1rked for Army and Na\'Y u se
they wi ll contribute to America's peacetime
leadership on the ai rways of the world.
THE ELECTRIC AUTO-LITE COMPANY

SARNIA, ONT . TOLEDO, 1, OHIO
. ...
TUNE IN "EVERYTHING FOR THE BOYS" STARRING RONALD COLMAN-TUESDAY NIGHTS-NBC NETWORK
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DIRECTORY
(Bearings) Continued Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
SKF Industries, Inc. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. Moore-Eastwood & Co.
Special Machine Tool Engineering National 1vfachine Products
Works Pacific Aviation, Inc.
The Timken Roller Bearing Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
United Aircraft Products, Inc. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
N. A. Woodworth Co. Spriesch Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
B a 11 Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur-
ing Co.
The Fafnir Bearing Co.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. BRAKES & PARTS
Link-Belt Co.
Marlin-Rockwell Corp. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Miniature Precision Bearings Barrett Equipment Co.
New Departure Div. General Motors Bendix Products Div. of Bendi.x
Corp. Aviation Corp.
Norma-Hoffmann Bearings Corp. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Roller The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Goodyear Aircraft Corp.
General Armature Corp. Hayes Industries, Inc.
Link-Belt Co. Hoof Products Co.
Marlin-Rockwell Corp. Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co.
Norma-Hoffmann Bearings Corp. Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Roller Bearing Co. of America Pacific Aviation, Inc.
The Timken Roller Bearing Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Scott Aviation Corp.
Sleeve Trans-American Airports Corp.
V erson Allsteel Press Co.
A C Spark Plug Div., General Motors The Weatherhead Co.
Corp.
The American Auto Parts Co. BUSHINGS
Bearium Metals Corp.
The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
Keystone Carbon Co., Inc. Airco Tool Co.
McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Co. Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
P. R. Mallory & Co., Inc. Aircraft Products Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Aircraft Screw Products Co., Inc.
Phillips Bronze Corp. The American Auto Parts Co.
Special Machine Tool Engineering American Screw Products
Works Angelus Steel Treating Co.
N. A. Woodworth Co. Arnolt Motor Co.
Associated Foundries & Manufac-
BOMB RACKS turers, Inc.
Associated Rubber Products Co.
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co. Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Bearium Metals Corp.
American Central Manufacturing The Bowling Green Rubber Co.
Corp. Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Baltic Metal Products Co. The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.
Chas. W. Carll Sons Firestone Aircraft Co.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. The B. F. Goodrich Co
DIRE. T RY 429
LIBERTY
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS
P1·ecision -Geared to the Nation's war effort this organization
with its modernly equipped plant is " all out" in the production
dri v e. We are ready on request co calk over your production
problems.
Precision m achine parts-cools-production machine pares to
order-screw machine products-milling and gear cutting work
--engine cylinders, pistons, crankcases-heat treating and car-
burizing in e.leccric furnaces with atmospheric control--cadmium
plating and hard chrome plating-anodizing aluminum alloy
parts - aircraft sheet
metal work - wing as-
semblies-tai l surfaces
- pontoons - bomb
racks - complete air-
craft doping and fini sh-
ing w ork.
Robert Simon
George H. Hauser
Fiu P rtsident
Willia m G. Holman
S a rdary- Tr~asur~r
William Ochse
Machin ' Shop S up" inundm t
Elmer Matzen
P urchasing A gmt
LIBERTY AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CORP.

Manufacturers of Aircraft Parts
FARMINGDALE LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
430 DIRECTORY
(Bushings) Co~£timted CASTINGS
Harris Products Co.
Keystone Carbon Co., Inc. A & F Aluminum Products Co.
P. R. Mallory & Co., Inc. Acme Pattern & Tool Co., Inc.
Metal Carbides Corp. Advance Aluminum Castings Corp.
Otto Aviation Corp. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Alloys Foundry Inc.
Phillips Bronze Corp. Alpha Metals, Inc.
Products Engineering Co. Aluminum Company of America
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Aluminum Industries, Inc.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc. American Chain & Cable Co., Inc.
Thompson Products, Inc. American Foundry & Furnace Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. American Magnesium Corp.
United States Rubber Co. Ampco Metal, Inc.
N. A. Woodworth Co. Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Arrow Brass Foundry
CABIN HARDWARE Bardco Manufacturing & Sales Co.
& FURNISHINGS Bearium Metals Corp.
Bethlehem Steel Co.
The Adams & Westlake Co. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Columbia Steel Co.
Highbridge-International Co. Delco-Remy Div.. General Motors
King Plastics Corp. Corp.
Otto Aviation Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Avia-
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. tion Corp.
Snapvent Co. The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Frontier Bronze Corp.
Veeder-Root Inc. General Bronze Corp.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
CAMERAS & Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp.
SUPPLIES Link-Belt Co.
Major Aircraft Foundry
Abrams Instrument Co. Muskegon Piston Ring Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. The Newton-Ne\v Haven Co.
Bell & Howell Co. Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co.
Chicago Aerial Survey Co. The Permold Co.
De Jur-Amsco Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Dix Manufacturing Co. Phillips Bronze Corp.
Eastman Kodak Co. Geo. D. Roper Corp.
The Folmer Graflex Corp. Scott Aviation Corp.
L. M. Gear Co. Veeder Root Inc.
H. K. Lorentzen, Inc. Warner Manufacturing Co.
St. Louis Radio Engineering Co. The Wellman Bronze & Aluminum
Special Machine Tool Engineering Co.
Works
CLAMPS
CARBURETORS
Adel Precision Products Corp.
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Adjustable Clamp Co.
Aviation Corp. Aero Trades Co.
Chandler-Evans Corp. Aircraft Products, Inc.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. American Phenolic Corp.
Holley Carburetor Co. Armstrong Bros. Tool Co.
Major Aircraft Foundry The M. B. Austin Co.
Newark Wire Cloth Co. Automotive Rubber Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. B. H. Aircraft Co.
DIRECTORY 43 1
THOMPSON PRODUCTS, INC.

c1ures over ~000 aircr~ft engine
manuf_a 1 ne parts 1n. approxunately 70
d cnrP a · · I u d'lng Valves,
aq t classifications, me
dilfereneaiW. serls ' valve ·keys, tappets • fuel
valves peller paris, retractable strut
pumps. ?ro and landing gear assemblies.
assernbheS
-,
I
432 DIRECTORY
(Clamps) Co11ti1111ed Buffing, Burring

The Bassick Co. & Polishing
The Brewer-Titchener Corp.
The Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. Chicago \Vheel & ).Ifg. Co.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. Lea Manufacturing Co.
Commercial Plastics Co.
Detroit Stamping Co. CLOTHING &
General Aircraft Supply Corp. EQUIPMENT
ljeyman Mfg. Co.
Hyland Machine Co. Air Associates, Inc.
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc. S. Appel & Co., Inc.
Knu-Vise, Inc. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Monogram Manufacturing Co. General Electric Co.
Onsrud Machine Works, Inc. Unitecl States Rubber Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. COLLECTOR RINGS
Products Engineering Co.
Solar Aircraft Co. Aero Parts Manufacturing Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Aircraft Components, Inc.
United-Carr Fastener Corp. Aircraft Products, Inc.
American Central Manufacturing
CLEANERS & Corp.
CLEANING American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
COMPOUNDS American Tube Bending Co., Inc.
Acme White Lead & Color Works B. H. Aircraft Co.
Aircraft Specialties Co. Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine
American Air Filter Co., Inc. & Airplane Corp.
American Chemical Paint Co. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
American Foundry Equipment Co. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. P. K Mallory & Co., Inc.
Babbitt Industrial Specialties Co. Perry 1\'Ietal Products Co. Inc.
The Bell Co., Inc. Plastic 1\Ianufacturcrs, Inc.
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Avia- Pollak Manufacturing Co.
tion Corp. Samson United Corp.
Breuer Electric Mfg. Co. Solar Aircraft Co.
Circo Products Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Commercial Chemical Co. Works
The Cowles Detergent Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Detrex Corp. Tyler Fixture Corp.
Fischer Industries, Inc. \Vestinghousc Electric & Manufactur-
General Aircraft Supply Corp. ing Co.
E. F. Houghton & Co.
Lasalco Inc. CONSTRUCT! ON
Oakite Products, Inc.
Pangborn Corp. Independent Iron Works, Ltd.
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. Marine-Air Research Corp.
Petroleum Solvents Corp. Maryland Metal Building Co., lnl'.
Phillips Manufacturing Co. Pittsburgh Steel Co.
The Phoenix Oil Co. Republic Steel Corp.
l~adiator Specialty Co. Revere Copper & Brass Inc.
Standard Oil Co. of California
Frederic B. Stevens, Inc. CONTROLS
Sutorbilt Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Abrams Instrument Co.
Wayne Chemical Products Co. Aero Parts Manufacturing Co.
Wyandotte Chemicals Corp. Aero Trades Co.
DIRE T R Y 433
Clean with DEOXIDINE Be£ore Alrok *Finishing

To insure: ~ uniform conosion re:slsbnt surface-. uniform protective Rnish than when surl•ces
It h•s recently boon ost•blishod th•t both are clc•ncd with the alkali solutions for-
effoctivenus and appe•r•nce ol tho Alrok merly used.
finish is much improved by Deoxidine clo•n- Deoxldino is cqu•IIY efficient lor cleaning
ing before: treating. •II mot.ls (except :inc or cadmium). Thoro
Aluminum and aluminum alloys are m•dc •re v•rlous gr•dos ol Deoxldino •d•ptod to
chemically clc•n when given tho Dooxidino the v•riouJ mothods ol •pplication and dif-
bath which en•bles Alrok to develop a more ferent conditions of surfaces.
* Re g . T. M. A lu mi n um C o. o f Am e ri co.
t\Janufaclurers of Inhibitors If M etal Workin g Chemicals
Not«- West Coast Plants moy addrou Inquiries •nd orders lor prompt
delivery to Loon Finch, Lid., 728 East 59th St., Los Angeles, California .
Corroct Uniforms Sinco 1856

AEROLS
These shock absorbing landing
gear units insure safe, smooth
landings and take-offs. Used on
trainers, fighters, bombers and
transport planes.
CLECO TOOLS
Hundreds of sizes and styles to
speed aircraft fabrication. Riv-
eters, drills, sheet holders,
squeezers, screw drivers, nut set- OFFICERS UNIFORMS
ters, etc.-the right tool for for all
every job. AIR TRAl'ISPORT
Services
~~~
The Cleveland
Pneumatic Tool Co. ~~~
NEW YORK, N. Y. and MIAMI, FLA.
Cleveland 5, Ohio 18 Fulton St. 323 N.E. 1st St.
434 DIRECTORY
SELENIUM AND COPPER

SULPHIDE RECTIFIERS
PLATES AND STACKS
Rectifier Transformer Assemblies, incl.
• Aircraft Power Rectifiers
• DC Power Supplies for testing
radio receivers and transmitters
• Conventional and Fast Chargers
for 6, 12, and 24 volt batteries
• DC Power Supplies or Packs for
practically any requirement or
application
Check with B·L for any rectifier requirement.
Give Your Plating and Finishing Room

Problems to a LASALCO ENGINEER
Here Is a list of some of tlte equipment and supplies he has available
to give you the RIGHT solution quickly. Immediate delivery on Lea
De burring Materials, ~lAC DERMID CLEANERS AND SOL VENTS.
Plating Barrels: Hard Chrome Equip- Tripoli
Utility m e nt White Finish
Dull's Eye Anodizing Equipment Chrome Compos ition
Richards Magnesium Treating Emery Cake
Burnishing Barrels Equipment Grease Stick
Tumbling Barrels Descalin g Equipment Stainless Ste el Composi-
Cushioned Belt Grinders Blackening Process tion
Electric Sawdust Tum- Special Plating Machines Crocus
biers to meet any require- Anodes:
Full Antoinatic lla- ment Nickel CadmiUJn
chines Buffs and Polisl1ing Copper L e ad
Seml-AutomaticMachines Wheels Brass Gold
Zinc Silver
Complete Line of Chemicals and Supplies for Plating
Nickel Salts Zin-0-Lyte Zinc Solution llaizo }leal
Chromic Acid DuPont Hi-Speed Copper Copper Wire
Sodium Cyanide Chandeysson Generators Insulating Steam Joints
Copper Cyanide GE Rectifiers Rheostats
Zinc Cyanide, etc. Dipping Baskets 'rest Sets
Sangamo Amperehour Scratch Brushes Plating Rackli
Meters Scrub Brushes Stop-Off Lacquers
Cadalyte Cadmium Solu- Sawdust Racli Lacquers
tion
Write today for complete information-or ask a Lasalco Engineer to call.
LASALCO, INC., 2818-38 LaSalle St., St. Louis, Mo.
DIRECTORY 435
Chandler-Evans
Makes This Efficient
FUEL PUMP
for Airplanes, Tanks
LEA
Methods and Materials
and P T Boats take care of the
Burring and Finishing

Operations on these parts
S tudy thes e parts carefull y. Note the varia- usd uln ess of L ea Service than do these
tions in size a nd shape. Nate t he contours, pump parts. The burring and finishing prob-
holes, recesses and slots. T o finish such lems were not simple but every one was
parts properly and economically calls for effectively solved.
the right technique and materials which we re
Lea offers a two-fold s ervice to industry and
worked out w ith the help of L ea Finishing
s ervice stations: ( 1) skilled engineering as-
Engineer s . The management reports nmost
sistance in working out burring, fin.ishing
satisfa ctory res ults."
or re-finishing method s, and (2) a great
O f the thousands of different articles being variety of greaseless and "no free grease"
finis hed by Lea Methods and Materials, compositions, wheels and bobs with which
none illu stra tes better the versatility and to ca rry out the necessary steps.
THE LEA MANUFACTURING co.

WATERBURY 86, CONN.
Burring, Buffing and Polishing . . . Manufacturers and Specialists in the Development
of Production Methods and Composition s
DIRECTORY
(Controls) Coutimted Rochester Ropes, Inc.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Air Associates, Inc. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Aircraft Products Co. Samson United Corp.
Airesearch Manufacturing Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc.
American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. Chains, Sprockets
The Apex Machine & Tool Co. & Assemblies
A viquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Barber-Colman Co. Baldwin Duckworth Div. of Chain
The Bristol Co. Belt Co.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Corp. Link-Belt Co.
Fenwal, Inc. Otto Aviation Corp.
Foote Bros. Gear & Machine Corp. Perry :Meta I Products Co. Inc.
General Controls Co. Pulleys
General Electric Co. Aviquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Goodyear Aircraft Corp. The Formica Insulation Co.
Hockaday Aircraft Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
The Imperial Brass Manufacturing Otto Aviation Corp.
Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Plastic Manufacturers, Inc.
Langley Corp. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Link-Belt Co. Warner Manufacturing Co.
Moore-Eastwood & Co. Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur-
Otto Aviation Corp. ing Co.
Robertshaw Thermostat Co.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. Sticks & Wheels
United Aircraft Products, Inc. Aero Trades Co.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
ing Co. Aircraft Specialties Co.
The S. S. White Dental Mfg. Co. All American Aircraft Pmducts, Inc.
White-Rodgers Electric Co. American Hard Rubber Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co.
Cables & Assemblies Guardian Electric Mfg. Co.
Aero Trades Co.
Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co. COVERS
American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. The Adams & Westlake Co.
American Steel & Wire Co. Aero Parts Manufacturing Co.
Arens Controls, Inc. Burlington Mills, Inc.
The E. W. Carpenter Mfg. Co. Cluff Fabric Products
Columbia Steel Co. C. R. Daniels, Inc.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
The Imperial Brass Manufacturing Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Co.
I. J acoel Cable Splicing Equipment United States Rubber Co.
Co.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc. COWLINGS
Otto Aviation Corp. Aero Parts Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Aero Trades Co.
DIRECTORY 437
Foote 'Bros. Precision Gears

THE WORLD TODAY
-ae-~ ..
are used in Pratt and It takes gears to turn the propetlers of our
Whitney Airplane Engines
mighty air force- gears to operate tanks and
artillery-gears to transmit the power in our
PT boats and Coast Gua.rd Auxiliaries-
gears by the millions for an almost unlimited
numbe.r of duties everywhere.
And making these gears is Foote Bros.' job,
Foote Bros. Gears Transmit for today in four large plants, machines are
Power to PT Boats and humming, turning out gears in quantities
Coast Guard Auxiliaries that not many months ago were i~conceiy
able. And a large percentage of these gears
are of such extreme precision that their pro-
duction by mass methods literally meant a
new advance in gear manufacture.
The experience gained by Foote Bros.'
enginee.rs and Foote Bros.' workmen in mak-
On Listening Devices, Foote ing the impossible possible, promises a new
Bros. Speed Reducers Turn approach to gear design and manufacture
the Detectors after the war.
Peacetime machines will find new econ-
omies in operation, new efficiencies in per-
formance-thanks to high precision gears
that today are being produced by Foote Bros.
to meet the needs of war.
fOOTE BROS. GEAR & MACHINE CORPORATION
5225 South Western Boulevard • Chicago 9, Illinois
Tractors for Industrial and
Farm -Use Also Rely on
Foote Bros. Gears
~CDTE~trROS.
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DIRECTORY
(Cowlings) Coutimeed Automatic Electrical Devices Co.
Aircraft Components, Inc. The Bell Co., Inc.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Chandler-Evans Corp.
American Central Manufacturing Cook Electric Co.
Corp. Drayer & Hanson, Inc.
B. H. Aircraft Co. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Burlington ~fills, Inc. Corp.
Chas. W. Carll Sons Firestone Aircraft Co.
Edo Aircraft Corp. General Controls Co.
G & H Tool & Manufacturing Co. The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Guiberson Diesel Engine Co. Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Hayes Manufacturing Corp. Co.
King Plastics Corp. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
The Murray Corp. of America McQuay, Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. The Marquette Metal Products Co.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Mercury Aircraft, Inc.
Reynolds Metals Co. Mobile Refrigeration Div., Bowser,
Roberts & Mander Stove Co. Inc.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Otto Aviation Corp.
Solar Aircraft Co. The Parker Appliance Co.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Pesco Products Co.
Solar Aircraft Co.
CYLINDER Special Machine Tool Engineering
DEFLECTORS, Works
BAFFLES, BRACKETS The Trane Co.
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co. United States Rubber Co.
Aero Trades Co. Warner Manufacturing Co.
American Aluminum Ware Co. \Vhite-Rodgers Electric Co.
Baltic Metal Products Co.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. ELECTRICAL
Guiberson Diesel Engine Co. EQUIPMENT
Perry Metal Products Co., Inc.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Ace Manufacturing Corp.
Reynolds Metals Co. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Samson United Corp. Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Air Associates, Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Air Communications, Inc.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
DEHYDRATED Airdesign & Fabrication, Inc
PACKING Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
American Phenolic Corp.
Appleton Electric Co.
The Davison Chemical ·Corp. The M. B. Austin Co.
The Permutit Co.
Automatic Electric Co.
DE-ICER EQUIPMENT The B G Corp.
Baldor Electric Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Air Associates, Inc. Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Aircraft Components, Inc. Div.
Aircraft Specialties Co. The Benwood Linze Co.
The Aro Equipment Corp. TheW. W. Boes Co.
DIRE f OR 439
THIS BAG
BETWEEN PRODUCTION LINE AND FIRING
Davison 's Protek-Sorb Silica Gel has changed

o lot of th inking about packaging because, in
the urgency of war, it proved its ability to DAVISON ' S PROTEK-SORB
,
completely eliminate moisture damage to ·vital SILICA GEL IS USED TODAY
equipment during shipment or storage. TO SUCCESSFULLY PACKAGE
Method II dehydrated packing (in which Complete Engines
Davison pioneered) with Davison's Protek-Sorb Complete Airplanes
Silica Gel, prevents moisture damage by keep- Cylinders (run-in , with
ing relative humidity well below 30% INSIDE piston and ring)
the package . . . rust and corrosion cannot Crank and propellor shafts
Carburetors, pumps,
toke place. . . . Protek-Sorb removes the
magnetos
cause . . . moisture vapor. It saves time and Engine superchargers
cost of cleaning, deslushing .. • the packaged Propellor parts
product is reedy for immediate use. Governors and Aircraft
The advantages of dehydrated packagin~ with lnstrumenh
Davison 's Protek-Sorb Silica Gel con be applied Bomb sights
Machine guns
to your present product • . . to your post-
war products. Consult us on your packaging
problems.
THE OAVISO ~· Il MICAL CORPORATION

12t-ikr'~+ !Q) BAlTIMORE 3, MD.
440 DIRECTORY
(Electrical Equipment) Coutiu11ed Thordarson Electric Mfg. Co.
Breuer Electric Mfg. Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Burndy Engineering Co., Inc. United-Carr Fastener Corp.
Cannon Electric Development Co. United Transformer Co.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. \\"abash Appliance Corp.
Cole-Hersee Co. \Vard Leonard Electric Co.
Day-Ray Products, Inc. Westinghouse Electric & 1fanufactur-
Delco-Remy Div., General Motors ing Co.
Corp. White-Rodgers Electric Co.
Diehl Manufacturing Co.
Dietz Mfg. Co. Auxiliary Motors
Drake Manufacturing Co.
E. A. Laboratories, Inc. Air Associates, Inc.
Eastern Air Devices, Inc. Baldor Electric Co.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Avia- Barber-Colman Co.
tion Corp. Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Federal Telephone & Radio Corp. Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
The Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp. Div.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Century Electric Co.
General Electric Co. Diehl Manufacturing Co.
Gould Storage Battery Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Hope Webbing Co. Corp.
Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co. L. M. Gear Co.
Howard B. Jones General Electric Co.
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Jack & Heintz, Inc.
King Plastics Corp. • Lawrance Aeronautical Corp .
Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc. The Leece-Neville Co.
Lasalco Inc. Leland Electric Co., Inc.
Leach Relay Co., Inc. Otto Aviation Corp.
The Leece-Neville Co. F. A. Smith Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Leland Electric Co., Inc. Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur-
Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp. ing Co.
Littelfuse Inc. White-Rodgers Electric Co.
P. R. Mallory & Co., Inc.
Micro Switch Corp. Disconnect Plugs
Models, Inc.
Mu-Switch Corp. Air Associates, Inc.
North American Electric Lamp Co. Edward F. Aymond Co.
The Ohio Crankshaft Co. Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Operadio Manufacturing Co. Div.
Otto Aviation Corp. Breeze Corporations, Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Cannon Electric Development Co.
Plastic Manufacturers, Inc. Cole-Hersee Co.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. The Harwood Co., Div. of Los
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Angeles Corp.
Scintilla Magneto Div., Bendix Avia- Howard B. Jones
tion Corp. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
St. Louis Radio-Engineering Co. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Samson United Corp. Kliegel Bros. Universal Electric Stage
Selectar Mfg. Co. Lighting Co., Inc.
F. A. Smith Manufacturing Co. Inc. Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
]. Earl Smith Operadio Manufacturing Co.
Spencer Thermostat Co. Otto Aviation Corp.
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
The States Co. The Pyle-National Co.
. .a
DIRECT ORY 441
• The greatest prav1ng grounds in the world are the many fighting fronts
on which equipment of every type meets the supreme test. Communication
equipment, sa vital to modern warfare, rn·u st measure up to highest standa rds
of performance and dependability. Both are qualities 'which the Kellogg
Company has been building into fine communication equipment far almost
half a century-qu:Jiities which are being built into the products shown
above . These and other Kellogg items-telephone and teleg"raph sets, cord
assemblies, jacks and plugs, etc.-are manufactured in great quantities for
the Armed Farces. lfyour present or anticipated requirements call for similar
equipment or parts, call on Kellogg for sound, practical recommendations.
KELLOGG SWITCHBOARD & SUPPLY CO.

~2 DIRECTORY
Dynamotors Rectifiers
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. The Benwood Linze Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Div. Relays
Bendix Radio Div. of Bendix Aviation
Corp. Allied Control Co., Inc.
Diehl Manufacturing Co. Automatic Electric Co.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Avia- C. P. Clare & Co.
tion Corp. Cook Electric Co.
L. M. Gear Co. Dclco-Remy Div., General l\fotor~
General Armature Corp. Corp.
General Electric Co. The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
Westinghouse Electric & :Manufactur- Guardian Electric Mfg. Co.
ing Co. H-B Electric Co., Inc.
Generators Jack and Heintz, Inc.
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Leach Relay Co., Inc.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. The Leece-Neville Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia ]. Earl Smith
Div. · Ward Leonard Electric Co.
Century Electric Co.
Diehl Manufacturing Co. Rheostats
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Corp. Perry Metal Products Co., Inc.
The Electric Auto-Lite Co. ]. Earl Smith
L. M. Gear Co. Ward Leonard Electric Co.
General Armature Corp. Switches
General Electric Co.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. Aero Electric Co.
Lasalco Inc. Air Associates, Inc.
The Leece-Neville Co. Allied Control Co., Inc.
Leland Electric Co., Inc. Cole-Hersee Co.
Moore-Eastwood & Co. Delco-Remy Div., General Motors
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Corp.
ing Co. Eisemann Corp.
Governors Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Woodward Governor Co. Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
Littelfuse Inc.
Magnetos Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
]. Earl Smith
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
American Bosch Corp.
Bendix Aviation Corp. Terminals
Cook Electric Co.
Delco-Remy Div., General Motors Air Associates, Inc.
Corp. TheM. B. Austin Co.
The Denison Engineering Co. Cole-Hersee Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Cook Electric Co.
General Electric Co. Eisemann Corp.
Scintilla Magneto Div., Bendix Avia- General Aircraft Supply Corp.
tion Corp. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
Eisemann Corp. Littelfuse Inc.
DIRE TORY 443
This Relay Laughs at Vibration

T HE Clare T ype K d. c . .Midget Relay pictured above was " custom·built" for
mobile applications, such as aircraft, where dwarf-size and feather-wei g ht
a re imperative; where ability to operate on high frequency circuits is essen-
• ti a l; wh ere res istance to constant vibration and severe shock is a " must."
Its construction employs no anti-vibration sprin g s, no loose bea.rin g s, no
ri ve rs , no g in g erbrea d w h atso ev er .. . The scre\v s which a ncho r spring pile-ups
to th e h ee l piece are ti g htened under pressure and sea led by a coatin g ofGlyptol.
It is e xtre mel y small, measurin g onl y
1 1/," x 1',4" x 13/ 16" and wei g hs
a pproxim a tely 1 7'3 ounces . .. It can Special Features
b e furnished in th e contact forms 1. Sp rin g in s ul a t o rs of 7'8" ?\ol ycalex are
s ho w n abo ve with an y number of provided fo r hi gh frequ e ncy circ uits .
sprin g s up to a nd including 12. Coil 2a P il e-up scre ws a re enclosed in Po l y -
s t yrene tu b ing in s ul a t io n. Bo th sc rews
vo ltag e r a nge from 1.5 volts to 60 and tu b ing a re co mpl e t e l y ::waled a t hea d
volts d.c .. .. Contacts of either 18 and foo t b y G lypto l.
g a uge silv er , rated one ampere, 50 3. Th e a rm a ture a ssc m iJ ly , h ee l•p icce a n d
coi l core a re made of m agnet ic m e t a l, car e-
w a us , or 18 ga u ge palla dium , rated full y a nne a led. T h e a rnla ture a sse m b l}t is
2 a mp eres , 100 watts. All metal a va il ab lc '\v ith e it~1e r s in g le or do u b l e ar m .
pa rts of this r elay are spe cially plated 4. T h e s m a ll co il is eQuip ped w ith a fro nt
to withstand a200 hour s a lt spra y test. suoo l h ead h av ing: a fl a t si d e . Thi s lock s
th e e ntire co il in place aga in s t th e h ee l -
pi ece . p reve ntin g it fro m turnin g o r be-
The size and weight of this relay is a co mi ng loose .
ve ry definite contribution to aircraft Sa U nifo r m a rm a ture move m e n t is ass ured
desi g n problems. \Vrite us regard- by a h i n ge o f " fa ti g u e less" ber y llium co p-
pe r, h ea t t rea t ed a nd d es ig n e d t o pro vid e a
in g your problems. We will make wid e m a r g in o f safe t y, ins uri.n g lo n g I ife
sug g estions. Send for the Clare cat- un de r v i bratio n .
alo g and data book. C. P. Clare & 6a Co ntact s prings a re m ad e of ni c k e l s il-
ver t o th e u ser' s s pecifications . The con-
Company, 4 7 19 West Sunnyside tac t s arc ove r-all w e lde d t o t hese s prings
Ave., Chicago, Ill. Sales engineers by a s pecial process.
in all principal cities. Cable ad- 7. S prin g bus hin g ins ul a t o rs a re made of
B a k e lite r o d und e r a p a t e nte d process.
dress: CLARE LAY.
CLARE RELAYS
"Custom-built" Multiple Contact Relays for Electrical, Electronic and Industrial Use
444 DIRECTORY
(Terminals) Continued Trans-American Airports Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Tyler Fixture Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. United States Rubber Co.
ENGINE ·EQUIPMENT ENGINE PARTS
Ace Manufacturing Corp.

Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Aircraft Screw Products Co., Inc. Aero Trades Co.
Allen Electric & Equipment Co. Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. The American Auto Parts Co.
American Machine & Metals, Inc. Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Angelus Steel Treating Co. The Buda Co.
The Aro Equipment Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
The Buda Co. The Govro-Nelson Co.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
The Fulton Sylphon Co. Hartford Machine Screw Co.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
The MB Manufacturing Co. Inc. The Ohio Crankshaft Co.
Major Aircraft Foundry The Ohio Piston Co.
The Marquette Metal Products Co. Pacific Gear Plant, Western Gear
Models, Inc. Works
The Ohio Piston Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Otto Aviation Corp. Ritter Co., Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Ritter Co., Inc. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. \Vorks
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc. Thompson Products, Inc.
Taylor Manufacturing Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc.
United Aircraft Products, Inc. N. A. \Voodworth Co.
The Vimalert Co., Ltd.
The Weatherhead Co. Cams
ENGINE MOUNTS Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.

Kropp Forge Aviation Co.
Aircraft Components, Inc. Perr"y :Metal Products Co. Inc.
Aircraft Products, Inc. Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc.
Aircraft Welders, Inc. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Associated Rubber Products Co. Works
B. H. Aircraft Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. N. A. \Voodworth Co.
Bushings, Inc.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. Camshafts
Connecticut Hard Rubber Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Kropp Forge Aviation Co.
Harris Products Co. The Ohio Crankshaft Co.
Hayes Manufacturing Corp. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Hockaday Aircraft Corp. Works
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
The MB Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Crankshafts
Pollak Manufacturing Co.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
DIRE TORY 445
CLIFFORD MANUFACTURING CO.

BOSTON 27, MASS .
Manufacturers of HY DRON METALLIC BELLOWS and
FEATHER-WEIGHT OIL COOLERS and COOLANT RADIATORS
. . . Save 2/ 3 the Weight
• Now replacing copper oil coolers
and coolant radiators-same size and
shape-in two types of fighting plane
of the USAAF.
• Saving approximately 120 lbs. in
one plane. Total potential saving of
approximately 320 lbs. in the other.
• Clifford's discovery of how to braze
aluminum in thin sections made pos-
sible these victories over weight.
• Although entire production is now
devoted to United States Army Air
Forces, experimental work is in prog -
ress on various sizes and shapes of
oil coolers and coolant radiators.
• Hydron tubing for aircraft oil cool-
ers, coolant radiators, inter-coolers
Feather-weight ALL ALUMINUM ALLOY ond after-coolers is extruded by
AIRCRAFT OIL COOLERS AND COOLANT methods invented by Clifford en -
, RADIATORS . . . gineers.
Clifford's engineering skill, which
first brought hydraulically formed
seamless metallic bellows out of the
laboratory stage, is now being de-
voted to designing and producing :
• Hydron metallic bellows.
• Bellows assemblies for remote and
direct temperature control, for re-
mote control of gasoline valves, for
oxygen regulators, for oxygen flow
indicators, for refrigerator controls,
etc.
• Thermostatic units for liquid
cooled aircraft engines, for refrig-
erator switches.
• Pressure and temperature indicat-
ing units for submarine and surface
Diesels.
HYDRON BELLOWS • Bellows shaft seals for automotive
fluid transmissions, fuel oil pumps
Industry's first hydraulically and refrigerator compressors.
formed bellows • Patented steam trap bellows.
Let our engineering department demonstrate to ·you how Clifford

has won the reputation of being the leader in bellows engineering.
44 PAGE ENGINEER'S DATA BOOK IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING.
Address CLIFFORD MANUFACTURING CO., Boston 27, Mass.

DIRECTORY
(Crankshafts) Cmztimted Aircraft Components Inc.
Kropp Forge Aviation Co. Aircraft Products, Inc.
The Ohio Crankshaft Co. American Central Manufacturing
Trans-American Airports Corp. Corp.
American Tube Bending Co., Inc.
Pistons Angelus Steel Treating Co.
B. H. Aircraft Co.
Guiberson Diesel Engine Co. The Brewer-Titchener Corp.
McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Co. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
The Ohio Piston Co. Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
Tube Turns, Inc. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Major Aircraft Foundry
Rings Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
General Aircraft Supply. Corp. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
Koppers Co., American Hammered Roberts & Mander Stove Co.
Piston Ring Div. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Muskegon Piston Ring Co. Scott Aviation Corp.
Ramsey Accessories Mfg. Corp. Solar Aircraft Co.
Richmond Ring Co. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Thompson Products, Inc.
Works Trans-American Airports Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Tyler Fixture Corp.
Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc.
FABRICS, CLOTHS,
Shims TAPES
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Atlantic Rayon Corp., Industrial
Spaulding .Fibre Co., Inc. Fabrics Div.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Backstay Welt Co.
L. C. Chase & Co.
Valves & Valve Parts Columbus Coated Fabrics Corp.
C. R. Daniels, Inc.
Adel Precision Products Corp.
Air Associates, Inc. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Airesearch Manufacturing Co.
Industrial Fabrics Div.
Alco Valve Co.
John W. Gillette & Co.
The American Auto Parts Co. The B. F. Goodrich Co.
The Apex Tool Co., Inc.
Arnolt Motor Corp. Hope Webbing Co.
Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co.
The Brewer-Titchencr Corp.
Hartford Machine Screw Co. Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Koehler Aircraft Products Co. Massachusetts Mohair Plush Co.
The Parker Appliance Co. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. James H. Rhodes & Co.
Thompson Products, Inc.
Special Machine Tool Engineering
Works Trans-American Airports Corp.
Thompson Products, Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. FAIRINGS
The Weatherhead Co.
N. A. Woodworth Co. Aero Trades Co.
Aircraft Containers Co.
EXHAUST Capac Manufacturing Co.
MANIFOLDS Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Edo Aircraft Corp.
Aero Trades Co. G & H Tool and Manufacturing Co.
Air Craftsmen, Inc. Haskelite Manufacturing Corp.
DIRECTOh.Y 447
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(Fairings) Continued United-Carr Fastener Corp.
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. The Kilgen United States Rubber Co.
Organ Co. \\"aides Koh-I-Noor, Inc.
King Plastics Corp. N. A. \Voodworth Co.
Marine-Air Research Corp.
The Murray Corp. of America FILTERS &
Rohr Aircraft Corp. STRAINERS
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
\Vestinghouse Electric & Manufactur- A C Spark Plug Div., General l\lotors
ing Co. Corp.
E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Aero Trarles Co.
FASTENERS, NUTS,
Air Associates, Inc.
BOLTS, SCREWS
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
& WASHERS
American Central Manufacturing
Corp.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Corp.
Aeronautical Products, Inc. The Felters Co.
Air Associates, Inc. Gilbert & Barker Mfg. Co.
Aircraft Hardware Mfg. Co. Granberg Equipment Inc.
Aircraft Parts Development Corp. Hub Industries Inc.
Aircraft Screw Products Co., Inc. The Imperial Brass 1vfanufacturing
Aluminum Company of America
Co.
American Screw Co.
Bardwell & McAlister, Inc.
Koehler Aircraft Products Co.
Bethlehem Steel Co.
::-.Iichigan \Vire Cloth Co.
Boots Aircraft Nut Corp.
Newark Wire Cloth Co.
Camloc Fastener Corp.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Central Screw Co.
Perry Metal Products Co.
Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Purolator Products, Inc.
Cinch Manufacturing Corp.
United Aircraft Products, Inc.
Continental Screw Co.
The Corbin Screw Co. Air
Detroit Stamping Co.
Dzus Fastener Co., Inc. A C Spark Plug Div., General .Motors
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Corp.
Hartford Machine Screw Co. Aero Trades Co.
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc. Air-Maze Corp.
:!vianufacturers Screw Products American Air Filter Co., Inc.
The National Screw & Mfg. Co. Eugene Cantin Co., Inc.
Otto Aviation Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Packless Metal Products Corp. Corp.
The Palnut Co. The Felters Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. The Heath Co.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Michigan Wire Cloth Co.
James H. Rhodes & Co. Newark Wire Cloth Co.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Shakeproof Inc. Perry Metal Products Co.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. Purolator Products, Inc.
Works Oil
The Spool Cotton Co.
Thompson Products, Inc. A C Spark Plug Div., General Motors
Tinnerman Products, Inc. Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Adel Precision Products Corp.
DIRECTORY 451
"American Evaluates Pound Saved

on a Plane at $6oooo"
SAYS CHARLES A. RHEINSTROM,
V. P. TRAFFIC, AMERICAN AIRLINES
'"The necessity for exercising the

s trictest control over a plane's
empty weight is constantly b e- UP TO 60 LBS. PER PLANE SAVED IY lOOTS NUTS
ing brought h om e to the manu-
f acturer by the airlines. Pounds • S t andard fa st enin gs for all types of military planes
s aved o n mjlitary plane s , of -fi ghters, bombers, cargo carriers.
ourse, ·m ean additional s peed,
r ange, armor, firepower-fac- • Wi ll b e s tandard on
t ors which cannot be evaluated commercia l planes also
in money. In commercial avia- after ,·ictory.
tion, however, a life time price
t ag can be attached to reduced • Far lighter, but t ou gh er
,..-eight. It is esti mated at Amer· than similar fast enin gs.
ic an Airlines that the figure on
t h at price tag amounts to • Approved by all ~overn
$600.00 during the first five m ent av-iation agen cies .
y ears of the life of a plane for
each pound saved." • Can be used over and
o''er aga in . ANCHOR NUT -WING STYLE
SEND FOR lOOTS nts Is U1 t"i 11 th fl•ns
WEIGHT · SAVING BOOKLET TODAY • " Outlast the plane." I"!J AII·MI!JI SIII·LIC\11& N1!J
Comparative wei ghts of various
!)pes of self-locking nuts com-
prehens ively reviewed for the
convenience of aircraft design-
ers, engineers, operating and
maintenance personnel. Copy
will be eent y ou, free, upon
requeat.
BOOTS SELF~LOCKING NUTS
~ Rr wh'A 1.Jiilr~ On-~
Boots Aircraft Nut Corporation. General Offic es.
New Canaan, Conn., Dept. A-3
DrRECTORY
(Oil) Collfillued FIRST AID

Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. EQUIPMENT
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
American Bosch Corp. Air Associates, Inc.
Eugene Cantin Co., Inc. Automatic Electrical Devices Co.
Chase Brass & Copper Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
The Felters Co. General Scientific Equipment Co.
The Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp. :Mine Safety Appliances Co.
The Hilliard Corp.
Hub Industries Inc.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. FITTINGS
Michigan Wire Cloth Co.
Newark Wire Cloth Co. A & F Aluminum Products Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Purolator Products, Inc. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Thompson Products, Inc. Aero Trades Co.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
FINISHES, PAINTS, Air Associates, Inc.
VARNISHES Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
Acme White Lead & Color \Vorks Aircraft Instrument Service. Inc.
Adhere, Inc. Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.
Aluminum Industries, Inc. Aircraft Parts Development Corp.
Ault & Wiborg Corp. Aluminum Company of America
Avondale Chemical Co. American Armament Corp.
The Barrett Div., Allied Chemical & American Screw Products
Dye Corp. Associated Foundries & Manufac-
Berry Brothers, Inc. turers, Inc.
Cook Paint & Varnish Co. Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
Dibble Color Co. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co. The Dole Valve Co.
The Lowe Brothers Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Paasche Airbush Co. Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
Pratt & Lambert Inc. The Hardware Specialties !llfg. Co.
Randolph Finishing Products Co. Hartford Machine Screw Co.
Roxalin Flexible Finishes Inc. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
The Sherwin-Williams Co. Hyland Machine Co.
Titanine, Inc. The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Trans-American Airports Corp. Co.
Lincoln Engineering Co.
FIRE The M B Manufacturing Co. Inc.
EXTINGUISHERS Major Aircraft Foundry
Otto Aviation Corp.
American-La France-Foamite Corp. Packless Metal Products Corp.
Buffalo Fire Appliance Corp. The Parker Appliance Co.
C-0-Two Fire Equipment Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Cardox Corp. Works
The Fyr-Fyter Co. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Trans-American Airports Corp.
General Scientific Equipment Co. Union Aircraft Products Corp.
\Vatter Kidde & Co., Inc. Victor Metal Products Corp.
Pyrene Manufacturing Co. The Weatherhead Co.
Roberts & Mander Stove Co. Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc.
DI RE TOR 453
FABRIC FINISHES.
Emyce! speed system •
(C. A. A o 1 f abric doping
Army-N · approved)
avy specilication clear and pigmented dopes-all t ypes
METAL FINISHES:
Army-Navy
N •
specification Zi
on-specular (cam uf nc Chromate Pr.
Gloss lacq uers o !age) lacquer e namels
. rmer
Non·specul
R.mcontrol or (camoufl. age ) synthetic enam Is
textured
Flight · enamels e
;;~,;~~~·: ,,, '''ci"• ,:~::;.''""'"

mstrument and
Special t e commWlications
PLYWOOD
Fillers • S eo1ers • Surf
•
Non-specular 1acquer and acers
Gasoline resistant Iacquerssynthetic enarn e Is
45-J. DIRECTORY
FLARES & SIGNALS Transue & \:Villiams Steel Forging
Corp.
Associated Foundries & :Manufac- Tube Turns, Inc.
turers, Inc. \Vyman-Gordon Co.
L. ·M. Gear Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. FUEL PUMPS &
International Flare Signal Div., The SYSTEMS (AIRCRAFT)
Kilgore Manufacturing Co.
St. Louis l~adio Engineering Co. A C Spark Plug Div., General Motors
Trans-American Airports Corp. Corp.
\Varner 1vianufacturing Co. Adcl Precision Products Corp.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Aircr~ft Instrument Sen•ice, Inc.
FLOATS, SKIIS
Amencan Bosch Corp.
The Aro Equipment Corp.
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Aircraft Containers, Inc.
Allied Aviation Corp. Div.
Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
Clifford l\lanufacturing Co.
turers, Inc.
Fuel Injection Corp.
Colgate Aircraft Corp.
L. M. Gear Co.
Edo Aircraft Corp.
Hoof Produl"t~ Co.
Federal Aircraft Works
Jack & Heintz, Inc.
Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
Lane Wells Co.
The Heath Co.
Mobile Refrigeration Div., Bowser,
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. The Kilgen
Inc.
Organ Co.
Nash Engineering Co.
King Plastics Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co.
Marine-Air Research Corp.
Pesco Products Co., Div. of Uorg-
Mercury Aircraft Inc.
Warner
Rahim Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
FORGINGS Thompson Products, Inc.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Airchox Co., Div. of Joyce Aviation
Inc. FUEL SYSTEMS
Airco Tool Co. (AIRPORT)
Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.
Aluminum Company of America Gilbert & Barker Mfg. Co.
American Magnesium Corp. Mobile Refrigeration Div Bowser,
Atlas Drop Forge Co. Inc. .,
Bethlehem Steel Co. Photoswitch Inc.
The Billings & Spencer Co Geo. D. Roper Corp.
The Br~wer- Titchener Co~p.
Chase Brass & Copper Co FUELS
Columbia Steel Co. ·
High bridge-International Co. The Atlantic Refining Co.
Kropp Forge Aviation Co. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc.
Mechanical Products, Inc. Standard Oil Co. of California
Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co. The Texas Co.
The Paulson Tools Inc. Tide Water Associated Oil Co.
GASKETS
Revere Copper and Brass Inc
Reynolds Metals Co. · Alpha Metals, Inc.
Ritter Co., Inc. Armstrong Cork Co.
DIRECTORY 455
EDO FLOAT GEAB

A ll-rnetal seaplane floats f or every t)pe of aircraft
Con tractor s to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Air Forces and Allied Governments
418 SECOND STREET, COLLEGE POINT, N.Y., U.S.A..
DIRECTORY
(Gaskets) CoJJtimted King Plastics Corp.

Associated Rubber Products Co. Lauxitc Corp.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc. l\Ionite Waterproof Glue Co.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. Mono Service Co.
The B G Corp. Plaskon Div., Libbey-Owens-Ford
Babbitt Industrial Specialties Co. Glass Co.
Backstay Welt Co. United States Plywood Corp.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. United States Rubber Co.
Burlington Mills, Inc.
Chase Brass & Copper Co. GROMMETS
The Felters Co. Arens Controls, Inc.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
The Garlock Packing Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. The Bowling Green Rubber Co.
The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Camloc Fastener Corp.
Hoof Products Co. Cinch Manufacturing Corp.
Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Linear Packing & Rubber Co., Inc. The Felters Co.
Otto Aviation Corp. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Radiator Specialty Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
James H. Rhodes & Co.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc. The Heath Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Otto Aviation Corp.
United States Rubber Co. Pierce Plastics, Inc.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc.
Edwin B. Stimpson Co., Inc.
GEARS Trans-American Airports Corp.
The Adams Co.
Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co. HARDWARE
Farrei-Birmingham Co., Inc. (MISCELLANEOUS)
Foote Bros. Gear & Machine Corp.
L. M. Gear Co. The Adams & West lake Co.
Gleason Works Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Link-Belt Co. Aero Trades Co.
Pacific Gear Plant, Western Gear Air Associates, Inc.
Works Airchox Co., Div. of Joyce Aviation
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
Vard Inc. Airsealand Aircraft, Inc.
Vinco Corp. American Foundry & Furnace Co.
American Screw Products
GLASS Arnolt Motor Co.
Edward F. Aymond Co.
Semon Bache & Co. Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Cinch Manufacturing Corp.
The Univis Lens Co. Cook Electric Co.
Fox Co.
GLUES & ADHESIVES General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Hartford Machine Screw Co.
Allied Aviation Corp. Highbridge-International Co.
Avondale Chemical Co. Hyland Machine Co.
Casein Company of America King Plastics Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Major Aircraft Foundry
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Otto Aviation Corp.
..
DIRECTORY 457
minute unit of m ec.surement ;

-Jo small that it seems in.signific:a·nt to the o verage layman. And
it isn't enent iol in the fitting of a drive of a locomotive.
But it is mos-t importan_t to the boys who s-ervice or fly the high·
powered airplanes of today-the fighters and bombers that a re
doing such o trem e ndous job of breaking the bock ol the Axis-
these boys know how vital that lost ten-thousandth of on inc.h con
be . for example , it permits an almost invisi ble sloppiness or play in
the fitting of o propeller to the splines of the drive shaft and this
play , with the great P ower of the engine behind il, con cou.se serious
vibrations which shorten the life of the entire plane by hours.
In the midst of a dog-fight or a bombing minion over Berlin or
Raboul, vibrations of this type, however small, con cost the lives of
our flie rs and the loss of our planes.
Vince is one of the few precision gage makers who con produce
checking gages and balancing arbon which are satisfactory to the
aviation industry. The "vital tenth " is carefully controlle.d through
every operation in the making of the se gages .
Vince's rePut~tion in the making of precision gages has been
honestly won during the post quarter century and todoy 1 top quality
precision gages and Vinca are synonymous. Write for literature .
VINCO CORPORATION, 88SS SCHAEFIR HIGH'Y, DETROIT 77, MICH.
Se:n~matic Hydraulic Spline and Gear Grinder • Optical Ma~ter lnspechon D1vid1ng Head • lnW"alute Check~ • Anglo Tangent to Radius Crosser
• indell PUDn • Precision Vises • Sine Bart. • Straight-side Sphna, So"ation Sphno,lnvalute Spline and Helical Spline Plug and Ring Gages • ThreGd
PWgs, llings and Sening Plug Gage~ • Spur and Helical Moster Goors • Munit1on Gages • Propeller Hub Gages • Bu•lt-up and Special Gages • Gear
Rolling Fizhrre; • Spline and Index Fixtures • Hydraulic Power, Control, Ulllu:at•on and D•stnbuhon Unih • Engineenng, Des•gn and Do~telopmont.
DIRECTORY
(Hardware Miscellaneous) Lyon-Raymond Corp.
Co 11 timted l\Ialabar Machine Co.
Perry :Metal Products Co. Inc. Pacific Gear Plant, \Vcslcrn (;car
Hohr Aircraft Corp. \Vorks
Trans-American Airports Corp. J{cvol\·ator Co.
\"ceder-Hoot Inc. Tyler Fixture Corp.
\\"cber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
HOSE (RUBBER &
HEATERS SYNTHETIC)
Acme Electric Heating Co. Atlantic India Rubber \Vorks

Air-Craft Equip. Div. of Anchor Post The Bowling Green Rubber Co.
Fence Co. Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
Ajax Electrothermic Corp. The De Vilbiss Co.
American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. The Flex-0-Tube Co.
American Instrument Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Anchor Post Fence Co. The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Carrier Corp. Hewitt Hubber Corp.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Drayet· and Hanson. Inc. Irvington Varnish & ln~ulator C.•.
E. A. Laboratories, l nc. Otto Aviation Corp.
The Folmer Graflex Corp. Packless 1\fetal Prorlucts Corp.
The Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp. Pierce Plastics, Inc.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. Hcsistoflex Corp.
:McQuay Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
St. Louis Radio Engineering Co. United States Rubber Co.
The States Co. The Weatherhead Co.
Surface Combustion Corp.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. HOSE CLAMPS &
Tenney Engineering, Inc. HOSE FITTINGS
The Trane Co.
Harold E. Trent Co.
Warner Manufacturing Co. Artus Products Corp.
:\riel Precision Prorlucts Corp.
;\cro-Coupling Corp.
HOISTS, CRANES, Aero Screw Co.
LIFTS, ETC. Aero Supply l\Hg. Co. Inc .
.'\eroquip Corp.
Aircraft W elclers. Inc. Air Associates, Inc.
Automatic Transportation Co., Div. of Aircraft Components, Inc.
Yale & Towne Mfg. Co. Automotive Rubber Co.
Baker Industrial Truck Div. The The Brewer-Titchencr Corp.
Baker-Raulang Co. Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
Baker-Spiegel Co. The De Vilbiss Co.
Barrett-Cravens Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co. The Flex-0-Tube Co.
Chisholm-Moore Hoist Corp. . General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Clark Tructractor Co. Heyman Mfg. Co.
Curtis Pneumatic Mchy. Div. of Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Curtiss Manufacturing Co. Otto Aviation Corp.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation Hesistoflex Corp.
Corp. Screw Machine Products Co., Inc.
Federal Aircraft Works Trans-American Airports Corp.
Globe Hoist Co. United-Carr Fastener Corp.
Independent Pneumatic Tool Co. United States Rubber Co.
•
DIRECTORY 459
MOVING THE MATERIALS

THAT
?1ttwe tlte 'H)Ofdd
pLANNED materials handling go hand in hand
with planned production -
-Costs go down, manpower is saved, time con-
served and more floor space is available when
Clark Fork Trucks and Tractors are on t~e job.
"Unskilled labor adds nothing to a product
except cost."
Postwar engineering help is availabloe NOW.
~
Write, as we are ready to serve you.
A Product of CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
CL~RK TRUCTR~CTOR
DIVIIION OP ClAIII IOUIPMINT COMPANY
BA]'TLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, U.S.A.
DII<.ECTORY
(Hose Clamps & Hose Fittings) Sperry Gyroscope Co .. Inc.

Conti11ued Sperry Products, Inc.
The vVeatherhead Co. Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
Wittek Manufacturing Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
HYDRAULIC Vard Inc.
CONTROLS & Vinco Corp.
ASSEMBLIES Paul G. vVagner Co.
The vVeatherhead Co.
A & F Aluminum Products Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. INSTRUMENTS
Aero-Coupling Corp.
Aero Trades Co.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. Abrams Instrument Co.
Aeroquip Corp. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Air Associates, Inc. Aircraft Indicators Co.
Aircraft Accessories Corp. Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
Aircraft Containers Co. Airsealand Aircraft, Inc.
Aircraft Engineering Products, Inc. American Paulin System
Aircraft Products Co. The Aro Equipment Co.
Aircraft Specialties Co. The Bristol Co.
Alco Valve Co. The Boston Auto Gage Co.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Cambridge Instrument Co., Inc.
· American Screw Products Clifford Manufacturing Co.
The Aro Equipment Corp. Cox & Stevens Aircraft Corp.
Associated Foundries & Manufac- The R. W. Cramer Co., Inc.
turers Inc. The Davison Chemical Corp.
Atlantic Diesel Corp. De J ur-Amsco Corp.
A viquipo Manufacturing Corp. Eastern Air Devices, Inc.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix A via- Corp.
tion Corp. The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Federal Telephone & Radio Corp.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
The Denison Engineering Co. General Electric Co.
Electro! Inc. Granberg Equipment Inc.
The Flex-0-Tube Co. Jack & Heintz, Inc.
General Controls Co. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Hoof Products Co. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Hub Industries Inc. Kollsman Instrument Div. of Square .
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. D Co.
Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp. Lane Wells Co.
Mechanical Products, Inc. The Lufkin Rule Co.
Menasco Manufacturing Co. Models, Inc.
Models, Inc. Perry Metal Products Co.
The Oilgear Co. Robertshaw Thermostat Co.
Otto Aviation Corp. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
Pacific Aviation, Inc. The Sheffield Corp.
The Parker Appliance Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Pesco Products Co., Div. of Borg- Works
Warner Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc.
Scott Aviation Corp. Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. Herman H. Sticht Co., Inc.
The Simmons Manufacturing Co. Tel Autograph Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Trans-American Airports Corp.
Works The Triplett Electrical Instrument Co.
DIRE T R
For the next 20 seconds, the pilot's name is Elmer!

J\BOUT 20 seconds elapse between was designed to increase safety in
~ the time a bomber goes into its flight. In 1933, Wiley Post flew
·f inal run and the time it heads for around the world alone-with the aid
h ome . of a Sperry Gyropilot.
During these vital 20 seconds, the Sperry Gyropilots were soon
pilot is the Sperry Gyropilot.':' He's standard equipment on transport
'"'Elmer" to the U. S. bomber crews planes the world over.
- " G e orge" to the R.A.F. When peace comes, Elmer, along
Why is the plane turned over. to with many other Sperry devices,
Elmer? Because Elmer provides the will return to the work for which he
p recision control necessary to ma- was originally designed.
n euver the airplane correctly during Am e ric a n bombers are now being
the b ombing run. Elmer holds the equipped with the new Sperry Gyrotronic*
ship s teadier-truer-than any man Pilot, a precision, electronic v ersion of the
Gyropilot. * *Trademarks Re~:isterod
can do. His errorless control is one
o f the reasons for the accuracy of
precisi on bombing. SPERRY GYROSCOPE COMPANY, Inc.
BROOKLYN, H. Y.
Sperry developed the first auto- DIVISION OF THE ~ SPERRY CORPORATION
matic pilot before the last war. It
DIRECTORY
(Instruments) CoHti11ucd Perry Metal l'rudncb Co. lnr.
United States Gauge Co. l~oehestcr 1! fg. Co., In,·.
\Vestinghouse Electric & :Manufactur- Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
ing Co.
Flight
Electrical
:\ ircrait Indicators Co.
Add Precision Products Corp. Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
Aircraft Instrument' Service, Inc. Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia Div.
Div. Cambridge Instrument Co., Inc.
The W. \V. Hoes Co. ClifTon! Manufacturing Co.
The Brush Development Co. Cox & Stevens Aircraft Corp.
Clifford ~I anufacturing Co. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix A viatio11
De J ur-Amseo Corp. Corp.
Eclipse- Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
Corp. Fricz Instrument Div., Bendix Avia·
Federal Telephone & Radio Corp. tion Corp.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. L. M. Gear Co.
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Jack & Heintz, Inc.
Lane \V ells Co. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Leeds & Northrup Co. Lane \Veils Co.
The Liquidometer Corp. Models, Inc.
~IOllels, Inc. Perry Metal Products Co.
Operaclio Manufacturing Co. Rochester Mfg. Co., Inc.
Perry ~Ictal Products Co. ]. Earl Smith
I~obertshaw Thermostat Co. Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc.
St. Louis Hadio Engineering Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
]. Earl Smith V. & E. 1v1anufacturing Co.
Special 1\•Iachine Tool Engineering
\Vorks INSULATING
Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc. MATERIALS
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc.
Herman H. Sticht Co., Inc. American Hair & Felt Co.
Tel Autograph Corp. American Phenolic Corp.
The Triplett Electrical Instrument Co. Armstrong Cork Co.
\Vestinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Atlantic India Rubber Works
ing Co. Edward F. Aymond Co.
Backstay Welt Co.
Engine Bmlington Mills, Inc.
Continental-Diamond Fibre Co.
A C Spark Plug Div., Gcueral Motors The Felters Co.
Corp. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Aircraft Iustrument Service, Inc. The Formica Insulation Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Div. Hope Webbing Co.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co.
De J ur-Amsco Corp. Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation Manufacturers Chemical Corp.
Corp. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
The Electric Auto-Lite Co. Pierce Plastics, Inc.
L. M. Gear Co. Seaman Paper Co.
Lane Wells Co. Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc.
The Liquidometer Corp. Technical Ply-Woods
Major Aircraft Foundry United States Rubber Co.
DIRE TORY
ENGINE CONTROLS fnl/~

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
COCKPIT LAMP INTER-CALL CABIN LAMP

ASSEMBLY SIGNAL BOX ASSEMBLY
TYPE C-4 A.A.F. Drawing No. TYPE A-7 VAPOR-PROOF
A.A.F. Specification 43A12392 Specification
94-32294-A Standard Aircraft No. AN-3039-1 13 VOLT LAMP
Standard Aircraft No. SA-2920-B AN-3039-2 28 VOLT LAMP
SA-1007-D Intercommunication call Standard Aircraft No.
Used as auxiliary light light system used when SA-2672-B
s ource on all types of aircraft. interchangeability of crew Moisture proof. Clear light
Weight-11 ox. is not possible. regardless of varying
Overall size- Weight-S ox. atmospheric conditions.
length S-1 / 16"; Overall siz.e-length 3 ''; Wt.-1 1/2 lbs. Overall-
diameter 1 ~/4 ". width 1 5/a"; depth 2lf4 ". length 6 7/a " ; diameter 57/a"·
OIL TANK FUEL TANK PRESSURE ALTITUDE COMPEN-

'VENT VALVE CONTROL VALVE ' SATING VALVE
A doubl e action valve which An aneroid valve which pre- A pressure maintaining
m_a intains a predetermined vents cavitation and vapor- valve which maintains a
lock in fuel system by main- predetermined pressure on
_pre s sure on oil tank thereby taining a predetermined the system at all times re•
pre v-e nting cavitation in sys- pressure in fuel tank under gardless of altitude. Weight
t em. Incorporated safety all flight conditions. Wt.- - 7 oz:. Overall siz.e-
1 lb.,2 oz:. O'rall-4'/ 4 " xS" . 2-9/ 16" x 17/a " ·
f e ature prevents vacuum
de v·eloping in tank. Weight These are only a few of the Standair line of precision con-
trols for aircraft power plants; lighting equipment; acces-
6 ox. Overall sixe-length sories; metal stampings. Specified in many leading makes of
S 1/a' ; width 3"; height 2".
1
American, British, Canadian aircraft. Write for data, prices.
ST41nD411R
s~AIRCRAFT PRODUC~S:~;, ~hio

Sterling Aircraft Products, Inc., I 831 Graybar Bldg., New York City
( L. M. Payne Company, Inc., 417 Curtis Building, Detroit, Michigan
SALES OFIICES: ~ Hartwell Aviation Supply Co., General Motors Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
Hartwell Aviation Supply Co., 3417 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
Hartwell Aviation Supply Co., Huron Building, Kansas City, Kansas
L Hartwell Aviation Supply Co., 608 North St. Paul St ., Dallas, Texas
DIRECTORY
(Insulating Materials) Co11timted Trans-American Airports Corp.
Westinghouse Electrical & Manufac- United· Aircraft Products, Inc.
turing Co. E. vV. \Viggins Airways, Inc.
LANDING & Nose Wheel Assemblies

NAVIGATION
LIGHTS Aero Trades Co.
Aircraft \Velders, Inc.
The Adams & Westlake Co. Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Avia-
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. tion Corp.
Bardwell & McAlister, Inc. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Dietz Mfg. Co. , Firestone Aircraft Co.
The Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Hub Industries Inc.
Grimes Manufacturing Co. Jack & Heintz, Inc.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Menasco Manufacturing Co.
Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc. Pacific Aviation, Inc.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Pacific Gear Plant, Western Gear
St. Louis Radio Engineering Co. Works
]. Earl Smith Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc. Geo. D. Roper Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Trans-American Airports Corp.
LANDING GEARS United States Rubber Co.
E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc.
Aerco Corp.
Aero Trades Co. Shock Struts
Aeronautical Products, Inc. (Hydraulic)
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
Aircraft Mechanics, Inc. Aero Trades Co.
Aircraft Products Co. Aircraft Products Co.
Aircraft Welders, Inc. Aircraft Welders, Inc.
Angelus Steel Treating Co. Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Atlantic Diesel Corp. Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Avia-
Axelson Manufacturing Co. tion Corp.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia The Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co.
Div. Firestone Aircraft Co.
The Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
The Denison Engineering Co. Hub Industries Inc.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Menasco Manufacturing Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Ohlsson & Rice l\fanufacturing Co.
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Pacific Aviation, Inc.
Hockaday Aircraft Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Hub Industries Inc. Geo. D. Roper Corp.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. Scott Aviation Corp.
Keystone Aircraft Products Special Machine Tool Engineering
Menasco Manufacturing Co. Works
Pacific Aviation, Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Pacific Gear Plant, Weston Gear United Aircraft Products, Inc.
Works
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Tail Wheel Assemblies
Geo. D. Roper Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Aero Trades Co.
Works Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Aircraft Welders, Inc.
. ...
DI RECTORY
Many aircraft lights designed and manufactured. by

Grimes for taday's fighters and bombers will be flying
th~ commercial air Janes of tomorrow. Even while con·
centrating 100% of our production on war items to make
the present secure, we are developing lights that presage
a brighter future .
"Proved under fire, " Grimes lights can be depended upon

to carry out every task assigned to them. As the de-
signer and producer of more than 100 different types of
aircraft lights now used on all fighting aircraft, Grimes
looks with confidence to aviation's limitless peacetime
tomorrow.
DIRECTORY
(Tail Wheel Assemblies) Continued American Chain & Cable Co., Inc.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. American Foundry Equipment Co.
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix Avia- American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
tion Corp. The American Tool Works Co.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. Anderson Bros. Mfg. Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. The Aro Equipment Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Arter Grinding Machine Co.
The Heath Co. Atlas Press Co.
Hockaday Aircraft Corp. The Avey Drilling Machine Cu.
Hub Industries Inc. Axelson Manufacturing Co.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. The Baird Machine Co.
lllenasco Manufacturing Co. Baker-Spiegel Co.
Pacific Aviation, Inc. Bakewell Manufacturing Co.
Perry :Metal Products Co. Barber-Colman Co.
Scott Aviation Corp. W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Barnes Drill Co.
United States Rubber Co. Blacker Engineering Corp.
E. 'vV. 'vViggins Airways, Inc. Boice-Crane Co.
Bryant Chucking Grinder Co.
LIFE SAVING Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
EQUIPMENT The Cincinnati Lathe & Tool Co.
Cincinnati Milling & Grinding Ma-
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. chines, Inc.
Cluff Fabric Products The Cincinnati Shaper Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. The Cleveland Punch & Shear Works
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Co.
Walter Kidde & Co., Inc. Continental Machines Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Couse Laboratories
Trans-American Airports Corp. Criterion Machine Works
United States Rubber Co. The Denison Engineering Co.
Dix Manufacturing Co.
F & H Manufacturing Co.
LUBRICANTS The Fellows Gear Simper Co.
Fitchburg Grinding Machine Corp.
The Atlantic Refming Co. Foredom Electric Co.
Babbitt Industrial Specialties Co. Gardner Machine Co.
Black Bear Co., Inc. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. General Manufacturing Co.
E. F. Houghton & Co. Giddings & Lewis Machine Tool Co.
Kendall Refining Co. Gisholt Machine Co.
The Parker Appliance Co. Gleason Works
The Phoenix Oil Co. The Govro-Nelson Co.
Socony-Vacuu~1 Oil Co., Inc. The Hall Planetary Co.
Standard Oil Co. of California Harris Seybold Potter Co., Seybold
D. A. Stuart Oil Co. Ltd. Div.
The Texas Co.
Ideal Commutator Dresser Co.
Tide Water Associated Oil Co.
Valvoline Oil Co. Jones & Lamson Machine Co.
Kent-Owens Machine Co.
Wayne Chemical Products Co.
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
W. B. Knight Machinery Co.
MACHINE TOOLS L & J Press Corp.
Lane Wells Co.
Abrasive Machine Tool Co. Langelier Manufacturing Co.
The Adams Co. Lincoln Engineering Co.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. Like-Roll way Corp.
Aircraft Production Engineers Lombard Governor Corp.
DIRECTORY
MORRISON
WIRE STITCHING
FOR THE FACTS

This {r1brication m ethod /J(ls
been thoroughly tested by one
of America's leading aircraft
lt1boratm·ies tmd <111 official re-
pori prepared. For infonna-
Lion , un·ite for Bulletin No. 5.
Phoco~:raph, m~~:ni·
tied, of cross section
of stitch driven tbru
two sheers of 24ST
. 04 0 aluminum by
Model S]R Morrison
Aircraft Stitcher.
DIRECTORY
(Machine Tools) Continued Hardinge Brothers, Inc.
Micromatic Hone Corp. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Modern Engineering Co., Inc. The Hilliard Corp.
National Automatic Tool Co., Inc. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Norton Co. Kent-Owens Machine Co.
The Oilgear Co. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Onsrud Machine Works, Inc. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
The Parker Appliance Co. Link-Belt Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Lombard Governor Corp.
Pioneer Engineering & 1\Ianufacturing Onsrud Machine Works, Inc.
Co. Otto Aviation Corp.
Pneumatic Drop Hammer Co. Pannier Bros. Stamp Co.
Porter-Cable Machine Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Potter & Johnston Machine Co. Pioneer Engineering & Manufacturing
Pratt & Whitney, Div. Niles-13ement- Co.
Pond Co. Potter & Johnston Machine Co.
Procunier Safety Chuck Co. H. P. Preis Engraving ·Machine Co.
W. A. Schuyler Reeves Pulley Co.
The Sheffield Corp. The Sheffield Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Special Machine Tool Engineering
Works Works
Standarq Machinery Co. Standard Machinery Co.
Stokerunit Corp. Sutorbilt Corp.
The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co. The Tannewitz Works
Taylor Manufacturing Co. Taylor Manufacturing Co.
The Thompson Grinder Co. U. S. Tool Co., Inc.
The Tomkins Johnson Co. Verson Allsteel Press Co.
Tubular Rivet and Stud Co. Wickes Brothers
U. S. Tool Co., Inc. Wittek Manufacturing Co.
The United States Electrical Tool Co. N. A. Woodworth Co.
Van Norman Co.
Vinco Corp. MANIFOLDS
Wales-Strippit Corp.
Wickes Brothers Aircraft Components, Inc.
Aircraft Products, Inc.
MACHINERY & All American Aircraft Products, Inc.
MACHINE PARTS American Tube Bending Co., Inc.
Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Ace Manufacturing Corp. B. H. Aircraft Co.
Acme Pattern & Tool Co., Inc. The Brewer-Titchener Corp.
The Acromark Co. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Aeronau.tical Products, Inc. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
Aircraft Products Co. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Anderson Bros. Mfg. Co. New Brunswick Die Molding Div. of
Baker-Spiegel Co. Universal Plastics Co.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
The Carlyle Johnson Machine Co. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
The E. W. Carpenter Mfg. Co. Roberts & Mander Stove Co.
The Cincinnati Lathe & Tool Co. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
The Cincinnati Shaper Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
The Cleveland Punch & Shear Works Tyler Fixture Corp.
Co.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. OIL SEALS
Criterion Machine Works
The Fellows Gear Shaper Co. American Hammered Piston Ring
Garrison Machine Works, Inc. Div. Koppers Co.
DIRECTORY
WITHOUT
ADDITIONAL MANPOWER
Illush·ated here are 'arious phases of
aircraft production which n o longer need
be hlghl y vulnerable to manpower shor t-
ages. On jobs like these, Onsrud machlnes
and techniques have revolutionized old
ideas of production per man hour.
The high cutter sp.e eds and fast feed s
featured in these tools not only get more
wo rk done in less time, but also improve
the quality of that work. Tremendous sav-
ings of time and material have been pos-
si ble on such operations as routi11g and
dril.ling of stacked flat sheets; grinding;
profile, groove and straddle milling as
well as tapering and twist cutting of spar
beams and similar long parts; bevel mill-
ing of flat sheets; and portable routing
of formed par ts.
New applications are constantly being
found f or Onsrud methods a nd machlnes.
Production men can get invalua ble help
on difficult problems from ouT engineer s.
They place at yom· disposal data and in-
formati on secured t hrough Onsrud's pio-
neering in the field of hig h speed, high
cycle, and air turbine machining. Make
a point of learning all about Onsrud
products soon.
ONSRUD MACHINE WORKS, Inc.

3900-3932 Palmer Street, Chicago 47, lllinois
Sales Offices in all Principal Cities
~ HIGH CYClE AND AIR TURBINE TOOLS AND MACHINES

~ FOR AIRCRAFT NONFERROUS METALWORKING
470 DIRECTORY
(Oil Seals) Co11timted Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
Armstrong Cork Co. Eagle Parachute Corp.
Arrowhead Rubber Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Associated Rubber Products Co. Fox Co.
Babbitt Industrial Specialties Co. Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. Hope Webbing Co.
Burlington Mills, Inc. Pioneer Parachute Co., Inc.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. Switlik Parachute Co.
The Felters Co. Trans~American Airports Corp.
Firestone Aircraft Co. United-Carr Fastener Corp.
The Garlock The Washburn Co.
E. F. Houghton & Co. PARTS (AIRCRAFT)
Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Linear Packing & Rubber Co., Inc. Ace Manufacturing Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. The Acromark Co.
Radiator Specialty Co. Adel Precision Products Corp.
James H. Rhodes & Co. Aerco Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc.
Works Aero Trades Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Aeronautical Products, Inc.
Agawam Aircraft Products, Inc.
PANELS Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
The Acromark Co. Allied Aviation Corp.
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co. Aluminum Industries, Inc.
Allied Aviation Corp. American Screw Products
American Central Manufacturing Ampco Metal, Inc.
Corp. Celanese Celluloid Corp.
Colgate Aircraft Corp. The Centerless Grinding Co., Inc.
Detroit Sheet Metal Works Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine & Clifford :tv!anufacturing Co.
Airplane Corp. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Continental-Diamond Fibre Co.
The Formica Insulation Co. Criterion Machine Works
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
King Plastics Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Models, Inc. Grand Rapids Industries, Inc.
The Murray Corp. of America The Hardware Specialties 1\Hg. Co.
Roberts & Mander Stove Co. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. The Heath Co.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Hoof Products Co.
Works Hope Webbing Co.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Hyland Machine Co.
Technical Ply-Woods Johns-Manville Sales Corp.
Tra11s-American Airports Corp. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
United States Plywood Corp. McQuay Inc.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc. Major Aircraft Foundry
The Marquette Metal Products Co.
PARACHUTES & National Machine Products
PARTS Neu-Bart Stamping & Mfg. Co.
Otto Aviation Corp.
Airchox Co., Div. of Joyce Aviation The Permold Co.
Inc. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Bokelman Co., Inc. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
The Brewer-Titchener Corp. Remington Rand Inc.
DIRECTORY 471
~~hntin for keeps!

Making parachutes is our business, as it was yes-
terday, and will be tomorrow. Switlik engineers
are not just 'duration' trained - they're qualified
through years of experience! * As America's larg-
est pre-Pearl Harbor manufacturer of parachutes,
Switlik's wartime efforts have won a Star for our
prized Army-Navy "E" Award. * * *
Tomorrow
points the way to continued Switlik
leadership in the parachute field .•.
making 'chutes for keeps!
*For your post-war parachute problems, whether to
' chute one pound or one ton, see Switlik for safety.
ITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY

Trenton, New Jersey
AIRCRAFT RADIO
CORPORATION
Designers and Manu- TRUSTWORTHY

f a cturers of Radio Since 1916 we've built the best props
we know how to build. And that we
E quipment for Army do know how is expressed in a recent
letter from a Aier: " . . . I could get
and N avy Airplanes quicker delivery, but I'd rather wait
for a Hartzell."
HARTZELL
BOONTON, N. J.
U.S. A.
PROPELLER CO.
PIQUA, OHIO, U.S. A.
472 DIRECTORY
(Parts-Aircraft) C o"tilmed Atlantic Diesel Corp.
James H. Rhodes & Co. Automotive Rubber Co.
Roberts & Mander Stove Co. A viquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Rohlm Manufacturing Co., Inc. Bardwell & McAlister, Inc.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Bellanca Aircraft Corp.
Special Machine Tool Engineering Breeze Corporations, Inc.
Works Chase Brass & Copper Co.
The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Continental Can Co., Inc.
Thompson Products, Inc. Criterion Machine \Vorks
Timm Aircraft Corp. Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Edo Aircraft Corp.
Tyler Fixture Corp. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc. G & H Tool & :Manufacturing Co.
Warner Manufacturing Co. General Bronze Corp.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
ing Co. The Hardware Specialties Mfg. Co.
E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc. Hartford Machine Screw Co.
Aluminum Parts Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
Hoof Products Co.
A & F Aluminum Products Co. Hyland Machine Co.
Ace Manufacturing Corp. The Imperial Brass 1\Ianufacturiug
The Acromark Co. Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Kent-Owens Machine Co.
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
Aero Trades Co. H. K. Lorentzen, Inc.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. The M B Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Aeronautical Products, Inc. Maj.or Aircraft Foundry
Aeroproducts Manufacturing Co. Mercury Aircraft Inc.
Aeroquip Corp. Moore-Eastwood & Co.
Agawam Aircraft Products, Inc. The Murray Corp. of America
Air Associates, Inc. National Machine Products
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. New Brunswick Die Molding Div. of
Aircraft Containers Co. Universal Plastics Corp.
A~rcraft Engineering Products, Inc. The Newton-New Haven Co.
A1rcraft Parts Development Corp. Otto Aviation Corp.
Aircraft Products Co. The Permold Co.
Aircraft Specialties Co. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Airsealand Aircraft Corp. Pollak Manufacturing Co.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Revere Copper and Brass Inc.
Alloys Foundry Inc. Reynolds Metals Co.
Aluminum Company of America Ritter Company, Inc.
Aluminum Industries, Inc. Roberts & Mander Stove Co.
Aluminum Ladder Co. Rohlm Manufacturing Co., Inc.
American Armament Corp. Southern California Airparts, Div. of
American Screw Products Jarvis Manufacturing Co.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
American Tube Bending Co., Inc. Works
Angelus Steel Treating Co. The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co.
The Apex Tool Co., Inc. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
Armstrong Cork Co. Teicher Manufacturing Corp.
Arnolt Motor Co. Timm Aircraft Corp. ,
Associated Foundries & Manufac- Trans-American Airports Corp.
turers, Inc. Tube Turns, Inc.
473
~ ,._-+--INTERNAL TYPE
NATIONAL AIRCRAFT STANOAJD SO
• Waldes Truarc presents a

significant advance in retain-
ing rings.
It spreads or contracts with-
out distortion; retaining its per·
tinct advantages over nuts and
bolts or wedges and washers.
It reduces dimension and
weight. saves material, cuts
manufacturing time ... simplifies
fectly· fitting circular contour. assembly,and dis-assembly.
For thrust-load 'fixing, shaft On request, we will gladly
and housing applic·ations , furnish samples and full data
Waldes Truarc provides dis- for your tests.
SOltt MANUFACTURERS AND LICEN SEES IN U .S. A .
WALDES KOB-I-NOOR•INC • LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.

474 DIRECTORY
(Aluminum Parts) Conti11ued Aluminum Company of America
Union Aircraft Products Corp. Aluminum Ladder Co.
Vide Products American }.fagnesium Corp.
Warner Manufacturing Co. The Apex Tool Co., Inc.
The \Vellman Bronze & Aluminum Arnolt Motor Co.
Co. Associated Foundries & Manufac-
Westinghouse Electric & Uanufactur- turers, Inc.
ing Co. Atlantic Diesel Corp.
E. \V. Wiggins Airways, Inc. A viquipo I\fanufacturing Corp.
The Dow Chemical Co.
Cork Parts The Hardware Specialties Mfg. Co.
The M B Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc. Mercury Aircraft Inc.
Armstrong Cork Co. National Machine Products
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. The Newton-New Haven Co.
The Ohio Piston Co.
Felt Parts Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co.
Revere Copper and Brass Inc.
Armstrong Cork Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. Works
Automotive Rubber Co. Warner Manufacturing Co.
The Felters Co. Plastic Parts
James H. Rhodes & Co.
Seaman Paper Co. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Aeroproducts Manufacturing Co.
Fibre Parts Aircraft Parts Development Corp.
Allied Aviation Corp.
Allied Aviation Corp. American Phenolic Corp.
Armstrong Cork Co. Associated Foundries & Manufac-
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. turers, Inc.
Automotive Rubber Co. A viquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Edward F. Aymond Co. Edward F. Aymond Co.
Continental-Diamond Fibre Co. Bellanca Aircraft Corp.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Capac Manufacturing Co.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc. Celanese Celluloid Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Columbus Plastic Products, Inc.
Commercial Plastics Co.
Leather Parts Continental Can Co., Inc.
Continental-Diamond Fibre Co.
Cleveland Tanning Co. Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine &
Graton & Knight Co. Airplane Corp.
Hamilton Wade Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
E. F. Houghton & Co. The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
The Lackawanna Leather Co. The Formica Insulation Co.
Radel Leather Mfg. Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
United States Rubber Co. General Electric Co.
Magnesium Parts Haskelite Manufacturing Corp.
The Heath Co.
Aeroproducts Manufacturing Co. Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgen Organ
Agawam Aircraft Products, Inc. Co.
Aircraft Engineering Products, Inc. King Plastics Corp.
Aircraft Products Co. Pierce Plastics, Inc.
Airsealand Aircraft, Inc. Plastic Manufacturers, Inc.
Alloys Foundry Inc. Printloid Inc.
DIRECTORY 475
Aluminum and Magnesium castings, Alloys Foundry, Inc.,

offers superior quality and service to aircraft manufac-
turers. Facilities include physical, metallurgical and X-ray
inspection; sand-casting; molding; heat treatment to speci-
fications, and engineering service if required.
Typical Magnesium and Aluminum Castings produced for

various aircraft manufacturers by Alloys Foundry, Inc .
. Inquiries invited by wire or mail
AllOYS FOUDDRV, IDEOR·PDRATED

530 EAST 2ND STREET
WUHITA, HADSAS
DIRECTORY
(Plastic Parts) Co11timted Taylor Manufacturing Co.
Rohm & Haas Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Snapvent Co. United States Rubber Co.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc.
Success Plastics Recovery Works Steel Parts
Taylor Manufacturing Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Ace Manufacturing Corp.
United States Plywood Corp. Aero Parts Manufacturing Co.
Victor Metal Products Corp. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc. Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Aeronautical Products, Inc.
ing Co. Aeroproducts Manufacturing Co.
Aeroquip Corp.
Plywood Parts Agawam Aircraft Products, Inc.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Airco Tool Co.
Allied Aviation Corp. Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
American Plywood Corp. Aircraft Containers Co.
A viquipo Manufacturing Corp. Aircraft Engineering Products, Inc.
Bellanca Aircraft Corp. Aircraft Hardware Mfg. Co.
Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine & Aircraft Parts Development Corp.
Airplane Corp. Aircraft Products Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Aircraft Products, Inc.
General Electric Co. Aircraft Specialties Co.
Grand Rapids Industries, Inc. Airsealand Aircraft, Inc.
Haskelite Manufacturing Corp. American Armament Corp.
The Heath Co. American Screw Products
Indiana Veneer & Panel Co. American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc. American Tube Bending Co., Inc.
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgen Organ Angelus Steel Treating Co.
Co. The Apex Tool Co., Inc.
McQuay Inc. Arnolt Motor Co.
Marine-Air Research Corp. Associated Foundries & Manufac-
Skydyne, Inc. turers, Inc.
Taylor Manufacturing Co. Atlantic Diesel Corp.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Automatic Electrical Devices Co.
Technical Ply-Woods A viquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Baltic Metal Products Co.
United States Plywood Corp. Chas. W. Carll Sons
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp.
The E. W. Carpenter Mfg. Co.
Rubber Parts Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Criterion Machine Works
Adel Precision Products Corp. Crucible Steel Company of America
Armstrong Cork Co. Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Arrowhead Rubber Co. Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
Associated Rubber Products Co. Hartford Machine Screw Co.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Automotive Rubber Co. Heyman Mfg. Co.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. Highbridge-International Co.
Connecticut Hard Rubber Co. Hockaday Aircraft Corp.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Hoof Products Co.
The Garlock Packing Co. Hyland Machine Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Kropp Forge Aviation Co.
Linear Packin_g & Rubber Co. Inc. Liberty Aircraft Products Corp.
DIRECT ORY 477
WEBER'S ~roductionshort cut based on original research

. . sound engineering_and quality standards of workmanship meet
aircraft industries' varied production r equirements. We are com·
pletely equipped to solve your special manufacturing problems in
metal,,wood or glass. Write or wire today for tlw sp ecific information
that interests you.
DIRECTORY
(Steel Parts) Contintted American Plywood Corp.
McQuay Inc. Grand Rapids Industries, Inc.
The M B Manufacturing Co. Inc. The Heath Co.
Moore-Eastwood & Co. Indiana Veneer & Panel Co.
The Murray Corp. of America Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgcn Organ
National Machine Products Co.
Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co. :Marine-Air Research Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. J. V. G. Posey & Co.
Pittsburgh Steel Co. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
Pollak Manufacturing Co. Technical Ply-\.Yoods
Ritter Company, Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Roberts & Mander Stove Co. E. \V. VViggins Airways, Inc.
SAE Steels
Sharon Steel Corp. PLASTICS
Works A viquipo Manufacturing Corp.
Summerill Tubing Co. Avondale Chemical Co.
The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co. Burlington Mills, Inc.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Capac Manufacturing Co.
Thompson Products, Inc. Catalin Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Celanese Celluloid Corp.
Tube Turns, Inc. Cinch Manufacturing Corp.
Tyler Fixture Corp. Columbus Plastic Products, Inc.
Vide Products Commercial Plastics Co.
Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc. Continental Can Co., Inc.
Warner Manufacturing Co. Continental-Diamond Fibre Co.
E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc. The Formica Insulation Co.
Synthetic Parts The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Aeroquip Corp. Keyes Fibre Co.
American Phenolic Corp. King Plastics Corp.
Armstrong Cork Co. Manufacturers Chemical Corp.
Associated Rubber Products Co. Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co.
Automotive Rubber Co. Pierce Plastics, Inc.
A viquipo Manufacturing Corp. Plaskon Div:, Libbey-Owens-Ford
Edward F. Aymond Co. Glass Co.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. Plastic Manufacturers, Inc.
Burlington Mills, Inc. Ritter Company, Inc.
Connecticut Hard Rubber Co. Spaulding· Fibre Co., Inc.
General Electric Co. Success Plastics Recovery Works
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Taylor Manufacturing Co.
The Hardware Specialties Mfg. Co. Tennessee Eastman Corp.
Linear Packing & Rubber Co., Inc. United States Plywood Corp.
The Parker Appliance Co. Veeder-Root Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Victor Metal Products Corp.
Resistoflex Corp.
Taylor Manufacturing Co. PRIMERS (ENGINE)
Acme White Lead & Color Works
Wood Parts Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
Aero Trades Co. turers, Inc.
Aircraft Lumber Co. Avondale Chemical Co.
Allied Aviation Corp. The Dole Valve Co.
DIRECT ORY 479
STRONG AS A FEATHER •••

One of nature's masterpiec:es, the feather, has a weight-strength
ratio that remains a challenge to designers . ..,_nd, of course, the
feather's spine is a tube.
Here at Summerill we produce seamless steel tubing, much of

which is used in the construction of our birds of war. Not only
do we make standard aircraft rounds, streamlines, ovals and
squares, but also tapered, swedged and upset sections for
special applications. We are always ready to cooperate with
aircraft engineers .and designers in the solution of problems
involving new or special tubing applications.
811JDGI: .. OIIT • MONTGOMI:IIY COUNTY , .. I:NNIYLVANIA

DIRECTORY
(Primers) (Engine) C01itimted Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Plastic Manufacturers, Inc.
General Controls Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Co. PUMPS
Kohler Aircraft Products Co.
The Parker Appliance Co. Adel Precision Products Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Standard Oil Company of California Air Associates, Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Aircraft Engineering Products, Inc.
Aircraft Products Co.
PROPELLERS & Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
PROPELLER PARTS The Aro Equipment Corp.
B. H. Aircraft Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Blackmer Pump Co.
Aero Engineering Corp. Chandler-Evans Corp.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
Aeronautical Products, Inc. Ralph C. Coxhead Corp.
Aeroproducts Div., General Motors The Denison Engineering Co.
Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Air Craftsmen, Inc. Corp.
Aircraft Engineering Products, Inc. Gilfillan Bros. Inc.
American Propeller Corp. Granberg Equipment Inc.
American Tube Bending Co., Inc. Hub Industries Inc.
The Aro Equipment Cor:p. Jack & Heintz, Inc.
Atlantic Diesel Corp. Lincoln Engineering Co.
Bartlett Hayward Div. Koppers Co. The Marquette Metal Products Co.
Curtiss-Wright Corp., Propeller Div. Nash Engineering Co.
The· Denison Engineering Co. The Ohio Piston Co.
The Formica Insulation Co. Pacific Aviation, Inc.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Hamilton Standard Propellers Pesco Products Co.
Hartford Machine Screw Co. Pioneer Engineering & Manufacturing
Hartzell Propeller Co. Co.
The Marquette Metal Products Co. Geo. D. Roper Corp.
Models, Inc. Sutorbilt Corp.
The Ohio Piston Co. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. United Aircraft Products, Inc.
Remington Rand Inc.
Ritter Company, Inc. RADIATORS
Sensenich Brothers
Special Machine Tool Engineering Airesearch Manufacturing Co.
Works Clifford Manufacturing Co.
The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co. Drayer and Hanson, Inc.
Thompson Products, Inc. The G & 0 Manufacturing Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
Vinco Corp. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Warner Manufacturing Co. United Aircraft Products, Inc.
PULLEYS AND RADIO ACCESSORIES

FANLEADS & EQUIPMENT
Continental-Diamond Fibre Co. Ace Manufacturing Corp.

The FormiCa Insulation Co. Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Aircraft Accessories Corp.
King Plastics Corp. Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
DIRECTOR\
Right ON THE NOSE OF

THE FAIRCHILD PT -19
Sensenich propellers are right on the nose
of the Fairchild PT -19 ... andotherfamous
Army and Navy planes. They're designed
right ... built right ... b) the world's
largest manufacturers of wood propellers.
RIGHT ON THE NOSE OF THESE

FAMOUS ARMY AND NAVY PLANES
Taylorcraft L-2A • Aeronca L-38
• Stinson L-5 • Piper L-4A, HE-1
• Fairchild PT-19, PT-23, PT-26,
C-61 • Ryan PT-22, PT-25 •
Boeing-Stearman N2S-3, N2S-5
• Cessna· AT-17
SENSENICH BROTHERS
AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS
Adjacent to Lancaster Municipal Airport, Lltltr, Pa . • Weal Caaat Branch, Glendale, Calif.
DIRECTORY
(Radio Accessories & Equipment) Bendix Radio Div. of Bendix Aviation

C ontimted Corp.
Airdesign & Fabrication, Inc. TheW. W. Boes Co.
Aladdin Radio Industries, Inc. L. M. Gear Co.
Belmont Radio Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. Harvey Machine Co .. Inc.
Bendix Radio Div. of Bendix Aviation Harvey- \Veils Communications Inc.
Corp. Philco Corp.
Chicago :Metal Hose Corp. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
Clifford :Manufacturing Co. J, Earl Smith
Consolidated Radio Products Co. Sperry-Gyroscope Co., Inc.
The R. W. Cramer Co., Inc. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Drake Manufacturing Co. RADIOS
Federal Telephone & Radio Corp.
Friez Instrument, Div. of Bendix Aeronautical Radio ~Ifg. Co.
Aviation Corp. Air Associates, Inc.
L. M. Gear Co. Air Communications, Inc.
General Armature Corp. Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
General Electric Co. Aircraft Radio Corp.
The Hallicrafters Co. Rex Bassett, Inc.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. Belmont Radio Corp.
Harvey Radiolaboratories, Inc. Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Harvey- \V ells Communications Inc. Bendix Radio Div. of Bendix Aviation
The Heath Co. Corp.
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. The W. W. Boes Co.
Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
H. K. Lorentzen, Inc. Communications Co., Inc.
P. R. Mallory & Co., Inc. L. M. Gear Co.
Mu-Switch Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Operadio Manufacturing Co. Gilfillan Bros., Inc.
Otto Aviation Corp. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Harvey Radiolaboratories, Inc.
Permoflux Corp. · Harvey-Wells Communications Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co., Inc. The Heath Co.
Philco Corp. Islip Radio Manufacturing Corp.
Plastic Manufacturers, Inc. Philco Corp.
Radio Receptor Co. Inc. Radio Receptor Co. Inc.
Remington Rand Inc. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
St. Louis Radio Engineering Co. J. Earl Smith
Shure Brothers Stoddart Aircraft Radio Co.
]. Earl Smith Trans-American Airports Corp.
Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc. 'vVestinghouse Electric & Manufactur-
Stoddart Aircraft Radio Co. ing Co.
Thordarson Electric Mfg. Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. RIVETS
United-Carr Fastener Corp.
United Transformer Co. Aluminum Company of America
Ward Leonard Electric Co. Bethlehem Steel Co.
Chase Brass & Copper Co.
RADIO COMPASSES General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co. The National Screw & Mfg. Co.
Aeroproducts Manufacturing Co. Otto Aviation Corp.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Perry Metal Products Co., Inc.
Belmont Radio Corp. Republic Steel Corp.
DIRECTORY
TOUGH CUSTOMERS!
As the enemy often has discovered to his cost, planes
marked with the star of Uncle Sam ore pretty Iough
customers to argue with up there in the sky. Thot"s portly
because the old gentleman with the beard and the star-
spangled hot knows how to be tough in buying the equip-
ment that goes into these planes.
In engin eeri ng, materials and workmanship, he insists I

an the best. And in the electronic equipment produced
here at Belmont, we see that he gels it.
This experience in pleasing th e world 's most critical

customer will, one da y, b e turned full force to the,produc-
tion of radio and allied equipment that will be equally
·sure to please mill ion s of customers all over the world
Belmont Radio Corp., 5927 W . Dickens Ave., Chicago 39, Ill.
'~Belm4nt
* *
Radio
TELEVISION FM ELECTRONICS
DIRECTORY
(Rivets) Co11tinued SHIELDING (RADIO
Russell, Burdsall & Ward Bolt & Nut & IGNITION)
Co.
Edwin B. Stimpson Co., Inc. Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Air Associates, Inc.
Tubular Rivet & Stud Co. Air-Shields, Inc.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc.
SAFETY BELTS American Aluminum 'vVare Co.
American Phenolic Corp.
Airchox Co., Div. of Joyce Aviation Bendix Aviation Corp.
Inc. Bolton Manufacturing Corp.
Bokelman Co., Inc. Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Hope Webbing Co. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Mine Safety Appliances Co. Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.
Perry Metal Products Co., Inc. :1\lenaugh-Dutterer Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Otto Aviation Corp.
lTnited States Rubber Co. Packard Electric Div., General Mo-
tors Corp.
SCALES Scintilla Magneto Div., Bendix A via-
tion Corp.
The Acromark Co. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
The Black & Decker Mfg. Co. Titeflex, Inc.
Bonded Scale Co. Union Aircraft Products Corp.
John Chatillon & Sons SHOP EQUIPMENT
The Exact Weight Scale Co.
The Howe Scale Co. Airplane Manufacturing & Supply
Corp.
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
SEATS R. B. Annis Co.
Anderson Bros. Mfg. Co.
Aero Trades Co. The Armstrong Manufacturing Co.
Aircraft Products, Inc. The Aro Equipment Corp.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Berger Manufacturing Div., Republic
Allied Aviation Corp. Steel Corp.
Art Chrome Co. of America The Black & Decker Mfg. Co.
Burlington Mills, Inc. The Buda Co.
Capac Manufacturing Co. The Carlyle Johnson Machine Co.
Cluff Fabric Products Geo. P. Clark Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Couse Laboratories
Hayes Manufacturing Corp. Detroit Sheet Metal Works
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgen Organ Generai Scientific Equipment Co.
Co. The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
King Plastics Corp. Co.
Warren McArthur Corp. Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Marine-Air Research Corp. I. Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment
Perry Metal Products Co., Inc. Co.
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Technical Ply-Woods Lasalco Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Logan Co.
United States Plywood Corp. Lyon-Raymond Corp.
United States Rubber Co. Mall Tool Co.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Manbee Equipment Co.
Inc. Modern Engineering Co., Inc.
DIRECTORY
Orde rs coming through! Clearly. Dis· form ance. Tod ay it .i stan dard e quip·
tin ctl y. Thanks to th e ma g-ic of mod· m ent on th e majority of ncle s·a m's
e rn aircraft radi o r eception, th e vital wa r birds.
lin e o f co mmuni cati o n are maintained • But Tit ef:l ex will not b e content ~li th
with o ut inte rfe re n ce . . . maintained this l eader ship. Our resea rch staff is
between fli ght comma nde r, plane co nstantl y workin g to im prove Titef:lex
crews, a nd ground ba ses. products. Titef:l ex ''ill be r ead y t o m eet
• Bo w has th e chi ef source of su ch tlte demand for fl exible tubin g of even
in te rfe r e nce-hi gh te nsi.on current s in wider application in th e post-w a r
ign iti o n syste m s - b een eliminated? planes of tomorrow. You a re in vited
T he a nswe r is sim ple. B y shielding the to consult o ur e nginee rin g staff on an y
ignition cables with TITEF LEX RADIO proble ms you ma y now l1ave or a ntici-
1-HELDE il I GN ITIO N HAR N ESSES. p ate in post-wa r pl annin g. ~
• The Titef:lex ignition harness has

proved th e efficiency and dependability TITEFLEX , I N C.
of T ite f:lex m etal tubing by actual per- 520 Frelinghuysen Ave., N ewark 5, N.J.
DIRECTORY
(Shop Equipment) Co~rti~rued :\ lofs Manufacturing Co.

North American Electric Lamp Co. Aluminum Company of America
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. American Aluminum \Yare Co.
Skilaw, Inc. American Central Manufacturing
Standard Conveyor Co. Corp.
The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co. American :rvfagnesium Corp.
The" United States Electrical Tool Co. American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
Van Norman Co. Andrews & Perillo, Inc.
Arnolt Motor Co.
SPARK PLUGS Associated Foundries & Manufac-
turers, Inc.
A C Spark Plug Div., General Mo- Automotive Rubber Co.
tors Corp. l~dward F. Aymond Co.
Actus Products Corp. Baltic Metal Products Co.
Aero Spark Plug Co., Inc. Barnes-Gibson-Raymond Div. of As-
Air Shields, Inc. sociated Spring Corp.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Berger Brothers Co.
Auburn Spark Plug Co. Inc. The Brewer-Titchener Corp.
Bendix Aviation Corp. Chas. W. Carll Sons
The B G Corp. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Champion Spark Plug Co. Cinch :Manufacturing Corp.
The Denison Engineering Co. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
The Electric Auto-Lite Co. Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. The Electric Auto-Lite Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. The Folmer Graflex Corp.
Harvey Machine Co., Inc. Fox Co.
Scintilla Magneto Div., Bendix Avia- G & H Tool & Manufacturing Co.
tion Corp. The Hardware Specialties Mfg. Co.
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Hayes Manufacturing Corp.
Heyman Mfg. Co.
SPRINGS
Highbridge-International Co.
Advance Spring Corp. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
All Weather Springs Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
Barnes-Gibson-Raymond Div. of As- Lansing Stamping Co.
sociated Spring Corp. H. K. Lorentzen, Inc.
Firestone Aircraft Co. The Murray Corp. of America
The Murray Corp. of America National Machine Products
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Neu-Bart Stamping & Mfg. Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. N umberall Stamp & Tube Co.
Tuthill Spring Co. Operadio Manufacturing Co.
STAMPINGS Pollak Manufacturing Co.
Reynolds Metals Co.
Ace Manufacturing Corp. Roberts & Mander Stove Co.
Acme Stamping & Mfg. Co. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
The Acromark Co. Samson United Corp.
Advance Spring Corp. Spriesch Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Edwin B. Stimpson Co., Inc.
Aero Trades Co. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. Transue & Williams Steel Forging
Aircraft Containers Co. Corp.
Aircraft Specialties Co. Trippe Manufacturing Co.
Airsealand Aircraft, Inc. Union Aircraft Products Corp.
All Weather Springs United-Carr Fastener Corp.
DIRECTORY
fhtl'ttl ~~a
SPARK PLUG
THE sq CORPORATION
Contrac:toro to the United State• Arm.Y and !Vavy and Aircraft En(!inr lluildt•r.•
136 WEST 52nd STREET, NEW YORK . . . . Cable Address: Golsteco, New York
488 DIRECTORY
(Stampings) Contilmed Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
Veeder-Root Inc. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
Victor Metal Products Corp. Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Warner Manufacturing Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc. G & H Tool & Manufacturing Co.
General Bronze Corp.
STARTERS Goodyear Aircraft Corp.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Hayes :1\fanufacturing Corp.
American Bosch Corp. Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
Delco-Remy Div., General Motors Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgen Organ
Corp. Co.
Detroit Stamping Co. King Plastics Corp.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation Kulka Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
Corp. The 11-furray Corp. of Amet·ica
Edo Aircraft Corp. National Machine Products
L. M. Gear Co. Neu-Bart Stamping & Mfg. Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. New Brunswick Die Molding Div. of
General Armature Corp. Universal Plastics Corp.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. Operadio Manufacturitig Co.
Mechanical Products, Inc.- Otto Aviation Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Roberts & Mander Stove Co.
SUBASSEMBLIES Rohr Aircraft Corp.
The Simmons Manufacturing Co.
A & F Aluminum Products Co. Southern California Airparts, Div. of
Abrams Instrument Co. Jarvis Manufacturing Co.
Adel Precision Products Corp. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Aerco Corp. Works
Aero Parts Manufacturing Co., Inc. Warner Manufacturing Co.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
Aero .Trades Co. Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur-
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. ing Co.
Aeronautical Products, Inc. E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc.
Aircraft Products, Inc. SUPERCHARGERS
Aircraft Specialties Co.
Aircraft Welders, Inc. Aircraft Mechanics, Inc.
The Albano Co., Inc. Airesearch Manufacturing Co.
All American Aircraft Products, Inc. Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
American Aluminum Ware Co. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
American Central Manufacturing Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviation
Corp. Corp.
American Magnesium Corp. Mobile Refrigeration Div., Bowser,
American Plywood Corp. Inc.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co. Pacific Gear Plant, \Vestern Gear
The Apex Tool Co., Inc. Works
Arnott Motor Co. Rohr Aircraft Corp.
The Aro Equipment Corp. Sutorbilt Corp.
turers, Inc. Engine
Atlantic Diesel Corp.
Auburn Spark Plug Co. Inc. Airesearch Manufacturing Co.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
Aviquipo Manufacturing Corp. Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Aviatior•
Baker & Co., Inc. Corp.
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DIRECTORY
New Designs - New Products

New Developments
OuR war production missions at Firestone are our
most important work. Chemists, physicists, metallurgists,
and engineers all are devoting their production efforts
to the development of new and better products for our
fighting forces.
From Firestone laboratories have come such develop-
ments as the Channel Tread Tire, the Shatterproof High
Altitude Oxygen Cylinder, the world) largest airplane tire
and many other achievements.
A Firestone engineering representative is available on
request- whether your problem is development, design
or volume production of rubber, metal or
plastic.
List en to tbe Voice of Firesto11.e witb Richard Crooks a11d
lhe Firestone Sp!lpbony Orcbestra, rmdet· tbe direction
of Ho w ard Barlow, l\Ionday ev e tti>Zgs, over N. B. C.
Tirt$fOnt
AIRCRAFT COMPANY
490 DIRECTORY
(Superchargers, Engine) Co11timted Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine
General Electric Co. & Airplane Corp.
L. M. Gear Co. Firestone Aircraft Co.
Jack & Heintz, Inc. The B. F. Goodrich Co.
Pacific Gear Plant, Western Gear Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Works Hewitt Rubber Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Independent Iron Works, Ltd.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. King Plastics Corp.
Sutorbilt Corp. Lasalco Inc.
The Marquette Metal Products Co.
Cabin Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Pollak l\fanufacturing Co.
Samson United Corp.
Airesearch Manufacturing Co. Southern California Airparts, Div. of
Clifford Manufacturing Co. Jarvis Manufacturing Co.
Eclipse-Pioneer Div., Bendix Avia- Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
tion Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Tyler Fixture Corp.
Sutorbilt Corp. United States Rubber Co.
Weber Showcase & Fixture Co., Inc.
TAIL WHEEL TESTING &
A S S E M B L I ·E S INSPECTION
EQUIPMENT
Aerco Corp.
Aero Trades Co. Airplane Manufacturing . & Supply
Corp.
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. Allen Electric & Equipment Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. American Machine & l\Ietals, Inc.
Colgate Aircraft Corp.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co.
Anderson Bros. Mfg. Co.
The B G Corp.
TheW. W. Boes Co.
Hayes Industries, Inc. The Brush Development Co.
The Heath Co. John Chatillon & Sons
Menasco Manufacturing Co. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. The Denison Engineering Co.
Scott Aviation Corp. W. C. Dillon & Co., Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. General Electric X-Ray Corp.
Tyler Fixture Corp. General Radio Co.
United States Rubber Co. Industrial Sound Control
Jack & Heintz, Inc.
TANKS J. Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment
Co.
Aero Trades Co. The Kelley-Koett Mfg. Co.
Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Aircraft Components, Inc. Lane Wells Co.
Aircraft Containers Co. Leeds & Northrup Co.
Aluminum Company of America Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp.
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Link-Belt Co.
American Magnesium Corp. Manbee Equipment Co.
Associated Foundries & Manufac- Mobile Refrigeration Div., Browser,
turers, Inc. Inc.
B. H. Aircraft Co. Models, Inc.
Bellanca Aircraft Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
Chas. W. Carll Sons Pollak Manufacturing Co.
DIRECTORY 491
PRECISION PARTS
and ASSEMBLIES
.. . that are helping
American planes achieve
victory all over the world.
492 DIRECTORY
(Testing & Inspection Equipment) General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Continued The Geometric Tool Co.
Rocky Mountain Steel Products, Inc. Graham Rotary File & Tool Co.
Rohr Aircraft Corp. Guiberson Diesel Engine Co.
St. Louis Radio Engineering Co. The Hall Mfg. Co.
]. Earl Smith Haynes Stellite Co.
Smith Tool-Engineering Co. Hy-Pro Tool Co.
Special Machine Tool Engineering The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Works Co.
C. ]. Tagliabue Mfg. Co. Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Taylor Manufacturing Co. I. Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment
Tenney Engineering, Inc. Co.
The Triplett Electrical Instrument Co. Kennametal Inc.
Keystone Aircraft Products, Inc.
TIRES & TUBES Liberty Motors & Engineering Corp.
The Lufkin Rule Co.
Bacon Vulcanizer Mfg. Co. 1vicGrath St. Paul Co.
Firestone Aircraft Co. Manbee Equipment Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Metal & Tool Reconditioning Service
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Metal Carbides Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Millers Falls Co.
United States Rubber Co. Morse Tool Co.
Pannier Bros. Stamp Co.
The Parker Appliance Co.
The Paulson Tools Inc.
Acme Pattern & Tool Co., Inc. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
The Acromark Co. Pioneer Engineering & Manufacturing
Adjustable Clamp Co. Co.
Aero Tool Co. H. K. Porter, Inc.
Aeronautical Mfg. Corp. Pratt & Whitney, Div. Niles-Bement
Airco Tool Co. Pond Co.
Aircraft. Production Engineers Procunier Safety Chuck Co.
Aircraft Screw Products Co., Inc. The Sheffield Corp.
Aircraft Tools, Inc. Skilaw, Inc.
Airsealand Aircraft, Inc. Snap-on Tools Corp.
American Stamping & Mfg. Co. Special Machine Tool Engineering
Andrews & Perillo, Inc. Works
The Apex Tool Co., Inc. Standard Machinery Co.
Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. Stanley Electric Tool Div.
The Armstrong Manufacturing Co. The Taft Peirce Mfg. Co.
The Aro Equipment Corp. Taylorcraft Aviation Corp.
Astra Engineering Co. George A. Terry Co.
E. C. Atkins & Co. The Henry G. Thompson & Son Co.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. The United States Electrical Tool Co.
The Automatic Vise Sales Co. Utica Drop Forge & Tool Corp.
Baker-Spiegel Co. Vard Inc.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia Vascoloy-Ramet Corp.
Div. W ales-Strippit Corp.
The Black & Decker Mfg. Co. N. A. Woodworth Co.
Campbell Hdwe. & Supply Co.
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. TUBING
The Cincinnati Lathe & Tool Co.
The Cincinnati Shaper Co. Aircraft Products, Inc.
The Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. Aircraft Specialties Co.
The Columbian Vise & Mfg. Co. Aluminum Company of America
Criterion Machine Works American Magnesium Corp.
DIRE CTORY 493
Special Skills and Equipntent for

High-Precision Machine Work
Electrical Assembly Work
s a manufacturer, Liberty airlines and aircraft plants. In
m akes highly accurate testing addition, as a sub-contractor,
equipment and service tools for Liberty produces quantities of
aircraft, of which the Propeller high-precision machined parts
G overnor T est Unit at the left and electrical' assemblies for
is just one example. These Lib- other manufacturers. J.Vlaybe
erty products are u sed by armed Liberty's special skills and
forces and governments of the equipment can help you. We'll
· nited Nations, as well as by gladly tell you more about them.
LIBERTY MOTORS
& ENGINEERING ~ORPORATION
BALTIMORE-I, MARYLAND
l\:lANUFACTURERS OF AIRCRAFT SERVICE TOOLS ANO TEST Jo:QUIPMENT

494 DIRECTORY
(Tubing) C ontbmed Plastic Manufacturers. Inc.
American Tube Bending Co., Inc. Samson United Corp.
Arnolt Motor Co. Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc.
Atlantic India Rubber \Norks, Inc.·
Edward F. Aymond Co. UNIFORMS
Baker Steel & Tube Co.
The Bowling Green Rubber Co. S. Appel and Company, I nl'.
Breeze Corporations, Inc.
Bundy Tubing Co. VALVES
The Carpenter Steel Co.
Chase Brass & Copper Co. Electro! Inc.
Chicago Metal Hose Corp. Moore-Eastwood & Co.
Clifford Manufacturing Co. A. Schrader's Son, Div. uf Scovill
Columbia Steel Co. Manufacturing Co.
Federal Metal Hose Corp.
The Formica Insulation Co. VALVES. (CONTROL)
Globe Steel Tubes Co. Adel Precision Products Corp.
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
Hope Webbing Co. Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co. Aircraft Products Co.
Johns-Manville Sales Corp. Alco Valve Co.
National Tube Co. American Screw Products
The Ohio Seamless Tube Co. Associated Foundries & Manufac-
Otto Aviation Corp. turers, Inc.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Barber-Colman Co.
Pierce Plastics, Inc. Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div.
Pittsburgh Steel Co. Bendix Aviation Corp., Philadelphia
Precision Tube Co. Div.
Republic Steel Corp. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Resistoflex Corp. Clifford Manufacturing Co.
Revere Copper and Brass Inc. Ralph C. Coxhead Corp.
Reynolds Metals Co. The Denison Engineering Co.
Seamlex Co., Inc. The Dole Valve Co.
Spaulding Fibre Co., Inc. The Fulton Sylphon Co.
Steel & Tube Div., Republic Steel General Controls Co.
Corp. Hoof Products Co.
Summerill Tubing Co. The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Superior Tube Co. Co.
Titeflex, Inc. Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. The Oilgear Co.
Tubular Service Corp. Otto Aviation Corp.
United States Rubber Co. The Parker Appliance Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Jnc.
TURRETS & PARTS Pesco Products Co.
Rohlm Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. C. J. Tagliabue Mfg. Co.
Allied Aviation Corp. Trans-American Airports Corp.
Bellanca Aircraft Corp. United Aircraft Products, Inc.
Bendix Products Div. of Bendix A via- The Weatherhead Co.
tion Corp.
Firestone Aircraft Co. VENEERS
Marine-Air Research Corp. Allied Aviation Corp.
The Murray Corp. of America American Plywood Corp.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. National Veneer & Lumber Co.
DIRECTORY 495
How Much Is a Valve Worth

HERE'S A TIRE SAVER • • • to YOU?
The valve on chis life vest is a little thing,
yet life itself is entrusted to it. This signifies
This Schrader
cap, costing a few the dependability of Schrader Valves.
cents, protects a $20
to $50 tire and tube The same dependability built into Schrader
assembly. It and its
millions of brothers life vest valves, also goes into the development
ore protecting bil- of a complete line of Schrader industrial com-
lions of pounds of
rubber. Use them, pressed air controls and pneumatic valves
don't lose them!
that you can depend on in your application.
Whatever phase of the aircraft business you
are engaged in, look into the facts about
Schrader Valves and Air Controls. Write for
information on Schrader Controls or Valves
to meet your needs today.
SCHRADER AIRCRAFT & AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

Oxygen Check Valves • Shock Strut Valves • Gauging
Device& • Replace_abla Tire Valvea • Corea • Caps and Gaugea
A. SCHRADER'S SON, Divi•ion of Scovill Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, BROOKLYN, NEW VORl(
DIRECTORY
(Veneers) Continued Lord Manufacturing Co.
]. V. G. Posey & Co. The M B Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Technical Ply-Woods Packless Metal Products Corp.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Perry Metal Products Co. Inc.
United States Plywood Corp. Samson United Corp.
Seamlex Co., Inc.
VENTILATING & AIR The Sheffield Corp.
CONDITIONING United States l~ubber Co.
EQUIPMENT
WELDING
Airesearch Manufacturing Co. EQUIPMENT
American Foundry & Furnace Co. Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co.
American Foundry Equipment Co. Ampco Metal, Inc. •
American Machine & Metals, Inc. Chase Brass & Copper Co.
Anemostat Corp. of America Colgate Aircraft Corp.
Automatic Electrical Devices Co. Continental Machines, Inc.
Barber-Colman Co. Couse Laboratories
Chas. W. Carll Sons C. R. Daniels, Inc.
Champion Blower & Forge Co. Dockson Corp.
Chicago Metal Hose Corp. Federal Aircraft Works
Clifford Manufacturing Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Detroit Sheet Metal ·works General Electric Co.
Diehl Manufacturing Co. General Scientific Equipment Co.
Drayer and Hanson, Inc. Haynes Stellite Co.
Friez Instrument, Div. of Bendix Hobart Brothers Co.
Aviation Corp. Lyon-Raymond Corp.
The Fulton Sylphon Co. The Alexander Milburn Co.
General Controls Co. Modern Engineering Co., Inc.
Harvey Machine Co., lnc. Pier Equipment Mfg. Cu.
Ilg Electric Ventilating Co. Smith Welding Equipment Corp.
McQuay Inc. Solar Aircraft Co.
Paasche Airbrush Co. The Taylor-Winfield Corp.
Pangborn Corp. Thomson-Gibb Electric \Vdding Co.
Perry Metal Products Co. Inc. Victor Equipment Co.
Samson United Corp. Westinghouse Electric & ~fanufactur
Sensenich Brothers ing Co.
Snapvent Co.
Surface Combustion Corp. WHEELS
Sutorbilt Corp.
The Trane Co. Air Associates, Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Bendix Products Div. of llendix
Waukesha Motor Co. Aviation Corp.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufactur- Firestone Aircraft Co.
ing Co. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Goodyear Aircraft Corp.
Hayes Industries, Inc.
VIBRATION DAMPERS
Norton Co.
Arrowhead Rubber Co. Pacific Aviation, Inc.
Scott Aviation Corp.
Associated Rubber Products Co.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
Bushings, Inc. United States Rubber Co.
Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
WINDSHIELD
Firestone Aircraft Co. WIPERS
The B. F. Goodrich Co. Alco Valve Co.
Harris Products Co. E. A. Laboratories, Inc.
DIRECT ORY 497
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[ro l, r.1 ng in g fro m m o untin gs fo r m di a l engin es to rh ose AIRCRAFT USERS OF
use d for very d e li ca te , lig hr- wc ig hr iosrrum e nrs . In ad d irio n, LORD MOUNTINGS
Lo rd p roduces th o usands o f sp ecial pa n s des ig ned fo r pa r- 6E EC H • B EL L • BELL AN CA • BOEIN G
ti c ular con d iti o ns. '\V hil c d esig ned funni o naHy w iso la te B REWS TE R • CESSNA • CO NS OLIDATED
v ibrati o n, Lo rd pro du cts h ave rh e additi o nal chnract eris rics CU RTI SS-W RIGHT · DOUG LA S • EAS TER N
of being co mp acr, Jig hr in wc ig hr, and easy to insmll. A I RCRA FT • fAIRCHI LD • flEET WINU
Jf yo u have a vi bra ti o n p ro bl e.m call in a Lo rd Vibm ri o n GLEN L . MA RTI N • GL OB [ • GRUMMAN

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rions of aU typ es o f Lo rd Mountings .
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LORD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ERIE, PA. VOU GHT-SIKORSKY • VULTE£ • "WA CO
Specialists in Bonded Rubber Products
Hac/~ ilw ilttttcl~ witlr. n irr Doruls
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DIRECTORY
(Windshield Wipers) CoHtin11cd Acme Steel Co.
L. :M. Gear Co. The Acromark Co.
The Marquette Metal Products Co. Adhere, Inc.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc.
United States Rubber Co. Aero Trades Co.
Aerojet Engineering Corp.
WIRE & CABLE Aeronautical Mfg. Corp.
(ELECTRICAL) Aircraft & Marine Specialty Co.
Aircraft Lumber Co.
The Accurate Insulated Wire Corp.
Aircraft Products, Inc.
Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co.
Aircraft ·Screw Products Co., Inc.
Allied Aviation Corp.
American Steel & Wire Co.
Alpha Metals, Inc.
Boston Insulated Wire & Cable Co.
Chase Brass & Copper Co. Aluminum Ladder Co.
Columbia Steel Co. American Armament Corp.
American Photocopy Equipment Co.
The Crescent Co., Inc.
Crescent Insulated Wire & Cable Co. American Roof Truss Co.
The Electric Auto-Lite Co. American Screw Co.
Federal Telephone & Radio Corp. American Stamping & Mfg. Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Angier Sales Corp.
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. The Areo Co.
Kenyon Instrument Co., Inc. Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
Auburn Spark Plug Co. Inc.
The Oakonite Co.
Operadio Manufacturing Co.
Babbitt Industrial Specialties Co.
Otto Aviation Corp.
Packard Electric Div., General Mo- Barrett Equipment Co.
tors Corp. The Bell Co., Inc.
Precision Tube Co. Bellanca Aircraft Corp.
John A. Roebling's Sons Co. Black Bear Co., Inc.
Simplex Wire & Cable Co. Bokelman Co., Inc.
J. Earl Smith Buckeye Iron & Brass \Yorks
Trans-American Airports Corp. Burlington Mills, Inc.
United States Rubber Co. Eugene Cantin Co., Inc.
The Centerless Grinding Co., Inc.
WIRE & CABLE Chicago Metal Hose Corp.
(MECHANICAL & Clifford Manufacturing Co.
FLEXIBLE SHAFTS) Cook Electric Co.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.
Aeronautical Radio Mfg. Co. C. R. Daniels, Inc.
Aircraft Instrument Service, Inc. Duramold Div. of Fairchild Engine &
Aluminum Company of America Airplane Corp.
American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. The Folmer Graflex Corp.
American Steel & Wire Co. The Fostoria Pressed Steel Corp.
Arens Controls, Inc. The Fulton Sylphon Co.
Bendix Aviation Corp., Pacific Div. General Aircraft Supply Corp.
Bethlehem Steel Co. The Hardware Specialties Mfg. Co.
General Aircraft Supply Corp. Harvey Machine Co., Inc.
Mall Tool Co. Haskelite Manufacturing Corp.
Otto Aviation Corp. Haynes Stellite Co.
John A. Roebling's Sons Co. The Howe Scale Co.
Trans-American Airports Corp. Hyland Machine Co.
United States Rubber Co. Ideal Commutator Dresser Co.
The S. S. White Dental Mfg. Co. The Imperial Brass Manufacturing
Co.
'MISCELLANEOUS Intercontinental Engineers, Inc.
A T C Co., Inc. J. V. W. & Co.
DIRECT ORY 499
• F ROM the war will come a better world ...

with technical developments years before
their time. An aircraft windshield wiper
PROVING GROUND
which was one of our fledglings just a few
years back, has become an accepted safety
FOR device-now flying with the major U. S.
Airlines, with the Army and the Navy.
omorrow Units of new design will be applicable in many

fields, avail able for the private airplane as
well as the transport. We have made practi·
~
\
. I
I
cal use of the Proving Ground for Tomorrow.
I
I
I
METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

Cleveland 10, Ohlo
~ cf: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC WINDSHIE ·· . IRCRAFT

HY DRAULIC GOVERNORS FOR DIESEL ENGINES ' ROLLER BEARING TEXTILE SPINOUS , FUEL OIL PUMPS
AIR COMPRESSORS • PRECISION PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES
sao DIRECTORY
(Miscellaneous) Continued Puritan Compressed Gas Corp.
Johns-Manville Sales Corp. Radiator Specialty Co.
Keystone Carbon Co., Inc. Rocky Mountain Steel Products, Inc.
Kilgen Aircraft, Div. of Kilgen Organ Hohr Aircraft Corp.
Co. St. John X-Ray Service, Inc.
King Plastics Corp. St. Louis Radio Engineering Co.
Lincoln-Schlueter Floor Machinery Samson United Corp.
Co. Special l\Iachine Tool Engineering
David Linzer & Sons, Inc. \Vorks
H. K. Lorentzen, Inc. Technical Ply-Woods
:Major Aircraft Foundry Tel-Autograph Corp.
Marine-Air Research Corp. Thompson Products, Inc.
National Machine Products Trans-American Airports Corp.
Newark Wire Cloth Co. United Aircraft Products. Inc.
Ohlsson & Rice Manufacturing Co. Uniform Hood Lace Co.
Oil-Rite Corp. Veeder-Root Inc.
Otto Aviation Corp. Vlarner Manufacturing Co.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. \V assell Organization
Pacific Engineering Corp. Wayne Chemical Products Co.
The C. F. Pease Co. E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inr.
Pollak Manufacturing Co.
AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE FACILITIES

for
ASSEMBLIES the Manufacture of

AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES
EXPERTS IN •
Modern Tool Room-Latest Equip-
PLYWOOD WORK ment for Magnafluxing, Sandblast-
ing, Spray Painting-AAF-Certified
FOR 25 YEARS Welders-Closely Controlled In-
spection.
~~ •
We Invite Your Inquiries
E. W. WIGGINS AIRWAYS, INC.
if(ilgrn Est. 1928
.Airrraft Manufacturers of Welded Assem-

blies, Stressed Skin Assemblies,
Fabric Covered Parts
4443 COOK AVE.
NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS
ST. LOUIS, MO.
DIRECTORY so r
Precision Craftsnrzanship
£n A ircrajt Accesso1~"£es
DEVELOPjJ!fEJVT
9il Temperatm·e Reguhrors Pumps

H ydraulie Operating Valves Fuel Cocks
Oil Dilmion Conttrollers Fuel Pumps
Oil Dilution Vah,es Fuel Strainers
Thermostatic Valves Control Assemblies
Glycol Radiators · Pressu re Regulators
Y Drain Valves Actuating Cylinders
Accumulators . LaNding Gear Struts
Nose and Tail \Vheel Assemblies .
UNITED AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, Inc.

Main Office: DAYTOtll, OHIIO
Plants : Dayton, Ohio·... Los Angeles, Calif.
BeU~virJlc, N ew· Jersey
502 DIRECTORY
ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY
OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
AND SUPPLIERS OF BASIC
MATERIALS AND FABRICATIONS
ACME PATTERN & TOOL CO., INC.,
Dayton3, 0.
A PERSO!'!!'!EL: K. A. Stein, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
G ..H. Stein, V. Pres. & ;Asst. Gen. l\Igr.; J, ~·
HCitzmann, V. Pres.-Fmance; W. C. LewiS,
Secy. & Treas.; R. ]. Stein, Asst. Secy. &
Treas.; A. F. Leis, Chief Engr.; R. Coblenze,
AC SPARK PLUG DIV., GENERAL MOTORS Prod. Supt.; H. G. Hodges, Ind. Rei.; C. J,
CORP. Flint 2, Mich. Lachcy, Gen. Mgr., Pattern Div.; C. Laughter,
PERSONNEL: G. Mann, Jr., Gen. Mgr.; L. W. Ge·n. Mgr., Tool Div.; A. J. Fischer, A. J, Tate,
Tobin, Prod. Mgr.; W. S. Isherwood, Sales C9-Supts., Fo'!ndry Div.; S. E. Yendes, Pera.
Mgr.; H. R. Wells, Pur. Dir.; W. E. Milner, D1r.; A. F. Ma1sh, Pur. Agt.
Pers. Dir.; M. W. Gotthelf, Pub. Dir.; E.
McGinnis, Adv. Mgr.; C. W. McKinley, Chief ACME STAMPING & MFG. CO.,
Engr. 205 Corliss St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
PERSO!'!NEL: C. A. Kays, Pres. & Gen. l\fgr.;
A & F ALUMINUM PRODUCTS CO., T. H. Hunter, V. Pres.; H. J, Wilhelm, Secy.,
· 3421 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles, Calif. Treas. & Pur. Agt.
PERSONNEL: R. M. Allan, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Mgr.; C. R. Fleishman, V. Pres. & Secy.; B. R. ACME STEEL CO.,
Sweany, Pur. Agt. 2840 Archer Ave., Chicago, ru,
PERSONNEL: C. S. Traer, Pres.; C. J. Sharp,
AT C CO., INC., V. Pres.; C. M. MacChesney, V. Pres. & Secy.;
34 E. Logan St., Philadelphia, Pa. T. A. Rand, Treas.; W. S. Huss, Sales M~rr.;
PERSONNEL: G. H. Johanson, Pres.; J, D. H. L. f!rueggemann, Pur. Agt.; H.. L. Btlls,
Andrews, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. E. Kenyon, Pers. Dtr.; V. C. Hogren, Pub. D1r.; R. E.
Se~y. & Pur. Agt:.i~· Huber, Gen. Mgr.; W. Yf. Orton, S. Rasul, Chief Engrs. .
Wmters, Pub. U1r.; I. G. Johanson, Chtef
Engr. ACME WHITE LEAD & COLOR WORKS,
8250 St. Aubin Ave., Detroit, Mich.
ABRAMS INSTRUMENT CO., PERSO!'!NEL: A. W. Stuedel, Pres.; C. A. Camp-
606 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing, Mich. bell, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; F. L. Knapp, Secy.;
PERSONNEL: T. Abrams, Owner, W. S. Karr, R. S. Stephens, Treas.; A._J. Reiss •.Sales Mgr.;
Gen. Mgr. W. T. Glidden, Pur. Agt., J. E. Mttchel, Pers.
Dir.; F. J, Schulte, Pub. Dir.; C. Kelley, Chief
Engr.
ABRASIVE MACHINE TOOL CO.,
Dexter Rd., E. Providence, R. I. ACORN BEARING CO.,
PERSONNEL: N. D. MacLeod, Pres. & Gen. 68 Stanley St., New Britain, Conn.
Mgr.; E. S. Brackett, Jr., V. Pres.; M. E. PERSONNEL: J, Neubauer, Pres.; M. Neubauer,
Young, Secy.; C. G. MacLeod, Treas.; W. V. Pres.
Sceeles, Sales Mgr.; H. Hulme, Pur. Agt.; H.
A. Patenaude, Pers. Dir.; L. E. Marsh, Chief
Engr. ACRO ELECTRIC CO.,
3167 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: B. Winston, Pres.; H. H. Marsh-
THE ACCURATE INSULATED WIRE CORP., man, V. Pres.; C. A. Robinson, Gen. Mgr.; J, S.
85 Willow St. New Haven Conn. McCombe, Sales Mgr.; L.A. Wald, Pur. Agt.;
PERSONNEL: J, T. Whalen, Pres.;]. T. Whalen, E. F. Kohl, Chief Engr.
Jr., V. Pres.; I. Whalen, Secy. & Treas.; L. W.
Feldman, Gen. Mgr.
THE ACROMARK CO.,
9-13 Morrell St., Elizabeth 4, N. J.
ACE MANUFACTURING CORP., PERSONNEL: H. 0. Bates, Owner, Gen. Mgr. &
1205 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia 24, Pa. P~b. Dir.; S. R,. Rosenberg,_Secy., Compt., Pur.
PERSONNEL: G. M. Jones, Pres., Treas., & Gen. Dtr. & Pers. Dtr.; W. A. Heme, Sr., Prod. Mgr.;
Mgr.; F. G. Schutz, V. Pres.; A. W. Engel, A. W. Murdoch, Sales Mgr.; G. H. Martin,
Secy. & Pur. Dir.; H. G. Zieber, Prod. Mgr.; Adv. Mgr.; W. A. Heine, Jr., Chief Engr.
H. V. Coulston, Chief Engr.
ACTUS PRODUCTS CORP.,
ACME ELECTRIC HEATING CO., 10-14 N. Bleeker St. Mt. Vernon, N.Y.
11r 1217 Washington St., Boston, Mass. PERSONNEL: C. W. Prochasb, Pres., Gen. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. E. Price, Pres., Treas. & Sales & Sales Mgr.; H. McCahan, V. Pres. & Pur.
Mgr.; G. A. Rice, V. Pres. Agt.; J, M. Regan, Secy.; H. McCarthy, Treaa.
.J
DIRECTORY 503
•I ountcd on
Pratt & Whitney
Twin Wasp Engine
Built for the Engines'l.of Combat

BOLTON Assemblies are used
on war plane, tank and boat
engines to drain off spark inter-
ference.
Electrically, they are designed
to accomplish this with maxi-
Jnum effectiveness. Physically,
they have the good fit and ex-
treme ruggedness · to insure de-
pendable service under the se-
vere grind of modern combat!
BOLTON MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION
WEST HAYEN, CONN.
504 DIRECT ORY
LEACH RELAYS
In the early days of commercial aviation, the Leach Relay Company
pioneered in the design and production of relays suitable for air-
craft applications, and Leach relays have si~ce been universally
used by all the leading airlines .
Today we are working 100% on War Production supplying relays
suitable for military aircraft and for all branches of the service. In
this field we again pioneered, designing and producing many
relays for these applications . We are constantly developing new
and special items. ·
You are invited to consult with us on your relay problems .
LEACH RELAY CO., INC.

5915 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
Relays Exclusively
DIRECTORY sos
HEN our daring paratroopers

Wair,leap upon the enemy from the
action is sudden, fast, decisive.
Fast action, decisive action is just as vital on the home
front. Here at Acme, we keep stepping on the gas for
all-out production in the shortest possible time. Whether
it's patterns, dies, heat-treated aluminum castings, or spe-
cialized tools needed by war plants, our watchword re-
mains, "Do It Right-And Do It Fast."
We have an ex'J)erienced engineering staff that will
be glad to talk over your problems, with no obligation to
you.
ACME PATTERN & TOOL COMPANY, INC.
DAYTON, OHIO
H eat-Treated Aluminum. Castings-Patterns-Tools-Tool Designing-
Production Processing
so6 DIRECTORY
THE ADAMS CO., Dubuque, Ia., AERO PARTS MANUFACTURING CO.,
PERSONNEL: E. Adams, Pres.; H. Adams, Secy. INC., 411 E. English, Wichita, Kans.
& Treas. PERSO:SNEL: J. A. MacCullough, Pres. & Gen.
:\!gr.; D. W. Dawson. V. Pres.; J. E. Boyer,
Secy.; R. E. Calvin, Treas.; L. H. Gunn, Pur.
THE ADAMS & WESTLAKE CO., Agt.; N. Ingraham, Pers. Dir.
Elkhart, Ind.
PERSON:SEL: \V. A. Smith, Pres.; W. T. Brassil,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. W. Hansen, Secy. & AERO RESEARCH WIND TUNNEL CO.,
Treas.; S. C. Stafford, Sales Mgr.; W. A. 126 Williams St., Farmingdale, N. Y.
Williams, Pur. Dir. PERSONNEl.: D. E. Olshevney, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.
ADEL PRECISION PRODUCTS CORP.,
10777 Van Owen St., Burbank, Calif. AERO SCREW CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. R. Ellinwood, Pres. & Adv. 19th Ave. & 12th St., Rockford, Ill.
Mgr.; R. D. Cavanaugh, V. PreS.j S. D. PERSO:S:SEL: F. L. Hill, Pres.; L. L. Barr, Gen.
Amdisen, Treas.; M. L. Jones, Proa. 1\Igr.; 1\Igr.; S. H. Goranson, Sales 1\Igr.; K. J. Koll-
]. S. Garraway, Sales Mgr., Hydraulics Div.; berg, Pur. Dir.; H. J, Rosenthal, Pers. Dir.
R. L. Freeman, Pur. Dir.; F. 0. Field, Pers.
Dir.; J. W. Kelly, Chief Engr.
AERO SPARK PLUG CO., INC.,
161 Sinh Ave., New York 13, N. Y.
ADHERE, INC., P~:RSONNEL: W. E. Blood, Pres.; A. A. Kasar-
1220 Maple Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. jian, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; S. Gundersen.
PERSONNEL: D. F. Dreher, Pres.; I. A. Ander- Prod. M!lr.; H. A. Turnure, Sales :\[gr. & Pers.
son, V. Pres.-Sales; W. W. Clarker, Secy. & Dir.; H. S. Van Cleve, Pur. Dir.
Treas.; W. H. Hanson, Compt.; P. B. Crum,
Pur. Agt.; J. F. Hefferon, Pers. Dir.; W. G.
Marsh, D. Michaels, Engrs, AERO SUPPLY MFG. CO., INC.,
Corry, Pa.
PERSO:-o"NEL: F. N. Ames. Pres.; S. J. Irvine, V.
ADJUSTABLE CLAMP CO., Pres. & Gen. M~r.; L. E. Graham, V. Pres. &
417 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Ill. Treas.; L. M. Kowalski, SuJlCrviSOr of Sales;
PERSONNEL: H. V. Holman, Pres.; D. V. H. W. Jewell, Pur. Dir.; G. T. Downey, Chief
Holman, Secy, Engr.
ADVANCE ALUMINUM CASTINGS CORP., AERO TOOL CO.,

2742 W. 36th Pl., Chicago, Ill. 231 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, Calif.
PERSONNEL: R. W. Wilson, Pres.; N. Shean, PERSONNEL: L. Deutsch, Pres.; P. Holzman,
Treas.; A. J. Peterson, Sales Mgr.; G. J. Ries, Gen. Mgr.; W. Rick, Sales M¥r.; A. Vienna,
Pur. Agt. Pur. Agt.; C. Frankel, Pers. Dtr.; K. Keesler,
Chief Engr.
ADVANCE SPRING CORP.,
1749 Carroll Ave., Chicago, Ill. AERO TRADES CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. C. Mueller, Pres.; D. E. Mielke, Roosevelt Field, Mineola, N. Y.
V. Pres., Treas & Gen. Mgr.; A. L. Mueller, PERSO:SNEL: ]. G. Mcintosh, E. Scheifele, Part-
Secy.; S. Banas, Chief Engr. ners.
AERCO· CORP., AERO]ET ENGINEERING CORP.,

12024 Center, Hollydale, Calif. 285 W. Colorado St., Pasadena 1, Calif.
PERSONNEL: C. A. Herberts, Pres.; W. J. Mer- PERSONNEL: A. G. Haley, Pres.; F. Malina,
rigan, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; E. T. Melone, Secy. & Treas.; T. E. Beehan, Gen. Mgr.; A.
V. Pres: & Sales Mgr.; L. A. Cole, Secy. & Acker, Prod. Mgr.; H. W. Johnston, Pur. Dir.;
Treas:.i_.C. B. Melone, Pur. Agt.; H. Hauflaire, R. W. Cowden, Pers. Dir.; A. J\1. 0. Smith.
Pers. urr. Chief Engr.
AERO-COUPLING CORP., AERONAUTICAL MFG. CORP.,

P 1051 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, Calif. 377 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, N. Y.
E~ONNEL: A. A. Eisenman, Pres.; H. M. PERSONNEL: A. M. Patterson, Pres.;., C. J. Lane,
f?avts, V. Pres., Treas. & Sales Mgr.; A. A. V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; l.i. jensvold,
urckle1 Secy.;_ G. E. Farmer, Gen. Mgr. & Secy.; J, ]. Falbey, Pur. Agt.
Pers. Dtr.; G. l.i. Bell, Prod. Mgr. & Pur. Dir ;
R. C. Davis, Chief Engr. ·
AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS, INC.,
18100 Ryan Rd., Detroit 12, Mich.
AERO ENGINEERING CORP., PERSONNEL: A. Jackson, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
525 N. Arlington Ave., E. Orange, N. J, C. C. Layman, V. Pres., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: E. A. Briner, Pres.; A. V. Bunnell, M. J. Whitfield, Secy.; B. M. Layman, Treas.;
V. Pres.;]. Vulling, Secy. & Treas. B. Stephenson, Prod. Mgr.; J, Domine, Factory
Mgr.; E. C. Janke, Sales Mgr.; C. S. Sharp-
stein, Pur. Dir.; E. M. Cahill, Pers. Dir.; W.
AERO INDUSTRIES TECHNICAL INSTI- Kazmier, Chief Engr.
TUTE, 5245 W. San Fernando Rd. Los
Angeles 26 Calif. '
PERSONNEL: R. Hemphill, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; AERONAUTICAL RADIO MFG. CO.,
H. B. Harms, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. &Adv. Mgr.; 155 First St., Mineola, N. Y.
P. W. Ivey, Secy. I!< Treas.; E. H. Peterman, PERSONNEL: G. W. McCauley, Owner; L. A.
P~od. Mgr.; A .. Wetsenborn, Pur. Dir.; H. R. Johnson, Secy.; E. Berliant, Gen. Mgr.; D. E.
Filson, Pers. Drr.; T. M. Shelton, Chief Engr. Whitten, Prod. Mgr.; L. D. Whitten, Pers. Dir.
DIRECTORY
SERVING NOW ON SKYWAYS

ALL OVER THE WORLD
B. F. GOODRICH SILVERTOWNS- "the safest airplane

tires ever built" -High Pressure-Lo w Pressure-
Smooth Contour-for landing, nose and tail wheeb.
B. F. GOODRICH DE-ICERS-one of the greatest con~

tri butions to fl ying safety-now standard equipment
on airliners and on many types of military aircraft.
EXPANDER TUBE BRAKES- Developed b y B. F. Good·

rich for greatly improved ground control-for take-
offs and landings that are safer and smoother.
BULLET SEALING FUEL CELLS-Bullet Sealing

Hose-Crash Pads, Grommets, Rivnuts, Gas-
kets, Oil-and-Gaseline-Resistant Synthetics.
FIRST LINE OF FLIGHT- These

are just a few of the 80 differ-
e nt B. F. Goodrich products
::::~7~· n~~~ i;::~~ar:ir~~a7r~

W rite for general catalog to
B.F.Good·rl'eh
The B. F. Goodrich Company,
Aeronautical Div., Akron, 0.
FIRST IN RUBBER -
so8 DIRECTORY
AEROPRODUCTS DIV., GENERAL MO- AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES CORP., POWER
TORS CORP., Municipal Airport, Day- CONTROLS DIV., 166 W. Olive Ave.,
ton 1, 0. Burbank, Calif. .
PERSONNEL: F. G. Wilson, Compt.; W. J. PERSOS!'IEL: R. C. Walker, Pres.; T. E. Colvin,
Blanchard, Gen. Mgr.; E. J. Parker, Prod. Exec. V. Pres.; I. S. Wilson, V. Pres.-Finance;
Mgr.; F. E. Lehman, Sales Mgr.; W. E. W. A. Cooke. y. Pres.-Ind. Rei.: 0. R. Jones,
Kreitzer, Pur. Dir..i. R. Daly, ?ers.. Dir.; J. Sec:,'.; G. A. Rtx, Serv. l\Igr. & Control Engr.;
Proud, Adv. Mgr.; \J. S. MacNeil, Chief Engr. R. E. Middleton, Chief Engr.; J. E. Nauman,
Dir. of Pub. Rei.; J. Higbee, Dir. of Pur.
AEROPRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CO.,
1625 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES CORP., ELEC-
PERSONNEL: C. W. Beck, Pres.; M. L. Beck, TRONICS DIV., Fairfax & Funston Rd.,
Secy.; L. ~ay, Treas.; H. S. S~arpe, G.,n. Mgr.; Kansas City Kans.
D. Baubhts, Pur. Agt.; H. Wtlder, Chtef Engr. PERSO!'INEL: R. C. \\ralker, Pres.; T. E. Colvin,
AEROQUIP CORP., Exec. V. Pres.; I. S. Wilson, V. Pres.-Finance;
300 S. East Ave., Jackson, Mich. C. N. Kimball, V. Pres. & Exec. Engr.; 0. R.
PERSONNEL: D. T. McKone, Pres.; C. Jones, Secy.; J. E. Nauman, Dir. of Pub. Rei.;
Hollerith, V. Pres.; F. W. Corwin, Secy.• Treas. H. Zimmerman, Dir. of Pur.
& Pub. Dir.; M. W. Brandau, Gen. Mgr. &
Chief Engr.; W. G. Howe, Pur. Agt. AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, INC.,
8000 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, Calif.
AGAWAM AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC., PERSON:<:EL: G. G. Budwig, Pres.; J. N. Combs.
Sag Harbor N. Y. Exec. V. Pres. & Treas.; L. Comegys, V. Pres.;
PERSO!'INEL: A. P. Loening, Pres.; G. A. Dippel, L. Zuhlll;e. Secy.; J. R. Bennet, Gt;n. :\!gr.;
Gen. Mgr.; A. M. Butts, Pur. Dir. K .. J. W1Ison, Sales :\Igr. & Pub. D1r.; G ..R.
W1seburg, Pur. Agt.; F. Schuck, Pers. D1r.;
AIR ASSOCIATES, INC., Bendix, N. J., Los R. R. Rotzler, Chief Engr.
Angeles, Calif., Chicago, Dl., Dallas,
Tex. AIRCRAFT CONTAINERS CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. I. Crow, Pres. & Sales Mgr.; 9001 S. Rayo Ave., South Gate, Calif.
R. E. Acre, V. Pres.; G. S. K!evestrom, Secy. PERSO!'INEL: J. A. Smith, Compt.; V. S. Breglio,
& Treas.; C. E. Reid, Gen. Mgr.; P. Smith, Asst. Gen. l\Igr., Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv.
Pur. Agt.; G. Evans, Pers. Dir.; E. A. Volk, Mgr.; T. J. Brock, Gen. Mgr.; F. H. Zehrbaugh.
Chief Engr. Prod. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; J. H. Wetterstrom,
Pur. Dir.; L. 0. Holter, Pers. Dir.
AIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
2233 Grand Ave., Kansas City 6, Mo.
PERSONNEL: H. S. Cole, Pres.; D. D. Darnell, AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING PRODUCTS,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W. E. Payne, Secy. & INC., 2 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N. J.
Treas.; E. D. Smith, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: A. G. Roth, Pres., Secy. & Chief
Engr.i G. Roth, V. Pres., Pers. Dtr. & Pub.
AIR-CRAFT EQUIP. DIV. OF ANCHOR Dir.; L.. E. Amann, Treas.; J. H. Reiter. Gen.
POST FENCE CO., 6500 Eastern Ave., Mgr.; E. T. Den Bleyker, Pur. Agt.
Baltimore, Md.
PERSONNEL: W. F. Brannan, Pres.; R. D. AIRCRAFT HARDWARE MFG. CO.,
Logee, V. Pres.; L. H. Johnson, Secy.; C. W. 1381-91 Lafayette Ave., New York 59,
Burton, Jr., Treas.; T. H. Smoot, Gen. Mgr.; N.Y.
F. P. Harbin, Sales Mgr.; C. A. Bishop, Pur. PERSONNEL: E. Gordin, Secy.; 0. Mazzei, Gen.
Agt.; C. J, Gross, Pers. Dir.; M. J. Donahue, Mgr.; S. M~zzei, Prod. M~.; F. di Biase, Sales
Pub. Dir. Mgr.; E. Kmsky, Pur. Dtr.; R. Kovats, Pers.
Dir.
AIRCRAFTSMEN, INC.,
223 Hindry Ave., Inglewood, Calif. AIRCRAFT INDICATORS CO.,
PERSONNEL: A. C. Chester, Pres.; A. P. 742 S. Cooper St., Memphis 4, Tenn.
Clausen, V. Pres.; Mrs. A. C. Chester, Secy. & PERSONNEL: H. L. McPherson, Pres. & Chief
Treas. Engr.
AIR-MAZE CORP., AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SERVICE, INC.,
5200 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, 0. · 11201 Conner, Detroit 5, Mich.
PERSONNEL: A. E. Schaaf, Pres.; 0. H. Schaaf, PERSONNEL: C. H. Rennwald, Pres.; B.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. M. Walton, V. Pres.; Johnson, V. Pres.; A. V. Binard, Secy., Treas.,
L. M. Henton, Secy.; H. H. Schaaf, Treas;.;. F. Gen. Mgr., Pers. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; F. l\L
M. Paul, Sales Mgr.; C. B. Moorhead, l'ur. Morten, Prod. l\Ig:r.; G. J. Wendrick, Sales
Agt.; W. B. Watterson, Pub. Dir.; P. C. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; C. F. West, Pub. Dir.; G. A.
Hungerford, Chief Engr. Silveira, Chief Engr.
AIR-SHIELDS, INC.,
County Line Rd., Hatboro, Pa. AIRCRAFT LUMBER CO.,
PERSONNEL: S. Y. Gibbon, Pres.; T. T. Ludlum, 250 E. Fifth St:t St. Paul, Minn.
V. Pres.; J. B. McPherson, IV, Secy.; B. C. PERSONNEL:]. B. Mcu-rath, Pres.
Grieb, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.
AIRCRAFT & MARINE SPECIALTY CO.,
AIRCHOX CO. DIV. o·F JOYCE AVIATION 302 S. Central Ave., Baltimore 2, Md.
INC., 8 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Dl. PERSONNEL: J. R. Speer, Jr., Pres.; H. M.
PERSONNEL: L. M. Lewis, Actin~ Pres. & Secy.; Short, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; R. I. Welsh,
G. L. Chapman, V. Pres.; E. A. Joyce, Treas. & V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; H. Hammond, Secy.;
Gen. Mgr.; E. C. Joyce, Pur. Dir.; F. B. W. H. Meyer, Treas.; J. L. Bowdre, Jr., Pur.
Wagner, Prod. Mgr.; F. G. Manson, Chief Dir.
Engr.
AIRCRAFT MECHANICS, INC.,
AIRCO TOOL CO., 3200 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1620 Euclid St. Santa Monica, Calif. PE!t50NNEL: P. W. Nic~ols, Pres., Sales Mgr. &
PERSONNEL: J. W. Sheehan, Pres.; H. W. Chtef Engr.; E. E. N1chols, V. Pres.; H. H.
Meis~er, Secy. & Treas ..i. D. R. Finnegan, Sa}es Holt, Secy.; M. A. Oblander, Treas.; H. E.
M!t!:J C. P. Edwards, l'ur. Agt. & Pers. Dtr.; Jones, Prod. Mgr.; C. C. Woodard, Pur. Dir.;
H. w. Steel, Chief Engr. H. R. Elliott, Pers. Dir., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
DIRE TORY 509
140,000 Persons Stopped,

Looked and Listened!
Tremendous crowds attending the Kansas City ·w ar
Industries Show at the Municipal Auditorimn last J anu-
ary, stood amazed at the demonstrations of Air Com-
munications, Inc. Yet they saw only a small part of what
this company is doing in the development of radio com-
munications equipment for the United States Army and
Navy.
At present, Air CoJDIDunicat.ions, Inc. is 100 % busy
on ·w ar Work . . . furni shing secret, v ital communica-
tion needs for men on the battle fronts and . on ships at
sea.
Tomorrow, when peaceful days return, this and other
scientifically developed coJDIDunications equipment will
be ready for the aircraft manufacturers and air transpor-
tation lines of the nation .. . to bring greater safety,
added comfort and to save time.
'Vatch Air CoiDIDunications, Inc. when Victory comes!
AIR COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED

2233 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo.
DIRECTORY
AIRCRAFT PARTS DEVELOPMENT CORP., AIRPLANE MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY
409 Broad St., Summit1 N.J. CORP., 409 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 3,
PERSONSEL: D. C. Hungerford, Pres. & Trcas.; Calif.
L. M. Hunger~ord, V. Pres.; H. T. Hungerford, PERSONNEL: E. Herring, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Secy.; M. Chnstensen, Pur. Agt. R. D. Lacoe, ]r., V. Pres.; E. 0. Locher. Secy.,
Treas. & Asst. Gen. 1\lgr.; K. R. Jameson. V.
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION ENGINEERS, Pres.-Sales; R. J. Patterson, Pur. Agt.; F. V.
1834-42 W. 59th St., Chicago, Dl. Shuck, Pers. Dir.; E. F. Dixon, Adv. Mgr.
PERSOSNEL: R. G. Hilger, Pres., Gen. l\Jgr. &
Sales Mgr.; L. Bremer, Treas.; D. King, Pers. Manufacturing Div.,
Dir.; J. Polan, Chief Engr. 6853 Lankershim Blvd.,
N. Hollywood, Calif.
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CO., PERSONSEL: E. B. Anderson, Mgr.; R. A.
Franklin & Lacey Sts., W. Chester, Pa. Gageby, Prod. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: E. K. Gray, J. H. Stephens,
Owner-Manager; F. K. McTyier, Compt.; G. B. AIRSEALAND AIRCRAFT, INC.,
Smith, Factory Mgr.; C. J, Fuller, Dev. Engr. 25-17 43rd Ave., Long Island City, N.Y.
PERSOSSEL: R. Decat. Pres. & Chief Engr.; L.
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS INC., Levez, Secy.; G. Decnt, Trcas.; G. Becker,
660 Union Ave., Memphis 3, Tenn. Pers. Dir.
PERSONNEL: E. M. Knoff, Pres.; J. E. Johnson,
V. Pres.; J. W. S. Boone, Secy.; W. Barros, AJAX ELECTROTHERMIC CORP.,
Treas. Trenton, N. J.
PERSONNEL: G. H. Clamer, Pres.; R.N. Blake-
AIRCRAFT RADIO CORP., Boonton, N. J. slee, V. Pres.; F. T. Chesnut, Secy.; A. D.
PERSONNEL: L. M. Hull, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Meyer, Treas.
F. H. Drake, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; B. E.
Holley, Secy., Treas. & Adv. Mgr.; J. E. Johan- ALADDIN RADIO IN'>USTRIES, INC.,
son, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; M. M. Eells, Sales 501 W. 35th St Chicago, Dl.
Mgr.; H. M. Kingsland, Pur. Dir.; J, A. Pierce, PERSONNEL: V. S. hhnson, Pres.; J. C.
Pers. Dir.; E. M. Hezlitt, Pub. Dir. McGinley, V. Pres. & t;zn. Mgr.; F. N. Jacob,
Chief Engr.
AIRCRAFT SCREW PRODUCTS CO., INC.,
47-23 35th St., Long Island City 1, N.Y. THE ALBANO CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: B. Sack, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. W. 306 E. 47th St., New York, N. Y.
Cram, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. J, Sack, Asst. PERSOSNEL: P. Albano, Pres. & Treas.; E.
V. Pres.; A. L. Salkin, Secy.; C. L. Huisking, Albano, V. Pres. & Secy.
Jr., Treas.; H .. J. Wrigley, Pur. Dir.; E. ~·
Lang, Pers. D1r.; C. G. Thoma, Pub. D~r.; ALCO VALVE co., St. Louis, Mo.
0. Haas, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: A. B. Schellenberg, Pres.; B.
Deutsch, Prod. Mgr_.; R. S. Dawson, Sales
AIRCRAFT SPECIALTIES CO., Mgr.; J, E. Dube, Ch1ef Engr.
601 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: J, L. Hastings, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; THE ALEXANDER MILBURN CO.,
B. A. Berthelsen, V. Pres. & Pers. Dir.; C. 1416 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore 23,
LaTourrette, Secy.; F. Pulfer, Treas.; T. K. Md.
Temple, Sales Mgr. & Pub .. Dir.; G. McGhie, PERSONNEL: A. F. Jenkins, Pres.; W. L. Law-
Pur. Agt.; P. E. Shafer, Ch1ef Engr. rence, V. Pres. & Sales 1\lgr.; M. D. Maguire,
Secy.; E. R. Kaneley, Pur. Dir.; L. E. Jones,
AIRCRAFT STANDARD PARTS CO., Jr., Adv. Mgr.
1711 19th Ave., Rockford, Dl.
PERSONNEL: H. V. Snyder, Pres.; F. L. Hill, ALL AMERICAN AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS,
Gen. Mgr.; T. R. St. Claire, Pur. Agt. INC., 1350 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach,
Calif.
AIRCRAFT TOOLS, INC., PERSONNEL: E. Adler, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G.
750 E. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. R. Adler, V. Pres.; H. D. Lawrence. Secy.; C.
PERSONNEL: W. Miller, Pres.; E. Miller, V. F. Lindquist. Treas.; W. R. Bennet, Sales Mgr.;
Pres.; G. LaFollette, Secy.; J, Glassman, Sales C. F. Bittel, Pur. Agt.; R. C. Adler, Chief Engr.
Mgr.; B. Stevens, Pur. Agt.; D. Watson, Chief
Engr. ALL AMERICAN TOOL & MFG. CO.,
1014 Fullerton Ave., Chicago 14, Dl.
AIRCRAFT WELDERS, INC., PERSONNEL: R. 0. Rein, Chief Engr.; S. K.
403 Beacon Bldg., Wichita, Kans. Rein, Pur. Agt.
PERSONNEL: 0. A. Sutton, Pres.; H. T. Fleeson,
W. P. Innes, Jr., V. Pres.; W. J. Lyons, Treas.; ALL WEATHER SPRINGS,
W.· H. Krupp, Prod. Mgr.; E .. M. Evans, Pur. 140 Cedar St., New York 6, N.Y.
D1r.; 0. B. Chandler, Pers. D1r. PERSONNEL: J. W. Rockefeller, Jr., Gen. l\Igr.
AIRDESIGN & FABRICATION, INC., ALLEGHENY LUDLUM STEEL CORP.,
241 Fairfield Ave., Upper Darby, Pa. Brackenridge, Pa.
PERSONNEL: L. E. Pamphilon, Pres. & Chief PERSONNEL: H. G. Batcheller, Pres.; W. A.
Engr.h• W. C. Faust, V. Pres. & Treas.; L. D. Givens, V. Pres.; E. J. Hanley, Secy. & Treas.;
Pamp ilon, Secy,; W. R. Keenly, Prod. Mgr.; R. M. Allen, Sales Mgr.; L. H. Bittner, Pur.
L. R. Dieterich, ;:;ales Mgr. & Pur. Dir. Dir.; R. C. Edgar, Pers. Dir.; C. B. Templeton,
Adv. Mgr.; E. L. Huff, Chief Engr.
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING CO.,
9851 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 43, ALLEN ELECTRIC AND EQUIPMENT CO.,
Calif. 2101-29 N. Pitcher St., Kalamazoo,
PERSONNEL: J, C. Garrett, Pres.; W. Brownlee Mich.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; M. Gelber, Secy.; W. D: PERSONNEL: G. H. Allen, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
Morgan, Treas.; J. Rosales, Prod. Mgr.; R. J, Chief Engr.; L. F. Woolman, V. Pres. & Sales
Hostett~r, Sales M~r.; J. B. Meyer, Pur. Dir.; Mgr.; M. E. McMartin, Secy.; A. J. Higdon,
J .. Tuth1ll, Pers. D1r.; C. W. Reynolds, Pub. Treas:..t.R. H. Aldrich, Pur. il.~.; L. Feltes,
D1r. & Adv. Mgr.; W. R. Ramsaur, Chief Engr. Pers. 1J1r.; K. Fullerton, Pub. Drr.
DIRECTORY SII
Used on America 1s Leading Aircraft!
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NO. 73: - A
MACWHYTE COMPANY
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
Manufacturers of "Hi-Fatigue" Aircraft Cable,
"Safe-Lock" Cable Terminals, Aircraft
Tie-Rods, Braided Wire Rope Slings, Monel Metal and
Stainless Steel Wire Rope, and wire rope for all requirements
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DIRECTORY
THE ALLEN MANUFACTURING CO., AMERICAN AIR FILTER CO., INC.,
133 Sheldon St., Hartford, Co!lll. 215 Central Ave., Louisville, Ky.
PERSONNEL: H. R. Grant, Pres.; E. Dtm9ck, V. PERSONNEL: W. M. Reed, Pres.; H. C. Murphy,
F J Whitney, Secy.; S. K. Dtmock, V. Pres.; B. J. Shayer, Treas.; J. Hellstrom,
~res.;. f o· Osmond. Gen. Mgr.; W. C. Waldo, Gen. Mgr.; G. W. Sonntag, Sales Mgr.; L.
S rjas.Mgr: M C. Uricchio, Pur. Agt.; E. S. Greenebaum, Pur. Agt.; B. A. Taylor. Pers.
G,.:~t. Pe;.;. Di:.; R. W. Bidwell, Pub. Dir.; Dir.; J. R. McConnell, Pub. Dir.; C. P. Regan,
C. S. Gates, Chtef Engr. Chief Engr.
ALLIED AVIATION CORP., AMERICAN AIRPORT EQUIPMENT CO.,

Baltimore, Md. 5958-60 Washington Blvd., Chicago, lll.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Breed, III: Pres.; C. J. PERSON:<EL: G. F. Kelly, Owner.
MacGarvcy, V. Pres. !?< Treas., E. V. Chart-
rand, Secy.; ]. C. Rtc.h;\rd_xon,lrpd. !\b~r·: AMERICAN ALUMINUM WARE CO.,
J c Gaffin, Sales Mg;., . ren t, . ur. '!'·, 368 Jelliff Ave., Newark, N. ].
R. :R. Scott, Pers. Dtr.; L. L. Collms, Chtef PERSOSKEL: H. Brucker, Pres.; J. B. Klaus-
En gr. mann, V. Pres .• Treas. & Sales Mgr.; F. T.
Blackely, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; M. H. Klausmann.
ALLIED CONTROL CO., INC., H. ]. Brucker, Engineers.
2 East End Ave.! New York 21, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: E. H. Gil ette, Ch.; J. E. Ebert, AMERICAN ARMAMENT CORP.,
p s. J M Coffeen, V. Pres.; D. A. Calder,
s~ies'Mgr.; s.J. Gallay, Adv. Mgr.
6 E. 45th St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: A. J. Miranda, Jr., Pres.; W. A.
Smith, V. Pres.; I. J. Miranda, V. Pres. &
ALLIED ENGINEERING CORP., Treas.; F. W. Zelcer, V. Pres. & Sales :\!gr.; D.
1315 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. H. Deppen, Secy.; ]. Z. Kaplan, Pur. Agt.; ].
PERSONNEL: A. L. Patterson, Pres.; R. T. Crane, J. McGann, Pers. Dir.; ]. L. Matt, Pub. Dir.;
Jr., Secy. & Treas.; R. K. T. Steele, Exec. Engr. W. S. Haines, Chief Engr.
ALLIS-CHALMERS MfG. CO., THE AMERICAN AUTO PARTS CO.
Milwaukee I, Wtsc. 919 Bonham Ave., Columbus 3, 0.
PERSONKEL: W. Geist. Pre~.; H. W. Story, J. A. PERSONSEL: L. Lewis, Pres. & Pers. Dir.; L. B.
Keogh, V. Pres.; L. H. Htll, V. J?res. & Pers. Keyser, V. Pres.; W. T. Lewis, Secy., Gen.
Dir.; E. H. Brown, V. Pres. & Chtef Engr.; .W. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; 0. L. Gibson, Treas.; F. G.
E. Hawkinson, Secy. & Treas.; J. M. Whtte, Gibson, Prod. Mgr.; P. D. Conley, Pur. Dir.
Gen. Mgr.; W. C. johnson, Sales M~r.; F. E.
Raker, Pur. Dir.; G.]. Callos, Pub. Dtr. & Adv.
AMERICAN BOSCH CORP.,
Mgr. 3664 Main St., Springfield, Mass.
PERSONNEL: D. P. Hess, Pres.; F. N. Perry. E.
ALLOYS FOUNDRY INC., H. Moll, W. K. Dow, M. Berlyn, V. Pres.; R. A.
301 N. St. Francis St., Wichita, Kans. Wickes, Secy. & Treas.; \V. T. Barton, Pur
PERSONNEL: 0. A. Sutton, Pres.; W. P. Innes, Agt.; C. L. Shedd, Mgr., Ser. Sales Div.; R. J.
v. Pres.; W. J. Lyons, Secy. ~ Treas.; L. E. Alden, Adv. Mgr.; B. Loeffler, Chief Engr.
Thomure, Gen. Mgr.l!: Pur. Dtr.; G. E. Doyle,
Prod. Mgr. & Pers. Dtr.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL PAINT CO.,
ALOFS MANUFACTURING CO., Ambler, Pa.
1615 Madison Ave., S. E., Grand Rapids PERSONNEL: L. Cherksey, Pres. & Gen. !\!gr ;
7, Mich. F. P. Spruance, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. D.
PERSONNEL: H. G. Alofs, Gen. Mgr.; L. A. Steinbrijfht, Secy., Prod. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.:
Alkema, Pur. Dir. E. H. Rtshel, Treas.; W. B. Boyer, Adv. l\I!!r.
ALPHA METALS, INC., AMERICAN CENTRAL MANUFACTURING

363 Hudson Ave., Brooklyn 2, N. Y. CORP., Connersville, Ind.
PERSONNEL: H. Shonberg, Pres.; P. Tort, Prod. PERSONNEL: S. P. Jones, Pres.; E. 0. Johnson.
Mgr.; B. Morris, Adv. Mgr. N.C. Ferreri, V. Pres.; E. G. Meldrum, Secy.:
E. C. Wilkinson, Sales Mgr.; E. G. Husselman.
ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA, Pur. Agt.; J. Hendrickson, Pub. Dir.; W. L.
Gulf Bldg., Pittsburgh 19, Pa. Foskett, Chief Engr.
ALUMINUM GOODS MFG. CO., AMERICAN CHAIN & CABLE CO., INC.,
Manitowoc, Wise. 929 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport 2,
PERSONNEL: A. J, Vits, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Conn.
H. L. Vits, V. Pres.; E. 0. Vits, V. Pres. & PERSONNEL: W. T. Morris, Pres.; W. F.
Prod. Mgr.; W. F. B. Bugenhagen, V. Pres. & Wheeler, Exec. V. Pres. & Treas.; G. C. Moon,
Gen. Sales Mgr.; R. H. Fulton, Secy. & Treas.; V. Pres.-Sales; C. N. Johns, V. Pres.-Oper-
R. X. Stiefvater, Aviation Sales Mgr.; H. W. ations; W. D. Kirkpatrick, V. Pres.; W. M.
Vits, Pur. Dir.; R. L. Pritchard, Adv. Mgr.; Wheeler, Secy.; D. Fleming, Pur. Dir.; J. 0.
C. 0. Schmidt, Chief Engr. Lashar, Adv. Mgr.; E. V. Creagh, Sales Pro-
motion Mgr.
ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES, INC.,
2438 Beekman St., Cincinnati 25, 0. AMERICAN CORD & WEBBING CO, INC.,
PERSONNEL: J. Eckerle, Pres.; H. J. Hater, V. 374 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; R. T. Mesker, Secy.; PERSONNEL: M. Krauss, Pres.: ]. Krauss, V.
M. A. Beckmann, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; E. F. Pres.; E. Krauss, Secy.; M. Krauss, Treas.;
Eckerle, Pur. Dir.; E. E. Heinze, Pers. Dir.; ]. L. Bamberger, Sales Mgr.
B. V. Keller, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; W. J.
Brinkman, Chief Engr. AMERICAN FOUNDRY & FURNACE CO.,
Bloomington, Ill.
ALUMINUM LADDER CO., Worthington, Pa. PERSONNEL: H. A. Soper, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
PERSONNEL: S. H. Garbis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Sales Mgr.; L. G. Whitmer, V. Pres. & Treas.;
E. A. McCarthy, Secy.; J. G. Campbell, Treas.; R. P. Whitmer, Secy.; E. L. Fox, Pur. Dir.;
D. D. Cramer, Pur. Agt. W. ]. Klingberg, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
"SO THAT'S THE NORTH POLE!"

Soon the No rth Pole will need a marke r - adequate id entifica tion
for th e postwar passe ngers on polar routes who' ll waul to tell
th e ir friend s th ey've r eally seen it. :M eanwhile America n Bosch
s lic k s to its war jobs - s ta rting vibrators for positive ignition a t all
temperatures from equator to th e arctic circle- aviation
magnetos that have helped modern aircraft e ngines m aintaiJl service
ceilings of seven mil es and more - gasoline injec tion
eq uipment that saves fu e l, steps up pay load, inc reases e ngine
performance and r ound trip military range. Whe the r th e future will
d e mand more and more production for military needs or a rapid
changeover to transports for polar and other global routes,
in research, design .and produc tion, American Bosch will continue
to se rve a ll branches of the inte rnal comb~stion industry.
American Bosch Corporation • Springfield, Ma~s.
AMBRICAN BOSCH
AVIATION AND AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS .
FUEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT
DIRECTORY
AMERICAN FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT CO., AMERICAN PHENOLIC CORP.,
301 S. Byrkit St., Mishawaka, Ind. 1830 S. 54th Ave., Chicago, Dl.
PERSONNEL: 0. A. Pfaff, Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.; L. PERSONNEL: A. J. Schmitt, Pres. & Gen. l\lgr.;
L. Andrus, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. M. Miller, D. Alexander, V. Pres.; C. V. Wisner, Secy.;
Secy. & Treas.; H. 0. Books, Pur. Agt.; A. E. A. Dushelc, Treas.; W. Rous, Sales Mgr.; E. G.
Lenhard, Pub. Dir.; D. C. Turnbull, Chief Johnson, Pur. Agt.; M.A. Donlon, Pers. Dir.;
En gr. C. Quackenbush, Chief Engr.
AMERICAN GAS ACCUMULATOR CO., AMERICAN PHOTOCOPY EQUIPMENT
1029 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, N. J. CO., 2849 N. Clark St., Chicago 14, Dl.
PERSONNEL: L. M. Merrill, Pres.; J. B. Rhodes, PERSONNEL: J. S. Lederer, A. L. Creange,
V. Pres.; W. F. Burk, Secy. & Treas.; I. J. Partners; E. Il'loun, Pur. Dir.; H. J. Weinberg,
Mack, Gen. Mgr.; R. E. Joubert, Pur. Agt.; Adv. Mgr.
V. L. Oestnaes, Chief Engr.
AMERICAN PLYWOOD CORP.,
AMERICAN HAIR & FELT CO., New London, Wise.
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill. PERSONNEL: F. L. Zaug, Pres.; D. F. Zaug, V.
PERSONNEL: N. S. McKay, Pres. & Treas.; L. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; H. M. Zaug, Treas .• Sales
C. Scott, V. Pres.; M. A. Kemper, Secy.; C. .Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; W. S. Park, Chief Engr.
H. Rayner, Gen. Mgr.; W. J. Berry, Sales Mgr.;
W_. A. Busch •. ~ur. Ag_t./· R. A. Phelps, Pub. AMERICAN PROPELLER CORP., Toledo, 0.
D1r.; R. S. Ph1lhps, Ch1e Engr. PERSONNEL: W. F. Wise, Pres.; E. R. Isbell,
Asst. to Pres.; I. J. Snader. V. Pres.-~.Hg._; W.
AMERICAN HAMMERED PISTON RING A. Mogensen, V. Pres. & Treas.; W. N. Wood,
DIV. KOPPERS CO., Baltimore, Md. Plant Mgr.; R. J. Cowden, Contract & Service
PERSONNEL: P. Williams, Pres.; A. W. Morton, Engr.: D. T. Waltz, Pur. A~.~- W. R. Hanna.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. A. Worthington.• Sales Pers. Mgr.; D. R. Woolf, Ch1e Engr.
Mgr.; L. Palmer, Pur. Agt.; E. B. Wh1tman,
Pcrs. Dir.; T. L. Ford, Pub. Dir.; E. Stead, AMERICAN ROOF TRUSS CO.,
Chief Engr. 6850 Stony Island Ave., Chicago 49, Dl.
PERSO:NNEL: W. H. Waddington, Pres. &
AMERICAN HARD RUBBER CO., Treas.; T. Bensen. V. Pres.; E. F. Waddington,
11 Mercer St., New York 13, N. Y. Secy.; W. H. Waddington, Jr., Sales Mgr.; M.
PERSONNEL: F. D. Hendrickson, Pres.; A. V. R. Brosius, Pur. Dir.; R. ]. Waddington, Adv.
Bristol, V. Pres. & Treas.; R. Harry, Secy.; Mgr.; W. A. Reinert, Chief Engr.
G. B. Gtaenzer, Sales Mgr.; A. P. House, Pur.
Dir.; 0. B. Carson. Adv. Mllr. AMERICAN SCREW CO.,
Plants: Akron, 0.; Butler, N.J. 21 Stevens St., Providence 1, R.I.
PERSONNEL: P. C. Nicholson, Pres.; J. F.
AMERICAN INSTRUMENT CO., 8030-8040 Doherty, Secy.; E. W. Lane, Treas.; C. 0.
Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. Drayton, Gen. Mgr.; A. ~cTague, Prod. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: L. Freeman, Pur. Agt.; W. H. W. A. Smedley, Pur. D1r.; J. A. Beauregard,
Reynolds, Chief Engr.; C. L. Schuettler, Sates Pers. Dir.; H. Mayoh, Adv. Mgr.; F. E. Brown.
Mgr. & Pub. Dir. Chief Engr.
AMERICAN-LAFRANCE-FOAMITE CORP., AMERICAN SCREW PRODUCTS,
Elmira, N. Y. 7000 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: E. E. O'Neill, Pres.; C. F. Smith, PERSONNEL: A. Deutsch, Gen. Mgr.; R. H.
V. Pres.; C. A. Pettyjohn, Secy. & Treas.; J. Cumins, Prod. Mgr.; D. ~erington, Sales Mgr.;
0. Binford, Sales Mg~.; F. R. Bak!'r, Pur. Ag~.; J. Manderbach, Pur. D~r.; H. Matlaf, Pers.
L. C. Hogg, Pers. D1r.; C. H. Lmdsay, Ch1ef Dir.; C. Jones, Adv. Mgr.; A. Bowlzer. Chiei
Engr. Engr.
AMERICAN MACHINE AND METALS, INC., AMERICAN STAMPING & MFG. CO.,
East Moline lll. 320 Sunset Ave., Venice, Calif.
P~;RSONNEL: P. G. Mumford, Pres.;]. C. Van- PERSONNEL: R. C. King, Pres.; A. F. Deahl,
der Pyl. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. A. Force, Exec. V. Pres.;]. H. Kramer, V. Pres. & Gen.
Secy.; H. T. McMeekin, Treas.; J. Kotez, Mgr.; C. B. ~amer. Secy. & Treas.; J ..R.
Prod. Mgr.; W. Mendell, Sales Mgr.; S. H. Mohr, Pur. D1r.; S. F. Alexander, Pers. D1r.;
Dekker, Pur. Dir.; J. S"!'ennumson, Pers. Dir.; K. H. Karlsson, Chief Engr.
R. W. Denman, Pub. D1r. & Adv. Mgr.; C. W.
Anderson, Chief Engr. AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE CO.,
614 Superior Ave., N. W., Cleveland 13,
AMERICAN MAGNESIUM CORP., 0.
2210 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, 0. PERSONNEL: C. F. Hood, Pres.; F. Carr, V.
PERSONNEL: W. Brown, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr. Pres.-Finance; H. B. Jordan, V. Pres.-Produc-
W .. G. Harvey, Sales Mgr. tion; ]. May, V. Pres. & Gen: Sales Mgr.;.J. G.
Nelson, Secy.; R. E. Lew1s, Treas.; 1:'·. E.
AMERICAN NICKELOID CO., Peru, lll. Chesney, Pur. Dir.; F. J. Burtt, Ind. Rel. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: F. M. Maze, Pres.; C. C. Struever, W. I. Ong, Pub. Dir.; W. H. Cordes, Adv.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. Maze, Secy.; H. Maze, Mgr.; G. Rose, Chief Engr.
Treas.; C. B. Meng, Pur. Agt.
THE AMERICAN TOOL WORKS CO.,
AMERICAN OIL & SUPPLY CO., Pearl & Eggleston Aves., Cincinnati, 0.
238 Wilson Ave., Newark, N.J. PERSONNEL: L. W. S. Alter, Pres.
PERSONNEL: W. Ulrich, Pres.; H. A. Dwyer,
V. Pres. & Secy.; E. F. Hoffmann, V. Pres. & AMERICAN TUBE BENDING COMPANY,
Treas.; L. W. Schreihofer, Sales Mgr.; W. 1\1. INC., 5 Lawrence St., New Haven,
Hoffmann, Pur. Agt. Conn.
PERSONNEL: H. W. Jones, Jr., Pres .• Treas. &
AMERICAN PAULIN SYSTEM, Gen. Mgr.; B. Smith, V. Pres.; F. B. Kings-
1847 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, Calif. bury, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; E. W.
PERSONNEL: A. F. Munter, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Stolz, Secy.·bD. F. Bradley, Prod. Mgr.; A. F.
H. A. Munter, V. Pres.; C.). Petrovich, Secy. Cewe, Pur. ir.; R. H. Hanabury, Pers. Supt.;
& Treas.; E. G. Larsnn. Ch1ef Engr. E. Helwig, Chief Engr.
DIRE TOR\'
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Wishing for "extra arms" won't help a pilot in a

tough spot. Since modem militorr planes are so complex,
the comP.oct high energy of Whitli-Rodgers motorized tem-
perature controls automatically ·rakes cer<E> of conditiom
other-wise requiring attention of the air.plone's crew.
Such assemblies con be adapted •pacifically to your
design requi.r emenls for every application involving outo-
matk temperature regulation, by {ocdl or remote control.
Enginee.r ing datg will be furnished to monufacturen
on· request.
DIRECTORY
INDUSTRIES, INC.
form e rly DOWTY EQUIPME ' T CORrOTIAT I O~l
Specialists in
LANIHNG GEAR & HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT FOR AIII C HAI·T
LONG ISLAND CITY ·NEW YORK
APE·x
TOOLS for
Aircraft Production
• Universal Joint Socket Wrenches
• Power Bits and Hand Drivers for
Phillips screws
• Power Bits for
_Slotted flead screws
• Specialized tools for drilling, lapping,
reaming, boring, stud and nut
selling.
• Aircraft Universal Joints to A N
Drawing 270 and 271
Write for Catalogs
THE APEX MACHINE

and TOOL dbMPANY
Dayton, Ohio.
DIRECTORY
Speedy, Tight Fastenings made by
AMERICAN PHILLIPS SCREWS

meet all Ba.t tle-Tests
on Today's Planes
With American Phillips Screws, unskilled men

and women are making aircraft assemblies faster
and stronger than skilled labor can make them
with slotted screws.
American Phillips Screw Driving Is quick and eftortlesr:
1. Place the point of the Phillips Screw Dri' er Bit
in the Phillips Recess (bit centers automatically).
2. Aim the driver with one hand. Od1er
hand holds the work.
3. Press the power driver trigger . ..
another American Phillips Screw driven
straight and tight, with its head unburred
and the work-surface unmarred. The
Phillips driver can't slip out of the Phillips
Recessed Head . . . can't sit any way but
straight in the tapered recess. So women
and inexperienced men hit top output at
once, without undue fa-
tigueorlosn.imeacc.idents.
Production records and
battle records prove Amer-
ican Phillips Screws to be
among the powerful wea-
pons of this war . . .fo r they
make time fight on our side.
BUY WAR BONDS!
DIRECTORY
AMPCO METAL, INC., S. APPEL & COMPANY, INC.,
1745 S. 38th St., Milwaukee 4, Wise. 18 Fulton St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: C. J, Zaiser, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSON:"EL: G. I. Appel, Pres.; E. :\L Hem-
R. Kunz, V. Pres.; R. W. Uecker, Secy. & stein, Secy.; H. Honeystein, Treas.
Treas.; G. K. Dreher, Prod. Mgr.; B. J. Bickel.
Sales Mgr.; .C. Dawley, P~r. Dir.; J, E. John- APPLETON ELECTRIC CO.,
son, Pers. D1r.; G. S. Ham1lton, Adv. Mgr.; H. 1701-41 Wellington Ave., Chicago 13, DJ.
Brink, Chief Engr. PERSO:":"EL: A. I. Appleton, Pres. & Treas.;
Arthur I. Appleton, V. Pres.; M. J. Whitfield,
ANCHOR POST FENCE CO., V. Pres. & Sales ::Vl!fr.; J. V. Painter, Secy.;W.A.
6500 Eastern Ave., Baltimore 24, Md. Robertson, Pur. D1r.; C. A. Bloom, Adv. :\Igr.;
PERSONNEL: W. F. Brannan, Pres.; T. H. W. A. Tomblom, Chief Engr.
Smoot, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. B. Ferris,
Secy.; C. W. Burton, .Jr., Treas.; J .. S. Case, AQUA SYSTEMS INC.,
Prod. Mgr.; C. W. B1shop, Pur. b1r.; C. J, 385 Gerard Ave., New York, N.Y.
Gross. Pers. Dir.; M. J, Donahue, Pub. Dir. & PERSONNEL: E. L. Green~. Pres.; W. J. Peter
Adv. Mgr. V. Pres.-Engrg.; A. C. Kaestner, V. P:-cs.-Sal<•,
& Secy.; H. W. Ballantine, Treas.; H II.
ANDERSON BROS. MANUFACTURING CO., Stewart, Pur. Agt.
1907 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, DJ.
PERSONNEL: S. F. Anderson, Pres.; V. L, Spen- ARENS CONTROLS, INC.,
cer, V. Pres.; R. F. Anderson, Secy., Treas. & 2253 S. Halsted St., Chicago 8, Ill.
Adv. Mgr.; B. C. Olson, Prod. Mgr.; W. E. PERSON:"gl,: C. A. Arens. Pres. & Treas.; C.
Gunnerson, Sales Mgr. :-lorton, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\.lgr.; W. Chase, Prod.
:V!gr.; P. Hooker, Sales 1\.lgr. & Adv. Mgr.;
ANDOVER MOTORS CORP., E. J. Martineck, Pur. Dir.; H. A. Salmon, Pers.
999 S. Main St., Elmira, N.Y. Dir.; G. Thorp, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: J. J. Brooks, Pres.; C. H. Wads-
worth, V. Pres. & Treas.; W. M. Huber, Secy.; THE AREO CO.,
V. P. Mathews, Factory Mgr.; A. E. Hill, Prod. 7301 Bessemer Ave., Cleveland 4, 0.
Mgr.; R. G. Valentine, Pur. Dir.; R. S. Phillips, PERSONNEL: H. E. Wise, Pres.; P. T. Hexter,
Pers. Dir.; M. D. Hanes, Chief Engr. V. Pres.; E. Spoerry, Jr., Secy.; T. J. Esther,
Pur. Dir.; S. P. Cramer, Adv. Mgr.
ANDREWS & PERILLO, INC., 39-30 Crescent
St., Long Island City, N. Y. ARMSTRONG BROS. TOOL CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. J, Perillo, Pres., Treas. & Chief 317-357 N. Francisco Ave,, Chicago, DJ.
Engr.; L. Peirez, Secy.; B. Peirez, Gen. Mgr.
& Pur. Agt.; M. Wagner, Pub. Dir. ARMSTRONG CORK CO., Lancaster, Pa.
PERSONNEL: H. W. Prentis, Jr., Pres.; F. L.
ANEMOSTAT CORP. OF AMERICA, Suter, V. Pres.; C. D. Armstrong, Secy.; K.
10 E. 39th St., New York, N. Y. Powlison, Treas.; J, J, Fitzpatrick, Gen. Mgr.,
PERSONNEL: A. Rust-Oppenheim, Pres.; F. J. Munitions Div.; F. E. Stevens, Gen. Mgr.,
Kurth, V. Pres.; J, C. Anderer, Treas.; J. B. Industrial Div.; W. B. Tucker, Sales Mgr.,
Hewett, Sales Mgr.; F. Honerkamp, Chief Industrial Div.; V. R. Despard, Jr., :\1gr., Air-
Engr. craft D9>t.; R. A. Barton, Pur. Agt.; J, J.
Evans, Jr., Pers. Dir.; W. D. Shilling, Pub.
ANGELUS STEEL TREATING CO., Dir.; C. F. Hawker, Chief Engr.
2229 E. 38th St., Los Angeles 11, Calif.
PERSONNEL: C. 0. Thrasher, S, R. Earl, Part- THE ARMSTRONG MANUFACTURING
ners; J. R. Cerato, Gen. Mgr. & Prod. Mgr. CO., 303 Knowlton St., Bridgeport 8,
Conn.
ANGmR SALES CORP., Framingham, Mass. PERSONNEL: B. I. Ashmun, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: 0. Angier, Pres.; A. J, Thiel, V. H. S. Ashmun, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Adv.
Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. M. Angier, Treas.; F. Mgr.; F. S. Ashmun, Secy. & Treas.; H. E.
Bowker, Pur. Agt~ N. W. Forrest, Pub. Dir.; Nelson, Prod. Mgr.; J. O'Shako, Pur. Dir. &
E. R. Dearborn, vhief Engr. Pers. Dir.; W. E. Allenby, Chief Engr.
R. B. ANNIS CO., ARNOLT MOTOR CO.,

1101 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis 2 Warsaw, Ind.
Ind. PERSONNEL: S. H. Amolt, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: R. B. Annis, Gen. Mgr.; R. K. Mgr.; E. T. White, V. Pres.; E. Razor, Secy;
Caskey, Pur. Dir. C. L. McClellan, Prod. Mgr.; M. Myers, Sales
Mgr. & Adv. Mgr; H. 0. Gerard, Pur. Dir.;
F. H. Lightfoot, Pers. Dir.
ANTI-CORROSIVE METAL PRODUCTS
CO., INC., Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y. THE ARO EQUIPMENT CORP.,
PERSONNEL: E. F. Bainbridge, Pres., Treas. & Bryan, 0.
G~n. Mgr.; J. Kapner,,Se<:y.; E. Cameron, Pur. PERSONNEL: J. C. Markey, Pres.; J. P. John-
D1r.; F. Saunders, Ch1ef Engr. son, V. Pres.; J. E. Allen, Asst. to Pres.; E. G.
Davies, Secy.; L. L. Hawk, Treas.; C. W.
THE APEX MACHINE & TOOL CO., Ginter, Works Mgr.; C. H. Rice, Pur. Dir.; C.
1025 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, 0. E. Ihrie, Adv. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: C. A. Lattge, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
W. Frank, V. Pres.; E. S. Newlin, Secy. & ARROW BRASS FOUNDRY,
Treas.; P. R. Baker, Sales Mgr.; H. Fischer, 733 New High St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Pu:r. ARt.; J, Lange, Pers. Dir.; R. V. Huffman, PERSONNEL: D. E. Gilbert, Owner; E. F.
Ch1ef Engr. Snowden, Supt. & Pur. Agt.
THE APEX TOOL CO., INC., ARROWHEAD RUBBER CO.,
325 Cherry St., Bridgeport, Conn. 2244 E. 37th St., Vernon, Calif.
PERSONNEL: S. W. Swanson, Pres. & Treas.; PERSONNEl.: H. Franklin, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
S. Swanson, V. Pres.; D. Swanson, Secy.; A. L. W. Winship, V. Pres.; D. Proud, Secy. &
W. Anderson, Pur. Agt.; J, Coppola, Chief Treas.; A. Barth, Sales Mgr.; E. See, Pur. Agt.;
Engr. H. Davis, Pers. Dir.; V. Nechke, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 519
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iUanufactttrers of
PARACHUTES
AIRCRAFT
METAL STAMP!NGS
PRODUCTS
• Vacuum Pumps AIRCRAFT
• Propeller Hubs SUB-ASSEMBLIES
• Oxygen Regulators
• Fuel Selector Valves
ORDNANCE
• Fuel Segregators
• Fuel Pumps
• Hydraulic Pumps
HAYES MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION
• Air-Vapor Eliminators
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
The Aro Equipment Corp.
BRYAN, OHIO, U. S. A. .................
"Victory through Versatility"
THE FLEX 0 TUBE CO~fPANY

DETROIT (16),-:\IICHIGA~
w::w:: C&P'W
Originators and manufacturers of all types of

government specified aircraft flexible hose as-
semblies for oil, fuel, instrument, oxygen, super-
charger and hydraulic actuation.
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Branch offices in Los Angeles, Fort lVorth, Chicago,

New York and Toronto.
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ART CHROME CO. OF AMERICA, THE M. B. AUSTIN CO.,
141 Malden St., Boston, Mass. 108-116 S. Desplaines St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: E. Reiss, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. PERSONSEL: M. B. Austin, Jr., Pres.; W. W.
Reiss, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr. Kingsl;>Ury, V. Pres.: L. J. Peckham. Secy.j_A.
H. Fnend, Treas. & Sales Mgr.; R. E. van
ARTER GRINDING MACIDNE CO., Natta, Pur. Agt.; T. Hecther, Chief Engr.
15 Sagamore Rd., Worcester, Mass.
PERSONNEL: W. A. Arter, Pres.; H. Arter, V. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO.,
Pres. & Treas.; H. Tattersall, Secy. & Pur. 1033 W. Van Buren St., Chicago 7, Dl.
Agt.; A. B. O'Donnell, Sales Mgr.; W. F. PERSONNEL: P. W. Conrad, Pres.; W. J.
Fraser, Chief Engr. Caverly, V. Pres.; T. S. Gary. Sales Mgr.; W. &.
A. Nottorf, Pur. Dir.; H. E. Clapham, Adv.
ASSOCIATED FOUNDRIES & MANUFAC- Mgr.; K. W. Graybill, Chief Engr.
TURERS, INC., 503-507 W. 56th St.,
New York, N. Y. AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL DEVICES CO.,
PERSONNEL: J, L. Hutchinson, Pres.; A. I. 324 E. Third St., Cincinnati, 0.
Berger, V. Pres. & Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: C. E. Ogden, Pres., Treas., Gen.
Mgr., Sales.Mgr-. & Pub. Dir.; H. F. Smith, V.
ASSOCIATED RUBBER PRODUCTS CO., Pres. & Chief Engr.; A. H. Ewald, Sccy.; W.
H. Hirschire, Pur. Agt.
1219 Springfield Ave., Irvington, N./..
PERSONNEL: A. N. Shea, Pres. & Sales r,. gr.; AUTOMATIC TRANSPORTATION CO.,
J. A. Guthrie, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; A. R. Berman, DIV. OF YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO.,
Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr. 101 W. 87th St., Chicago 20, ID.
PERSOSNEL: W. G ..Carey, Jr., Pres.; C. Carey,
E. C. ATKINS & CO., V. Pres.; F. Dunmng, Secy. & Treas.; E. F.
402 S. IDinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. Twyman, Gen. Mgr.; P. K. Tremewen, Prod.
PERSONNEL: H. C. Atkins, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Mgr.; R. L. Wolter, Sales Mgr.; R. H. Chap-
E. C. Atkins, W. A. Atkins, V. Pres.; K. W. man, Pur. Dir.; R. M. ~tney, Pub. Dir. &
Atkins, V. Pres.-Sale~; D. H. Potter, .Secy. & Adv. Mgr.; A. C. Elley, Chief Engr.
Treas.; G. W. Dunnmgton, R. F. Ellis, Sales
Mgrs.; F. McCormick, Chief Engr. THE AUTOMATIC VISE SALES CO.,
2845 Sunset PI., Los Angeles, Calif.
ATLANTIC INDIA RUBBER WORKS, INC., PERSONNEL: R. C. Andrus, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.
1453 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: C. 0. Moore, Pres., Treas. & Gen. AUTOMOTIVE RUBBER CO.,
Mgr.; R. V. Kline, V. Pres.; M. Moore, Secy.; 8601 Epworth Blvd., Detroit, Mich.
W. Kauffman, Prod. Mgr.; S. R. Flett, Sales PERSONNEL: R. L. Redmond, Pres.; T. G.
Mgr.; W. G. Linard, Pur. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. Meulenberg, Gen. Mgr.; F. Kurt, Sales Mgr.;
F. D. Wressell, Pur. Agt.
ATLANTIC RAYON CORP., Industrial Fab-
rics Div., 350 Fifth Ave., New York 1, AVERY ADHESIVES,
N.Y. 451-453 E. Third St., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: R. S. Avery, Gen. Mgr.; M.
THE ATLANTIC REFINING CO., McDougal, Sales Mgr.; R. W. Morris, Pur.
260 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. Agt.; C. Stentz, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: R. H. Colley, Pres.; W. D. Ander- THE AVEY DRILLING MACIDNE CO.,
son, E. J, Henry, A. A. Garrabrant, V. Pr~; 25 E. Third St., Covington, Ky.
W. M. O'Connor, V. Pres. & Secy.; W. C. PERSONNEL: L. B. Patterson, Pres.; D. A.
Yeager, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; P. Shuman, Patterson, Secy.; G. K. McKee, Gen. Mgr.;
Treas ...i. J, S. Parks, Pur. Agt.; H .. W. Jones, J, E. Shriver, Sales Mgr.
Pers. uir.; R. Rollins, Pub. Dir.; L. M. Gold-
smith, Chief Engr. AVIQUIPO MANUFACTURING CORP.,
25 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y.
ATLAS DROP FORGE CO., PERSONNEL: S. Niedelman, Pres.; M. B. Lam-
209 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing 2, Mich. bert, V. Pres.; M. M. Ranges, Secy.; F. J,
PERSONNEL: R. H. Scott, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Lazard, Treas.; E. Glasser, Asst. Secy.; J,
J. W. Hubbard, V. Pres.; L. G. Reutter, Secy.; Fisherman, Asst. Treas.
:E. L. Cooley, Treas.; E. H. Comstock, Prod.
Mgr.; N. R. Buckingham, Sales Mgr., Adv. AVONDI.LE CHEMICAL CO.,
Mgr. & Chief Engr.; A. 0. Peterson, Pur. Dir.; 1030 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago 10, ru.
F. H. Rowden, Pers. Dir. PERSONNEL: H. N. Limback, Pres. & Chief
Engr.; P. Kania, Prod. Mgr.
·ATLAS PRESS CO., Kalamazoo, Mich.
PERSONNEL: J, H. Penniman, Pres. & Gen. AXELSON MANUFACTURING CO.,
Mgr.; G. C. Nancarrow, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; P. 0. Box 98, Vernon Station, Los
A. R. Eichelberg, Secy. & Treas.; J. G. Collins, Angeles, Calif.
Pers. Dir.; H. J. Steele, Pur. Agt.; H. G. PERSONNEL: J, C. Axelson, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Dykhouse, Pub. Dir.; H. M. Musselman, Chief D. F. Axelson, V. Pres. & Pub. Dir.; L. E.
Engr. Hogsett, Secy.; E. E. Kerfoot, Treas.; A. T.
Jenkins, Pur. Agt.; C. D. Sills, Pers. Dir.; E. W.
AUBURN SPARK PLUG CO., INC., Ostrom, Chief Engr.
89 York St., Auburn, N.Y. EDWARD F. AYMOND CO.,
PERSONNEL: C. J, Nolin, Pres.; D. J, Mac- 3750 Urban Ave., Dallas, Tex.
kenzie, Secy.; J. V. Moffet, Prod. Mgr.; C. I. PERSONNEL: E. F. Aymond, Owner.
Hickle, Pur. Dir.; C. H. Rinehart, Chief Engr.
AULT & WIBORG CORP., B
75 Varick St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: J, R. Esposito, Pres.; J, G. Morris,
Exec. V. ~res.; M. W. Frishkorn, V. Pres.;
W. W. Wnght, Secy.; H. A. Dunne, Treas.; THE B G CORP.,
W. H. Dernell, Sales Mgr., Aeronautical Div.; 136 W. 52nd St., New York 19, N. Y.
G. Welp, Pub. Dir. PERSONNEL: R. Goldsmith, Pres.
DIRECTORY 521
A New Relay
by
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC
Th i
rela: weighs leas than t>vo
· , fill s le s th an two cubic
inches. Yet it operat up to twelve pri.ngs-regardless
of v ibration, humidit-y and xtreroe change in t empera-
ture. Thousand like it are now i.n active ervice.
For data on till. and oiJJ .r Antomati Ele LTic relays,
s teppi11g s wi tche , k e\ , microphon · and otJ1er aircraft
accessories, p lea e writ for our Cataloa 4071-D . Address:
Au tomatic E lectr ic Sales Corporation , 1033 ,V. ' an Buren
St. , Chicago 7, TIL
Tele phone, Cornmunica tion a.nd Signaling .Products
The Best Tools

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• . . are cut by craftsmen whose individual other equipment requiring r~m otc con tra!.
s:kffi has been obtained from years of experi-
ence. This skill plus the best ,J.!UIL-...,POWER DRIVES-
q uality of h.igh speed steel make for To.c.home ten, Fuel Pumps, Variable Pitch
G RAHAM ROTARY FILES Pr opeller Gover nors ; Ammunitio n Ro un d s
tops in the field. Counte", Win~hh iel d Wipers and &!I ofh•r
M ade in Rough, Coarse, driv•n ap paratus.
F i ne or Snwoth Finish FULL ENGINEERING COOPERATION
to solve yo ur individual problem, : ,
and suitable for the most delicate
or h.eaviest work.
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'The S. S. While Dental Mlq. Co.
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& TOOL CO. · INDUSTRUlL DIV·I IION
387 Fourth Avenue o, ,~
New York 16, N.Y. . .. o"''' OepartneniY., 10 East 40th St., New Y.ork 16, N.Y..
Dll~ECTORY
B. H. AIRCRAFT CO., 27-01 Bridge Plaza BALTIC METAL PRODUCTS CO.,

North, Long Island City, N. Y. 366 Butler St., Brooklyn, N.Y.
PERSOSNEL: S. L. Schlanger, Pres. & Chic!
BABBITT INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTIES CO., Engr.; L. Levine, Secy.
630 Fifth Ave., New York 20, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: T. T. Toole, Pres.; M. C. Brock. BANTAM BEARINGS CORP.,
Prod. Mgr.; L. G. McHugh, Sales Mgr. South Bend, Ind.
PERSONNEL: F. W. Deming, Pres.; R. B.
SEMON BACHE & CO., :>:ichols, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\lgr.; W. T. Bell.
636 Greenwich St., New York, N.Y. S~cy. & Trcas.; J. F. Oehlhoffen. Sales M!Jr.;
PERSONNEL: ]. Dreyfuss, Pres.; D. Hirsch, E. A. Olson, Pur. Agt.; ]. Barber, Pers. Dtr.;
V. Pres.; R. M. J?reyfuss. Sccy.; E. 0. Salman, S. R. Thomas, Chief Engr.
Treas.; 1\I. Manam, Gen. Mgr.; B. ~ewton,
Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; M.S. Goodman, Pur. BARBER-COLMAN CO., Rockford, IU.
Agt.; H. DclTosto, Pers. Dir.; E. Avalone, PERSOSSI·:L: H. A. Severson, Pres.; J. G. Jones,
Chief Engr. Secy.; 0. 0. Smith, Treas.; E. D. Parker, G~n.
:\!gr.; C. J. Braatz, Sales :'llgr.; H. W. Batls
BACKSTAY WELT CO., Pur. Agt.; A. l\1. 1\lonks, Pcrs. Dir.; H. E.
Union City, Ind. Shugars. Pub. Dir.; T. K. Greenlee, Chief
PERSO:-INEL: R. C. Schemmel, Pres.; G. G. En gr.
Barr. V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; P. ].
Keck, Secy. & Treas.; H. P. Welch, Prod. ·
Mgr. 1
BARBOUR STOCKWELL CO.,
A. C. Pogue, Sales Mgr.; G. H. Huffer. Chic
En gr. 205 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass.
PERSOSNEL: E. F. Stockwell, Pres.
BACON VULCANIZER MFG. CO.,
1267-67th St., Oakland, Calif. BARDCO MANUFACTURING & SALES CO.
PERSONNEL: T. P. Bacon. Sr., Pres. & Gen. 2450 E. 23rd St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Mgr.; T. P. Bacon, Jr .. V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; PERSOSSEL: F. Jervis, Pres.; L. Jervis, V
P P. Marion, Secy., Treas. & Sales Mgr, A. Pres.; E. F. Brown, Gen. :'1-lgr.; W. J. Ashton.
Fassero, Pur. Agt. Pur. Agt.; E. C. Ball, Pers. Dir.; J. ~ether!}·.
Production :'1-lgr.
THE BAIRD MACHINE CO.,
Stratford 9, Conn. BARDWELL & McALISTER, INC.
PERSO:-INEL: L.A. Warner. Pres., Trcas. & Gen. P. 0. Box 1310, Hollywood, Calif.
Mgr.; B. C. Warner, V. Pres. & Prod. !\!gr.; PERSONNEL: J, G. McAlister, Pres.; C. Bard-
A.]. Lewis, Sr.. Secy. & Chief Engr.; A. Pott, well, V. Pres. & Secy.; K. D. Clardy, Treas.;
Sales Mgr .. Pub. Dir., & Adv. Mgr.; ]. E. L. W. Olson, Prod. Mgr.; P. Waas, Pur. Dir.;
Reynolds, Pers. Dir. & Pur. Dir. H. B. Chipman, Pers. Dir.; I. Brennan, Adv.
Mgr.; J, A. Romoli, Chief Engr.
BAKER & CO., INC.,
113 Astor St., Newark 5, N. J. W. F. & JOHN BARNES CO.,
PERSONNEL: C. Engelhard, Pres., Treas. & Gen. 301-311 S. Water St., Rockford, Dl.
Mgr.; A.M. Williams, V. Pres. PERSONNEL: E. V. Eastman, Pub. Dir. & Adv.
Mgr.
BAKER INDUSTRIAL TRUCK DIV. THE
BAKER-RAULANG CO., 2149 West BARNES DRILL CO.,
25th St., Cleveland, 0. 814 Chestnut St., Rockford, Dl.
PERSONNEL: E. J, Bartlett. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: J, E. Andress, Ch.; A. M. John-
E. J. Stahl, V. Pres.; ]. W. Moran, Secy. & son, Pres.; W. M. Fairbairn, V. Pres •.& Works
Treas.; D. L. Darnell, Sales Mgr.; E. W. Mgr.; R. M. Andress, V. Pres. & Foretgn Mgr.;
Sankey, Pur. Agt.; W. F. Parsons, Pers. Dir.; A. G. Block, Secy. & Treas.; F. A. Swanson,
M. W. McMillan, Pub. Dir.; B. F. Stoner, Domestic Sales Mgr.; G. E. Andrews, Pur. Dir.·
Chief Engr. H. J, Caldwell, Chief Engr.
BAKER-SPIEGEL CO.,
405 Boulevard Bldg., Detroit 2, Mich. BARNES-GmSON-RAYMOND DIV. OF AS-
PERSONNEL: H. W. Spiegel, Gen. Mgr.; H. K. SOCIATED SPRING CORP., 6400
Baker, Chief Engr. Miller Ave., Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: L. D. Adams, V. Pres. & Gen.
BAKER STEEL & TUBE CO., Mgr.; W. ]. Black, Sal~ Mgr.; C. W. Naas,
955 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, Calif. Factory Mgr.; L. E. Htlts, Pur. Agt.; F. P.
PERSONNEL: R. Mulholland, Pres.; M. J, Zimmerli, Chief Engr.
Baker, V. Pres.; W. F. Fahs, Secy, & Treas.; J.
P. Boore, Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr. BARRETT-CRAVENS CO.,
BAKEWELL MANUFACTURING CO., 3255 W. 30th St., Chicago 23, Ill.
2023 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. PERSONNEL: A. M. Barrett, Pres. & Treas. :
PERSONNEL: H. F. Bakewell, Owner & Gen. E. J, Heimer, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.;
Mgr.; N.C. Nourse, Sales Mgr.; J, Kuhn, Pur. 0. M. Lund, Secy. & Chief Engr.; H. T. Mun-
Agt.; L. McKenzie, Pers. Dir.; R. S. Arnold, ton, Prod. Mgr.; G. J. Collinet, Pur. Dir.;
Pub. Dir.; J. Goodwin, Chief Engr. H. W. Carr, Pers. Dir.; W. J. Kennedy, Pub.
Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.,
4351-69 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BARRETT EQUIPMENT CO.,
PE~SONNEL: E. Ballman, Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Cass Ave. at 21st St., St. Louis, Mo.
Chtef Engr.; F. B. Rogers, V. Pres.; 0. A. PERSONNEL: H. B. Barrett, Pres.; J, W. Craw-
Baumann, Secy.; E. Doerr, Treas.; E. W. ford, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr., Pub.
Bruce, Sales Mgr.; E. Reinagel, Pur Agt.; Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; F. W. Heppe, V. Pres. &
0. A. Life, Pub. Dir. ' Treas.; G. S. Garstang, St;ey.; S. E. 9bert,
BALDWIN DUCKWORTH DIV. OF CHAIN Prod. Mgr.; J. R. Vallentme, Pur. Drr.; J.
BELT CO., 333 Plainfield St., Spring- Chura, Pers. Dir.; A. E. Terpening, Chief Engr.
field 2, Mass.
PERSONNEL: G. D. Gilbert, Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; THE BARRETT DIV., ALLIED CHEMICAL
B .. H. MacLeod, Sales Mgr.; E. J. Greene, Pur. & DYE CORP., 40 Rector St., New
Dtr.; S. W. Johns, Adv. Mgr. York, N.Y.
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l>IRECTORY
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• Oars & Pumps • Engine Mounts
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DIRECTORY
BARTLETT HAYWARD DIV. KOPPERS CO., THE BELL CO., INC.,
200 Scott St., Baltimore, Md. 411 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago 22, lll.
PERSONNEL: W. F. Perkins, V. Pres.; J. E. PERSO:-lNEL: J, M. Bell, Pres. · C. E. Allderdice,
Tellman, Secy. & Treas.; E. R. Hall, Gen. Mgr.; Jr., V. Pres., Gen. Mgr., Sa1es Mgr. & Chief
S. H. Fedan, Sales Mgr.; J. E. Aldridge, Pur. Engr.; C. J. Bell, Secy. & Treas.; R. L. Hicks,
Agt.; W. Ortman, Pers. D1r.; P. F. Hacketbal, Prod. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; G. E. Kugelman,
Chief Engr. Pur. Dir.
BELL & HOWELL CO.,
REX BASSETT, INC., 1801 Larchmont Ave., Chicago 13, Til.
500 S. E. Second St., Ft. Lauerdale, Fla. PERSOSSEL: J. H. l\Ic;\;abb, Pres. & Tre.1.s.;
PERSONNEL: R. E. Bassett, Jr., Pres. & Treas.; A. S. Howell, H. W. Remerscheid, F. M. Hall,
M. E. Bassett, V. Pres.; W. B. Giles, Secy.; V. Pres.; J, H. Booth, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. &
R. E. Bassett, Sr., Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; C. V. Clark, Secy.; E. G. Mayer,
Pur. Agt.; J, Street, Pcrs. Dir.; E. Jones, Chief Prod. Mgr.; C. Schreyer. Pur. Dir.; E. R.
En gr. Ellington, Pers. Dir.; M. H. Ostrom, Pub. Dir.;
C. E. Phillimore, Chief Engr.
THE BASSICK CO.
Bridgeport 2, Conn. BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORP.,
PERSONNEL: W. A. Rose, Pres.; W. F. Herold, New Castle, Del.
V. Pres.; W. G. Reycroft, V. Pres. & Sales Mflr.; PERSO:"!NEL: N. F. Vanderlipp, Pres.; L. C.
J. T. Foerth, Treas.; W. Seward, Pur. D1r.; Milburn, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. F. Haiduck,
R. Rice, Pers. Dir.; R. D. Mount, Adv. Mgr. V. Pres.; H. L. Thompson, Secy.. Sales M~r. &
Adv. Mgr.; S. S. Arsht, Treas.; R. F. Wnght,
Pur. Dir.; I. H. Brinton, Pers. Dir.; W. P.
BASTIAN BROS. CO., Searfoss, Pub. Dir.
1600 Clinton Ave., N. Rochester, N. Y.
BELLOIL PAINT PRODUCTS CO.,
F.J·
PERSONNEL: W. J. Wolf, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Brown, V. Pres.; J, H. Mahoney, Secy.;
F . . Temmerman, Treas.; L. W. Shanley, Pur.
547 W. Lake St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSOs:<~EL: A. M. Craig, Secy.; J. 0. Clark,
Agt. Sales Mgr.; P. N. Belleisle, Chief Engr.
BELMONT RADIO CORP.,
BAUER & BLACK, DIV. OF THE KENDALL 5921 W. Dickens Ave., Chicago 39, Til.
CO., 2500 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. PERSON!'IEL: P. S. Billings, Pres.; H. C. Mattes,
V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; J, Robertson,
BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO., Secy.; L. Boji, Prod. Mgr.; C. M. Hofman,
St. Paul St., Rochester, N. Y. Sales Mgr.; G. E. Neuhauser, Pur. Dir.; R.
PERSONNEL: H. Eisenhart, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Schwertfeger, Pers. Dir.; S, Freshman, Pub.
C. S. Hallauer, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. W. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; W. L. Dunn, Chief Engr.
McQuilkin, Secy.; J, F. Taylor, Treas.; J, E. BENDIX AVIATION CORP.,
Hansen, Pur. Agt.; R. B. Welch, Pers. Dir.; 1104 Fisher Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
M. C. Williamson, Pub. Dir.; C. L. Bausch, PERSONNEL: E. R. Breech, Pres.
Chief Engr.
BENDIX AVIATION CORP., PACIFIC DIV.,
11600 Shennan Way, N. Hollywood,
BAY MFG. DIV.!... THE ELECTRIC AUTO- Calif.
LITE CO., .1:1ay City, Mich. PERSONNEL: P. Nicholls, Gen. Mgr.; ~!. M.
·PERSONNEL: C. M. Adams, V. Pres. & Gen. Bums, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; R. C. Fuller, Sales
Mgr.; J, P. Kelso, Sales Mgr.; B. D. Kimerer, M~r.; J. M. ~annum, Pur. Dir.; A. F. Malm-
Pur. Agt.; L. M. Reynolds, Pers. Dir. qmst, Pers. D1r.; J, B. Shaw, Adv. Mgr,
BEARIUM METALS CORP., BENDIX AVIATION CORP., PHILADEL-
268 State St., Rochester 4, N.Y. PHIA DIV., 4700 Wissahickon Ave.,
PERSONNEL: E. P. Langworthy, Pres.; G. P. Philadelphia 44, Pa.
Palma, V. Pres. PERSONNEL: T. W. Tinkam, Gen. Mgr.; C. H.
DeGraw, Prod. Mgr.; H. F. McEnness, Sales
Mgr.; L. Leib, Pur. Dir.; R. G. Kremer, Pers.
THE BEATON & CORBIN MFG. CO., Dir.; H. C. Pierce, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
Southington, Conn. H. Loen, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: A. R. Wells, Pres.; C. W. Rush,
V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; A. E. Ralston, Secy.; BENDIX PRODUCTS DIV. OF BENDIX
H. B. Armstrong, Treas. & Gen. Mgr. AVIATION CORP., South Bend, Ind.
PERSONNEL: M. P. Ferguson, Div. Vice Pres.;
BECKETT ELECTRIC CO., INC., G. E. Stoll, Ass~. 9en. Mgr.; G. Lyman, Prod.
1101-7 McKinney Ave., Dallas, Tex. Mgr.; F. B. Wilhs, Sales 1\Igr.; C. E. Budd,
PERSONNEL: T. G. Beckett, Pres.; T. G. Pur. Dir.; M. E. Stone, Pers. Dir.; S. V. Hard-
Beckett, Jr., V. Pres.; E. T. Summers, Treas. ing, Adv. Mgr.; K. M. Wise, Chief Engr.; Carl
& Sales Mgr. Byoir & Assoc., Pub. Dir.
BENDIX RADIO DIV., BENDIX AVIATION
BELDEN MANUFACTURING CO., CORP., Towson 4, Md.
4647 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, Dl. PERSONNEL: H. Benet, Gen. Mgr.; E. K.
PERSONNEL: W. Jacobs, Pres.; C. S. Craigmile, Foster, Prod. Mgr.; J, W. Hammond, Sales
Exec. V. Pres.; H. W. Clough, V. Pres.; A. Mgr.; G. M. Hafner, Pur. Dir.; J. H. Kahlert,
Beutler, Secy.; A. L. Wanner, Treas.; H. A. Pers. Dir.; W. P. Hilliard, Dir. Sales & Engrg.;
Neil, Sales Mgr.; W. A. Sandy, Pur. Agt.; S. W. L. Webb, Chief Engr.
F. Kiss, Pers. Dir.; B. Rogers, Pub. Dir.; H. H.
Wermine, Chief Engr. THE BENNETT METAL TREATING CO.,
1045 New Britain Ave., Elmwood, Conn.
PERSONNEL:A. J. German, Pres.; J.P. German,
BELDING HEMINWAY CO., Secy.; A. L. Davis, Treas.
119 W. 40th St., New York, N.Y.
PER,SONNEL: J. P. T. Armstrong, Pres.; F. D. BENRUS WATCH CO.,
Lev1, V. Pres.; F. L. Johnson, V. Pres. & Sales 200 Hudson St., New York, N.Y.
Mgr.; H. A. Johnson, V. Pres. & Chief Engr · PERSONNEL: B. Lazrus, 0. M. Lazrus, S. R.
C. G. Heinrich, Secy. & Treas, ·• Lazrus, Partners.
DIRECTORY
ROM s atting, ignition and carburetion to

F the ultimate in automatic pil ors; th e Bendix
"Invisible Crew" encompasses rhe who le range
o f aircraft instrumentation, accesso ries aod con-
trols. The goal of this far-reaching engineering
is to eliminate every possible factor of human
effort and human error. And in the steady ap-
proach toward that goal, Bendix research is
truly soaring years ahead of these times ... into
a wondrous air-borne future.
SOME FAMOUS MEMBERS OF "THE INVISIBLE CREW"- PIONEER* Flight

Instruments. BENDIX* Radio, Avigation, Detection, Communication Systems.
STROMBERG* Aircraft Injection Carburetors. ECLIPSE* AVIATION Starters,
Auxiliaries. ECLIPSE MACHINE Starter Drives. SCINTILLA* Aircraft Ignition.
BENDIX PRODUCTS Stromberg Automotive Carburetors, Brakes, Landing Gear.
FRIEZ* Weather Instruments. ZENITH* Carburetqrs. BENDIX * Marine Controls.
*T~.I,O( MAR KS O F' BEN DIX AVIA TION CORPORAT ION 01! SUBS IDIARI ES
DIRECTORY
THE BENSON MANUFACTURING CO., BLACKHAWK MFG. CO.,
3001-15 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. 5325 W. Rogers Milwaukee, Wise.
PERSONNEL: A. J. Benson, Pres.; E. H. Benson, PERSONNEL: H. P. Brumder, Pres.: J. C.
V. Pres.; E. L. Benson, Secy.; E. A. Henson, Merker, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.: G. H. Goehrig.
Treas.; R. F. Bullock, Pur. Agt.; L. C. Camp- V. Pres. & Sales :\lgr.; E. :\1. Pfauser, V. Pre•.
bell, Chief Engr. & Chief Engr.; L. E. Bcrtane, Treas.: G.
Cremer, Pur. Agt.: P. J. Spielmann. Pers. Dir.;
THE BENWOOD LINZE CO., H. E. Hotvedt. Pub. Dir.
1815 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. BLACKMER PUMP CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. J, Wrape, Pres.; C. E. Peters, Grand Rapids 9, Mich.
V. Pres.; I. W. Veigel. Treas.; F. A. Waeltcr-
man, Rectifier Engr.; W. A. Butler, Special PERSOSNI;I.: ~- J. Harkness, Exec. V. Pres. &
Sales Rep.; A. R. Kieffer, Jr., Pur. Agt. Gen. Mgr.; G. :-.:orcross, Secy.; J. Vande Bunte.
Trcas.; L. :-<. Pangborn, Prod. !\lgr.: J. B.
Trotman. Sales Mgr. & Adv. !\lgr.; V. Rhodes.
BERGER BROTHERS CO., Pur. Dir.; E. W. Chapman, Chief Engr.
229-237 Arch St., Philadelphia 6, Pa.
PERSONNEL: H. E. Usinger, Pres.; H. B. Felt- BLANCHARD BROS. & LANE,
man, Secy.; R. H. Hoffman, Treas.; R. S. 408 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, N. J.
Brown, Sales 1\lgr.; C. C. Hcez, Pur. Dir. PERSOSSI;L: J. H. Gay, Pres.; W. G. Resslanrl.
\'. Pres. & Sales ~gr.; H. G. Crawford, Secy.;
BERGER MANUFACTURING DIV., RE- S. B. Gay, Treas.; K. W. Koeinger, Pur. Agt.
PUBLIC STEEL CORP., 1038 Belden
Ave., N. E., Canton 5, 0. BLILEY ELECTRIC CO.,
PERSOSNEL: R. W. Helms, Sales !\Igr.; K. R. Union Station, Erie, Pa.
Folt?., Pur. Dir.; !\. W. Sutmaier, Adv. !\Igr.; PERSONNEL: F. D. Bliley, Pres. & Gen. !\lgr.:
E. T. Causer, Works l\lgr. C. C. Collman, V. Pres.; Q. Horsman, Treas.;
G. E. Wright, Sales Mgr.; J. Reigelman, Pur.
BERRY BROTHERS, INC., Agt.; A. Pero, Pers. Dir.: J. M. Wolfskill. Chief
Engr.
211 Leib St., Detroit 7, Mich.
PERSONNEL: A. Kiernan, Pres.; E. H. Dunn, E. W. BLISS CO.,
Tr.,as.; C. E. Spooner, Aviation Sales Mgr.; 53rd St. & Second Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
H. Dedenback, .Pur. J:?ir.; ]. D_. Greene, Adv. PERSONNEL: H. H. Pinney, Pres.; H. U.
Mgr.; G. C. Smtth, Chtcf Chemtst. Herrick, V. Pres.; E. S. McClary, Secy. &
Treas.; R. Biggane, Sales Mgr.; F. B. Smith.
BERTEA PRODUCTS, Pur. Agt.; H. F. Smith, Pers. Dir.; M. Stumm,
1450 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Adv. Mgr.; I. Patrick, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: Alex Bertea, Gen. Mgr. & Chief
Engr.; C. Sorenson, Sales Mgr.; Ann Bertea, SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL & CO., INC.,
Pur. Agt.: H. G. Williams, Pers. Dir. 1 Park Ave., New York, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: H. H. Schell, Pres.; J. J, Hoyne,
JACK BEST MFG., CO., V. Pres.; J, Fenske, Secy.; G. Beisheim, Treas;
2128 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, W. P. Mimnagh, Sales Mgr.; E. S. Cobb, Pur.
Calif. Agt.; E. S. Evans, Pers. Dir.
PERSONSEL: G. J. Anrlerson, Gen. Mgr. BODINE ELECTRIC CO.,
2254 W. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill.
BETHLEHEM STEEL CO., Bethlehem, Pa. PERSONNEL: C. D. Bodine, Pres.; E. W. Larson.
V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; P. J. Bodine, Secy. &
THE BILLINGS & SPENCER CO., Treas.; W. M. Yogerst, Sales Mgr.; J. W.
One Laurel St., Hartford 6, Conn. Towle, Pers. Dir.; C. A. Rall, Chief Engr.
PERSO:<SEL: W. A. Purtell, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; THE W. W. BOES CO.,
R. J. Ahern, Exec. V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; 3001 Salem Ave., Dayton 1, 0.
H. E. Oberg, V. Pres.; W. D. Endres, V. Pres. PERSONNEL: W. W. Boes, Pres.; H. E. Ruble.
& Sales Mgr.; E. F. Cummings, Secy. & Treas.;
W. Blackburn, Pur. Dir.; R. H. Young, Ariv. Prod. Mgr.; W. E. Harbottle, Jr., Sales Dept.;
Mgr.; M. Kincairi, Chief Engr. C. G. Harvey, Pur. Dir.; R. D. Ebert, Pers.
Dir.; B. M. Shipley, Chief Engr.; J, R. Wall,
Asst. Engr.
BLACK BEAR CO., INC.,
620 Fifth Ave., New York 20, N. Y. BOICE-CRANE CO.,
PERSONNEL: R. A. Schle_icher, Pres.; F. G. 930 W. Central Ave., Toledo 6, 0.
~ac~er, V. Pres.; M. E. Bmgham, Secy.; F. G. PERSONNEL: W. B. Boice, Gen. Mgr.; J. R.
Schletcher1 Treas.; W. M. Grampp, Gen. Mgr.; Rettie, Prod. Mgr.; M. H. Buehrer, Sales Mgr
S. S. Jamteson, Prod. Mgr.; A. de Goll, Sales & Adv. Mgr.; J. H. Luken, Pur. Dir.
Mgr.; ~- H. Ellis, Pur. Dir.; W. Richardson,
Pe~s. Dtr.; ]. R. Boyd, Pub. Dir.; T. Towles, BOKELMAN CO., INC.,
Chtef Engr. 45 E. 53rd St., New York, N. Y,
PERSONNEL: L. F. Timmerman, Pres.; H. T.
THE BLACK & DECKER MFG. CO., Holland, V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.;,F. Keehn, Secy.;
Towson 4, Md. I;I. E. Dunn, Treas.; R. Boetttcher, Gen. Mgr.
PERSONNEL\ S. D. Black, Pres.; A. G. Decker,
V,. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. A. Sacra, Secy.; F.]. BOLTON MANUFACTURING CORP.,
;:\;agell, Treas.; A. G. Decker, Jr., Prod. Mgr.; 692 Campbell Ave., West Haven, Conn.
R. U. Black, Sales Mgr:; C. B. Mann, Pur. Dir.; PERSONNEL: W. H. Carney, Pres.; K. A. Kins-
H. T. Douglas, _Pe:s. Dtr.i J, F. Apsey, Jr., Adv. man, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. S. Elder, Secy.
Mgr.; G. C. Wtlhtde, Chtef Engr. & Treas,; C. A. Brown, Facto~y Mgr.; W. Riehl.
Pur. Dtr.; A. Hutton, Chtef Engr.; R. ].
Clifford, Chief Inspector.
BLACKER ENGINEERING CORP
136 Liberty St., New York, N:'y, BONDED SCALE CO.,
PERSONNEL:aE. B. Cooke, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; 2176 S. Third St., Columbus 7, 0.
L. B. Dexter, V. Pres.; W. F. Shorter Secy · PERSONNEL: A. Gluck, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
C. D. Cooke, Treas. ' ·' Mgr.; M. Roth, V. Pres.; F. Gluck, Secy.
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DI RE T 1'-'Y 5-7
AVIATION ACCESSORIES
*ENGINE STARTING SYSTEMS *ICE E( IMINATION SYSTEMS
* POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS * SERVO CONTROL SYSTEMS
* SUCTION & AIR PRESSURE SYSTEMS * HYDRA.ULIC EQUIPMENT
* ENGINE & PROPELLER CONTROL * MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL &

SYSTEMS MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
DIRECTORY
BONNEY FORGE & TOOL WORKS, BREUER ELECTRIC MFG. CO.,
Allentown, Pa. 5100 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago 40,
PERSONNEL: F. S. Durham, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; lll.
J. E. Durham, Jr., V. Pres.; A. J. Male, Sccy., PERSO!'.'!<EL: B. R. Breuer, Pres.; R. G. Breuer,
Treas. & Sales Mgr.; W. F. Herbst, Jr., Pur. Secy.; J.P. Jason, Prod. Mgr.; C. A. Bremmer,
Agt.; S. R. Rooinson, Pub. Dir. Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; L. C. Miles, Pur. Dir.;
]. l\1. Haggard, Adv. l\Igr.
THE BOOTH FELT CO.,
463 19th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. THE BREWER-TITCHENER CORP.,
PERSONNEL: E. W. Booth, Owner, Treas., Gen. 111 Port Watson St., Cortland, N.Y.
Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; L. D. Croninger, V. Pres.; PERSO:-ISEL: E. A. Brewer, Pres. & Tress.; D.
J. H. Murray, Secy.; R. S. Stevens, Sales Mgr. A. Brewer, V. Pres.; J. Greene, Secy.; M. E.
!\!axon, Sales Mgr.; A. W. Hoffman, Pur. Dir.:
BOOTS AIRCRAFT NUT CORP., W. A. Bruce, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
New Canaan, Conn.
PERSONNEL: N. J. Boots, Pres.; R. W. Luce, BREWSTER AERONAUTICAL CORP.,
V. Pres.-Engrg.; 0. H. Schell, Secy.; C. A. 35th & Northern Blvd., Long Island
Milton, Treas. & Pur. Dir.;_R. ':V. Johnson, City, N.Y.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. !'·. H1bbert, Sales PERSO:-INEL: H. J. Kaiser, Sr., Pres.; Z. Soucek,
Mgr.; D. H. McComas, Pers. Dir.; W. C. V. Pres.; P. Lockwood, Secy. & Asst. Gen.
Wootton, Chief Engr. Counsel; A. B. Cipriani, Controller; }. A.
Mitchell, Gen. !\!gr.-Prod.; G. W. Hardman,
BOSTITCH, INC,, E. Greenwich, R. I. Chief Engr.; F. Lord, Dir. of Sub-Contracting
PERSONNEL: J. D. A. Whalen, Pres., Treas. & & Procurement; G. A. Luburg, Plant Mgr.,
Gen. Mgr.; F. I. Brown, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; Johnsville, Pa., Div.; C. Santore, Plant Mgr.;
E. C. Mowry, Secy.; J. E. Scully, Pur. Agt.; E. J. O'Donnell, Dir. of Service; H. 0. Fallon,
S. L. Smith, Pub. Dir. Ind. Rei. Dir.; R. Cone, Labor Rei. Dir.; G.
Glehan, Pers. Dir.
THE BOSTON AUTO GAGE CO.,
Pittsfield, Mass. BRIDGEPORT FABRICS, INC.,
PERSONNEL: T. C. Nelson, Pres. & Sales Mgr.; Bridgeport, Conn.
H. MacKelvie, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; M. M. PERSONNEL: H. B. Naramore, Pres.; R. W.
Best, Secy.; H. J. Martin, Treas.; L. W. Foote, Naramore, V. Pres.; E. J. Morrell. Secy.; T. K.
Prod. Mgr.; C. H. Hines, Pur. Dir. Wakeman, Treas.; H. A. Hubbell, Pur. Agt.;
L. Spraragen, Chief Engr.
BOSTON INSULATED WIRE & CABLE CO.,
75 Bay St., Dorchester, Mass. THE BRIDGEPORT HARDWARE MFG.
PERSONNEL: H. B. Burley, Pres. & Treas.; J. C. CORP., 461 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport
Burley, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Chief Engr.; M. Conn.
G. Fitzgerald, Secy.; H. B. Burley, Jr., Prod. PERSONNEL: H. B. Curtis, Pres.; A. G. Ryan,
Mgr Secy.; J. F. Windsor, Treas.
BOUND BROOK OIL-LESS BEARING CO., THE BRIDGEPORT SAFETY EMERY
Bound Brook N. J. WHEEL CO., INC., 1299 W. Broad St.,
PERSONNEL: W. F. Jennings, Pres. & Treas.; H. Stratford, Conn.
0. Johnson, V. Pres., Secy. & Sales Mgr.; D. PERSONNEL: L. Wallace, Jr., Pres.; deB. K.
H. Carhart, Pur. Agt.; C. Claus, Chief Engr. Seeley, V. Pres.; A. H. Kean, Treas.
BOWER ROLLER BEARING CO., BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.,
3040 Hart Ave., Detroit, Mich. 2711 N. 13th St., Milwaukee, Wise.
PERSONNEL: S. A. Strickland, Pres.; W. S. PERSONNEL: C. L. Coughlin, Pres.; E. V.
Bennett, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; T. C. Dye, Oehler, R. W. Griffith, V. Pres.; L. G. Regner,
Secy. & Treas.; G. F. Johnson, Gen. Mgr.; Secy.; E. M. Bodendoerfer, Tress.; R. W.
E. M. Pratt, Pur. Agt.; M. J, Olson, Pers. Dir.: Randall, 0. L. Sicker, Sales Mgrs.; J. F. Bode,
E. Wooler, Chief Engr. Pur. Agt.; H. S. Brown, Chief Engr.
THE BOWLING GREEN RUBBER CO., BRIGGS MANUFACTURING CO.,
1209 Prospect St. at N. Y. Central, 11631 Mack Ave., Detroit Mich.
Toledo 6, 0. PERSONNEL: W. P. Brown, Pres. &Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: S. Roberts, Pres.; R. Roberts, V. W. D. Robinson, V. Pres.; A. D. Blackwood,
Pres., Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; I. F. Zarobsky, Chief Secy.; W. 0. Briggs, Jr., Treas.; A. J. Wett-
Engr. laufer, Sales Mgr.; W. J. Cleary, Pur. Agt.; F.
H. Taylor, Pers. Dir.; J. Lee, II, Pub. Dir.; E.
S. F. BOWSER & CO., INC., E. Lundberg, Chief Engr.
1302 E. Creighton Ave., Ft. Wayne,llnd.
PERSONNEL: R. H. Damon, Pres.; E. D. BRIGGS-WEAVER MACHINERY CO.,
Eggimann, V. Pres.; J. F. Bartels, Secy. & Dallas, Tex.
Treas.; E. C. Marsh, Sales Mgr.; E. A. Stein- PERSONNEL: }. B. Dale, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
hauser, Pur. Agt.; H.]. Slack, Pub. Dir.; C. P. Sales Mgr.; R. B. Young, V. Pres.; D. C. Dale,
Griffith, Chief Engr. Secy. & Treas.; W. C. Jaschob, Pur. Agt.
BRASCO MANUFACTURING CO., THE BRISTOL CO., Waterbury 91, Conn.
Harvey, Ill. PERSONNEL: H. H. Bristol, Pres.; R. Hazard,
PERSONNEL: L. Barton, Pres.; M. ]. Rosenfeld, Exec. V. Pres.; L. G. Bean, V. Pres.; H. E.
V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; C. B. Hess, Secy.; Beane, Sales Mgr.; ]. W. Peckham, Mgr., Dev.
A. W. Sorenson, Pur. Agt.; E. Roach, Pers. Engrg.; E. Nuber, Western Mgr.; G. P.
Dir.; J. J. Arnsfield, Pub. Dir.; J. ]. Bosshard, Lonergan, Sales Promotion Mgr.; A. I. Thomp-
Chief Engr. son, Aircraft Instr. Engr.
BREEZE CORPORATIONS, INC., BROOKLYN VARNISH MFG. CO., INC.,
24 S. Sixth St., Newark 7, N. J. 35 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: J. T. Mascuch, Pres.; J, F. Lucas PERSONNEL: W. J, Anderson, Pres.· D. C.
V. Pres.; F. G. Shupp, Treas.; G. Braumueller' Anderson, V. Pres.; R. B. Anderson, Secy.; C.
Pur. Dir.; J. F. Keating, Pers. Dir.; K. G: Engelhardt, Gen. Mgr.; J, W. Wilson, Sales
Strunk, Chief Engr. Mgr.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
ANDREW BROWN CO., 5431 S. Riverside EDWARD G. BUDD MANUFACTURING
Dr., Los Angeles, Calif. CO., 25th & Hunting Park Ave., Phila-
PERSONNEL: A. Brown, Pres. & Gen. l\!gr.; W. delphia, Pa.
E. Moore, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; A. 1\L PERSO:-<:-<EL: E. G. Budd, Sr., Pres.; E. W.
Roberts, Secy. & Treas.; 0. C. Pumphrey, Sales Budd. Jr., D. Alc~andcr, V. Pres.; H. A.
l\!gr.; N. Bergeron, Pur. Agt.; J. Franks. Pcrs. Coward, Secy.; 1'. Zcns. Treas.; S. A. Mahan.
Dir. Works 1\lgr.; H. P. Curtis, Sales ~!gr.; F. S.
White, Pur. Agt.; E. H. ~lcllvain, Pers. Dir.;
THE BROWN INSTRUMENT CO., Wayne H. D. Leopold, Pub. Dir.; l\1. \Vatter. Aircraft
& Roberts Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Engr.
PERSONNEL: C. B. Sweatt, Pres.; E. B. Evleth.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J.P. Goheen. Secy.; W. BUFFALO FIRE APPLIANCE CORP.,
Huff, Treas.; L. lvL 1\!orley. Sales lvlgr.; J. \V. 290 Main St., Buffalo 2, N.Y.
Weingartner, Pur. Ar::t.; P. L. Goldstrohm, I'~:Rso:<:-<EL: C. H. Stephens, Pres. & Gen.
Pers. Dir.; ]. F. Sulhvan, Pub. Dir.; n. ~1. ~!gr.; G. R. Stephens, Works ~lf:,'T.; A. G
1\fuschamp, Chief Engr. Sullivan, Sales ~!gr.; H. D. \Villse, Pur. Dir;
~1. F. Hall, Adv. l\!gr.; H. C. Smith, Chiei
BROWN & SHARPE MFG. CO., Engr.
235 Promenade St., Providence, R. I.
PERSONNEL: H. D. Sharpe, ~res. & Trcas.; 1'. BUHL STAMPING CO.,
C. DeWolf, J. S. Chafee, R. Vtall, A. K. Brown, 2730 Scotten Ave., Detroit, Mich.
V. Pres.; J. A. Newton, Sccy.; A. H. Bainton, PERSONNEL: L. D. Buhl, Pres.; H. S. Finken-
Works Mgr.; C. W. 1\lachon, Sales 1\lgr.; R. staedt, V. Pres. & Gen. i\!gr.; H. E. Ryan.
W. Dixon. Pur. Agt.; J. ]. Hall, Pcrs. Dir.; ]. Treas.; E. F. Rickclman, Aviation Sales ~!gr.;
P. Burdick, Pub. Dir.; B. P. Graves, Chic[ A. W. Gies, l'ur. Agt.; D. Warner, Pers. Dir.;
En gr. C. D. LaFond, Chief Engr.
BRUNNER MANUFACTURING CO., BUHR MACHINE TOOL CO.,

1821 Broad St., Utica, N. Y. 839 Green St., Ann Arbor, Mich.
PEKSONNEL: (}. L. Brunner, Pres.; G. L. Brun- l'ERSON:-<Et.: J, F. Buhr, Pres. & Gen. ~!gr.;
ner, Jr., V. Pres. & Secy.; A. G. Zumbrun, T. H. L. Backus. V. Pres.; J. F. Haarer, Secy.
Treas.; P. A. Lovcgrcn, Prod. 1\fgr.; B. J. & Trcas.; C. P. Roth, Sales Mgr.; J. H. Buhr,
Scholl, Sales Mgr.; E. H. Schiller, Pur. Dir.; Jr., Pur. Agt.; M.A. 1\!orice, Pers. Dir.; W. ].
0. R. McDonald, Adv. Mgr.; S. R. Hirsch, Mattson, Pub. Dir.; G. D. Evans, Chief Engr.
Chief Engr.
BUICK MOTOR DIV., Flint, Mich.
THE BRUSH DEVELOPMENT CO., PERSO:-<:-<EI.: H. H. Curtice, Pres.; I. L. Wiles,
3311 Perkins Ave., Cleveland 14, 0. Treas.; W. F. Hufstadcr, Sales Mgr.; L. A.
PERSON:-<EL: A. L. \\'illiams, Pres. & Chief Stewart, Pur. Agt.; R. P. Thalner, Pers. Dir.;
Engr.; V. B. Phillips; Exec. V. Pres.; S. ]. F. Webb, Pub. Dir.; C. A. Chayne, Chief Engr.
Begun, V. Pres.; C. B. Sawyer, V. Pres. & THE BULLARD CO.,
Treas.; W. Flory, Secy.; F. Avery, Works 1\-!gr.; 286 Canfield Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.
L. G. Watson, Prod. Mgr.; B. Foulrls. Sales PERSONNEL: E. P. Bullard, Pres.; E. C. Bullard,
Mgr.; E. R. Parker, Pur. Dir.; W. H. Shelton, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\!gr.; A. E. North, Secy. &
Pers. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. Treas.; E. P. Blanchard, Sales 1\!gr.; R. T.
Phipps, Pur. Agt.; F. H. Somers, Pers. Dir.;
BRYANT CHUCKING GRINDER CO., R. C. Bullard, Pub. Dir.; V. J. Elsenboss, Chief
Springfield, Vt. Engr.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Flanders, Pres.; \V. ].
Bryant, V. Pres. & Treas.; ]. B. Johnson, Gen. E. D. BULL/.RD CO.,
Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; J. L. Hronek, Factory Mgr.; 275 Eighth St., San Francisco, Calif.
E. R. Olney, Pur. Agt.; M. H. Arms, Chief l'EKSO:-<NEI.: E. \V. Bullard, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Engr. A. Bull, V. Pres. & Sales ~!gr.; R. C. Mills,
Pur. Agt.; :M. E. \Vank, Pub. Dir.
THE BRYANT ELECTRIC CO.,
1421 State St., Bridgeport, Conn. BUNDY TUBING CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. E. Seim, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\fgr.; 10951 Hern Ave., Detroit 13, Mich..
S. Booth, Treas.; H. Hey, Sales Mgr.; F. C. PEKSONNEL: \V. W. Anderson, Pres. & Treas.;
Esser, Pur. Agt.; C. L. Sundine, Pers. Dir.; A. Gardner, V. Pres.: C. ·wright, Secy.; W. C.
F. F. Herold, Pub. Dir.; C. H. Hodgkins, Chief Ireland, Gen. Mgr.; J, Shanahan, Prod. Mgr.;
Engr. P. O'Connell, Sales Mgr.; T. Schneider, Pur.
Dir.; C. L. Palms, Jr., Pers. Dir.; D. Knox
Chief Engr.
BUCKEYE IRON & BRASS WORKS
324 E. Third St., Dayton 2, 0. ' THE BUNTING BRASS & BRONZE CO.,
PERSONNEL: W. P. Huffman, Pres., Treas. & 715 Spencer St., Toledo, 0.
Gen. Mgr.; R. C. Anderson, V. Pres.; H. W. PERSONNEL: C. E. Bunting, Pres. & Treas.;
Webb, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; I. U. Scholl, Prod. G. H. Adams, Exec. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; D.
Mgr.; E. A. Wenz, Pur. Dir.; B. B. Bains, Adv.
Mgr.; F. F. Rike, Chief Engr.
~IcKercher, V. Pr<:s. & Gen. MK'".; :v.F. Vo\k.
Secy.; J. Frautscht, Pur. Agt.; G. \ ager, Chtef
En gr.
BUCKEYE TOOLS CORP.,
. 29 W. Apple St., Dayton, 0. BURDETT MFG. CO.,
PEKSONNEL: M. J. McCombs, Pres. & t~en 19 N. Loomis St., Chicago, Ill.
Mgr.; ~- 0. Gummere, Secy., Sales Mgr. & i'J>RSONNEL: J. B. Burdett, Pres.;]. H. Burdett,
Pub. Dtr.; A. G. Lauzon, Treas.; E. E. Reeves, V. Pres.; J. E. Veihl, Secy., Treas. & Gen.
Pur. Agt.; E. B. Hamilton, Chief Engr. i\lgr.
BURGESS BATTERY CO.,
THE BUDA CO., Harvey, Ill. Freeport, Ill.
PERSONNEL: J. S. Dempsey, Pres. & Treas.; PERSONNEL: D. W. Hirtle, Pres.; A.!\'!. Dobbs,
R. ~- J'v!angan, Exec. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; V. Pres.; 0. W. Storey, Secy.; D. J. Teare,
K. E. Fttzpatr!ck, Secy.; G. E. Hinkle, Prod. Treas.; L. J. Lockwood, Gen. Supt.; J. A.
Mgr,; R,. C. Wtetersen, Pur. Dir.; G. Moccker, :-.!cllnay, Sales Mgr.; C. A. Butcher, Pur. Dir.;
Pees. Dtr.; H. H. Cohenour, Adv Mgr · H G W. C. Morse, Pers. Dir.; C. E. Balz, Adv. 1\!gr.;
Smith, Chief Engr. · ., · · J. J. Coleman, Chief Engr.
531
that Bendix* Struts

perform as
planned
Whe n Bendix des ign s a strut
for a plane, engineers' es timat es "
of p e rformance are ch ec k ed b y
the mos t modern laboratory
equipm en t. Th e g iant drop·
tes tin g machine s hown at th e
right ace u ratel y pre -dete rmin es
the performance of the s trut.
Dy namom e te r s pre -d e termin e
th.e s toppin g power of B en dix
A i.rplan e Brakes under a c tual
operatin g co ndition s. Bending
tes ts measure th e r es il ie n ce and
stren g th of s truts, a ss uring th e
extra marg in of s afe ty upon
wh ic h lives d e pe nd. Bendix iu·
s pection fa c ilities are a s essen -
tia l as B e ndix engin ee ring
lea d e r s hip in d esig•lin g and
bu ilding th e ri g ht landing Bendix* _ Landing Gear- Bendix
gear for every plane. Pneudraulic Shock Struts, Bendix *
Tra.d~ma_rk of B cndiz Aviation Corporation Airplane Wheels, Airplane Brakes,
Hydraulic Master Cylinders·, and
Power Brake Valves are important
members of "The Invisible Crew"
of precision equipmentwhich more
then 30 Bendix plants are speed-
ing to world bottle fronts.
BENDIX PRODUCTS DIVISION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

-'I
532 DIRECTORY
BURGESS-NORTON MFG. CO., CALIFORNIA PANEL & VENEER CO.,
756 Peyton St., Geneva, Dl. 955 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: M. ]. Baker, Pres.; G. R. Strate·
BURKLYN COMPANY, meyer, V. Pres.; W. F. Fahs, Secy .. Treas ..
3429 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Pur. Agt .• Pers. Dir. & Pub. Dir.; R. Mul·
PERSONNEL: E. Burke. T. Lynn, Partners. holland, Gen. 1\fgr. & Sales Mgr.; B. Ostlind.
Chief Engr.
BURLINGTON MU.LS, INC.,
Burlington, Wise. CALIFORNIA SPRING CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: W. A. McMillan, Pres. & Gen. 1746 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles,
Mgr.; G. C. Salisbury, V. Pres. & Sales l\lgr.; Calif.
W. G. Rash, Secy. & Treas.; J, C. Wilson, Jr., PERSO:-<NI"·' J, H. Kcuhart, Gen. !\!gr.
Prod. Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; H. D. Wakefield, Pur.
Dir.; W. C. Fraley, Adv. Mgr.; W. Wagner, THE CALIFORNIA WIRE CLOTH CORP.,
Chief Engr. 1001-22nd Ave., Oakland, Calif.
PERSONNEL: R. C. Pohlman, \'. Pres. & Gen
BURNDY ENGINEERING CO., INC., 1\!gr.; G. T. Stockfieth. Secy. & Treas.; H. R.
107 Eastern Blvd., New York 54, N.Y. Merriam, Sales 1\lgr.; F. Kelleway, Pur. Agt.;
PERSONNEL: P. Fried, Pres.; F. E. L. Whitesell, W. de Poy, Chief Engr.
Sales Mgr.; E. C. Tompson, Adv. Mgr.; 1\f.
Lee, Chief Engr. CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT CO., INC.,
3732 Grand Central Terminal, New
BURNSIDE VENEER CO., INC., York 17, N. Y.
Burnside, Ky. PERSONNEL: R. H. Kruse, Pres. & Gen. 1\lgr.;
PERSONN~L~ R. Kreamer, Pres. & Sales M11r.; H. K. Packard, V. Pres. & Treas.; W. H. Jefter-
M. C. W1lkinson, V. Pres. & Secy.; F. Sm1th, son. Secy.; A. A. Clokey, Prod. 1\!gr.; B. 0.
Treas. Watkins, Aviation Sates Mgr.; L. Birdsall,
Pur. Dir.; R. Rick, Adv. 1\!gr.; U. 0. Hutton,
BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO., INC., Chief Engr.
9 East 41st St., New York, N. Y. CAMLOC FASTENER CORP.,
PERSONNEL: T. Nevin, Pres.; G. S. Dunbar, V. 420 Lexington Ave., New York 17, N.Y.
Pres.; W. F. Weber, Secy.; R. C. Ralphs, PERSONNEL: D. S. Kane, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Treas.; M. S. Smith, Pur. Agt. D. Kane, V. Pres.; A. W. Faber. Secy. & Treas.;
H. ]. 1\~cCarth}'._ Sales Mgr.; A. F. Korman,
BURTON-ROGERS CO., SALES DIV., Pur. D1r.; R. W. Allen, Adv. Mgr.; S. W.
HOYT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT Hennessey, Jr., Chief Engr.
WORKS, 857 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
PERSONNEL: C. W. Burton, Pres. & Treas.; E. CAMPBELL HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO.,
L. Chase, V. Pres.; V. S. Church, Secy. & Chief 108 First, S., Seattle, Wash.
Engr. PERSONNEL: W. Campbell, Pres.; J, Campbell,
V. Pres., Treas. & Sales Mgr.; M. Schultz,
BUSSMANN MANUFACTURING CO., Secy.; W. Campbell, Gen. Mgr.; ]. Leptish,
University at Jefferson, St. Louis, Mo. Pur. Dir.
PERSONNEL: A. B. Bussmann, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; H. T. Bussmann, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; CANDLER-IDLL CORP.,
J. A. Bussmann, Secy., Treas. & Pers. Dir.; 405 Midlnnd Ave., Detroit, Mich.
L. J. Bussmann, Pur. Agt.; H. Thomas, Pub. PERSONNEL: J, B. Candler, Pres.; E. ]. Hill,
Dir.; J. Lebens, Chief Engr. V. Pres.; G. E. Runyeon, Secy.; B. Ferris. Pur.
Agt.; A. G. Schlosser, Chief Engr.
BUSHINGS, INC.,
8-155 General Motors Bldg., Detroit 2, CANNON ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT CO.,
Mich. 3209 Humboldt St., Los Angeles 31,
PERSONNEL: B. C. Doying, Pres.; F. E. Wick- Calif.
ham, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: J, H. Cannon, Pres.; R. ]. Cannon,
V. Pres.; G. Tayl_or, Secy.; H. F. Brady, Prod.
Mgr.; W. V. Bramard, Sales 1\lgr.; R. Rowen,
BYRNE DOORS, INC., Pur. Dir.; A. Wilcox, Pers. Dir.; E. Neifing,
1150 Griswold St., Detroit, Mich. Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: J, I. Byrne, Pres.; G. M. Bolton,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; B. C. Walsh, Secy.; R. EUGENE CANTIN CO., INC.,
Ballantyne, Treas.; E. F. Dunkle, Sales Mgr.; 101 Park Ave., New York 17, N.Y.
W. B. Lyons, Pur. Agt.; N. E. Colburn, Sr., PERSONNEL: E. J, Cantin, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Chief Engr. V. C. Shadgen, V. Pres. & Treas.; 0. Vischi,
Secy.
c THE CANTON DROP FORGING & MFG.

CO., Canton, 0.
PERSONNEL: C. A. Brauchler, Pres., Gen. 1\lgr.
& Sales Mgr.; C. H. Brauchler, V. Pres. &
C-O-TWO FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., Chief Engr.; K. S. Goodin, Secy. & Treas.
U. S. Highway No. 1, Newark 1, N. J. CAPAC MANUFACTURING CO.,
PERSONNEL: S. E. Allen, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
M. A. Laswell, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. A. Capac, Mich.
Clapp, Secy. & Treas.; C. W. Michelsen, Prod. PERSONNEL: T. ]. Arbron, Pres.; R. W. Sin-
Mgr. & Plant Supt.; E. D. Wolf, Pur. Dir.; clair, V. Pres. & Treas.; J, K. Worley, Secy.;
R. F. Batch, Pers. Dir.; T. 0. Young, Pub. Dir. B. Jackson, Prod. Mgr.; F. A. Hooper, Pur.
& Adv. Mgr.; F. B. Allen, Chief Engr. Dir.
CARBOLOY CO. INC.,
C & W TOOL CO., '1177 E. 8 Mite Rd., Detroit, Mich.
19 Chestnut St., Cambridge, Mass. PERSONNEL: W. G. Robbins, Pres.; A. MacKen-
PERSONNEL: A. H. Avery, Pres. & Treas.; J, A. zie, V. Pres.; K. R. Oberle, Treas.; J. R. Long-
Long1 V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; ]. B. well, Gen. Mgr.; K. R. Beardslee, Sales Mgr.;
Hamngton, Pur. Agt. & Chief Engr.; R. C. A. DeCarlo, Pur. Agt.; F. C. Ritner, Pers. Dir.;
Crichton, Pub. Dir. E. C. Howell, Pub. Dir.; P. Miller, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 533
FIGHT TO THE FINISH

Those who work on the Bendix-Scintilla* Aircraft Mag-
netos that spark our warplanes know that this is a fight
to the finish .. . even to the "finish" of a single steel cam.
Creative engineering must go hand in hand with unsur-
passed precision in manufacture. Bendix-Scintilla has
accomplished many major developments in Aircraft
Ignition, but the firing line is still the final test ... of
magnetos a s of men. And Bendix-Scintilla will carry on,
unrelentingly, irs own special "fight to the finish."
SCINTILLA5~~EN"E~O DIVISION -es;;d~

44gi';;i'h
·.
*T RADE MAR K OF B£NDIX A'o'tATION CO RPORATIO N
;f~ft~
S.H
CARDOX CORP., CATALIN CORP.,
307 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago I, Ill. One Park Ave., New York 10, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: A. Harris, Pres.;]. H. Bell. Exec. i'EI<'-"""EJ.: \\'. Tiw:':.-. l'"''s.; H. Krehbiel,\'.
V. Pres.; E. Geerts, C. A. Gctz, \'. Pres.: l'rn: E. S 11 .. , ·"'·"'· .-\.\v. ~l,r.; L. R..ck.
].].Fitzgerald, Secy.; H. R. Baldwin. Treas.: Chid En,:"
H. ·w. Lan11e. Sales :\!gr.; :\!. H. llemm:m,
Pur. Dir.; C. \\". Adrianson. l'ers. Dir.: 1. CEE BEE CHEMICAL CO., INC.,
::\. Krohne, Pub. Dir.; H. R. Harper, Chief 655 E. Gu~;c Ave., Los Angcl.,s, Calif.
Engr. I'J·:w ..... ssJ·.t.: S. <'. ll!;h·k. l'r,·s.; C. D. Black.
CHAS. W. CARLL SONS, Secy. & Tn•;,s : 1J \\'":.·!Jt . .-\:.st. (~<·n. ~!gr.
Cole St. & Reading R. R., Trenton 8,
N.J. CELANESE CELLULOID CORP.,
i'EI<SOSSJ·:L: C. ~!. C:.rll, l'n·s .. 1;en. ~1~-:r & 180 Madison A,.,•. , New York 10, N.Y.
Chief Engr.; ~!. 1;. :\ewell. Seer .. Trcas. & I'L><'""""'J.: C 1>,.·:.-:'"'· !'"''': E. \\'. \\"ard,
Pers. Dir.; W. Schurter. Pr<>d. ~!.:r.; ]. \\" ';,.:: S.,J.. ~!.·" . F \\' l'o.:T,·::. l'e~r. Dir.; H. E.
Carll, Sales ~!gr., l'ur. Dir .. l'ub. Dir. & A<lv. R:.y:~•••::•!. .\d·.·. ~l.·r
~!gr.
TilE CENTERLF.SS GIHNDING CO. INC.,
THE CARLYLE JOHNSON MACHINE CO., IQ Stnplcs St., Brid~;eport I, Conn.
52 Main St., Manchester, Conn. l't·.H.._,,,~~t-.1.: \\'. llc·rl·t·r.:. P:-es. & Tf"('aS.
P~;l<sussEL: S. H. Simon. Pres & S;,J..s ~!,;: ;
A. R. Coe, V. Pres .. l'ur. Vir. & Chid En;:r; CENTRAL SCREW CO.,
A. B. Clough, Secy.; ]. :\!. :\!ilkr. Treas
W. McBride, Prod. :O.!gr. 3501 Shields Ave., Chicago Q, ·u.
PI·.J·f:'·,q~_SEI.: II. F. Kt·il~~.:.~. Prt.·s_ & Trt·as.; D.
CARNEGIE-ILLINOIS STEEL CORP., S j1'tl1lltH-'..;,, \'. Prt•s. & St·c~'.; E. Payne, S.."\l~s
Carnegie Bldg., 434 Fifth Ave., Pitts- :">l.:r.; :\. l!,hn. Dcv. En,:r; \\'.Roche, Chief
En;~r.
burgh 30, Pa.
i'ERSOSs~:L: ]. L. Perry. l'r•·s.; D. F. A:~stin.
V. Pres.-Sales; J. \\'. Hamilton. SeC}'.; L. F. CENTURY AIRCRAFT COMPANY,
Payne. Treas.; T. ]. Hilliard, •;en. ~h·r. ,,j 5601 Century Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
Sales; F.]. Ricf, Pur. Dir.; R. j. ';rcenly, Chief, I'I·.HsosSEL: J \1 Ht·nry, \.~en. \h:r.
Personnel Div.; G. R. Schreiner. A•lv. ~!gr.;
~!. W. Reed, Chief Engr. CENTURY ELECTRIC CO.,
1806 Pine St., St. Louis J, Mo.
THE E. W. CARPENTER MFG. CO., 1-'t·.H.:-,~,~:--.;Et.: E. S. Plllsburv. Prt•s.; R. J.
IS65 Railroad Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. I<:I~'i··ll. V. Pres_'"'\: St·cy.; <~ Srnith. \~. Pre5 . .S.:
Pc.J<SOSSEL: H. C. \\'heeler, !'res.; :0.!. B. But- I ;,.11. :--t,•r.; J L. \\',)o•ln·"· Dir. oi Sales; J. 1-'.
ler, V. Pres. & Gen. :\!gr.; IJ. \\'.Clark, Secy. & C11lvcr, Tr""'·; R. ::\. lltll. \\',>rk> ~!gr.; E:. S.
Treas.; ]. ]. Morrison, Prod. :O.!.,r.; I. :\'oonan, ~loon·. S~th-:-> :\L~r.; ( "r. Prus.~er, Pur. Dir.: T~
Sales !\fgr.; K. Trefry, l'ur. !Jir.; E. Dalton, < ;,., n ley, I' cr.;. I lir.: U. S. I mcs, Ach·. ~l,:r.;
Pcrs. Dir.; W. H. Fry, Chief Engr. S. S. W•>lfT, Chid Elcc. En>Jr.
THE CARPENTER STEEL CO., Reading, Pa.
PERSONNEL: j. H. Parker, Pres.; F. R Palmer. CENTURY METALCRAFT CORP., MFG.
V. Pres.-Sales; E.]. Poole. ]L, V. Prcs.-~Hg.; DIV., 6000 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles,
]. S. Pendleton, Secy. & Treas.; R. V. :\!ann, Calif.
Pt·:l<~o~SJ-;L: H. l' l>wyt•r, Prt~s.; C.]. At~tick,
Sales Mgr.; R. I'. Frcchafcr. Pur. Dir.; C. F.
\Veaver, Pers. Dir.; A. E. Keller. Adv. :\!;:r.; V. Pn·s .. l"rt·n. \L:r . . ._\: ~alt·s \1gr.; l"r. V. Groh.
S~"cy.; E. F. < ·~~r-st~n, Trt·as. & Pur. Agt.; A.
B. H. DeLong, Chief :O.!ct.
:\lhcrts, Pers. Dir.; F. I..:.litncnt, Chief Engr.
CARRIER CORP.,
S. Geddes St., Syracuse I, N. Y. CHAMPION AVIATION PRODUCTS CO.,
I'ERSOSSEL: E. C. \Vampler, Pres. & l;en. 1702 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Mgr.; E. T. Murphy, Sr., V. Pres. & Sales 1-.!;;r.; PERst,:-.;:-.;~-:L: H. P. Lt·stt·r, Pn•s., l"rf•n. ).l~r. &
J. H. Holton, V. !'res. & Prod. :\!gr.; H. L. SalL·s .\l~~r ; T. B. Srnallwulld, \ ... Pn•s. & Chit'f
Laube, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; \V. H. Driscoll. En,:r.; \~. C. llodges, Secy. & Tn•as.
V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.; !\L E. Snyder, Sccy. &
Treas.; R. Ebbcrts, Pers. Dir.; \\'. A. Jl.,wr·.
Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr CHAMPION BLOWER & FORGE CO.,
Lancaster, Pa.
PEI..:S<IS:"EL: C. B. Lnng, Pres.; ( l. H. I·Iert:der.
CARTER MOTOR COMPANY,
1608 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. V. l'rc>.; C. R . .-\ppL"l. Svcy.; II. K. Lon~.
TrL"as.
PERS01':"EL: A.]. Carter, Pres.; R. \\'. Carter.
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; E. J. Detsch, Secy.; ll.
R. Carter, Treas.; ]. M. !\!atthcis, J>ur. Agt. CHAMPION PNEUMATIC MACHINERY
CO., 8162 S. Chicago Ave., Chicago 17,
A. T. CASE CO., Ill.
6100 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. PER~(lSSEL: ( ;. T'. Raylit.'ld, Pres., tlen. ~lgr. &
PERSO:":"EL: A. T. Case, Pres.; ]. G. Cam- l'ur. Dir.; F . .f. Rayticld. \·. Pres., Trc:.s. &
pazzie, Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; J. K. !Joan, Trcas.; ('hid En,~r.; ('. H. LL"L", Sn·y., Sales ~lt:r. &
E A Evans Sales Mgr.; L. Inman, Pur. AJ(l.; :\•lv. :-.tgr.
H·. Derner, I;ers. Dir.; H. Childers, Chief Engr.
CHAMPION SPARK PLUG CO.,
CASEIN CO. OF AMERICA, Upton Ave., Toledo 1, 0.
350 Madison Ave., New York 17, N. Y. l'ERSO:-.JNEL: R. A. Stranahan, Pres.; D.
PERSONNEL: W. Callan, Pres.; W. F. Leicester, Stranahan, V. Pres.; R. II. Rowland, V. Pres.-
V. Pres.; B. B. Wadsworth, Sales Mgr.; A. M. Salcs; M. C. Dewitt, V. Prc•s. & Adv. Mgr.;
Freeman, Adv. Mgr. H. B. Speyer, Secy. & Asst. Treas.; F. D.
Stranahan, Treas.; B. H. Sibley, Factory r-Igr.;
CASTALLOY CO., INC., . H. 0. Black, Pro< I. M>Jr.; C. L. Corwin, Sales
220 Sixth St., Cambndge, Mass. Mgr.; ]. F. Lewis, Jr., l'nr. Dir.; J. H. Beatty,
PERSONNEL: F. Hengesch, Pres.; F. McC<>n- Supervisor of Employee Rei.; ]. :--lolan, Prod.
ville, Treas. Engr.
DIRE CTORY 535
TO CARRY . FIGH -TER PROTECTION
• On the new North Anwriean .- P:5l

Mu~l:mg lighlt•r· planes that escort
;\meri.-an ht·avv honriH•rs to the
::!'-'!!~~~-1111."'\.; ·- innerrno~l '"·ar -· •.;Cuif·r~ of Gerrnany,
. - ~{u·omherg '' lnje<"lion Carburetors h e ip
a~s•rr·e the fitrl t•rollomv that ntakt> s
t>nch (nng-r;H•g•· tni!"'.sion~ pns s ihlc. I~y
contpPu~ating tpriddy ancl autornati-
eally for all .-hanges in speed, altitndc,
attitmlc and lt'llllH'I'aturc. Stroml1cr·g
Carlnu·etors also help to ntake the
Mustang the highest climbing and
STROMBERG* fastest ftyin:.r fil!ht<'r in existence.
Injection Carburetor
""~•JI?~=~l~!:~-:~~:~:m=
· ~e.~,.w}!
The Stromb erg Aircraft Carbure-
tor is an impbrtant member of
:'The Invisible Crew" .. . precision
mstruments. and controls which
Bendix plants from coast io coast
are speeding to our fighting crews
on world battle fronts. "Avla~ion "Corpo,-a~ion
BEND!lt PRODUCTS DIVISION OF BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION • SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
DIRECTORY
CHANDLER-EVANS CORP., CHRYSLER CORP.-A.MPLEX DIV.,
S. Meriden, Conn. 6501 Harper Ave., Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: C. W. Deeds, Pres.; B. H. Gilpin, PERSONNEL: A. J. Langhammer, Pres.; R. H.
V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; M. E. Chandler, Khuen, Sales Mgr.b·A. H . .Merschel, Pur. Agt.;
V. Pres.-Engrg.; H. L. Hartman, Asst. Gen. .M. L. Cobb, Pers. ir.
Mgr.; G. H. Day, Secy.; H. T. Rich, Pur. Agt.;
W. F. Skillin, Chief Engr. CINCH MANUFACTURING CORP.,
2335 W. Van Buren St., Chica~o, lll.
T. M. CHAPMAN'S SONS CO., PERSONNEL: W. G. Roby, Pres.; J. ]. Steffen,
60 Center St., Old Town, Me. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. C. W1lson, V. Pres.
PERSONNEL: H. W. Chapman, Pres.; F. K. & Sales Mgr.; J. R. Nicholson, Secy.; A. W.
Chapman, Treas. & Pur. Agt. Kimbell, Treas.; C. J. Flanagan, Prod. Mgr.;
T. A. Hopkins, Pur. Dir.; R. G. Kimbell, Sr.,
L. C. CHASE & CO., Pers. Dir.; D. T. Campbell, Adv. :.rgr.; C. L.
295 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. Knutson, Chief Engr.
PERSON!'IEL: W. H. Marland, Pres.; W. A.
Spicer, V. Pres.; T. M. Goodall, Treas.; G. B. THE CINCINNATI LATHE & TOOL CO.,
Ogan, Gen. Mgr. 3207-11 Disney St., Oakley, Cincinnati,
0.
CHASE BRASS & COPPER CO., PERSONNEL: W. C. Heindel, Pres.; l\1. E.
263 Grand St., Waterbury 91 Conn. Rogers, Secy.
PERSONNEL: C. E. Hart, Pres.; R. L. Coe, V.
Pres. & Sales Mgr.; R. D. Ely, V. Pres.; S. S. CINCINNATI MILLING AND GRINDING
Jackson, Secy.; J. H. Gilbert, Treas.; A. G. MACHINES, INC., Marburg Ave.,
Evans, Pur. Dir.; R. Chase, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Oakley, Cincinnati 9, 0.
Mgr.; R. W. Shoemaker, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: F. V. Geier, Pres.; W. W. Tan!!C•
man, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; F. M. Angevm,
JOHN CHATILLON & SONS, Secy. & Pur. Dir.; P. 0. Geier, Treas,.j C.
85 Cliff St., New York 7, N. Y. Somogyi, Prod. Mgr.; S. E. Bergstrom, :>ales
PERSONNEL: G. E. Chatillon, Pres.; A. J, Mgr.; 0. P. Geier, Pers. Dir.; C. M. Reesey,
Chatillon, V. Pres.; E. M. Haines, Sales Mgr.; Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; L. F. Nenninger, Chief
W. K. Slatford, Pur. Dir. Engr.
THE CINCINNATI PLANER CO.,
CHERRY RIVET CO., 3120 Forrer St., Cincinnati, 0.
1819 Barranca St., Los Angeles, Calif. PERSONNEL: B. B. Quillen, Pres.; G. Langen,
PERSONNEL: W. B. Hubbard, Pres. & Gen. V. Pres.j_R. J. Steiner, Secy.; G. D. Walker,
Mgr.; W. Kinney, V. Pres.; R. Kinney, Secy.; Treas.; v. F. Schoolfield, Gen. Mgr.; R. D.
H. D. Crookston, Treas.j M. C. Ketchum, Allison, Sales Mgr.; J. W. Knippling, Pur. Agt.;
Sales Mgr.; E. C. Conaro, Pur. Agt.; D. T. L. D. Klayer, Pers. Dir.; ]. D. Daugherty,
Prince, Pers. Dir.; A. S. Mullgardt, Chief Engr. Chief Engr.
CHICAGO AERIAL SURVEY CO., THE CINCINNATI SHAPER CO.,
. 332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 4, Dl. Hopple, Garrard & Elam, Cincinnati 25,
PERSONNEL: E. W. Fuller, Pres.; F. T. Sonne,
V. Pres.; J. L. Patzold, Pur. Dir.
o.
PERSONNEL: P. G. March, III, Pres.; H. S.
Robinson, Secy., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; R. D.
CHICAGO METAL HOSE CORP., Wade, Prod. Mgr.; F. H. Pfefferle, Sales Mgr.;
1315 S. Third Ave., Maywood, lll. H. Fenner, Pur. Dir.; F. W. Pfaff, Pers. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: J. F. P. Farrar, Pres.; A. S. Keller, A. G. Baumgartner, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
V. Pres.-Sales & Adv. Mgr.; A. E. F. Johnson, R. S. Diserens, Chief Draftsman.
V. Pres.-Prod.; D. W. Fentress, V. Pres.-Engrg.;
T. M. Sinclair, Pur. Dir.; T. H. Ryan, Pers. CIRCO PRODUCTS CO.,
Dir. 2835 Chester Ave., Cleveland 14, 0.
PERSONNEL: J. F. Black, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
CHICAGO PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., Mgr.; J. J. Skelly, V. Pres.; P. E. Lees, Secy.;
6 E. 44th St., New York 17, N.Y. S. J. Polcar, Prod. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. A. Jackson, Pres.; W. L. Lewis,
V. Pres.; L. S. Gillette, Sales Dev. Mgr,, Pers. C. P. CLARE & CO.,
Dir. & Pub. Dir.; M. Powers, Pur. Dir.; J. A. 4719 Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, lll.
Sullivan, Adv. Mgr. PERSONNEL: C. P. Clare, Pres.; J. E. Mossman,
V. Pres.; J. I. McTaggart, Secy.
CHICAGO RAWHIDE MANUFACTURING
CO., 1301 Elston Ave., Chicago, Dl. GEO. P. CLARK CO.,
PERSONNEL: E. W. Emery, Pres.; S. E. Ull- Windsor Locks, Conn.
mann, V. Pres.; M.A. Schiltz, Secy. & Treas.j PERSONNEL: G. E. Clark, Pres. & Treas.; L. C.
E. E. Frodin, Pur. Agt.; R. 0. Isenbarger, Chiet Hunter,,Secy.; C. W. Russell, Pr<?d: Mgr.; A.
Engr. W. Bevm, Sales Mgr.; E. M. Wilhams, Pur.
Dir.
CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO.,
9600 W. Jackson Blvd., Bellwood, Dl. CLARK TRUCTRACTOR DIV. OF CLARK
PERSONNEl,! J. A. Morrissey, Pres., Gen. MI;Sr. EQUIPMENT CO., Battle Creek, Mich.
& Pers. DIT.; H. J. Tonn, V. Pres. & Ch1ef
Engr.; M. F. McManus, V. Pres.; E. ]. CLAROSTAT MFG. CO., INC.,
Morrissey, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; E. P. O'Malley, 285 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Jr., W. Bautz, Pur. Agt.; R. C. Hudson, Pub. PERSONNEL: J. J. Mucher, Pres.; S. J. Mucher,
Dir. Secy.; J. Mucher, Treas.; V. Mucher, Gen.
Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; C. Burnell, Pers.
CHISHOLM-MOORE HOIST CORP., Dir.; G. J. Mucher, Chief Engr.
Tonawanda, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: F. T. Stone, Pres.; A. L. McKin- CLAYTON MANUFACTURING CO.,
non, V. Pres.; J. H. Goodwin, Secy. & Treas.; 501 S. Marengo Ave., Alhambra, Calif.
L. B. Gilbert, Prod. Mgr.; D. S. Brisbin, Sales PERSONNEL: W. Clayton, Pres.; L. F. Working,
Mgr.; W. J. Wolf, Pur. Dir.h·~-E. Gerspacher, V. Pres.; J. A. Cortright, Sales Mgr.; J. E.
Adv. Mgr.; H. F. Parker, C 1ef Engr. St. Clair, Gen. Mgr.
. ..
DIRECTORY 537
~
CHAM PION SPARK PLUGS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ENGINES
IN BOTH RADIO SHIELDED AND UNSHIELDED TYPES
Champion Ceramic Aircraft Spark Spark Plugs

P lugs, like all Champions for over are designed.
~ iny years, have earned a reputa- Proof of the
n on for making every engine a outstanding
b e tter performing, more depend- performance
a ble engine. and depend-
This is directly due to certain in- abilit y of
h erent characteristics that stem bas- Champions in engines of every
i call y from the specially developed size and t ype is the fact that the
c eramic insulation and other exclu- demand for them has continued
s ive and patented features around to accelerate, unabated ever s1nce
w hich all Champion Aircraft their introduction.
Champion Spark Plug Company • Toledo, ( 1), Ohio
~ \\7indsor, Canad a • Feltham, England
r INSTALL CHAMPIONS AND FLY WITH CONFIDENCE

DIRECTORY
THE CLEVELAND AUTOMATIC MACHINE COLE-HERSEE CO., ·
CO., 2269 Ashland Rd., Cleveland, 0. 54 Old Colony Ave., S. Boston 27, Mass.
PERSONNEL: A. L. Patrick, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: L. Mayer •. Pres., Treas., Gen. Mgr.
G. V. Patrick, V. Pres.; D. L. Johnson, Secy.; & Sales 1\lgr.; B. Levm, V. Pres.; F. S. Car-
J. Hammond, Treas.: G. A. Collier, Sales Mgr.; penter. ,Prod. ~lgr. & Pers. Dir.; M, Shulman,
li. E. Lemmerman, Pur. Agt.; E. Bottle, Pers. Pur. D1r.: S. L. Kamsler, Pub. D1r. & Adv.
J;>ir.; L. C. Cole, Chief Engr. :Mgr.; T. Unsworth, Chief Engr.
THE CLEVELAND GRAPHITE BRONZE COLGATE AIRCRAFT CORP.,
CO., 1700 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland 10, S. Bayview Ave., Amityville, N. Y.
0. PERSOSNEL: G. Colgate, Pres.; ~. K. Colgatt',
PERSONNEL: B. F. Hopkins, Pres.; J. J. Secy. & Treas.; H. U. Zimmer, Prod. ~lgr.;
Mcintyre, J. L. Myers, C. W. Johnson, J. V. 0. W. J, Starr, Procurement Mgr.; A. R. ~Iiller,
Palm, V. Pres.; D. R. Schoales, Treas.; J. L. Pers. Mgr.; H. F. Inskip, Chief Engr.
Sullivan, Prod. Mgr.; L. W. Christenson, Sales
Mgr.; A. G. Mould, Pur. Dir.; H. E. Fuller, COLLINS & AIKMAN CORP.,
Pers. Dir.; E. Howard, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. "200 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: W. G. McCullough, Pres.; C. :0.1.
THE CLEVELAND METAL STAMPING CO., Willon, Secy.; C. B. Rockwell, Trcas.; P. B.
3110 P11yne Ave., Cleveland, 0. Baldwin, Sales Mgr.; S.C. Lukens, Pur. Agt.;
PERSONNEL: H. G. Thompson, Pres.; E. J, W. Gill, Pers. Dir.; :0.1. F. Schmitt, Pub. Dir.
Thompson, V. Pres.; C. R. Thompson, Secy.,
Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; G. H. Thompson. COLLINS-POWELL CO.,
Treas., Gen. Mgr., Pur. Agt. & Chief Engr.; C. 9247 Alden Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif.
Habart, Pers. Dir.
THE CLEVELAND PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., COLLYER INSULATED WIRE CO.,
3781 E. 77th St., Cleveland 5 0. Pawtucket, R. I.
PERSONNEL: D. C. Green, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSOS:-<EL: V. C. B. Wetmore, Pres.; F.
H. W. Foster, F. B. Greve, V. Pres.; R. L. Crook, V. Pres.; R. C. ~locller, Secy., Treas. &
Welborn, V. Pres.-Mfg. & Prod. Mgr.; H. B. Gen. Mgr.; J, H. Brennan, Sales ~lgr. & Pub.
Collins, Secy.; J. S. Clark, Treas.; W. C. Dir.; R. D. Moeller, Pur. Agt.; E. S. Brinker
Wehnes, Pur. Dir.; M. 0. Halliwill, Pers. Dir.: Pers. Dir.; E. S. Day, Chief Engr.
J. E. Dillon, Pub. Dir.; E. L. Oldham. Adv.
Mgr. . COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MANU-
Aircraft Div. FACTURING CO., 17 Van Dyke Ave.,
PERSONNEL: E. W. Cleveland, Sales Rep.; J. Hartford, Conn.
F. Wallace, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: S. M. Stone, Pres.; H. D. Fair-
Rock Drill Div. weather, Exec. Vice Pres.; D. G. Phelps, B. F.
PERSONNEL: R. R. Morgan, Sales Mgr.; R. R. Conner, G. R. Porter, V. Pres.: E. Sather.
Richardson, Chief Engr. Secy.; L. T. Goodrich. Treas.; J, E. Hewes, Pur.
Pneumatic Tool Div. Agt.; C. F. Lindberg, Pers. Dir.; L. B. Wilson.
PERSONNEL: E. J, Steger, Sales Mgr.; P. Van- Adv. Mgr.
sittert, Chief Engr.
COLUMBIA STAMPING & MFG. CORP.,
THE CLEVELAND PUNCH & SHEAR 217 E. 17th St., Los Angeles, Calif.
WORKS CO., 3917 St. Clair Ave., PERSON!'<EL: C. W. Bohman, Pres. & Gen. !\fgr.;
Cleveland 14, 0. T. E. Franklin, V. Pres.; A. J. Bohman, Secy.,
PERSONNE~: W. C. Sayle, Pres. & Gen. M~r.; Treas. & Chief Engr.; G. Rogers, Pur. Agt.:
H. J. Cornn, V. Pres. & Treas.; P. J, Hopkms, C. Bohman, Pers. Dir.
Prod. Mgr.; A .. J. Fitz~erald, Sales Mgr.; .J:. M.
Berry, Pur. D1r~ W. J. Stewart,, Pers. D1r. & COLUMBIA STEEL CO.,
Adv. Mgr.; W. 1'·. Longfield, Ch1ef Engr. Russ Bldg., San Francisco 6, Calif.
PERSONNEL: \V. A. Ross, Pres.; 0. L. Pringle,
CLEVELAND TANNING CO., V. Pres.-Operations; F. B. DeLong, V. Pres. &
Denison Ave. at Jennings Rd., Cleve- Gen. Mgr. of Sales; E. H. Daniels, Treas.;
land9, 0. H. W. Christensen, Pur. Dir.; H. T. Lintott,
PERSONNEL: F. R. Wilhelmy, Pres. & Gen. Pers. Dir.; R. E. Williams, Adv. Mgr.; P. F.
Mgr.; J. McKay, V. Pres.; E. D. Kane, Secy. & Kohlhaas, Chief Engr.
Pur. Dir.; M. C. Howe, Treas.; J. Honacker,
Prod. Mgr. THE COLUMBIAN VISE & MFG. CO.,
9021 Bessemer Avenue, Cleveland, 0.
THE CLEVELAND TOOL ENGINEERING PERSONNEL: D. C. Swander, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
CO., 9206 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 0. H. F. Seymour, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub.
PERSONNEL: C. E. Walling, Owner; C. M. Dir.; D. C. Swander, Jr., Seey. & Prod. Mgr.;
Simpson, V. Pres.; V. H. Walling, Sales Mgr. A. F. Munhall, Treas. & Adv. Mgr.; A. S.
CLEVELAND TUNGSTEN, INC., Trivison, Pur. Dir.
10200 Meech Ave., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: E. 0. Oberdick, Pres.; W. E. COLUMBUS COATED FABRICS CORP.,
Mansfield, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, B. Oviatt, Seventh & Grant Aves., Columbus 16,
Secy.; R. M. Cira, Treas. 0.
PERSONNEL: 0. C. Altmaier, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
CLIFFORD MANUFACTURING CO., H. E. Nesbitt, V. Pres. & Gen. Sales Mgr.;
564 E. First St., Boston, Mass. C. S. Hyatt, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; J. W.
PERSONNEL: W. B. Clifford, Pres.; J. E. Woods, Willcox, Secy. & Treas.; S. N. McCloud, Pur.
V. Pre~.j F. J. Howe •. Treas.; J. C .. Vitosky, Dir.; A. Shutt, Adv. Mgr.; H. H. Brooks, Chief
Prod. Mgr.; E. F. Wilcox, Pur. D1r.; J, H. Engr.
Howard, Chief Engr.
COLUMBUS PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC.,
CLUFF FABRIC PRODUCTS, 519 Dublin Ave., Columbus 0.
457-467 E. !47th St., Bronx, N. Y. PERSONNEL: G. W. Keny, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
PERSONNEL: J. Grohs, Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; Pers. Dir.; W. C. Keny, V. Pres.; W. J. Braley,
B. Sheer, Prod. Mgr.; W. R. Harris, Sales Mgr.; Secy., Treas. & Pur. Dir.; L. M. Durrett, Prod.
W. Heimowitz, Pers. Dir., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; B. W. Hively, Sales 1\{gr., Pub. Dir. &
Tvlgr. Adv. M~r.; N. W. Roop, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 539
'laking only Mounted Wheels and small Grinding Wheels-main-

t aining highest quality in spite of large quantities and rush orders-
hipping them promptly. This is our job, our battlefield.
With full WPB approval, we stopped making all large size grinding
wheels and fn:ed om sights on wheels 3" in diameter and under.
We worked all around the clock, 24 homs a day, and in a short
time were able to fill orders on t ime-And, our central location cuts
time in transit. Today, there is no waiting. With the Army-Navy E
at our masthead, we are going full speed ahead.
TEST WHEEL FREE
To get acquainted with Chicago \Vheels, let us send one
postpaid. Tell us size wheel and material you wish to grind.
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CHICAGO WHEEL & MFG. CO.

1101 W. MONROE ST., DEPT. AB, CHICAGO 7, ILL.
*Half a century of specialization ~1 as established our reputation as the
Small Wheel People of the Abrastve Industry. You can bank on us
540 DIRECTORY
COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL CO., INC., CONTINENTAL INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS,
Charlestown, Mass. INC., 201 N. Wells St., Chicago, Dl.
PERSONNEL: G. Virtue, Pres. PERSONNEl.: W. A. Darrah, Pres .. Treas. &
Gen. Mgr.; E. B. Jones. V. Pres. & Chief Engr.;
COMMERCIAL PLASTICS CO., L. Reilly, Secy.; R. A. Hastings, Sales ~!gr. &
201 N. Wells St., Chicago 6, Ill. Pers. D1r.; C. P. Masure, Pur. Agt.
PERSONNEL: C. R. Overholser, Pres.; R. ].
Mott, V. Pres.; G. Bushing, Secy.; M. ]. CONTINENTAL MACHINES INC.,
McCrory, Treas. 1301 Washington Ave., S. Minneapolis
4, Minn.
COMMONWEALTH INDUSTRIES, INC., PERSO:<KEL: L. A. Wilkie, Pres.; R. ]. Wilkie,
5922 Commonwealth, Detroit Mich. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. Haling, Treas.; ]. W.
PERSONNEL: C. G. Heilman, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Wilkie, Prod. Mgr.; L. Rothenberger. Sales
H. W. Stark, V. Pres.; M. Hulett, Secy. & J\Igr.; W. Hamlett, Pur. Dir.; C. H. Rosene,
Treas.; D. M. Fleming, Sales Mgr.; C. Olden- Adv. Mgr.; ]. Harrington. Chief Engr.
burg, Pur. Agt.; R. M. Neff, Chief Engr.
CONTINENTAL SCREW CO.,
COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC., 170 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford,
300 Greco Ave., Coral Gables Fla. Mass.
PERSONNEL: G. E. Smith, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: P. Sweeney, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
F. B. Smith, Asst. Secy. & Asst. Treas.; F. M. D. D. Davis, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. H.
Nordman, Prod. Mgr.; B.]. Wayne, Pur. Dir.; Wardwell, Treas.; M. Hunt, Pur. Dir.; H.
G. A. Leap, Dev. Engr. Phipard, Adv. Mgr.
COOK ELECTRIC CO.,
COMPTON METALS CO., 2700 Southport Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Box 383, Compton, Calif. PERSONNEL: W. C. Hasselhom, Pres.; ]. S.
Baker, V. Pres.; C. E. Lundeen, Secy. & Treas.;
CONNECTICUT HARD RUBBER CO., T. R. Hough, Plant ::O.Igr.; W. A. Ziebell, Pur.
407 East St. New Haven, Conn. Dir.; R. E. Fulton, Pers. Dir.; C. Schlieckert,
PERSONNEL:]. A. Moffitt, Pres.; C. M. Doede, Adv. Mgr.
V. Pres.; E. Clohessy, Prod. Mgr.; ]. W.
Pulleyn, Sales Mgr.; B. ]. Humphrey, Chief COOK HEAT TREATING CORP., 3334 E.
Engr. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: W. W. Farrar, Pres.; R. S. Smith,
THE CONNEANT LEATHER CO., Secy., Trcas. & Gen. Mgr.; W. H. Laury, Pur.
Conneant 0. Agt.
PERSONN~L: C. L. Whitney, Pres.&;: Gen. Mgr.;
W. C. Wh1tney, V. Pres.; E. C. Wh1tney, Secy.; COOK PAINT & VARNISH CO.,
M. Bennett, Treas. Kansas City, Mo.
PERSONNEL: C. R. Cook, Pres.; W. H. Hoover,
CONNECTICUT TELEPHONE & ELECTRIC V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; L. G. Backstrom, E><ec.
CORP., 70 Britannia St., Meriden, Conn. V. Pres.;]. W. Clark, Prod. Mgr.; E. W. Wad-
PERSONNEL: H. W. Harwell, Pres.; A. B. Chace, low, Pur. Dir.; D. O'Leary, Pers. Dir.; ]. ]ones,
F. W. Watts, V. Pres.; C. A. Cunneen, Secy. & Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
Treas.; G. E. Lundquist, Sales Mgr.; A. Fergu-
son, Pur. A?t.; W. S. Barlow, Pers. Dir.; W. R. THE COOPER ALLOY FOUNDRY CO.,
Curtiss, Ch1ef Engr. Bloy St. & Ramsey Ave., Hillside, N.J.
PERSONNEL: H. A. Cooper, Pres.; C. ]. ]em-
CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING CORP., strom, V. Pres.; S. Zolin, Secy., Treas. & Pur.
1255 E. Green St., Pasadena, Calif. Agt.; ]. Victorine, Sales Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. Hoover, ]r., :r:res ..i. P. S. Fogg, P. & F. CORBIN, New Britain, Conn.
Exec. V. Pres.; E. A. P1elemeter, ::>ecy.; E. W. PERSONNEL: G. T. Kimball, Pres.; C. B. Par-
Cairns, Treas.j W. E. Spicer, Prod. Mgr.; E. E. sons, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. Hildebrandt,
Hoskins, Chier Engr.
Secy.; W. ]. Bunce, Treas.; W. S. Johnson,.
CONSOLIDATED MACIDNE TOOL CORP., Sales Mgr.; ]. C. Andrews, Pur. Agt.; C.
565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, N. Y. Mortenson, Pers. Dir.; A. ]. Sataline, Pub.
PERSONNEL: A. H. Ingle, Pres.; A. Trosch, V. Dir.; S. P. Morgen, Chief Engr.
Pres., Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Chief Engr.; THE CORBIN SCREW CORP.,
A. H. Burnett, Secy.; W. 0. Ingle, Treas.; H. High, Myrtle & Grove Sts., New Britain,
E. Hubbard, Pur. Agt.·bC. Kalbfuss, Pers. Dir.; Conn.
H. M. Bowman, Pub. ir. PERSONNEL: G. T. Kimball, Pres.; G. Hilde-
brandt, Secy.; W. ]. Bunce, Treas.; ]. P. Bald-
CONSOLIDATED RADIO PRODUCTS CO., win, Gen. Mgr.; E. C. Paddock, Sales Mgr.;
350 W. Erie, Chicago, Ill. ]. C. Andrews, Pur. Dir.
PERSONNEL: R. B. Smith, Pres.; E. A. Hepp~er,
V. Pres.; H. Moskow, Gen. Mgr.; ]. MaJor, CORNELL IRON WORKS, INC., 36th Ave. &
Prod. ¥gr.;]. Keirn, Sales.Mgr.; E. Sladkey, 13th St., Long Island City, N. Y.
Pur. D1r.; ]. C. Phalen, Ch1ef Engr. PERSONNEL: M. L. Cornell, Pres. & Treas.; ]. B.
Cornell, V. Pres. & Secy.; M. ]. Graff, Sales
CONTINENTAL CAN CO., INC., Mgr.; H. Hall, Pur. Agt.; W. Kavanagh, Act-
100 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N.Y. ing Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: C. C. Conway, Pres.;]. B. Jeffress,
]r., V. Pres.; S. McKewen, Secy. & Treas.; CORNING GLASS WORKS, Corning, N. Y.
W. H. Funderburg, V. Pres.-Sales; R. M. PERSONNEL: G. W. Cole, Pres.;]. L. Peden, V.
Schrader, Pur. Agt.; R. R. Carlier, Pub. Dir. & Pres.; W. H. Curtiss, Secy.; C. D. LaFollette,
Adv. Mgr. Treas.; W. A. Kates, Gen. Sales Mgr.; F. D.
Conable, Pur. Agt.; ]. Palme, Pers. Dir.; A.
CONTINENTAL-DIAMOND FIDRE CO., Vaksdal, Chief Engr.
Newark, Del.
PERSONNEL: J.P. Wrig~t, Pres.;!:'· N. Wright, COSCO MANUFACTURING CO.,
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr., F. K. S1mons, Secy.; 832 E. 60th St., Los Angeles, Calif.
]. A. Ranck, Treas.; J. F. Anderson, Gen. Mg_r.; PERSONNEL: P. B. Belding, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
~. Stewart, Prod. Mgr.; W. H. Walker, Jr., F. D. Clark, V. Pres.; ]. A. Nickum, Treas.;
Pur. Dir.; N. W. Sieber, Adv. Mgr.; C. S. H. L. Sears, Sales MfP".; 0. A. Johnson, Pur.
Rankin, Chief Engr. Agt.; L. H. Garey, Ch1ef Engr.
DIRECTORY 54 I
CoNSOliDATED RADio PRODUCTS

COMPANY is " delivering the goods" to
the many theatres of war by the exten-
sive production of many types of head-
sets and transformers . These headsets
and transformers have given praise-
worthy performance as fighting tools in
communications equipment. Backed by
a l 2 years' tradition of outstanding
accomplishment, Consolidated has
every up-to-date facility for engineer-
ing and quantity production of these
vitally important implements of war.
For better Jiving in the days
ahead, Consolidated has included
other electro-acoustical devices in their
post-war plans as well as the trans-
formers and headsets now meeting
the severest demands of service by
our U. S. Signal Corps.
542 DIRECTORY
COUSE LABORATORIES, CROCKER-WHEELER ELECTRIC MFG
300 Passaic St., Newark, N. J. CO., Ampere, N.J.
PERSor<:-<EL: K. \\'. Couse, l\L Thompson. PERSONNEL: E. S. Perot, Pres.; W. A. Zarth,
Partners. \'. Pres. & Chief Engr.; C. F. Poirier. V. Pres.
& Sales l\1gr.; E. C. Jones, Secy.; ]. M. Mer'!·
THE COWLES DETERGENT CO., Treas.; L. D. Van Aken, Gen_. l\1gr.; K. _::-.;.
7016 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 3, 0. St. John, Pur. Agt.; H. W. Bramgar, Pers. Dtr.;
PERSONKEL: E. Cowles, Pres.: R. F. Huntley, J. Jump, Pub. Dir.
Gen. M~r.; l\1. A. Small. Prod. M~r.; C. C.
Bassett. SalPS 1\lgr.; \V. J. Brooker. Adv. l\!gr. CHAS. E. CROFOOT GEAR CORP.,
South Easton, Mass.
COWLES TOOL CO., PERSONNEL: ::\. B. ::\1orse. Pres.; G. T. Cottle.
2086 W. !lOth St., Cleveland, 0. Treas.: G. R. Holbrook. Pur. Agt.
PERSO:-<NEL: E. A. Cowles. Pres. & Gen. :'\!gr.;
C. W. Sollenberger, Secy. & Pur Agt.
CROUSE-HINDS CO.,
COX & STEVENS AIRCRAFT CORP., Wolf & Seventh North Sts., Syracuse I,
Glen Cove Rd., Mineola, N. Y. N.Y.
PERSONNEL: S. B. Sweeney, Pres.; A. L. PERSO:-<NEL: W. L. Hinds. Pres.; H. B. Crouse,
Thurston, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. E. Jr., V. Pres.; A. F. Hills, V. Pres. &_Sales ::\1gr.:
Ackerly. Secy.; R. D. Huntington. Treas.; P. .f. R. Tuttle, Secy_.; W. C. Blandm~t. Tr~.:
Lewis, Pur. Agt. M.D. Low, Pur. Dtr.; F. W. Clary, Pub. Dtr. &
Adv :\l!(r.; C. H. Bissell, Chief Engr.
RALPH C. COXHEAD CORP.,
333 Sixth Ave., New York 14, N.Y. CRUCIDLE STEEL COMPANY OF
PERSONNEL: R. C. Coxhead, Pres.; S. P. Cox- AMERICA, 405 Lexington Ave., New
head, V. Pres. & Treas.; W. Dreichlcr, Secy.; York, N.Y.
H. C. l\lohn, Prod. l\fgr.; C. Heppenstall, Sales PERSONNEL: F. B. Hufnagel, Pre.~ & Ch.; R. E.
!\!gr.; A. Brown, Pur. Dir.; W. R. Brown. Pers. Christie. E:<ec. V. Pres.; A. T. Galbraith, V.
Dir.; C. W. Norton, Chief Engr. Pres. & (.icn. 1\Igr. of Sales; K. R. Vogel, Secy :
F. L. Cooper. Treas.; R. H. Filsin~er. Pur. Dir:
THE R. W. CRAMER CO., INC., L. C. Lovc)oy, Pers. Dir.; G. Tuthill, Adv
Centerbrook, Conn. l\!gr.
PERSONKEL: R. \V. Cramer. Pres.; E. L.
Schellcns, Pur. Dir.
CUNNINGHAM-HALL AIRCRAFT CORP.,
13 Canal St., Rochester, N. Y.
CRANE PACKING CO., PERSONNEL: F. E. Cunningham, Pres .. Gen.
1800 Cuyler Ave., Chicago, Ill. l\-!gr. & Sales Mgr.; A. J. Cunninqham. y. Prl's.
PERSO:'<NEL: F. E. Payne, Pres.; A. W. Payne, & Pur. Agt.; R. Morgan. Secy.; ]. W. Ful-
V. Pres.; R. Rapp. Secy.; C. 1'. Teeple, Gen. readcr. Treas.: H. Miller, Pers. Dir.: D. Fer-
Mgr.; R. E. Allen, Sales M~r.; W. L. Woodlock, guson, Chief Engr.
Pur. Agt.; E. A. Stephen, Pcrs. Dir.; T. Fisher,
Pub. Dir.; H. W. Gould, Chief Engr.
CUNO ENGINEERING CORP.,
THE CRESCENT CO., INC., Meriden, Conn.
Corner Front St. & Central Ave., Paw- PERSONNEL: C. H. Cuno, Pres. & Treas.; S. L.
tucket, R. I. Wolfson, V. Pres.; W. N. Guthrie, V. Pres. &
PERSONNEL: M. C. Sapinsley, Pres. & Gen. Gen. Mgr.; W. A. Barnhart, Secy.; C. A. Lind.
Mgr.; W. A. Demers, V. Pres. & Factory Mgr.; Sales Mgr.; R. A. Clark. Pur. Agt.; C. H.
A. R. Dahlstrom, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; J. T. Winslow, Pers. Dir.; G. K. Thornton, Pub.
Birch, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. Sanek, Pur. Dir.; P. E. Ashton, Chief Engr.
Dir.; F. SanSouci, Chief Engr.
THE CURRAN CORP.
CRESCENT INSULATED WIRE & CABLE 6 Pleasant St., Malden, Mass.
CO., Trenton 5, N. J. PERSONNEL: A. F. Curran, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
PERSONNEL: C. E. Murray, Jr., Pres.; J. C. Chief Engr.; H. E. Fuller, V. Pres.; R. D.
Murray, Jr., V. Pres.; E. L. Robinson, V. Pres. Baker, Treas.
& Sales Mgr.; A. H. Battye, Secy. & Pur. Dir.;
J, C. Murray, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; A. W.
Staller, Pr'!d. Mgr.; L. W. Parker, ~ers. Di,-.; CURTIS LIGHTING, INC.,
R. B. Eldndge, Adv. Mgr.; M. J. Rteh, Chtef 6135 W. 65th St., Chicago, Ill.
En~r. PERSONNEL: D. Curtis, Pres.; M. C. Wilt, \',
Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. T. Morrow, V. Pres.-
Sales; L. N. West, Secy. & Treas.; R. C. Mason.
CRESCENT TOOL CO., Jamestown, N. Y. Pur. Agt.; E. J. Wilson, Pub. Dir.; W. V. C.
PERSONNEL: M. L. Peterson, Pres.; C. E. Fdulks, Chief Engr.
Nelson, V. Pres.; C. F. Falldine, Secy. & Treas.;
C. R. Swisshelm, Sales Mgr.; L. G. Lynn, Pur.
Agt.; J. P. Whalen, Pers. Dir.; A. Sheridan, CURTIS MFG. CO.,
Pub. Dir. 1905 Kienlen Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL: W. C. Hecker, Pres.; F. Acker-
CRESCENT TRUCK CO., man, V. Pres.; C. W. Frees, Secy. & Treas.; ].
Lebanon, Pa. D. Lodwick, Sales Mgr.; J. A. A. Hecker, Pur.
PERSONNEL: J. Hunsicker. Pres.; C. D. Eiler, Agt.; W. F. Krenning, Chief Engr.
Secy., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; J. G. Krause, Prod.
Mgr. & Chief Engr.; R. E. Clark, Sales Mgr. & CURTIS PNEUMATIC MACHINERY. DIV.
Adv. Mgr.; W. C. Will, Pur. Dir. OF CURTIS MANUFACTURING CO.,
1905 Kienlen Ave., St. Louis 20, Mo.
CRITERION MACHINE WORKS, PERSONNEL: W. C. Hecker, Pres.; F. Acker-
403 N. Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, Calif. man, V. Pres. & Works Mgr.; C. W. Frees,
PERSONNEL: H. Brent, M. DeGrace, Partners; Secy. & Treas.; J. D. ):.odwick, Sales Mgr.;
E. Montgomery, Pur. Dir.; F. Baker, Chief J. A. A. Hecker, Pur. D1r.; L. C. Blake, Adv.
Engr. Mgr.
DIRECTORY 543
D esigners ancl 111anujactu·r ers of co1n.puting devices ,

navigational instrunients and u eighin.g equip11tent.
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544 DIRECTORY
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP., PROPELLER THE DAYTON MANUFACTURING CO.,
DIV., Caldwell, N. ]. 2240 E. Third St., Dayton, 0.
PERSONNEL: G. W. Vaughan. Pres.; R. L. PERSONNEL: H. D. Hendrick, Pres. & Gen.
Earle, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; F. Crowe, Asst. Mgr.; T. R. Sullivan, V. Pres.; E. W. Mink, V.
Secy.; M. J, Smith, Div. Controller & Asst. Pro:;s. & Sales Mg-r.; H. E. Knoll, V. P.res. &
Treas.; ]. R. Eggert, Prod. Mgr.; W. W. Glee- Ch1ef En!Jr.; N. jones. Secy_. & Pers. D1r.; D.
son, Pur. Agt.; S. S. Tyndall, Pub. Rei. ~.1gr.; A. Hendnck, Treas.; W. J. Walter, Pur. Agt.
J. M. Hetherton, Ind. Rei. 1\~gr.; N. A. K1rby,
'Fers. Mgr.; G. W. Brady, Ch!Cf Engr. THE DAYTON RUBBER MFG. CO.,
Plants Dayton, 0.
Clifton, N.J.; Indianapolis, 'nd.; Beaver, PERSONNEL: A. L. Freedlander, Pres. & Gen.
Pa. Mgr.; C. E. Hooven, V. Pres. & Secy.; K. H.
Glanton, V. Pres.-Mech. Sales; E. A. Baker,
CUTLER-HAMMER, INC., Treas.b·<;:.D. Bucher, Pur. Agt.; R. ~-Weimer,
315 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, Wise. Pers. 1r.; R. L. Wetzel, Pub. Dir.; N. J.
PERSONNEL: F. R. Bacon, Pres.; H. F. Vogt, Ritzert, Chief Engr.
G. S. Crane, V. Pres.; J, C. Wilson, V. Pres.
& Secy.; W. E. Sargf!n.t, ~reas.; B. M, Horter,
Sales Mgr.; F. S. Wilho1t, Pur. Agt,; L. P. DAYTON TOOL & ENGINEERING CO.,
Niessen, Adv. Mgr.; P. B. Harwood, Engrg. 730 Lorain Ave., Dayton, 0.
Mgr. PRR~NNEL: 0. L. Spaeth, Pres. & J'reas.;
J. K. Matthews, V. Pres.; L. H. TnckJ.. V.
CYCLONE FENCE DIV., AMERICAN STEEL Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. W. Houk, Secy. & uen.
& WIRE CO., P. 0. Box 260, Waukegan, Mgr.
Til.
PERSONNEL: C. F. Hood, Pres.; R. E. Pinniger, THE DAYTON WHEEL CO., Dayton, 0.
V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; I. E. Bowen, PERSONNEL: A. N. Wilcox, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Pur. Agt.; N. S. Harter, Chief Engr. H. L. Rogge, V. Pres.; J. F. Dobbins, Secy.
THE CYRIL BATH CO., E. 70th and Ma- DE ]UR-AMSCO CORP., Shelton, Conn.
chinery Ave., Cleveland, 0. PERSONNEL: R. A. DeJur, Pres.; J. J. Kuschee,
PERSONNEL: C. J. Bath, Pres.; G. Bath, V. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.· H. DeJur, Secy. &
Pres.; R. A. Mackenzie, Secy.; R. Humiston, Treas.:.P. Bargetzi, Pr;,d. M!'(r.; fi. J. Lemk!n,
Treas. & Pur. Agt.; G. E. Atzberger, Sales Pur. D1r.; R. Koller, Pers. Dir.; H. S!ye, Chief
Mgr.; G. Weimer, Chief Engr. Engr.; B. G. Scott, Sales Engr.
THE DE VILBISS CO.,

D 300 Phillips Ave., Toledo 1, 0.
PERSONNEL: A. D. Gutchcss, Pres.; F. A.
Bailey, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. P. DeVilbiss,
V. Prcs.-Prod.; R. A. Guyer, V. Pres. & Sales
DAHLSTROM METALLIC DOOR CO., Mgr.; W. W. Conklin, Sccy. & Treas.; R. W.
415 Buffalo St., Jamestown, N. Y. Witchner, Pur. Dir.; B. C. Gardner, Adv. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: P. N. Anderson, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; C. T. Bergstrom, V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.; DeYOUNG BROS. MACIDNE SHOP,
G. E. Johnson, Secy. & Treas:.i E. S. Ahlstrom, 8721 Mettler St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Prod. Mgr.; M. W. Wiesner, >:>ales Mgr.; F. A. PERSONNEL: J. DeYoung, Gen. Mgr.
Irvine, Pers. Dir.; H. Nicholson, Pub. Dir, &
Adv. Mgr.; C. Thierfeldt, Chief Engr.
THE DEFIANCE STAMPING CO.,
C. R. DANIELS, INC., 1941 Perry St., Defiance, 0.
44 West St., New York 6, N.Y. PERSONNEL: L. F. Sef!ick, Pres.; J. G. Murphy,
PERSONNEL: F. J, Trumpbour, Pres.; J. T. V. Pres.; R. H. S~mck, S~c,., Treas. & Gen.
Trumpbour, V. Pres.; F. C. Spader, Secy.; Mgr.; L. L. Hendricks, Chie Engr.
E. A. Trumpbour, Treas.; A. L. Hammond,
Gen. Mgr.; J. S. Connelly, Pur. Dir.; W. E. DELCO PRODUCTS DIV., GENERAL
Rainsley, Adv. Mgr. MOTORS CORP., 329 E. First St.,
Dayton, 0.
DARNELL CORP., LTD., PERSONNEL: F. H. Irelan, Gen. Mgr.; R. L.
Long Beach, Calif. Wilkinson, Sales Mgr.; F. J. O'Donnell, Pur.
PERSONNEL: W. R. Darnell, Pres.; R. W. Agt.; L. W. Lohrey, Pers. Dir.; H. S. Malone,
Longfield, V. Pres. Pub. Dir.; E. F. Rossman, Chief Engr.
DAVIS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO., DELCO-REMY DIVISION, GENERAL MO-

INC., 42 Halleck St., Newark, N.J. TORS CORP., Anderson, Ind.
PERSONNEL: F. R. Davis, Pres.; M. D. Smith, PERSONNEL: 0. V, Badgley, Gen. Mgr.; H. D.
Secy.; T. A. Woolsey, Treas.; F. R. Davis, Jr., Dawson, Prod. Mgr.; A. G. Phelps, Sales MIP'.;
Sales Mgr.; R. Affleck, Pur. Agt. H. E. Nye, Pur. Dir.; G. A. Coburn, Pers. Drr.;
F. Childers, Adv. Mgr.; R. M. Critchfield,
THE DAVISON CHEMICAL CORP., Chief Engr.
20 Hopkins Place, Baltimore 3, Md.
PERSONNEL: C. F. Hockley, Pres.; W. C. DENHAM & CO., Book Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
Geoghegan, E. Heubeck, J. N. Mackall & PERSONNEL: A. M. Gruner, Gen. Mgr.; E. A.
R. L. Hockley, V. Pres.; M. H. McCord, Treas.; Sjogren, Sales Mgr.
M. C. Roop, Secy. & Controller; W. C. Rohde,
Pur. Dir.; R. D. Goodall, Mgr. of Silica Gel THE DENISON ENGINEERING CO.,
Sales Prod.; E. B. Bailey, Adv. Mgr. 1160 Dublin Rd., Columbus 16 0.
PERSONNEL: W. C. Denison, Jr., Pres. &Treas.;
DAY-RAY PRODUCTS, INC., . G. W. Denison, V. Pres.; H. C. Kent, Secy.;
912 Fair Oaks Ave., S. Pasadena, Calif. F. C. Norris, Gen. Works Mgr.; E. G. Davis,
PERSONNEL: W. A. Munday, Pres., Gen. Mgr. Prod. Mgr.; P. W. Norris, Sales Mgr.; C. W.
& Pur. Dir.; F. O'Rourke, V. Pres.-Aircraft Ruhl, Pur. Dir.; W. H. Hackett, Pers. Dir.;
Contact; ~· B. Ron(ly, Secy., Treas., Prod. W. T. Burgess, Adv. Mgr.; V. V. Blasutta,
Mgr. & Chief Engr.; H. B. Johnson, Pers. Dir. Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 545
versatile, reliable -electrical

Unh.m u«i tL'l !r:
No other source of power equals electricity In ol bl.adc: m&lcs
o8ma:uimllm
flexibility of application and control. Whether to speed Bu:ibilitJ ol
Ct>na'Ci f~
a train or battleship, or to run a simple household appliance, electricity Is fc:uMn:d co
accepted as a dependable source of energy under all conditions

of temperature and climate. In an aircraft propeller, electric control
presents a minimum of weight and distance .problems, and precise governing
and synchronization are readily Incorporated. The selection of the
electric principle In the original basic propeller design was made
with a view to future requirements beyond the needs of simple
pitch change. The range of its application continually
e xpands as electric control makes possible new developments
In propeller design and operation.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller · Division

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DIRECTORY
DESPATCH OVEN CO., 722 Central Ave. DIEHL MANUFACTURING CO.,
N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Finderne Plant, Somerville, N. J.
PERSONXEL: A. E. Grapp, Pres. & Treas.; H. PERSONNEL: H. Hertz, Pres.; W. 0. Langille, V.
L. Grapp, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.; G. 1\I. Lund, Pres.; F. B. Helies. Asst. Secy.; T. W. Paterson,
Secy. & Pur. Agt.; F. H. Faber, Sales :\Igr. & Supt.; W. ]. Jockers. Sales :\!gr.; L. L. Lund,
Pers. Dir.; G. Schuster, S. Trowbridge, Chief Pers. Dir.; H. W. Kloth, Adv. Mgr.; P. ).;.
Engrs. Trickey, Chief Engr.
DETREX CORP., 13005 Hillview Ave., Detroit DIETZ MANUFACTURING CO.,
27, Mich. 2310 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles
PERSONNEL: R. A. Emmett, Pres.; C. F. Din ley, 34, Calif.
V. Pres.-Research & Mfg.; W. W. Davidson. l'EI<~ONNE!.: R. Dietz. Pres.
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; A. 0. Thalacker, Sec:,_:.
& Gen. Mgr.; G. E. Powers, Treas.; C. F.
Dinley, Jr., Prod. Mgr.; W. G. Smith, Pur. THE DILL MFG. CO.,
Dir.; E. W. Allison, Pers. Dir.; G. W. Walter, 700 E. 82nd St., Cleveland, 0.
Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; W. I. Tebo, Chief PrmsONNEL: A. P. Williamson. Pres. & Treas.;
Engr. E. F. Tobold, V. Pres.; A. E. Bronson. V. Pres.
& Secy.; W. C. Holmes, Sales t\lgr.; C. W.
DETROIT BROACH CO., INC., Bonifield, Pur. Agt.; A. A. Sump, Pub. Dir.;
20201 Sherwood Ave., Detroit, Mich. ]. C. Crowle}', Chief EngT.
PERSONNEL: G. von Reis, Pres.; C. E. Paulsen,
V. Pres.; L. Putnam, Secy.; H. R. Conner, W. C. DILLON & CO., INC.,
Treas. 5410 W. Harrison St., Chicn~to, lll.
PERSONNEL:\\'. C. Dillon, Pres. & Treas.; E. I.
DETROIT GASKET & MFG. CO., Dillon. V. Pres. & Gen. !l!gr.: H. Surrey, Secy.;
12640 Burt Rd., Detroit, Mich. R. R. Dillon. Prod. :\!gr. & Chief Engr.; R. E.
PERSONNEL: L. H. Diehl, Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.; Dillon, Sales :\-!gr. & Adv. l\lgr.; D. Gramley,
W. E. Ritter, V. Pres.; E. W. Diehl, Secy. & Pur. Dir.
Treas.; B. S. Brown, Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.;
C. H. Strauss, Pur. Agt.; H. F. Doolittle, DITTO, INC.,
Pers. Dir.; G. T. Balfe, Chief Engr. 2243 W. Harrison St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: T. W. Robinson, Sr., Pres.; T. W.
DETROIT REX PRODUCTS CO., Robinson, Jr .. V. Pres.; K. l\1. Henderson,
13005 Hillview Ave., Detroit, Mich. Secy.; J. J. Williams, Sales Mgr.; F. Gregor,
PERSONNEL: R. A. Emmett, Pres.; W. W. Jr., Pub. Dir.
Davidson, C. F. Dinley, V. Pres.; A. 0.
Thalacker, Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; G. E. Powers, DIX MANUFACTURING CO.,
Treas.; D. E. Williard, Sales Mgr.; W. G. 3447 East Pica Blvd., Los Angeles 23,
Smith, Pur. A11t.; G. W. Walter, Pub. Dir.; Calif.
W. I. Tebo, ChiCf Engr. PERSONNEL: R. W. Adair, Pres., Sales Mgr. &
Adv. Mgr.; ]. A. Hamilton, Gen. Mgr., Pur.
DETROIT SHEET METAL WORKS, Dir. & Pers. Dir.; A.]. Cogorno, Prod. Mgr.;
1307 Oakman Blvd., Detroit 6, Mich. D. ]. Dickerson, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: W. V. Baker, Pres.i._W. Bush, V.
Pres.; C. J. Eberhardt, Secy.; W . .tlaker, Treas.; DOAK AIRCRAFT CO., INC.,
R. H. Veitch, ~rod. Jl:1gr.; R. W. Wagner, Sales 232I Abalone St., Torrance, Calif.
Mgr.; W. Jarv1s, Ch1ef Engr. PERSONNEL: E. R. Doak, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
N. E. Grace, V. Pres.; R. H. Parkin, Secy. &
DETROIT STAMPING CO., Treas.; S. F. Hinchliffe, Sales M_gr.; F. M.
350 Midland Ave., Detroit 3, Mich. Behr, Pur. Agt.; D. Blasdel, Pers. Dir. & Pub.
PERSONNEL: G. H. Roberts, Pres.; J, Beck, V. Dir.
Pres.; H. G. Roberts, Secy.j J. T. Spencer,
Prod. Mgr.; R. Kreger, Ch1ei Engr.
DOCKSON CORP.,
DETROIT SURFACING MACHINE CO., 3839 Wabash Ave., Detroit, Mich.
7433 W. Davison, Detroit, Mich. PERSONNEL: S. H. Dockson, Pres., Sales Mgr.,
PERSONNEL: F. D. Nunemaker, Pres.; C. W. Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; H. E. Piggott, V. Pres.,
Evaul, V. Pres.; C. T. Ronan, Secy. & Treas.; Prod. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; P. D. Holmes, Secy.,
F. D. Pease, Chief Engr. Treas. & Pers. Dir.; C. H. Dockson, Gen. Mgr.;
H. Hackman, Chief Engr.
DIAMOND CHAIN & MFG. CO.,
493 Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. DODGE CORK CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: G. A. Wainwright, Pres. & Gen. Lancaster, Pa.
Mgr.; C. C. Winegardner, V. Pres. & Pers. Dir.; PERSONNEL: A. B. Dodge, Pres., Treas., Gen.
D. R. Hodges, Secy. & Treas.; W. B. Haislup, Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; ]. F. Cochran, V. Pres.; J,
Sales Mgr.; C. R. Ramage, Pur. Agt.; H. L. L. Kauffman, Secy.; 0. L. Williams, Sales
Martin, Pub. Dir.; G. G. Mize, Chief Engr. Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; W. R. Edwards, Pers. Dir.;
R. K. Dodge, Chief Engr.
DffiBLE COLOR CO.,
1497 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit II, Mich. DOEHLER Dffi CASTING CO.,
PERSONNEL: R. A. Pulfer, Gen. Mgr.; E. W. 386 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y.
Farmer, Asst. Gen. Mgr. PERSONNEL: C. Pack, Pres.; F. ]. Koegler, V.
Pres.; F. Knoebel, Secy.; R. Bernhard, Treas.;
DffiBOLD, INC., L. H. Pillion, Sales Mgr.; H. Doebler, Pur. Agt.
8I8 Mulberry Rd., S. E., Canton 2, 0.
PERSONNEL: A. J. Roos, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; THE DOLE VALVE CO.,
G. H. Bockius, 'If. Pres.; H. C. Weible, Secy. & 1901-1941 Carroll Ave., Chicago 12, Ill.
Treas.; L. H. Clark, Prod. Mgr.; A. E. Frick, PERSONNEL: J. L. Dole, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; T.
Elec. Engr.; H. A. Noble, Sales Mgr.; C. A. B. Chace, V. Pres.; A. C. Goodrich, Secy.;
Brogden, Pur. Dir.; V. R. Smith, Pers. Dir.; S. G. Phillips, Treas, & Adv. Mgr.; ]. Butler,
W. K. Wilson, Pub. Dir.; D. W. Cornell, Adv. Prod. Mgr.; R. Melhs, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.;
Mgr.; J. P. Paca, Chief Engr.; A. L. Abbott, L. Jones, Pur. Dir.; B. Weaver, Pers. Dir.;
Chief Research Engr. ]. Reinhardt, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY '"47
SOLVE MANY ENGINEERING PROBLEMS

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Metallic bellows Cook's Family of Pressure Detector
that withstand Switches cover a complete operating
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from 3/4" O.D. requirements at
to unlimited di- 1 / 4 " water col-
ameters and umn differential
length. Construc- to high pressure,
tion that affords a hydraulic appli-
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DIRECTORY
DOLLIN CORP., DURA-PRODUCTS MFG. CO.,
600 S. 21st St., Irvington, N. J. 1407-21 Fifth St., S. W., Canton 0.
PERSONNEL: E. N. Dollin, Pres.; L. Turner, PERSONNEL: C. C. Steiner , Pres .; E . W . George.
V. Pres .; ]. L. Pinks, Secy.; ]. R. Schuchardt, V . Pres. , Secy. & Treas .; L. ]. B itte r, Sales
Sales ~gr.; L . Bello, Pur. ~gt.; C. Thran, M g r.; R . C. Pau l. P u r. Ag t.; R. B. Bollman ,
Pers. D1r. ; H . L . Muhrer, Ch1ef Engr. Pers . D ir.; P. E. Funk, Pub . Di.r.; R. B : l\•! cKin-
ley , Gen . Supt.
DOOLITTLE RADIO, INC.,
7421 S. Loomis Blvd., Chicago, lll. DURAKOOL, INC.,
P ERSONNEL: E. M. Doolittle, Pres. & Treas. ; 1010 N. M &in St., Elkhart, Ind .
D. Gray, V. Pres .. Ge n. M gr. & Chief E ng r.; PERSONNE L: H. E . Bucklen, J r., Pres. ; H. E .
A. Feeley, Secy. ; C. M. Rodman, Sa les i\>! gr.; Buckle n, III, V. Pres . & Ge n. M gr.; R. Buckle n ,
J . Domotor, P ur. Agt . Treas . ; H. D. N ie man, Sales M gr.; ] . Keolin g ,
C hie f Eng r.
H. A. DOUGLAS MFG. CO. , Bronson, Mich.
PERSONNEL: K. Krebser, V. Pres. & Gen . M g r.; DURAL RUBBER CO., Flemington, N. ] .
T . W . Drory, Sales Mgr.; C. ] . Scribner, Pur. P ERSO:<NEL: R. ]. H einey, Pres . & Gen. M g r.;
Agt.; F. Behl, Chief Engr. J. ]. David so n , Secy. ; J. A. D av id son, Treas. &
Sales M gr .; F . Baumga rd n e r, Pur. Ag t .
THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, Mich.
PERSONNEL : W. H . Dow, Pres. & Gen. M g r.; DURAMOLD DIV. OF FAIRCHILD ENGRG.
L. I. Doan, V. P res .. Secy. & Sales M g r.; E . W . & AIRPLANE CORP., 524 W. 52nd St.,
Bennett, Treas .; L. B. G rant , Mgr., Magnesium New York, N . Y.
Sales;]. E. LeFevre , Pu r . Dir.; ] . M. Hook er, P ERSONNE L:]. C. 'Nard, Pres .; A. P . Adams ,
Adv. M gr.; L. J, Richards, Chief En gr. V. Pres. & Gen. M gr .; W. Schwebel. Secy .; W:
W il son , Treas. ; W . Deeds, Prod. M gr. & Fac -
DRAKE MANUFACTURING CO., tory M !i(r.; W . Choss , Sales M g r:.i..W. L aw re nce,
1713 W. Hubba.r d St., Chicago lll. Pu r . D1r. ; R. L . Carter, Pers. U1r.; J . L owes ,
PERSONNEL: A.]. Foute, Gen . M g r.; G. Foute , Pub. Di.r. & Adv. M g r.; A. W. Hoen ke, C h ie f
Prod. M gr.; H . K. Foute, Sales Engr. E n g r.
DRAYER AND HANSON, INC., DUREZ PLASTICS & CHEMICALS, INC .,
738 E. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 21, Calif. N. Tonawanda, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Risto w , Pres. & Gen. M gr. ; PERSONN EL: H. M. Dent, Pres . & Gen. M g r. ;
S. M. Hauser. V. Pres. & Ad v. M gr.; M. ]. G. E. Becker, V. Pres .;]. F. Snyder, Secy . &
Burke, Secy.; F. E. Putnam, Asst. Secy. ; C. M. Treas .; A. W. H a nme r, Jr., R. E. Dodd, C. T.
Peterson, Prod. Mgr.~J. G .. Lombardi, Sales O'Co nno r " Sa les M g rs. ; C. M . Bell, Pur. Ag t.;
M gr.; B . K . Taylor, l>ur. D tr.; ] . ] . Emnck. A. H em, Pers. Dtr .; H. S. Spence r, Pub. D1r. ;
Pers. Dir.; A. Hanson, Chief Engr. G . M . Loom is, Ch ief Engr.
DRIVER-HARRIS CO., Harrison, N . ]. DURO METAL PRODUCTS CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. L. Driver, Pres. & G en . Mgr.; 2649 N. Kildare Ave., Chicago, lll.
S .. M. Tracy, Exec. V. Pres. & Treas.; F . V. PERSONNEL: W . H. Odium, Pres. ; W . R. H os-
Lmdsey, V. Pres. & Sales Mgrj H . D. McKin- ford, Sales M gr.; F. W. Green, Pur. Ag t .; L. J.
ney, V. Pres. & Works M g r.; ~.A. Harleman, Hanse n, Pers. Dir.; C . E. Brady , Pub . Dir.; S .
Secy. & Pur. Agt.; G. V. Corbett, Pub. Di.r. Bishop, C hi ef Engr.
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC., DYCER AVIATION SUPPLIES,
PLASTICS DEPARTMENT, 626 11156 S. Main St., Los Angeles, Ca lif.
Schuyler Ave., Arlington, N. ]. PERSONNEL: E. A. Dycer, Owner & G en. M g r.;
PERSONNE L: A. E. Pitcher, Gen. M gr.; W. A. C. A. E merso n, Asst . Sales Mgr.
Joslyn, Sales Dir.; H. ]. Barnett, Pur. A gt .;
W. Bayne, Pers. Dir.; E. J . Pechin, Adv. Mgr.; DZUS FASTENER CO., INC.,
A. ]. G. Riley, Ch ief Engr. Main St., Babylon, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: W. Dzus, Pres ., Treas. & Gen.
THE DUFF-NORTON MANUFACTURING M g r.; F. W ells, V. P res.; T . D zu s, Secy .;
CO., 2709 Preble Ave., N. S., Pittsburgh, L . F. Acker, Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
Pa. G. H. Arnold, Pur. Ag t.; C . P fe ifle, Prod. M gr .
PERSONNEL : R. G. Allen, Pres.; W. I. Floyd, V. & Pers. Dir.; J. Gunth er, Ch ief En gr.
Pres. & Treas.; F. 0. Graham, Secy.; E. M .
Webb, Gen. M gr.; ]. F. Van No rt, Sales M gr.;
A. E. Hurrell, P ur. Agt.; C. H. Gordon, Pers .
Dir.; F. H. Schwerin, Chief Engr. E
DUGAS ENGINEERING CORP.,
Marinette, Wise.
PERSONNEL: H . V. Higley, Pres.; A. A. E. A. LABORATORIES, INC.,
Michaud, V. Pres., Gen . M gr. & Sales Mgr.; 696 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn 5, N. Y.
F.]. Hood , Secy. & Treas. ; ] . F . Taylor, Pur.
Agt.; H . G. Hastert, Chief Engr. EAGLE PARACHUTE CORP.,
424 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.
THE DUMORE CO., Racine, Wise. PERSONNEL: C.]. Follmer, Pres.; R. E . Knoll ,
PERSONNEL: L. H. Hamilton, Pres.; R . L. Secy.; J, W . .Van Buskirk, Prod. Mgr.
Ham1lton, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; ]. M. Hamil-
ton, Sec;:. & Pur. A gt.; H. F . Nehoda , Treas.; EASTERN AIR DEVICES, INC.,
G. A. ~Immerman, Gen. Mgr.; P. Wellnitz, 314 Dean St., Brooklyn, N . Y.
Pers. Dtr. ; R. B. Voelker, Pub. Dir.; H. F. Doll, PERSONNEL: H. G. Hamilton, Pres.; W . Goat,
Chief Engr. Secy. & Treas.; L. C . Pratt, Chief Engr.
STRUTHERS DUNN, INC., EASTERN ENGINEERING CO.,
1321 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 45 Fox St., New Haven, Conn.
PERSONNEL: H. W. Pfeffer, Pres.;].]. McKier-
nan, Jr., V. Pres .; M. L . Dunn, Secy. & Treas.; THE EASTERN MACHINE SCREW CORP.,
C . F. Schattler, Gen. Mgr.; C. A. Packard, Truman & Barclay Sts., New Haven,
Sales Mgr.; G. M. Herb, Pur. Agt. Conn.
DIRE fORY 549
DZUS-The Fastener Supreme
Quarter Turn Self Locking
•
Used by the leading manufacturers of military aircraft,
tanks, trucks, radios and many other products.
The Dzus Fastener is known throughout the world for

its utter simplicity, rapid, positive action, and its abso-
lute dependability.
For the best in fasteners, always specify "Dzus" .
•
DZUS FASTENER COMPANY
INCORPORATED
BABYLON, N. Y. GLENDALE, CALIF.

559 DIRECT ORY
EASTMAN KODAK CO., Rocheste r, N . Y. EISEMANN CORP. ,
P ERSON NEL: T , ]. H a rgrave , P res.; C. E. K . 68-3 4th St., Brookl yn , N. Y.
Mees, H . C. Steve rs, C . K . F h nt, A. St uber. P ERSONN EL:] . A . Seubert . Pres .; F . S. J erome.
M . J. H ayes, V. P res.; A. K . Ch aema n , V. Pres. V. Pres. : S. M. Carg ill. Secy.: 0. H . Ashman ,
& Gen. Mgr.; I. N. H ultman , E . S. F arrow, T reas. ; E . B. Van D yn e, 1\'! fg. M gr. ; B. B.
Asst . V. Pres. & Asst . Gen. M gr .; J. E . lvl cGhee , Woodford . Sa les l'v! gr.: G. ]. Mill er , Pur. Agt.;
Asst . V . Pres . & Gen. Sales M gr.; M . B. Fol- A . E. W e iss. P ers. Dir.: J. M . H a nnon , Pub.
som, T reas.; ] . L . Gorha m, F. M . Page, A. H . Dir.; L. H. Scott, Ch ief E ng r.
Rob in son . Asst . Treas. ; M. K. Robinson, Secy. ;
W. F. Sh epard. Asst. Secy.; C . ] . Van N iel, EITEL-McCOLLOUGH, INC.,
Gen . Co mpt.; I. L. H oul ey , T . ] . McCarrick, S an Bruno, Ca lif.
Asst . Compts. P ERSONNE L: W. W . Ei tel. Pres .: J. A. McCul-
lough , V. Pres . & Treas .; W. B. H arriso n. Secy.:
EATON MANUFACTURING CO ., 0. H . Brown, Pur. Agt. & Pers. Dir.
739 E . I 40th St., Cle vela nd, 0.
PERSONNEL: C. I. Och s, Pres. ; R . H . Daisley , ELASTIC S TOP NUT CORP.,
V. Pres.; H . C . Stuessy , Secy. & T reas ..i. V. 2330 Va u xh a ll Rd., Union, N. J.
Cada , P ur. Agt .; A . H. Richard s , Pe rs. uir .; PERSON NE l. : W . T. H edlund, Pres. ; W. .
M. F enley, Pub. Dir.; V. You ng, Ch ief Engr. Colli ns , V. Pres. ; W. F . !v! cGu in ness . S ecy. &
Tra.as .; T. H . Corpc, Sa les i'v!g r.; E . P . Howell,
ECLIPSE AIR BRUSH CO ., INC., Pur. Agt .; R. O'Brie n, P ers . Oir.; W. Reynolds .
386 Park Ave., N ewa rk, N. J. Pub . Dir .; B. C . Sand e.mar, Chief Eng r.
PERSONNE L: H. W. Beach, P res.; A. H. Dow ns,
Secy. THE ELECTRIC AUTO-LITE CO .,
Tole do 1, 0 .
ECLIPSE-PIONEER DIV., BENDIX AVIA- PERSONNEL: R. G. Ma rtin. P res.; D . H. Kelly,
TION CORP., T e terboro, N . J. Exec . V. Pres. ; W . V. F look , B . A. F a y , L. H
P ERSONNEL : K. MacG rath, Gen. M g r.: C . A. M iddleton, D. B. Stra tton, ] . P. F a lvey , C. W.
Hin d s, Com p t .; R. H. I saacs , D ir. -Sa!es & Pou nd, ] . A. M inch , C. L . Pa tterson, ]. R .
Ser v ice; W. A . Reichel, Dir. of E n grg. ; R. C . Padesky , V. Pres .; F . H . L a ndweh r, Secy .;
Sylvander, Chief Engr.; C. C. Shan graw, Exec. ] . B. Fenner, T reas.; H . D . B issell, Adv. M gr. :
Engr .; F . G. M uller, P u b . R ei. Dir. ; A. H . E . H . R eed, D ir. of Pur.
E n dlek ofer , Fact ory M gr. ; H . T. Leem ing,
Supervisor of P ur. THE ELECTRIC FURNACE CO ., S a lem, 0.
Eclips e Products : PERSONNE l. : R. F . Benzinger, Pres. ; C. L .
P ERSO:-INEL: ] . C . H a rrower, Sales Mg r.: ]. E. West , V. Pres.; R . D. Painter , Secy. ; F . T .
M aczko , Adv. Mgr.; D . M. McGrath, Serv ice Cope , G en . M gr. ; R .. M. Warren, Pur. A g~.;
M gr. A. E . Wngh t, Pub . Dtr.; A. H . Vaughan, Ch1ef
Pioneer Products : Engr.
PE RSONNEL: G. A . L ewth wait e, Sa les M g r. ; D .
S. Tilden, Service Mgr. ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER CO., INC .,
1734 I vanhoe Rd., Cleveland, 0.
EDISON-SPLITDORF CORP., PERSONNEL: ] . Tuteu r , Pres. & Gen. M gr. : R .
W est Orange, N. ]. B. Wilson, V. Pres. & Sales M g r.; V. M . Can-
PERSONNEL: A. W alsh, Pres.; A . ] . Clark, V. non, Secy. & Treas . ; H . M. Richmond , P ur.
Pres. , Gen . M gr. & Sa les M gr .: F. C. Erwin , Agt .; E . A. H a m a la , P ub. D ir.; H . T . La n g ,
Secy.; H. H . Eck ert, Treas. ; G. H . McLaughl in, Ch ief Engr.
Pur. Agt .; S. Schaeffer, Pub. Dir.; E. B.
N owosielski , Ch ief Engr. ELECTROL INC .,
85 Gra nd St., Kingston., N. Y.
EDO AIRCRAFT CORP., Coll ege Point, N . Y.
PERSONNEL: E. D . Osborn, P res. ; G . B . P ost, ELECTROLINE CO.,
Sales Mgr . & V. Pres. of Sales & Con tracts ; 4121 S . La S a lle St., Chicago, Ill.
W. P. ·W illetts, Secy.; S. E. Bostw ick, Treas.; PERSONNEL: A. A . B ernd t, P res .; H . S. Sines,
K . D . Vosler , V. Pres. -Prod . ; W. F. K onrad , V. Pres .; H . C . Nycum, Chief Engr.
P ur. Dir . ; ] . H . B u rket t, Pers. Dir. ; H. Y.
Satterlee , Adv. M gr. ; B . V. K orv in - ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES, INC .,
K roukov sk y, V . P res.-Engrg. 122 W . New York St., Ind ianapolis, Ind.
PERSONNE L: N. R. Kevers, Pres. & Pub . Dir . ;
THE EDWARDS MANUFACTURING CO., W . W . Gars tang , V. P res. & Sales M gr .; E . A.
Fifth & Butler Sts., Cincinnati, 0 . McAlle n , Secy .; T . D . Scheid ler, T reas. ; W. ] .
PERSONNEL: H . W. E dwards , P res. & T reas . ; L ochhead, Pur. Agt .; W . P. H ahn, P ers. Dir. ;
G. D . Myers, V. P res. & Secy.; G. R . Edwards, M . R . Krasno, Ch ief E n gr.
Su pt. & Gen. Mgr. ; H . A. Smith, Sa les Mg r.;
H . T a p ke , Pur. Agt.; S. R ich mond, Chief E ng r. ELECTRONIC SPECIALTY CO.,
3456 Gle ndal e Blvd. , Lo s Angeles, Calif.
EGGELHOF ENGINEERS, 309 Construction PERSO NNEL: D . A . Marcus , G en . M gr.; S. K.
Bldg., D a llas, Tex. :9abcock, Ch ief E n gr.
PERSONNEL: H . E ggelhof, Gen. Mgr.
THE ELWELL-PARKER ELECTRIC CO.,
4205 St. Cla ir Ave., Cleveland, 0.
THE EGYPTIAN LACQUER MFG. CO., P ERSONNEL: S . K . T owson , Pres. & Gen . Mgr. ;
1270 Sixth Ave., New York, N.Y. W . A . Medd ick, V. Pres . & Sales Mgr.; W.
PERSONNEL: R. R u ck gar ber, P res.; 0 . ] . S . d e Stage, Secy .; W. E . H ornig , T r eas.; W. F.
Brun , V. Pres. & Secy.; T . H ofacker, Treas. ; Avery, Pur. Agt .; S. K iser , Pers. D ir.; C. B .
N . B olin , Gen. M gr.; ]. G. M a lool, Asst. Sa les Cook, Pub . Dir.; C. E . Cochra n, Chief Engr.
M gr . ; F. ] . Burnett, Pur. Agt . ; W. E. H a ll ,
Chief Ch emist . ENDICOTT FORGING & MFG. CO., INC.,
E 'COR, INC., 1923 N orth St., Endicott, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: A. L . K ent, Pres. ; A. W. Sch aefer,
1501 W. Congress St., Chicago, lll. Secy. & Sa les M gr . ; C. A. M u rra y, T reas. &
PERSONNEL: N. H. Wendell , Jr., Pres.; R . D . P ur. Ag t .
Wngh t, V. P res.; W . R . Ward , Treas. ; N . ] .
Vtere, Sales Mgr .; I. R ud, Pur . Agt. ; T . Seny , ENGEL AIRCRAFT SPECIALTffiS,
Pers . D ir. ; W. F. B eck , P u b. Dir.; J. Nader, Box 697, Escondido, Calif.
Chief Engr . PERSONNEL: T. H . Engel, Gen. M 2r.
DIRECT ORY ssr
AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
Specializing in plastics extrusions-both stock
shapes and sixes, and custom-made-for air-
craft insulation, tubing and structural uses.
e FLEXIBLE PLASTIC TUBING with excellent electrical insu-
lation pro
. _perties,_ water resistant, gas resistant, o!l resist -
ant, remams flex1ble from -70° to + 170° F. Th1s mate-
cP rial used extensively by leading manufacturers in all types
of aircraft-offers great post-war possibilities.
• RODS in diameters from .01 0" to 4.0" in a complete
r ange of flexibility from elastomers to rigid plastics. A
n umber of aircraft applications have proved their value
n act ual use .
e CUSTOM SHAPES - we
specialize in engineering
profiles in all degrees of
complexity to meet individ-
ual requirements. We make special
' p rofiles for many aircraft manufac-
turers, from their own blueprints
and to their own tolerances. Pro-
duced in both transparent and
opaque materials with a wide
ra nge of flexibility and with de -
sired physical , chemical and elec-
trica l properties "bui lt
N.B . We also do in -
jection molding of
all thermoplastics.
55 2 DIRECTORY
CHARLES ENGELHARD, INC., FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.,
90 Chestnut St., Newark, N. J, 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Til.
PERSONNEL: C. J?ngelhard, Pres., Trcas. & Gen. PERSONNEL: R. H. Morse, Pres.; A. C. Dodge,
Mgr.; C. B. Mttchell, V. Pres.; ]. H. Laub, A. E. Ashcraft, V. Pres.; S. T. Ktddoo, V. Pres.
Secy.; A. W. Taber, Sales Mgr.; W. 0. Kunze, & Treas.; F. C. Dierks, Sccy.; F. ]. Heaslip,
Pur. Agt.; T. Koehn, Pers. Dir.; ]. Kremer, Pur. Agt.
Chief Engr.
FAIRCHILD AVIATION CORP.,
ENGINEERING & RESEARCH CORP., 88-06 Van Wyck Blvd., Jamaica, N. Y.
Riverdale, Md. f'ERSO:-<NEL: J. S. Ogsbury, Pres.; E. Robinson,
PERSONNEL: L. A. WeBs, Pres.; M. W. King, Exec. V. Pres.; C. A. Harrison, V. Pres. & Sales
V. Pres. & Secy.; W. G. Carron. Treas.; J. N. 2\!gr.; C. L. Terrill, Secy.; J. A. Hewlett, Treas.;
Dean, qen. 1\Igr.; E. P. ?cu1ly, Pur. ~gt.; R. A. Draghi, Works 2\!gr.; J. E. Kaiser, Pur.
J. E. Rtchardson, Pers. Dtr.; P. C. Wnght, Agt.; R. W. Brown, Pers. Dir.; H. K. Yulke,
Pub. Dir.; F. E. Weick, Chief Engr. Pub. Dir.; G. Rattray, Chief Engr.
ENGIS EQUIPMENT CO., FARNHAM MANUFACTURING CO.,
310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, lll. 1646-1654 Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: ]. P. Steindler, Pres.; E. ]. PERSO:-<NEL: F. L. Boutet, Pres. & Treas.; A.
Schneider, V. Pres. & Secy.; 1\I. Steindler, E. Farnham, V. Pres.; E. L. Keenan, Sccy.j E.
Treas. M. Finnegan, Pur. Agt.; P. Dubosclard, Cnief
Engr.
ERIE RESISTOR CORP.,
640 W. 12th St., Erie, Pa. FARREL-BIRMINGHAM CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: G. R. Fryling, Pres.; W. H. Fry- Ansonia, Conn.
ling, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. E. Dieteman, PERSONNEL: J. W. Haddock, Pres.; A. G.
Secy., Treas. & Pur. Agt.; F. Ga1lagher, Pers. Kessler, V. Pres. & Gen. Works Mgr.; A.
Dir.; A. K. Shenk, Pub. Dir.; B. B. Minnium, Kuhns, V. Pres. & Consulting Engr.; C. Hitch-
Chief Engr. cock, V. Pres. & Gen. Sales Mgr.; R. A. North,
ERTEL MACHINE CO., Indianapolis, Ind. V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; W. B. Marvin, Secy.;
PERSONNEL:]. C. Ertel, Pres.; C. B. Enochs, F. M. Drew, Jr., Treas.; C. E. Burton, Gen.
Gen. Mgr.; ]. C. Ertel III, Sales Mgr. Pur. Agt.; A. W. Hendrickson, Dir. of Em-
ployee Serv.; T.V. Busk, Adv. Mgr.
ESSICK MANUFACTURING CO.,
1950 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. FEDERAL A. C. SWITCH CORP.,
PERSONNEL: B. Essick, Gen. Mgr. 1200 Niagara St., Buffalo, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: H. Henry, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; N.
THE ESTERLINE-ANGUS CO., INC., C. Knapp, Secy.
P. 0. Box 596, Indianapolis, Ind.
PERSONNEL: D. ]. Angus, Pres.; A. ]. Weber, FEDERAL AIRCRAFT WORKS, 3456 N.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; ]. T. Casebourne, Secy. Mississippi Dr., Minneapolis 12, Minn.
& Pur. Agt.; R. J. Kryter, Treas. & Sales Mgr. PERSONNEL: F. ]. Ditter, Pres., Gen. 1\Igr.,
Prod. Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; A. A. Bursch, Sales
EX-CELL-O CORP., 1\Igr., Pur. Dir., Pub. Dir. & Adv. 1\Igr.; E. J.
1200 Oakman Blvd., Detroi.t, Mich. Boucher, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: P. Huber, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; T.
M. Olson, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; ]. K. Fulks, FEDERAL LABORATORIES, INC.,
V. Pres.-Mfg.; H. G. Bixby, Secy. & Treas.; 185 41st St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
F. D. Sicklesteel, Pur. Agt.; F. Boucher, Sr., PERSONNEL: R. B. Reynolds, Pres., Gen. Mgr.
Pers. Dir.; H. L. J. Humphrey, Pub. Dir.; G. & Chief Engr.; B. H. Barker, V. Pres. & Sales
D. Stewart, Chief Engr. Mgr.; H. E. Rau, Secy. & Treas.; J. Brandt,
Pur. Agt.
THE EXACT WEIGHT SCALE CO.,
944 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus 8, 0. FEDERAL MACIDNE & WELDER CO.
PERSONNEL: C. J. Kurtz, Pres.; K. B. Neff, V. Warren, 0.
Pres. & Treas.; S. L. Briggs, Secy.; W. A. PERSONNEL: M. S. Clark, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Scheure~, Sal':'s Mgr.; T. Hamilton, Pur. Agt.; T. E. Jones, V. Pres.; E. W. Clucas, Secy.; P.
J. W. Steverhng, Adv. Mgr.; T. B. Flanagan, B. Cridge, Treas.; 0. L. Jacobs, Pur. Agt.;
Chief Engr. C. W. Middlestead, Chief Engr.
FEDERAL METAL HOSE CORP.,
277 Military Rd., Buffalo, N. Y.
F PERSONNEL: H. C. Neff, Pres. & Sales Mgr.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORP., Shoemaker &

F & H MANUFACTURING CO., Lillibridge Sts., Detroit, Mich.
10338 Gratiot Ave., Detroit 13, Mich. PERSONNEL: H. G. Muzzy, Pres.; D. W. Rod-
PERSONNEL: F. Horawa, Pres. ger, V. Pres. & Secy.; S. C. Reynolds, V. Pres.
& Treas.; E. 0. Jones, Sales Mgr.; E. F. Bau-
THE FAFNIR BEARING CO., man, Pur. Agt.·bD. A. Reid, Pers. Dir.; T. J,
Booth St., New Britain, Conn. Marshall, Pub. ir.; H. F. Dixon, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: M. Stanley, Pres.; S. M. Cooper,
Secy.; A. G. Way, Treas.; R. R. Searles, Gen. FEDERAL PRODUCTS CORP.,
Mgr.; T. ]. Leonard, Prod. Mgr.; C. F. Stan- 1144 Eddy St., Providence 1, R. I.
ley, Sales Mgr.; H. P. Knowles, Pur. Dir.; PERSONNEL: L. C. Tingley, Pres.; F. C. Tan-
G. J. Ely, Pers. Dir.; P. F. Bannister, Adv. ner, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. B. Colt, y. Pres.-
Mgr.; H. R. Reynolds, Chief Engr. Sales; S. B. Reynolds, Secy.; C. N. Kingsford,
Treas. · I. A. Hunt, Sales Prod. Mgr. & Adv.
FAHLIN MANUFACTURING CO., Mgr.; ]. G. Gunderson, Pur. Agt.; V. McKiver-
1121-23 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Mo. gan, Pers. Dir.; H. F. Joslin, Supt.
PERSONNEL: 0. Fahlin, Pres.; J. M. Allton, V.
Pres.; H. Banks, Secy.; A. T. Driscoll, Gen. FEDERAL TELEPHONE & RADIO CORP.,
Mgr. P. 0. Box 690, Newark 1, N. J.
DIRECTORY 553
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Spin proof
Ease and Simplicity of Operation

Better Performance with Safety
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ADAR ANTENNAE •I
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AIRCRAFT GUN TURRETS -!

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Part of the War Job done by -I'
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Manufacturers of the following for aircraft production
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AUTOMATIC PUNCHING & RIVETING MACHINES
SHEET METAL FORMERS
HYDRAULIC STRETCHING PRESSES
SHEET METAL SHRINKERS
PROPELLER PROFILING MACHINES
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Engineering & Research_ Corporation
Riverdale, Maryland
Mail: P. 0. Box 209
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Hyattsville, Maryland
554 DIRECTORY ,I
THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO., FISHER RESEARCH LABORATORY,

78 River St., Springfield, Vt. 1961 University Ave., P. 0. Box 356,
PERSONNEL: E. R. Fellows, Pres.; E.]. Fullam, Palo Alto, Calif.
V. Pres.;_R. M. Fellows, Secy. & Treas.; E. \V. PERSON:->EL: G. R. Fisher, Owner; T. Brown,
Miller, ven. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; 1\I. J. Arm- Treas.; C. FishPr, Gen. :l!gr.; R. Adams, Sales
strong, Prod. ll!gr.; C. M. Peter, Sales l\Igr.; 1\!gr.; 0. ll!. !\!cCoy, Pur. Agt.; C. Soderquist,
J. M. Raiford, Pur. Dir.; P. Rasmussem, Pers. Chief Engr.
Dir.; D. T. Hamilton, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
FITCHBURG GRINDING MACHINE CORP.,
FELT PRODUCTS MFG. CO., Falulah Rd., Fitchburg, Mass.
1504 Carroll Ave., Chicago, Til. PERSONNEL: G. S. Gould. Pres., Gen. 1\fgr. &
PERSONNEL: A. Mecklenburger, Pres.; C. :\. Adv. l\Igr.; J. Cushin<:. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.;
Stroh, Sales Mgr. ll!. A. Coolidge. Treas.; E. N. Daulton, Prod.
ll!gr.; J. J. Healey, Pur. Dir.; E. A. Haapnnen,
THE FELTERS CO., Chief Engr.
210 South Street, Boston 11, Mass.
PERSONNEL: L. H. Hansel, Pres.; \V. C. King, GEORGE J, FIX CO.,
V. Pres., Secy., Sales Mgr. & Adv. l\!gr.; E. ~1. 2413 Commerce St., Dallas, Tex.
Guillaume, V. Pres. & Treas.; G. H. Wood, PERSOSSEL: G. J. Fix, Sr., Pres. & Gen. l\!gr.;
V. Pres. & Prod. l\!gr.; C. V. S. Purdy, Pur. L. 1\!. Dorman, Sales !\!gr.; G.]. Fix, Jr., Chief
Dir.; E. C. Lassey, Pers. Dir. Engr.
FENWAL, INC., Ashland, Mass. FLEETWINGS DIVISION OF KAISER
PERSONNEL: C. \V. Walter, Pres.; W. J. CARGO, INC., Bristol, Pa.
Turenne, V. Pres.
THE FLEX-0-TUBE CO.,
FERRACUTE MACHINE CO., 14th at Lafayette, Detroit, Mich.
Bridgeton, N. J. PERSONNEL: J. L. Ward, Pres. & Sales l\!gr.;
PERSONNEL: G. E. Bass, Pres.; H. Janvier, V. R. DeTamble, V. Pres. & Gen. l\!gr.; J, H.
Pres.; P. Meyers, Secy.; L. Meyers, Treas., Conn, Secy., Treas. & Pers. Dir.; G.]. Monti-
Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; C. M. Hobson, Jr., eth, Prod. Mgr.; A. J. Wyka, Pur. Dir.; N. l\!.
Sales Engr.; G. Smith, Pur. Agt.; A. T. Bayley, Couty, Chief Engr.
Pers. Dir.
FLOTATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
FffiRE CONDUIT CO., Orangeburg, N.Y. 4031 Goodwin Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEl.: H. J. Robertson, Jr., Pres.; J, R. PERSONNEL: J, Q. Henry, Pres.; F. E. Kalte, V.
Connell, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. G. Wehman, Pres. & Pers. Dir.; H. D. Dargert, Secy. &
Secy. & Treas.; G. Allen, Pur. Agt.; B. G. Treas.; L. E. Sowden, Pur. Agt.; T. Gregory,
LeMieux, Chief Engr. Chief Engr.
FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT CO.,
Firestone Parkway, Akron, 0. THE FOLMER GRAFLEX CORP.,
PERSONNEL: H. S. Firestone, Jr., Pres.; J. L. 154 Clarissa St., Rochester 8, N.Y.
Cohill, V. Pres.; W. Shaw, Sales Mgr. PERSONNEL: N. L. Whitaker, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; G. C. Whitaker, Vice Pres.; C. H. Har-
per, V. Pres. & Treas.; H. A. Schumacher, V.
FIRST AID SUPPLY CO., Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. E. B. Muryhy, Secy.;
32 W. 22nd St., New York, N.Y. C. H. Roth, Sr., Prod. Mgr.; C. J. Krembel,
PERSONNEL: J, Maslan, Pres.; R. Rudin, Secy.; Pur. Dir.; W. Hanna, Employment Mgr.; J, B.
G. Wishny, Gen. Mgr.; P. Baer, Chief Engr. Gibson, Dir. Pub. Rei.; R. E. Robischon, Adv.
Mgr.; 0. Steiner, Chief Engr.
FIRTH-STERLING STEEL CO.,
McKeesport, Pa. FOOTE BROS. GEAR & MACHINE CORP.,
PERSONNEL: L. G. Firth, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. 5225 S. Western Blvd., Chicago, lli.
G. Clark, V. Pres.; C. G. Krapf, Secy.; H. R. PERSONNEL: W. A. Barr, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Huemme, 'I'reas.; A. B. Corbin, Sales Mgr.; H. A. Mackmann, V. Pres.; J, R. Fagan, Secy. &
K. Stem, Pur. Agt.; W. F. Rechter, Pers. Dir.; Treas.; R. G. Davis, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.-Ind.
C. F. Hoffman, Pub. Dir.; M. F. Judkins, Chief Gear Div.
Engr. Firthite Div.
FISCHER INDUSTRIES, INC., Paddock Rd. THE FOOTE-BURT CO., Cleveland, 0.
& B & 0 R. R., Cincinnati, Ohio PERSONNEL: T. H. Doan, Pres.; W. F. Bab-
PERSONNEL: H. Fischer, Pres., Sales Mgr., cock, V. pres,; S._E. Gross, Secy. &.Treas.;
Pers. Dir ..& Adv. Mg:.; H. D. Fischer, V. Pres. W. G. Wmshtp, Pur. Agt.; M. C. Wtckham,
& Pur. Dtr.; E. B. Ftscher, Secy. & Treas.; J, Pub. Dir.
Robert, Gen. Mgr. & Prod. Mgr.; W. Culp,
Chief Engr. THE ]. B. FORD SALES CO.,
Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, Mich.
FISCHER SPECIAL MFG. CO., PERSONNEL: C. B. Robinson, Pres. & Gen.
446 Morgan St., Cincinnati, 0. Mgr.; W. F. Torrey, V. Pres.; W. M. Cole, Sales
PERSONNEL: F. H. Fischer, H. F. Fischer, Mgr.
Partners; C. H. Gross, Sales Mgr.; F. Wehking,
Pur. Agt. FOREDOM ELECTRIC CO.,
27 Park Pl., New York 7, N.Y.
FISCHER'S SURFA-SAVER, INC., Paddock PERSONNEL: M. F. Sticht, Gen. Mgr.; F. A.
Rd., & B & 0 R. R., Cincinnati, 0, Juliano, Prod. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. Fischer, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H.
D. Fischer, V. Pres.; E. B. Fischer, Secy. & THE FORMICA INSULATION CO.,
Treas. 4614 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati
32, o.
FISHER FURNACE CO., PERSONNEL: D. J. O'Conor, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
5535 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago Til. W. ]. Gebhart, V. Pres. & Treas.; E. G.
PERSONNEL: W. P. Martin, Jr., Pres. & Treas.; Williams, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; G. Clark,
K. D. Hoke, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. Pan- V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; W. Kruse, Secy.; J, R.
kratz, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; P. J, Myall, Sales White, Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
Mgr.; B. Bell, Chief Engr. H. Heitbrink, Pur. Dir.; W. Fentress, Pers. Dir,
DIRE TORY 555
In hundreds of aviation applications

Formica is used because it is a light
material (specific gravity 1.35 or half
the weight of aluminum); because it
holds its dimensions under either vary-
ing humidity or varying temperature.
It is chemically inert, does not cor-
rode, maintains a smooth surface in-
definitely.
You will find it in America's lead-
ing planes used for control pulleys,
fair leads, propeller parts, air frame
parts, electrical insulation in the com-
munications and ignition and lighting
circuits, instrument panels, instruction
plates and for such parts as ammuni-
tion chutes where it takes the place of
sheet metal.
Its use steadily increases, as more
and more ways are found to adapt its
fundamental characteristics to plane
construction.
We are glad to send detailed en-
gineering data on request.
THE FORMICA
INSULATION COMPANY
4677 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati 32, Ohio
ss6 DIRECTORY
FORSYTH METAL GOODS CO., THE FULTON SYLPHON CO.,
129 Elm St., East Aurora, N. Y. Knoxville 4, Tenn.
PERSONSEL: W. H. Blake, Pres.; G. E. Blake, PERSOSSEL: j. V. Giesler, Pres.; W. L. Chand-
Treas. ler, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; C. N. Mynderse,
V. Pres. & Gen. :.\lgr.; 1-'. G. Cross, V. Pres. &
THE FOSTORIA PRESSED STEEL CORP., Sales :\!gr.; W. S. U. Woods, Sccy.; R. S. Rey-
Fostoria, Ohio nolds, Sr., Trcas.; F. K. Fulton, Prod. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: R. J. Carter, Pres., Treas. & Gen. E. C. Silver, Pur. Dir.: W. S. Fowler, Pers. Dir.:
Mgr.; E. L. Bates, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; C. E. D. Rogers, Adv. l\Igr.
W. McDaniel, V. Pres., Sec~. & Sales Mgr.;
R. L. Hill, Pur. Dir.; D. R. Churchman, Pers. THE FYR-FYTER CO.,
Dir.; P. H. Krupp, Pub. Dir. & Adv. 1\Igr.; 221 Crane St., Dayton 1, 0.
J, R. Pigman, Chief Engr. PERSONSEL: R. C. Iddings, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
G. Peffer, V. Pres.; A. S. Iddings, Sc~y. &
THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AUTO CO., Treas.; H. Williams, Prod. Mgr.; R. C. Hahn,
Clintonville, Wise. Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.: R. F. Theis, Pur. Dir.:
PERSONNEL: W. A. Olen, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. Wood, Pers. Dir.; W. E. Hunt, Pub. Dir.:
J. D. Cotton, V. Pres.; S. H. Sanfo~d, Sccy.; J. Wright, Chief Engr.
D. ]. Rohrer, Treas.; R. H. Schm1dt, Sales
M_gr.; L. Pink~ws)cy, Pur. Ag~.; F. Dana, Pers.
D1r.; F. M. H1ggms, Pub. D1r.; H. B. Dodge,
Chief Engr. G
FOWLER AIRCRAFT CO.,
%42 Cass Blvd., San Diego, Calif.
PERSONNEL: H. D. Fowler, Owner; Mrs. H. D. G & H TOOL AND MANUFACTURING CO.,
Fowler, Treas.; S. Kousens, Supt.; J. Fischer, 626-28 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita Kans.
Pur. Agt. PERSONNEL: 0. V. Garrison, P. L. Hatfield,
Partners; G. E. McMahan, Pers. Dir.; D. Arm-
FOX CO., Fox Bldg., Fox Lane & Beekman St., strong, Chief Engr.
Cincinnati, 0.
PERSONNEL: L. J. Fox, M. G. Fox, Partners. THE G & 0 MANUFACTURING CO.,
138 Winchester Ave., New Haven 8,
S. G. FRANTZ CO., INC., Conn.
161 Grand St., New York, N. Y. PERSONNEL: A. ]. Verdi, Pres.; V. Carangelo,
PERSONNEL: S. G. Frantz, Pres. & Treas.; F. V. Pres.; F. I. Newton, Secy.; C. Oppe, Treas.
H. Boyd, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; G. E. Gibson, & Gen. Mgr.; C. C. Schott, Prod. 1\Igr.; M.
Secy. Wellman, Pur. Dir.; J. ]. Sanso, Chief Engr.
FRAY MACHINE TOOL CO.,
515 W. Windsor Rd., Glendale, Calif. THE GABRIEL CO.,
PERSONNEL: J. H. Richards, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; 1407 E. 40th St., Cleveland, 0.
L. Hales, V. Pres.; 0. W. Weyman, Secy. & PERSONNE.L: J. H. Briggs, Pres. & Gen. Ml{r.;
Treas.; R. W. Wollard, Pur. Agt.; F. Pollan, L. W. Klem, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. D1r.;
Chief Engr. C. R. Weller, Secy. & Treas.; G. E. McAllister,
Pur. Agt.; C. B. Kurtz, Jr., Pers. Dir.; E. L.
FRAZAR & CO., LTD., Beecher, Chief Engr.
301 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif.
PERSONNEL: E. W. Frazar, Pres.; 0. C. Hansen, THE GAERTNER SCmNTIFIC CORP.,
V. Pres.; B. Hassler, Sales Mgr. 1201 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, Dt.
PERSONNEL: W. Gaertner, Pres., Treas., Gen.
FREEDMAN BURNHAM ENGINEERING Mgr. & Sales Mgr.b·S. Jacobsohn, V. Pres.;].
CORP., 659 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, 0. Mandel, Secy.; V. eCancq, Pur. Agt.; L. W.
PERSONN~L: G. L. Freedman, Pres.; B. M. Higgins, Pub. Dir.; P. F. Meyn, Chief Engr.
Wallenstem, V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.· W. E.
Burnham, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; S. S. Freed- GALENA OIL CORP.,
man, Secy. & Treas. 440 Culvert St., Cincinnati, 0.
PERSONNEL: H. M. Hart, Pres.; B. H. Morris,
FRIEZ INSTRUMEN,!.!.. DIV. OF BENDIX V. Pres.; E. H. Shepherd, Pur. Agt.; G. L.
AVIATION COKJ;::~ Taylor Ave., Tow- Service, Pub. Dir.; L. A. Calkins, Chief Engr.
son, Baltimore 4, Md.
PERSONNEL: B. A. Best, Asst. Secy. · A. C. GARDNER-DENVER CO., Quincy, Dl.
DeAngelis, Gen. Mgr.; D. P. Schrier, Factory PERSONNEL: H. G. Myers, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Mgr.j R. B. Stevenson, Sales Mgr.; T. Cen- E. F. Schaefer, V. Pres.; G. H. Gubbins, Secy.;
traccnio, Pur. Dir.; E. P. Loppacker, Pers. Dir.: L. H. Stout, Treas.; R. J. MacFarland, Sales
V. D. Hauck, Chief Engr. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; .E.]. Maloney, Pur. Ajt~.;
B. B. Gooch, Pers. D~r.; B. P. Spann, Pub. D1r.
FRONTmR BRONZE CORP.,
4870 Packard Rd., Niagara Falls, N.Y. GARDNER MACHINE CO.,
PERSONNEL: E. H. Holzworth, Pres.; ]. M. Beloit, Wise.
Brown, Prod. Mgr.; W. J. Boyle, Sales Mgr.; PERSONNEL: W. B. Leishman, Pres. & Sales
H. D. Kennedy, Pur. Dir.; H. Brown, Metal- Mgr.; I. R. Shue, V. Pres.; C. W. Thompson,
lurgist. Secy.; H. B. Nielsen, Adv. Mgr.
FUEL INJECTION CORP., GARDNER PROPELLER CO.,
10~2 Peck St., Muskegon Heights, 215 Harlem Ave., Forest Park, Ill.
. M1ch. PERSONNEL: W. H. Gardner, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: L. Wegusei}, Pres.; C. F. High, V.
Pres., Sales Mgr. & Ch1ef Engr.; G. L. Lund- THE GARLOCK PACKING CO.,
borg, Secy. Palmyra, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: G. L. Abbott, Pres. & Treas.; C. R.
W. P. FULLER & CO., 135 N. Los Angeles Hubbard, V. Pres.-Prod._j P. Arnold, V. Pres.-
St., Los Angeles, Calif. Sales; R. M. Waples, ;,;ecy.; G. L. Abbott,
PERS~NNEL: H. B. Wilson, Gen. Mgr.; M.G. Treas.; G. W. Cadwallader, Pur. Dir.; E. K.
McKinlay, Sales Mgr.; H. L. Acker, Chief Harter, Pers. Dir.; R. J. Hinkle, Adv. Mgr.;
Engr. J. B. McClain, Ch1ef Engr.
DIRECTORY 557
PRACTICAL DATA FOB PRESENT PROBLEMS

- physical p.rope.r tie s-applications
--<>1· a number of these steels are
treated a t l ength.
''MOLYBDE NUM IN CAST ffiON"
COHJ:rs t he e1fe ct of Molybdenum in
gray lron, g i v ing suggeste d analy•es
for pra ctica l a pplications and lie-
t a iled discu s sion of hi&"h stren&"th
"MOL~ IS lS'I'E::EJL" cov- (60,000 p .s.i. &n d up) irons .
en e dam mdn.llur~y of Both books will &"ladly be sent
Mo.l:y d en:um l!teels. ~.t treatment " rithont ch :u:.~::e on r e quest.
CU m
sss DIRECTORY
GARRISON MACHINE WORKS, INC., GENERAL DROP FORGE DIV. OF BROWN-
9 Emily St., Dayton 7, 0. LIPE GEAR CO., 1738 Elmwood Ave.,
PERSONNEL: ,l. R. Garrison. Pres.; R. P. ~arri Buffalo, N.Y.
son. V. Pres. PERSONNEL:<;:. A. J:?ana. Pres.; W. B. Breyley.
V. Pres.; J. V. ll1ehck, Secy. & Treas.; W. B.
THE GASKET MANUFACTURING CO., Breyley, Jr., .Plant ;\!gr.; B. Herman, Pl!r.
324 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Agt.; j. Gallagher. Pers. Dir.; J. H. Chandh-r.
PERSONNEL: L. B. Van De Car, Gen. Mgr.; E. W. Hopson, Chief Engrs.
A. Kellenberger, Sales Mgr.
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.,
L. M. GEAR CO., Schenectady, N.Y.
23120 Gratiot Ave., E. Detroit, Mich. PERSONNEL: G. Swope, Pres.; E. 0. Shreve. \"
PERSONNEL: J. C. Meier, Pres. & Chief Engr.; Pres.; C. H. Lang, V. Pres. & Mgr., Apparatus
F. X. Meier, Prod. Mgr.; H. A. Kehrig, Pur. Sales; J. C. Miller, Mgr., Aviation Div.; R. S
Dir. Peare, Mgr., Pub. Div.
GEAR GRINDING MACHINE CO.,
3901 Christopher, Detroit, Mich. GENERAL ELECTRIC X-RAY CORP.,
PERSONNEL: C. N. Macdonald, Pres.; D. W. R. 2012 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago 12, DI.
Macdonald, V. Pres.; M. Scheimer, Secy. & PERSO:-INEL: J. fl. Clough, Pres.;\\". S. Kend·
Treas.; A. W. Rudel, Sales Mgr.; M. R. King, rick, V. Pres.; E. W. Page, Sales ~!gr.; G E
Pur. Agt.; I. Gruenberg, Chief Engr. Simons, Adv. Mgr.
GEM SHINE PRODUCTS CO., GENERAL ENGINEERING CO.,
1213 W. 59th St., Chicago, Ill. 785 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: G. E. Mortenson, Pres.; A. Stake, PERSONNEL: W. Johndrew, T. H. Speller, Part-
V. Pres.; 0. Stake, Secy. ners; 0. F. Johndrew, Sales Mgr.; E. p.
Williams, Pur. Agt.; J. A. Randolph, Chief
GENERAL ABRASIVE CO., INC., Engr.
College Ave. & Hyde Park Blvd., Nia-
gara Falls, N.Y. GENERAL MANUFACTURING CO.,
PERSONNEL: A. V. Parker, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; 6430 Farnsworth Ave., Detroit 11, Mich.
R. Macdonald, Jr., V. Pres.; C. Lockwood, PERSONNEL: F. C. Hossie, Pres. & Gen. I\! gr.;
Secy.; H. Richmond, Treas.; A. J. SandortT, H. F. Marsh, Secy. & Sales Mgr.
Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; E. J. Nicholson, Pur.
Agt.; 0. J. Carpenter, Chief Engr. GENERAL RADIO CO.,
30 State St., Cambridge 39, Mass.
GENERAL AIRCRAFT EQillPMENT, INC., PERSONNEL: M. Eastham, Pres. & Chief Engr.;
South Norwalk, Conn. E. H. Locke, V. Pres.; H. B. Richmond, Treas.;
PERSONNEL: C. M. Torrey, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. C. Carey, Prod. Mgr.; A. E. Thiessen, Sales
C. B. H. Deller, V. Pres.; S. 11!. Loomis, Secy. :\!gr.; W. H. Sherwood, Pur. Dir.; C. E.
& Treas. Worthen, Adv. Mgr.
GENERAL AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CORP., GENERAL SCIENTIFIC EQillPMENT CO.,
City Airport, Detroit 5, Mich. 1346-48 W. Somerset St., Philadelphia
PERSO:<NEL: L. F. Zygmunt, Jr., Pres.; P. 32, Pa.
Altman, V. Pres.; H. L. Mitchell, Secy. & PERSONNEL: M. Kline, Owner.
Treas.; C. A. Luma, Asst. Treas. & Gen. Mgr.
GENERAL ARMATURE CORP., THE GEOMETRIC TOOL CO.,
Lock Haven, Pa. One Valley St., New Haven 15, Conn.
PERSONNEL: Low Mervis, Pres., Treas. & Gen. PERSONNEL: J. W. Hook, Pres.; A. S. Redway,
Mgr.; M. B. Mervis, V. Pres.; M. J. Mervis, V. Pres.; G. A. Denison, Sales Mgr.; G. S.
Secy.; A. C. Potratz, Prod. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; Tracy, Adv. Mgr.; A. F. Breitenstein, Chief
Leonard Mervis, Sales Mgr.; J. Petrunak, Pers. Engr.
Dir.; G. K. Warner, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
J. F. Cullin, Chief Engr. E. A. GERLACH CO.,
3567-71 Sepviva St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GENERAL AVIATION EQUIPMENT CO., PERSONNEL: R. G. Gerlach, Pres. & Treas.;
INC., 61-73 Mary St., Ashley, Pa. T. W. Cleeland, Sales Mgr.
PERSONKEL: V. C. Bell, Ptes.; J. M. Faehnd-
rich, V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; H. W. GIDDINGS & LEWIS MACHINE TOOL CO.,
Conroy, Secy.; C. P. Elliott, Pur. Agt. 142 Doty St., Fond duLac, Wise.
PERSONNEL: H. B. Kraut, Pres.; R. E. Hanson,
GENERAL BRONZE CORP., Exec. V. Pres. & Secy.; W. E. Rutz, V. Pres. &
34-19 lOth St., Long Island City 1, N.Y. Prod. Mgr.; K. F. Gallimore, Sr., V. Pres. &
PERSONNEL: W. P. Jacob, Pres.; E. Peremi, V. Chief Engr.; F. Seese, Treas.; R. A. Breitung,
Pres., I. L. Martin, V. Pres. & Secy.; W. J. Asst. Treas.; E. K. Morgan, Sales Mgr.; R. E.
Freeman, Treas.; P. J. Keulemans, Prod. Mgr.; Breitung, Pur. Dir.; E. E. Wagner, Adv. Mgr.
C. C. Moran, Sales Mgr.; H. Meyer, Pur. Dir.;
C. Sampson, Pers. Dir.; H. L. King. Pub. Dir.; GILBERT & BARKER MFG. CO.,
A. Danielsen, Chief Engr. West Springfield, Mass.
GENERAL CONTROLS CO., PERSONNEL: S. C. Hope, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
801 Allen Ave., Glendale, Calif. P. H. Bills, V. Pres. & Treas.; T. C. O'Donnell,
PERSONNEL: W. A. Ray, Pres. & Chief Engr.; V. Pres.; G. MacDonald, Secy.; W. C. Leitch,
A. W. Ray, V. Pres.; E. T. Howard, Sales Mgr.; Sales Mgr.; H. D. Foss, Pur. Dir.; R. B. White,
H, E. Callahan, Pur. Agt.; C. E. Wilson, Pub. Adv. Mgr.
Dir.
GILFILLAN BROS. INC.,
THE GENERAL DETROIT CORP., 1815 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 6, Calif.
2272 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. PERSONNEL: S. W. Gilfillan, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: C. K. Huthsing, Pres. & Treas.; A. J. Brown, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; I. Kemp,
E. A. Warr!'n, V. Pres.; R. L. Braden, Secy.; Secy. & Treas.; L. B. S{'arks, Prod. Mgr.;
A. A. Morris, Plant Supt. & Pers. Dir.; F. D. J. L. Forrest, Pur. Dir.; J. E. Nevins, Pers.
Bacon, Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; C.]. Thoman, Dir.; L. L. Howell, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
Pur. Agt.; C. W. Floss, Chief Engr. C. F. Wolcott, Jr., Chief Engr.
DIRECTOR Y 559
OUTSIDE PRINTING COS~~~i~

for REPUBLIC AVIATION CORP.
HERE IS THE STORY IN REPUBLIC'S OWN WORDS:
' ' Th e Vari-Type r i s used in the months that we have ha d the machine
Prod u ction Planning Division .•• we find that the biggest saving
The wor k it p e rforms is varied- will be in our reduced outside
s p e c ia l r e p _o rt forms, percentage printing costs."
b r e a kd owns, price lists, e x plana- Other Aviation firms using Vari·
t ory n otes on graphs, form letters, Typer are: Bell, Bendix, Boeing,
etc . Brewster, Glenn Martin, COnsolidat-
" In an o r·gan iz a tion of this kind, ed,Curtiss-Wright,Douglas, Hughes,
t he Va r i - Ty p e r f i 11 s our unique Eclipse, Lockheed, North American,
need for a machine that can prepa re Pratt & Whitney, Vultee, Wright
Paper wor k • .. w ith the very minimum Aeronautical, Vought Sikorsky.
of time . In the ei ght For complete details on Vari-Typer
write :
/ RALPH C. COXHEAD
CORPORATION
333 SIXTH AVE. • NEW YORK 14, N.Y.
The Vari-Typer is a compos.ing TEXT TYPE SET ,
mach i n_e which writes with ON VARI-TYPER
hundreds of d if f erent styles
and s ize s of ty pe s. JlE ARE NANUfA CTUIIERS OP HYDRAULI C GEAR· PUNPS
.AND SELECTOR VALVES fOR THE ARNY AIR CORPS
s6o DIRECTORY
WIIH THIS.ICOMPLETE L/NE

ITS EASY TO BIIY
Light-w e ig ht prec is ion- Ex ce ll e nt co mmutation Dynamotors are effective

bal: Ln ce G- E ai rcra ft mo- und er thf' most unfa vor- fm· providing the voltage
tors are mnd e h o m 1/\lOO abl e co ndit in ns make nceessary fo r radi o ope,·a-
to 7 hp. Speed s ra nge Gen e ral El ec1 ri e gener- tion. They are light, CO III-
from 1750 to 7500 rpm. ators for airc raft a de- pact, and efficien t, and
Seri es-, compound-, or pendable so urce of e lec- deliv er high outputs. G-E
shunt-wo und , they mee t t ric powe r They com- experie nce in building
various appli ca tions. bine light weight with a standard and sp ec ial
Standard Air Co rp s £lit nge high o utput. dynam o tors is assurance
mounting sty les !2 to 4. of reliable service.
f
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Although it's small, the Dynamotor contactor-will Limit switch, light in weight,
G-E Swltchette h as double- handl e an im·ush of .500 espeeially designed for
brea k contact co nstr uc- amperes at :32 volts. It a irc raf t app lications. It
tion. It weighs on ly .\·3 operates on either 12 or is small, and has snap-ac-
ounce a.nd measures 1% 24 volts, d-e. Provides tion double-break con-
by Y2 by H in. Made one single-pole normally tacts that give the switch
in single - or two-circ uit open contact; has a 50- a high c urrent rating:--lt------..,.
form. One contact nor- ampe re rati11g based on is s uitable for applications \
ma.ll y open- one closed; NEMA 8-hour test. where vibra 1.io n is severe.
or vice versa.
DIRE T RY s6r
OF PlANE E(Jfi/PMENT
F~OM~E~
General Electric engineering helped promote these develop-

I
ments; al- . la ~oratory testing equipment. G-E dynamom-
eters an d testmg equipment to meet any requ iremen ts.
instruments · teri ··d · k eep t empe r atu r e co n s t ant.

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•
PRECI SION PRODUCTS
an d ENG INEERED SYSTEMS
FOR AIRCRAFT·
GENERALfj ELECTR~£
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.
DIRECTORY
JOHN W. GILLETTE & CO., GOODYEAR AIRCRAFT CORP.,
901 Stephenso!' Bldg.j Detroit 2, Mich. Akron 15, 0.
PERSONNEL: J, W. G11lette, r., Pres. PERSOXXEL: P. W. Litchfield, Pres.; E. J.
Thomas, P. E. H. Leroy. V. Pres.; H. E. Blythe.
V. Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.; R. DeYounl!, V. Pres.·
GISHOLT MACHINE CO., Prod.; K. Arnstein, \'. Pres.-Engrj!.; T.
Madison 3 Wise. Knowles, V. Prcs.-Sal<.-s; Z. C. Os,•land. Treas.;
PERSONNEL: G. H. Johnson, Pres.; H. S. John- H. L. Hyde. Secy.; C. H. Brook, Compt.; L. E.
son, A. B. Morey, V. Pres.; C. K. Swafford, Judd, Pub. Rel. Dir.; J. K. Hough, Adv. Dir.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. M. Class, V. Pres. &
Chief Engr.; G. E. Gemon, Secy.; W. Bissell,
Prod. Mgr.; F.~- Chapman, Sales Mg~.; R. K. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO.,
Newton, Pur. D1r.; J. Toohey, Pers. DIT.; J. C · Akron, 0.
Sammis, Adv. Mgr. PERSOXNEL: E.]. Thomas, Pres.; R. S. Wilson.
P. E. H. Leroy, C. Slusser, H. E. Blythe, J. M.
Linforth, J. E. 1\fayl, V. Pres.; W. D. Shilts,
GLEASON WORKS, Secy.; Z. C. Oselancl, Treas.;, V. R. Jacobs,
1000 University Ave., Rochester 3 N.Y. Mgr. Aeronautics Dept.; R. ::.. Wilson, Sales
PERSONNEL: J. E. Gleason, Pres.; N. A. Bullis, Mgr.; E. H. Brooks, Pur. Agt.; R. S. Pope,
Secy_,; E. B. Gleason, Treas. & <;>en. Mgr.; Pers. Dir.; L. E. Judd, Pub. Dir.; H. A. Finn-
S. H. Earl, Prod. Mgr.; B. H. B1ckle, Sales ncr, Chief Engr.
Mgr.; M. Barker, Pur. Dir.; J, Williams, Pers.
Dir.; H. L. Klein, Adv. Mgr.; A. L. Stewart,
Chief Engr. GOULD & EBERHARDT, INC.,
433 Fabyan Place, Newark, N. J,
GLENN-ROBERTS CO., PERSONNEL: F. L. Eberhardt, Pres. & Gen.
1009 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, Calif. Mgr.; U. Eberhardt, V. Pres. & Trcas.; H.
PERSONNEL: G. G. Glenn, Pres.; P. A. Car- Eberhardt, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; G. E. Spies,
rothers, Secy.; ]. E. Vosburgh, Sales Mgr.; J. Sales Mgr.; W. F. Zimmermann, Chief Engr.
C. Weaver, Pur. Agt.; D. C. Girard, Chief
Engr. GOULD STORAGE BATTERY CORP.,
35 Neoga St., Depew, N. Y.
THE GLIDDEN CO., PJ;RSONNEL: A. H. Daggett, Pres.; H. G.
11001 Madison Ave., Cleveland, 0. Barnes, V. Pr~s. & Gen. Mgr.; ]. C. Sykora:
PERSONNEL: A. D. Joyce, Pres.; R. H. Hers- V. Pres.-Sales, J. L. Rupp, V. Pres.-Engrg.,
burgh, V. Pres.; C. M. Kolb, Secy.; J. A. H. G. McKay, V. Pres.-Prod.; C. R. Bachmann,
Peters, Treas.; D. P. Joyce, Gen. Mgr.; J. L. Secy.; E. F. Cary, Trcas.; P. J. Carlsen, Works
Noon, Sales Mgr.; ,J. M. Stadter, Pur. A!;!t.; Mgr.; E. J. Suttell, Pur. Agt.; R. D. Thomas,
C. L. Cole, Pers. D1r.; P. L. Lotz, Pub. D1r.; Pers. Mgr.; K. Dawkins, Adv. Mgr.; R. W.
0. F. Shobe, Chief Engr. Hollingsworth, Sales Promotion Mgr.; A. H.
Snyder, Chief Design Engr.
GLOBE HOIST CO.,
1000 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia 18, THE GOVRO-NELSON CO.,
Pa. 1931 Antoinette, Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: W. Swanson, Sr., Pres. & Gen. PERSONNEL: V. Gauvreau, Gen. Mgr.
Mgr.; H. D. Smith, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; S. R.
Eller, Secy. & Treas.; 0. C. Daenzer, Prod. THE GRAHAM MFG. CO., INC.,
Mgr.; C. W. Brayton, Pur. Dir.; A. Leidy, Pers. 47 Bridge St., East Greenwich, R. I.
Dir., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; C. W. Bristol, PERSONNEL: J. C. B. Washburn, Pres., Treas.
Chief Engr. & Gen. Mgr.; K. R. Dunnell, Secy.
GLOBE STEEL TUBES CO.,
3839 W. Burnham St., Milwaukee 4, GRAHAM ROTARY FILE & TOOL CO.,
Wise. 387 Fourth Ave., New York 16, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: W. C. Buchanan, Pres.; F. J,
O'Brien, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; G. 0. Ross, L. F. GRAMMES & SONS, INC.,
Secy. & Treas.; G. W. Walzer, Works Mgr.; A. Allentown, Pa.
Korsan, Dir. of Pur. & Adv. Mgr.; E. Wrage, PERSONNEL: F. Weindel, Jr.; Pres. & Treas.;
Chief Engr. R. Lamont, V. Pres.; W. G. J. Baur, Secy.; L. D.
Kiechel, Sales Mgr.; ]. A. Schaefer, Pur. Agt.
GODDARD-JACKSON CO.,
935 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. GRANBERG EQUIPMENT, INC.,
PERSONNEL: A. C. Goddard, Pres. & Gen. 1308-67th St., Oakland 8, Calif.
Mgr.; A. E. Fouts, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; M. PERSONNEL: A. ]. Granberg, Pres.; R. W.
L. Hilands, Secy. & Treas.; P. E. Boyd, Pur. Lindsay, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.
A&Ji.
GRAND RAPIDS INDUSTRIES, INC.,
THE GOGGLE PARTS, CO., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Blackstone Bldg., Cleveland, 0. PERSONNEL: F. H. Mueller, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: W. R. Paterson, J. D. Hill, Part· C. M. Kindel, V. Pres.; S. F. Dunn, Secy.;
ners, H. W. Nelson, Prod. Mgr.; B. M. Fox, Pur.
Dir.; M. R. Clark, Pers. Dir.; W. B. Mar-
THE B. F. GOODRICH CO., Whirter, Chief Engr.
500 S. Main Street Akron, 0,
PERSONNEL:]. L. Collyer, Pres.·yT. G. Graham, GRATON & KNIGHT CO.,
]. J. Newman, G. W. Vaught, . Pres.; S. M. 356 Franklin St., Worcester, Mass.
Jett, Secy.; L. L. Smith, Treas.; G. E. Brunner, PERSONNEL: A. L. Bennett, Pres. & Treas.; G.
Gen. Mgr.-Automotive, Aviation & Govem- L. Abbott, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. 0. M.
n:tent S_ales Div.; J. S. Pedler, Mgr.-Aeronau- Howarth, Plant Supt.; ]. A. Haw~esworth,
tlcal D1v.; A. D. Moss, Pur. Dir.; C. V. Moles- Prod. Mgr.; G. A. Barnard, Pur. D1r.; J. G.
worth, Pers. Dir.; H. W. Maxson, Pub. Dir.; Kapowich, Pers. Dir.; C. E. Downing, Pub.
F. T. Tucker, Adv. Mgr. ~ Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; W. F. Robbins, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
. . . ESSENTIAL l\f.ATERIAL IN
THE CO -STR UCTION OF MODERN AIRCRAFT
M qRE than 83 dilrer ent par ts used in mod ern ai:cr aft construction
m,-ol -e the use of G lobe Steel Tubes - includ1ng G lobe seamless
car?on, allo · and stain less steel t ubes, as well as G!oweld welded
~ tainJ tub in a .
Great . uctural streng th wit h minimum weight- ad ap t ability and
ea:; qt -a.biti t - - uniformity -qua lify Globe steel tubes for ap-
phcntin ~ ;in, from small stator s hells in fraction al horsepower
;ko~- ~ aboard p lanes, to sturd y cy linder s r equired for h y-
-..t ST.Alt-1 F55 TUBE:S * CONDENSER AND

-+ S:Oil..Ei TUBES HEAT EXCHANGER
:i Gl.OSE!iON TlJB'lNG TUBES
* =..WElD TUBE'S *MECHANICAL TUBING
MILWAUKEE,
GLOBE ~TE EL TUBES CO. WIS., U.S. A.
"'
DIRECTORY
G. A. GRAY CO., THE HALL MFG. CO.,
3611 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, 0. 1600 Woodland Ave., Toledo 7, 0.
PERSONNEL: H. Marx, Pres.; A. Marx, V. Pres. PERSONNEL: E. A. Hall, Pres.; R. P. Hall, V.
& Gen. Mgr.; A. Zuest, Secy. & Treas.; J. E. Pres.; G. W. Smith, ~ales 1\lgr. & Adv. 1\I!{r.;
Doran, Sales Mgr.; R. Jeggle, Pur. Agt.; E. W. Kopfman, Pur. D1r.; W. Beard, Pers. D1r.;
Henke, Pers. Dir.; J. Walter, Chief Engr. R. S. Beverlin, Chief Engr.
GRAY RADIO CO. West Palm Beach, Fla. THE HALL PLANETARY CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. E. Gray, Owner & Chief Engr.; Fox St. & Abbotsford Ave., Philadelphia,
G. H. De Shazo, Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Agt. Pa.
PERSO::<NEL: P. Hall, Pres. & Gen. 1\[gr.; H. J.
GREAT WESTERN STEEL CO., INC., Ries, Secy. & Treas.; H. C. Sheaffer, Sales ~[gr.;
1011 E. 6lst St., Los Angeles, Calif. C. K. Lennig, Pur. Dir.
PERSONNEL: C. G. Hoyland, Pres.; F. X. THE HALLICRAFTERS CO.,
Moore, V. Pres.; R. A. Moore, Secy. & Treas. 2611 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: W. J. Halligan, Sr., R. W. Durst,
THE GREIST MFG. CO., Jr., Co-Partners; R. E. Samuelson, Chief Engr.;
Blake St., New Haven, Conn. ]. G. Thompson, Credit Mgr.; J. J. Frendreis,
Compt.; 1\I. Ortiz, Jr., Eltport Mgr.; E. J.
GRIMES MANUFACTURING CO., Corcoran, Pur. Agt.; E. G. Brown, Adv. Mgr.
515 N. Russell St., Urbana, 0.
PERSONNEL: W. G. Grimes, Pres.; C. Grimes, HAMILTON STANDARD PROPELLERS,
V. Pres.; N. Black, Secy.; D. 0. Printz, Prod. DIV. OF UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP.,
1\Igr.; L. B. Moore, Sales Mgr. & Chief Engr.; 362 S. Main St., E. Hartford 8, Conn.
H. Hanna, Pur. Dir.; M. Wyant, Pers. Dir. PRRSONNEL: H. M. Homer, Pres.; S. A.
Stewart, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. J. McCarthy,
GRINNELL CO., INC., V. Pres.; C. H. Chatfield, Secy.; C. L. Gault,
260 W. Exchange St., Providence, R. I. Treas._i J. F. McCarthy, Controller; H. M.
PERSONNEL: R. Grinnell, Pres.; J. D. Fleming, Ellis, ;:,ales Mgr.; N. V. Clements, Dir. Pub. &
V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; R. T. Clapp, Adv.; G. B. Martin, Pub. Rep.; A. C. Wolz,
Secy.; L. W. Jones, Treas.; C. P. Riegger, Pur. Pur. Agt.; W. T. Beebe, Pers. Supervisor; C. F.
Agt. Baker, Asst. Chief Engr.
GROB BROTHERS, Grafton, Wise. THE HAMILTON STEEL CO.,
PERSONNEL: B. Grob, T. Grob, Partners & Gen. E. !31st and Taft Ave., Cleveland, 0.
Mgrs.; L. W. Rothe, Pur. Agt. PERSONZ>EL: H. K. Hamilton, Pres.; D. C. Van
Pelt, V. Pres.;. W:· C. Thompson, Treas. & Gen.
GUARDIAN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING Mgr.; E. W. ;:,m1th, Pur. Agt.
CO., 1400 Washington Blvd., Chicago 7, HAMILTON-WADE CO.,
Ill. 52-62 Haverhill St., Brockton 62, Mass.
PERSONNEL: F. F. Rowell, Pres.; F. F. Rowell, PERSO:<NEL: J. Christie, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Jr., V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. J. Rowell, Secy.; M11r.; F. A. Fisher, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; M.
W. Rowell, Treas. & Pur. Dir.; A. Hansen, Teu<eira, Prod. Mgr.
Prod. Mgr.; E. A. Sibb, Sales Mgr.; H. Eschen-
felder, Pers. Dir.; C. A. Bowman, Pub. Dir. & HAMMOND MACIDNERY BUILDERS,
Adv . .Mgr.; N. Nelsen, Chief Engr. INC., 1686 Douglas Ave., Kalamazoo,
Mich.
GUIBERSON DIESEL ENGINE CO., PERSONNEL: L. Hammond, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
1000 Forest Ave., Dallas, Tex. A. T. Vander Linde, S. H. Miller, Sales Engrs.;
PERSONNEL: S. A. Guiberson, Jr., Pres.; A. R.N. Shaw, Pur. Agt.; H. J, Kingsbury, Chief
Guiberson, V. Pres.; R. D. Wallis, Secy., Treas. Engr.
& Pers. Dir.i_C. H. Guillio:>, Gen. Mgr.; J. B. HANDY & HARMAN,
Story, Sales Mgr. & Pub. D1r.; W. N. Rathbun, 82 Fulton St., New York 7, N.Y.
Pur. Dir.; W. E. Lind, Exec. Engr. PERSONNEL: G. H. Niemeyer, Pres.; R. H.
Leach, V. Pres.-Prod.; J. C. Travis, V. Pres.-
W. & L. E. GURLEY, Troy, N. Y. Sales; H. W. Spaulding, Secy.i !'I· W. Boynton,
PERSONNEL: C. I. Day, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. Treas.; J. W. Colgan, Sales Mgr.; F. T. Van
H. Betts, V. Pres.; H. M. Dibert, Secy., Treas. Syckel, Adv. Mgr.
& Sales Mgr.; H. C. Larson, Chief Engr.
HANNIFIN MANUFACTURING CO.,
THE EDWIN F. GUTH CO., 621-631 S, Kolmar Ave., Chicago, Ill.
2617 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL: E. F. Guth, Pres.; J. B. Guth, V. HANSON-VAN WINKLE-MUNNING CO.,
Pres.; F. E. Guth, Secy. & Pub. Dir.; 0. D. Church St., Matawan, N.J.
Guth, Treas. & Chief Engr.; G. S. Watts, Gen. PERSONNEL: V .. W. Todd, Pres.; C. W. Yerger:
Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; R. M. Strada!, Pur. Agt.; Exec. V. Pres., L. M. Hague, V. Pres.-Sales,
A. C. Steck, Pers. Dir. G. Todd, V. Pres.-Engrg.; N. Todd, Secy.;
N. A. Munning, Asst. Treas.; R. J. Malkmus,.
Pur. Agt.; T. S. Byrne, Pers. Dir.; J. Vander-
Voort, Pub. Dir.
H HARBOR PLYWOOD CORP.,
Hoquiam, Wash.
PERSONNEL: E. W. Daniels, Pres.; H. F. Wise,
Secy.; B. Sjblom, Pur. Agt.; M. S. Munson,
H-B ELECTRIC CO., INC., Pub. Dir.
6117 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, Pa.
PERSONKEL: W. E. Girard, Gen. Mgr. HARDINGE BROTHERS, INC.,
Elmira, N.Y.
C. M. HALL LAMP CO,, PERSONNEL: D. G. Anderson, Pres.; L. R.
1035 E. Hancock Ave., Detroit, Mich. Evans, V. Pres.; D. R. Laux, V. Pres.-Sales &
PERSONNEL: W. F. Anklam, Pres.i B. D. Adv. Mgr.; W. H. Mandeville, Secy.; A. F.·
Granger, V. Pres.; G. A. Haire, Secy. & Treas.; Fischer, Treas.; J. S. McCarty, Prod. Mgr.;
]. W. Schmitt, Sales Mgr.; J. A. Janisse, Pur. J. S. Netth, Pur. Dir.; E. D. Harvey, Pers.
Agt.; C. W. Anklam, Chief Engr. Dir.; A. Daddona, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
HALLICRAFTERS
WAS
READY!
haJij[raffl!rs ~ BUY MORE BONDS
an:ulod urer of sh ort wa ve radio

u.r'ive radio mcnufod ur er to w i n
tlli.rd time .
DIRECTORY
HARDMAN AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC., HARTFORD MACHINE SCREW CO.,
12324 Center St., South Gate, Calif. 476 Capitol Ave., Hartford, Conn.
PERSOSNEL: F. Hardman. Pres. & Chief Engr.; PERSOSNEL: H. E. Penfield, Pres.; J. A. Taylor,
A. C. Mackay, V. Pres.; E. I. Hamilton, Secy.; V. Pres. & Gen. 1\<fgr.; W. McCarroll, Secy.,
J. R. Paige, Treas.; T. F. Hamilton, Gen. Mgr.; Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; A. R. Grane, Treas.;
A. Turner, Pur. Agt.; W. 0. Payne, Pers. Dir.; J. F. ¥iller. Prpd. 1\~gr.; P .. B. Fitzpatrick,
R. S. Elliott, Pub. Dir. Pers. D1r.; E. Gnmme1sen, Ch•ef Engr..
HARDMAN, PECK & CO., HARTZELL PROPELLER CO.,
524-542 W. 52nd St., New York, N.Y. Piqua, 0.
PERSONNEL: E. A. Schmitt, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONSEL: R. ::-<. Hartzell, Pres.; R. I. Blay-
M. B. Colwin, V. Pres. & Pers. Dir.; H. F. ney. V. Pres.; R. B. Reck, Secy.; R. V. Hartzell,
Hagemeyer, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; M. Barile, Treas.; C. F. Reed, Gen. 1\Igr., R. W. Z•mmer-
Trcas.; J. Aptacy, Pur. Agt.; J. Sauerland, lin, Sales Mgr.; l\1. C. Wright, Pur. Dir.; F. J.
Chief Engr. Charavay, Chief Engr.
THE HARDWARE SPECIALTIES MFG. CO., HARVEY MACHINE CO., INC.,

125 Bruce Ave., Stratford, Conn. 6200 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles 3, Calif.
PERSONNEL: J. J. Zimmer, Pres. & Pers. Dir.; PERSOSNEL: L. M. Harvey, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
S. Zimmer, V. Pres. & Treas.; E. Zimmer. Secy., L. A. Harvey, V. Pres.; D. C. Silverthorne,
Gen. Mgr., Sales Ml'!r. & Pur. _Dir.; J. Zimmer, Treas.; E. L. Farrow, Sales 1\lgr.; E. D.
Prod. Mgr.; A. I. Z1mmer, Ch1ef Engr. Krentzman, Pur. Dir.; A. N. Coleman, Pers.
Dir.; W. R. Latta, Pub. Dir.
HARDWICK, HINDLE, INC., HARVEY RADIO LABORATORIES, INC.,
40 Hermond St., Newark, N.J. 447 Concord Ave., Cambridge, Mass.
PERSONNEL: A. H. Hardwick, Pres., Sales Mgr. PEIISOS:-IEL: F. Lyman, Jr., Pres.; J. E.
& Pub. Dir.; R. Golden, V. Pres.; J. A. Greene,
Secy. & Treas.; W. R. Davis, Gen. Mgr..;_.H. McDonald, Sales Mgr.
Moffett, Pur. Agt.; G. Krohn, Pers. Ulr.;
D. Hastings, Chief Engr. HARVEY-WELLS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
North St., Southbridge, Mass.
HARLOW AIRCRAFT CO., PERSONNEL: J. M. Wells, Pres. & Treas.; R. A.
Mahler, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. A. Harvey,
620 E. Valley_Blvd., Alhambra Calif. V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; D. M. Dubreuil, Secy.;
PERSONNEL: H. F. Keenan, Pres.; F. ber Yuen, J. Tapa, Prod. Mgr.; B. Follett, Sales Mgr.;
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. E. Addicott, Jr., V. J .. W. Welch, Pur. Dir.; J. K. Edwards, Pers.
Pres., Secy. & Pub. Dir.; E. L. McCreary,
Trcas.; J. T. Arenz, Pur. Agt.; M. H. Gray,
n1r.
Pers. Dir.; D. C. Mendenhall, Chief Engr. HARVILL CORP., 6251 W. Century Blvd.,
Los Angeles, Calif.
HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS PERSONNEL: F. M. Hoefler, Pres.; W. G.
CO., 320 Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. Stratton, Secy. & Trcas.; D: R. Taylor, Pur.
PERSONNEL: J. Clark, Jr., Pres.; F. A. Smith, Agt.; G;. C. Jaynes, Pers. D!r.; P. R. Jordan,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. C. Walsh, Secy.; Pub. D1r.; A. A. Turton, Ch1ef Engr.
0. L. Stanhope, Asst. Treas.; P. A. Warren,
Pur. Agt.; F. Devlin, Pers. Dir.; J. Smith, THE HARWOOD CO., DIV. OF LOS AN-
Chief Engr. GELES CORP., 540 N. La Brea Ave.,
Los Angeles 36, Calif.
THE HARRIS CALORIFIC CO., PERSONNEL: E. C. Simmons, Pres.; R. F. In-
5501 Cass Ave., N. W., Cleveland, 0. gold, V. Pres.;(,>. J. Levingston, V. Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: L. Campbell, Jr., Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W. R. Hdker, Asst. Secy.; J. B)'l'd, Prod.
Mgr.; J. T. Feighan, V. Pres.; J. R. Milligan, Mgr.; L D. O'Connell, Sales Mgr.; F. A. Von
Secy. & Trcas. Baum, Pur. Dir.; T. Wright, Pers. Dir.; A. C.
Pearson, Chief Engr.
HARRIS PRODUCTS CO.,
5105 Cowan Ave., Cleveland, 0. HASKELITE MANUFACTURING CORP.,
PERSONNEL: B. M. Kent, Pres., Treas. & Gen. Grand Rapids 2, Mich.
Mgr.; A. D. Harris, V. Pres.; J. M. Carter, PERSONNEL: G. R. M_eyercord, Jr., Pres.;
Secy.; y. C. Casper, Prod. M~r.; C. R. Wight, H. Bersie, V. Pres.; 0. H. Basquin, V. Pres.;
Pur. D~r.; D. T. Bradley, Ch1ef Engr. F. M. Curran, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; V. S.
Barnes, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. Harrington,
Secy.; H. Dunton, Trcas.; H. :Bostwick, Pur.
HARRIS SEYBOLD POTTER CO., SEYBOLD Dir.; M. Hoysington, Pers. Dir.; J. B. Van
· DIV., 819 Washin~on St., Dayton F7, 0. Domelen, Adv. Mgr.; J. A. Potchian, Chief
PERSONNEL: R. V. M1tchell, Pres.; A. S. Engr.
Harris, V. Pres.; G. S. Dively, Secy. & Treas.;
N. McGowan, Prod. Mgr.; N. 0. Scourfield, JOHN HASSALL, INC.,
Works Mgr.; J ..c. Dabney, Sales Mgr. & Adv. 394 Oakland St., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mgr.; H. B. Irwm, Pur. D1r.; R. Kantner, Pers. PERSONNEL: T. B. Smith, Pres.; J. Smith, V.
Dir.; W. R. Spiller, Chief Engr. Pres.; W. W. Smith, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; J. H.
Hassall, Treas.; E. F. Karnes, Pub. Dir.
HARRISON RADIATOR DIV., GENERAL
MOTORS CORP., Lockport, N. Y. HATHAWAY INSTRUMENT CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. M. Hardiman, Gen. Mgr.· G. 1315 S. Clarkson St., Denver, Colo.
H. Hetley,_Compt.; L. J. Schneider, Sales Mgr.; PERSONNEL: E. R. Wiseman, Pur. Agt.; C. M.
I. D. Jenkins, Pers. Mgr.; K. F. Covert, Pub. Hathaway, Chief Engr.
Rel. Mgr.
HAYES INDUSTRIES, INC.,
THE HART MANUFACTURING CO., Jackson, Mich.
110 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford, Conn. PERSONNEL: C. B. Hayes, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: G. H. Hart, Pres.j~E. E. Legge, V. C. Hollerith, V. Pres.-Engrg.; E. C. Hether-
Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; P. H. Hensel, Secy. & wick, Secy. & Treas.; J. E. Prins, Prod. Mgr.;
Treas.; J. W. C. Price, Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir., H. H. Kerr, Sales Mgr.; G. B. Vass, Pur. Dir.;
R. B. Sturrup, Pur. Agt.; ]. T. Heaton, Pers. E. J. Peterson, Pers. Dir.; D. Mackie, Adv.
Dir.; S.C. Williams, Chief Engr. Mgr.; F. H. LeJeune, Chief Engr.
DIR E TORY
AIRCRAFT PLYWOOD
(PROD UCTI 0 N -RESEARCH)
HASKELITE PL YMOLD
Plymold is a n e w t e chn.ique in cnratcl y mold e d into ony section
tb.e ron s produ cti o n of' mold e d -ribs or other r e inforcing mem-
pl ywood. ' Yo od ve.n er s are lam- b ers m a y be incorporoted as on
mat d over easil y f a bricnt ed integral port of the structure in
dies, in s:mnll sb:es or i n secti ons a s in g le molding operation. Has-
a large as a bomber fu selage. k eli te ' s Ply molding capocity is
To m et stress reqa ir e m.e nts , tlt e lo,rg e st in th e United Stotes.
thiclm s vnriatio.n s a n b e a c•
AIRCRAFT PANELS
The Hs.skelite ns d in today's prime s ource of nirc ralt plywood,
p lunes is a f nnc:tional p:roduct - e:ng·in e ering r e search has creoted
p:rodu.eed to c o:n:f.orm. to specilica- new u ses for Hoske lite mate riols
uo;n:s o.nd pexiorm as the plane by consta ntly improving their
desi :n.er de:ma:nds. Since 'Vo:rld quali t y ond uniformity.
W I. ...-h.e:n Haskelite was a
BEARING BLOCKS
p:r vi d.e extra strength at chin ed ond glu e d thon other
e:a o.f concent ra ted stress d e nser m ateri a l s serving the
od planes, snell as points same purp ose. ( \Vll ere still
fn.stenin~s are m ade, com- ILigh er s tren gth is r e quired, Bas-
d nlnu~ Bearing Blocks kelite Com pressed a nd Impreg-
en d e"l·eloped b y Haskel- n ated wo od is s p e cifie d ).
They are mo.l'e easily rna-
A ., pag bulletin on H askelite Bearing Blocks

be sent to respo n~ble product·ion and research
""ecu.tives in the aircraft industry on req1£est .
HASKELITE MAN U FACTURING CORPORATION

Grand Rap ids 2, Mich.
Chicag o, lli. • New Y ork, N . Y. · Detroit, Mich.
s68 DIRECTORY
HAYES MANUFACTURING CORP., HEVI DUTY ELECTRIC CO.,
Grand Rapids, Mich. Milwaukee, Wise.
PERSOSNEL: R. \V. Clark, Pres. & Gen. !IIgr.; PERSONNgL: H. E. Koch, Pres.; ~. Bloye. G.
A. A. Anderson, V. Pres.; T. E. Dcaii, Secy.; A. Chuttcr, V. Pres.; D. C. Hinstorff, Pur.
J. H. Lee, Treas.; L. Pinkowske, Pur. Agt.; Agt.; A. H. Oberndorfer, Pub. Dir.
R. Schriber, Pers. Dir.; F. F. Bettiger, Factory
Mgr. HEWITT RUBBER CORP.,
240 Kensington Ave., Buffalo 5, N. Y.
HAYNES STELLITE CO., Kokomo, Ind. PERSO"NEL: T. Robins, Jr., Pres.; F. G.
PERSONNEL: F. !II. Gormely, Pres. & Gen. Cooban, V. Pres.;]. H. Hayden, Secy.; E. K.
Mgr.; E. E. LeVan, V. Pres.; R. L. Lerch, Sales Twombly, Trcas.; C. W. Mackett, Sales Mgr.;
Mgr.; R. L. Resener, Pur. Dir. H. B. Urtel, Pur. Dir.; G. Ennes, Adv. Mgr.;
F. W. Blanchard, Chief Engr.
THE HEALD MACHINE CO.,
14 New Bond St., Worcester Mass. HEYMAN MANUFACTURING CO.,
PERSONNEL: R.N. Heald, Pres.; S. T.Massey, Kenilworth, N. J.
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; R. S. Heald, Secy.; R. PERSO"NEL: H. W. Heyman, Pres.; F. Klumpp,
A. Heald, Treas.; G. C. Bestick, Pur. Agt.; H. Jr., V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. Klumpp, Secy.;
E. Johnson, Pers. Dir.; L. A. Hastings, Pub. K. E. Fahnestock, Treas.; L. H. Palmer, Pers.
Dir.; W. D. Schmidt, G. D. Scott, Chief Engrs. Dir.
THE HEATH CO., 305 Territorial Rd., Benton IDGHBRIDGE-INTERNATIONAL CO.,
Harbor, Mich. Morris Heights Station, New York 53,
PERSONNEL: H. E. Anthony, Pres.; ]. E. N.Y.
Ballard, Jr., Prod. Mgr.; D. B. Reagan, Sales PERSO"NEL: W. ]. Stolz, Prop.
Mgr.; W. C. Gard, Pur. Dir.; G. D. Woods,
Chief Engr.
HILL AIRCRAFT STREAMLINERS CO.,
HElL ENGINEERING CO., 700 W. Sixth St., Cincinnati, 0.
12901 Elmwood Ave. Cleveland, 0. PERSONNEL: J. A. Hill, Pres.; F. K. Hill, Secy.
PERSONNEL: C. E. Heil, Gen. Mgr.; H. P. & Treas.; K. W. Abbott, Gen. Mgr.; W. A.
Heil, Sales Mgr.; R. K. Otter, Pur. Agt. Sundquist, Chief Engr.
THEHEIM CO., THE HILLIARD CORP.,

46 Sanford St., Fairfield, Conn. 102 W. Fourth St., Elmira, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: L. R. Heim, Pres. & Chief Engr.; PERSONNEL: A. !II. Bovier, Pres.; E. A. Mooers,
A. E. Heim, V. Pres.; C. R. Heim, Secy., Treas., V. Pres. & Gen. !l!gr.; T. A. LaBrecque, Sales
Gen. Mgr. & P':'r. Agt.; E, Hildes-Heim, Sales Mgr.; F. A. Fisk, Pur. Dir.; J, V. Stowell, Adv.
Mgr.; N. Schollm, Pers. D1r. Mgr.; J. Schuckers, Chief Engr.
HEINEMANN CIRCUIT BREAKER CO., HILO VARNISH CORP.,

Trenton, N. ]. 42 Stewart Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: B. S. Berlin, Pres.; K. W. Wil- PERSON:-<EL: C. J. Schumann, Pres. & Gen.
ckens, Secy. & Chief Engr.; H. W. Haenni, Gen. Mgr.; A. G. Schumann, V. Pres.; W. L.
Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; E. Bromberg, Sales Mgr. Schwalb, Secy., Pur. Agt. & Chief Engr.; F.
M. Schumann, Treas.; J, ]. Mattiello, Sale•
Mgr.
THE HENDEY MACIDNE CO.,
105 Summer St., Torrington, Conn.
PERSONNEL: D. Ayr, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. J, HOBART BROTHERS CO.,
Seybold, V. Pres.; J. H. Markham, Secy. & Hobart Sq., Troy, 0.
Treas.; F. ]. McCarty, Sales Mgr.; F. N. PERSONNEL: E. A. Hobart, Pres.; W. H.
McKenzie, Pur. Agt. & Pub. Dir.; H. H. Hobart, V. Pres. & Secy.; D. C. Jenkins, Treas.;
Fuessenich, Pers. Dir.; C. Bouillon, Chief Engr. E. C. Galbreath, Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; 0. H.
Menke, Prod. Mgr.; B. A. Lutz, Pur. Dir.;
W. Curtis, Pers. Dir.; S. C. Cairns, Pub. Dir.;
HENGER SELTZER CO., C. K. Priest, Adv. Mgr.; R. Flora, Chief Engr.
130 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: I. R. Seltzer, Pres.; E. W. Henger,
Treas.; C. R. Henger, Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; HOCKADAY AIRCRAFT CORP.,
P. Hough, Pur. Agt.; R. Barkelew, Chief Engr. 60 E. Orange Grove Ave., Burbank,
Calif.
HENRY & WRIGHT MFG. CO., PERSONNgL: N. R. Hockaday, Pres. & Gen.
Hartford, Conn. Mgr.; J, B. Sharp, Secy. & Pur. Dir.i R. I.
PERSONNEL: F. K. Simmons, Pres. & Gen. Hockaday, Treas.; A. Swanson, Prod. l\1gr.
Mgr.; C. F. Sherman, V. Pres.-Salesj H. H.
Hilliard, Treas.; R. Whittier, Pur. Agt.; A. HOCKADAY-NEWBY AIRCRAFT, INC.,
E. Caserta, Chief Engr. 68 E. Orange Grove, Burbank, Calif.
PERSONNEL: N. R. Hockaday, Pres.; H. L.
HERRICK IRON WORKS, Newby, Secy. & Treas.
18th & Campbell Sts., Oakland, Calif.
PERSONNEL: S. G. Herrick, Secy.; M. S. HOLE ENGINEERING SERVICE
Herrick, Treas.; L.A. Peck, Sales Mgr.; E. G. 5901 Fourth Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Herman, Pur. Agt.; C. Kehrlein, Pers. Dir.; PERSONNEL: H. C. Satterthwaite, Gen. Mgr.;
E. 0. Rosberg, Chief Engr. E. W. Lemon, Pur. Agt.; E. T. Barringer, Chief
Engr.
ROBERT HETHERINGTON & SON INC.,
1216 Elmwood Ave., Sharon Hill, Pa. HOLLEY CARBURETOR CO.,
PERSONNEL: C. F. Benzel, Pres. & Treas.; ]. 5930 Vancouver Ave., Detroit 4, Mich.
D. Cox, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; R. K. Hether- PERSONNEL: E. Holley, Pres.; D. W. Candler,
ington, V. Pres., Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; B. W. Westcott, V. Pres.
Mgr.; M. A. Walls, Secy.; J, F. White, Pur. & Sales Mgr.; G. M. Holley, Jr., V. Pres.;
Dir.; C. L. Cox, Pers. Dir.; J. H. Schellman, ]. F. English, Secy.; H. C. Webb, Pur. Dir.;
ChiefjEngr. M. J. Kittler, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
TilE BALL MANUFACTURING CO., TOLEDO 7, OHIO

570 DIRECTORY
THE HOLO-KROME SCREW CORP., P. 0. HY-PRO TOOL CO.,
Box 98, Elmwood Branch, Hartford, 476 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford,
Conn. Mass.
PERSONNEL: W. A. Purtell, Pres., Treas. & Gen. PERSONNeL: P. Sweeney. Pres. & Gen. :\fgr.;
Mgr.; W. C. Stauble, V. Pres., Secy. &. Sales D. D. Davis. \'. Pres. & Sales :\fgr.; C. H.
Mgr.; H. A. Neff, Pur. Agt., & Pers. Dtr.; R. \Vardwell. Treas.; H. Phipard. Pur. Dir. &
H. Young, Pub. Dir. Adv. Mgr.
HOOF PRODUCTS CO., HYATT BEARINGS DIV. OF GENERAL
6543 S. Laramie Ave., Chicago 38, Ill. MOTORS CORP., Harrison, N. ].
PERSONNEL: H. C. Kepner, Pres.; W. H. PERSONNEL: H. 0. K. :-Ieister. Gen. :\fgr.; H.
Eckert, V. Pres. & Secy.; F. A. Hoof, Treas.; K. Porter, Sales :\!gr.; F. ,\. Weiss, Pur. Agt.;
H. C. Trich, Prod. Mgr. & Chief En gr.; C. E. W. C. Nissen, Pers. Dir.; H. :\f. Carroll, Adv.
Johnso~,~, Sales Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; V. H. Eggers . Mgr.; 0. W. Young, Chief Engr.
l>ur. Dtr.; A. Altenberg, C. B. Seymour,]. S
Jennings, Chief Engrs. THE HYDRAULIC PRESS MFG. CO.,
Mount Gilead, 0.
HOPE WEBBING CO., l'lmSONNEL: H. F. Mac~Iillin, Pres.j, P. C.
Providence 1, R.I. Pocock, V. Pres.; W. C. Batchelor, ::>ccy. &
PERSONNEL: C. A. Horton, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Treas.; H.]. Miller, Sales :-Igr.; A. L. Boggs,
A. A. Turner, V. Pres., Treas., Pur. Dir. & Adv. Pur. Agt.; ~. Auld, Pers. Dtr.; R. W. Powell,
Mgr.; H. W. Horton, V. Pres., Prod. Mgr., Pub. Dir.; W. Ernst, Dir. Engrg.
Pers. Dir. & Pub. Dir.; C. A. Pray. Secy.; H. S.
Smith, Sales Mgr.; A. L. Davis, Chief Engr. HYLAND MACHINE CO., 40 Potomac St.,
P. 0. Box 992, Dayton 5, 0.
HOUDAILLE-HERSHEY CORP., 2188 Na- PERSON:<EL: F. Hyland, Pres.; H. Greth, Gen.
tional Bank Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Mgr.; R. P. White, Pur. Dir.
PERSONNEL: C. Getler, Pres.; R. F. Peo, D. S.
Devor, V. Pres.; M. C. Mason, Secy.; G. C.
Phelps, Treas.
E. F. HOUGHTON & CO., I
303 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
PERSONNEL: A. E. Carpenter, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; G. W. Pressell, Exec. V. Pres.; E. A.
Carpenter, Secy.; W. F. MacDonald, Trcas.; IDEAL CLAMP MFG. CO., INC.,
D. J. Richards. Asst. Dir. of Sales; H. B. 435 Liberty Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Fox, Pur. Dir.; T. W. Collins. Pers. Dir.; D. C. PERSONr<EL: P. Rauch, Pres.; L. ]. Rauch
Miner, Adv. Mgr.; W. A. Bohne, Chief Engr. Treas.
CHAS. W. HOUSE & SONS, INC., IDEAL COMMUTATOR DRESSER CO.,
19 Perry St., Unionville, Conn. Park Ave., Sycamore, Ill.
PERSONNEL: H. C. House, Pres.; R. K. Brooks, PERSONNEL:]. W. Becker, Pres.; L. C. Becker
V. Pres.; J. C. Brash, Asst. Secy., Asst. Treas. V. Pres.; B. E. Holub, Sales Mgr.; P. F. Froeb,
& Pur. Agt. Adv. Mgr.
THE HOWE SCALE CO., Rutland, Vt. ILG ELECTRIC VENTILATING CO.,
PERSONNEL: F. G. Riehl, Pres.; A. N. Lyons, 2850 N. Crawford, Chicago, Ill.
V. Pres. & Trea~.; H. McK. Dodge, Secy.; PERSONNEL: J. M. Frank, Pres.; W. H. Rietz,
R. Carroll, Prod. Mgr.; N. M. Gron, Pur. Dir.; V. Pres.; L. Steinebach, Secy.; P. D. Briggs,
0. T. Baxter, Adv. Mgr. Sales Mgr.; C. W. De:<ter, Adv. Mgr.; A. G.
HOYT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO., Sutcliffe, Chief Engr.
857 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
PERSONNEL: W. C. Hoyt, Gen. Mgr.; C. W. ILLINOIS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.,
Burton, Sales Mgr.; V. S. Church, Chief Engr. 420 N. La Salle St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: ]. A. Obermaier, Pres., Treas.,
HUB INDUSTRIES INC., Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; E. Obermaier, V.
38-04 48th St., Long Island City, N.Y. Pres.; M. J. Rauscher, Secy., Sales Mgr. &
PERSONNEL: A. E. Ulmann, Pres.; W. A. De Pub. Dir.; ]. M. Lajka, Pur. Agt.
Lamater, V. Pres. & Secy.; T. F. Hanley, V.
Pres. & Treas.; ]. J. Buckley, Prod. Mgr.; R. F. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS,
Horton, Sales Mgr.; J. Splain, Pur. Dir. 2501 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago 39, lll.
PERSONNEL: H. B. Smith, Pres. & Treas.; F. W.
M. D. HUBBARD SPRING CO., England, Exec. V. Pres.; C. L. Johnson, V.
Pontiac, Mich. Pres. & Secy.; C. J. Irwin, Prod. Mgr.; E. E.
PERSONNEL:]. A. Hubbard, Gen. Mgr.; P. M. Valy, Sales Mgr.; W. R. Smith, Pur. Dir.;
Hubbard, Pur. Agt. J. Tomlin, Pers. Dir.; R. M. Wa11, Adv. Mgr.;
R. Wicks, Chief Engr.
HUGHES TOOL CO., Houston, Tex.
PERSONNEL: M. E. Boehm, V. Pres. & Gen. THE IMPERIAL BRASS MANUFACTURING
Mgr.; C. S. Johnson, Secy. & Treas.; G. S. CO., 1200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, Ill.
Richmond, Sales Mgr.; E. R. Cobden, Pur. PERSONNEL: F. McNellis, Pres. & Treas.; F. C.
Agt.; T. M. Mobley, Pers. Dir.; L. E. Garfield, Shafer, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. Dobrick, V.
Chief Engr. Pres. & Secy.; J. X. Allman, Sales Mgr. Avi-
CARL RUSSMAN, ation Div.; W. B. Burnet, Pur. Dir.; E. F.
3001-07 N. Oakley Ave., Chicago, lll. Todd, Adv. Mgr.; R. D. Mcintosh, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: C. Hussman, Pres.
INDEPENDENT IRON WORKS, LTD.,
F. C. HUYCK & SONS, KENWOOD MILLS, 821 Pine St., Oakland 7, Calif.
Albany, N. Y. PERSONNEL: W. G. Meagher, Pres.; H. Gede,
PERSONNEL: W. W. Weed, Pres.; J. L. Braman, ]r., V. Pres.; R. R. Dennis, Secy. & Treas.;
V. Pres. & Treas.; F. H. Eldridge, V. Pres. & K. M. Keegan, Gen. Mgr.; W. Mason, Prod.
Gen. Mgr.; H. Eldridge, Secy.; ]. S. Heleher, Mgr.; E. C. Williams, Jr., Sales Mgr.; D.
Sales Mgr.; G. L. Brown, Pur. Agt.; F. H. Andersen, Pur. Dir.; D. R. Meagher, Chief
Blessing, Pers. Dir.; E. ]. Wilson, Chief Engr. Engr.
DIRE TORY 571
Houghton~
too.,
is part of the ground crew!
Mai: tenance of fi ghtin g aircraft involves many processes to which
oils a.n::l leathers contribute in no small measure.
a background of research an d experience with petroleum de-
d v nvcs auog ack to 1 865, this organization 's products are being
e "e:d DO y aircraft builders and maintenance men.
' as p laye.d a ma jor ro le in solving the hydraulic packing
problem , so that shock struts now operate safely in any
~ ·.s orga.nintion has also pioneered in heat treatment and machining,

l:':l c:sio11 ~.rev-enti o·n and special lubri cation. Maintenance men are
to write us on an y of the products described below.
E. F. HOUGHTON & CO.

303 W. LEHIGH AYE., PHILADELPHIA
VIM EATHER A IRCRAFT PACKINGS-RUST PREVENTIVES-HEAT TREATING

COMPOUNDS - MACHINING OILS- LUBRICANTS- HYDRAULIC OILS
CUTIING OILS AND BASES
572 DIRECTORY
INDEPENDENT PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., THE INTERNATIONAL PISTON RING CO.,
600 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IU. 2401 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: N". C. Hurley, Pres.; W. A. Nu- PERSONNEL: H. F. Gray, Pres. & Chief Engr.;
gent, N.C. Hurley, Jr., V. Pres.; J. A. McG":irc, H. C. Crawford, V. Pres.; W. t.L Gray. Secy.;
Secy.; E. G. Gustafson, Treas.; J. V. TroJan, C. Wenzel, Treas.; F. P. Gray, Sales Mgr. &
Sales Mgr.; G. V. Theurer, Pur. Dir.; :\L Pub. Dir.; ]. Mack, Pur. Agt.
Schultz, Pers. Dir.; C. N. Kirchner, Adv. Mgr.;
W. G. Mitchell, Chief Engr. INTERNATIONAL RESISTANCE CO.,
401 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa.
INDIANA GEAR WORKS, PERSONSEL: E. Searing, Pres.; H. A. Ehle, V.
1458 E. 19th St., Indianapolis, Ind. Pres.; R. N. Shires, Secy.; H. A. Schmidt,
PERSONNEL: L. C. Buehler, Gen. Mgr.; W. A. Treas.; M. J. Bethany, Pur. Agt.; J. Marsten,
G~oat, Jr., Pur. Agt.;_ J. A. Hoagland, Pers. Chief Engr.
Dir.; J. L. Buehler, Chief Engr.
INTERNATIONAL SCREW CO.,
INDIANA VENEER AND PANEL CO., 9444 Roselawn Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Silver St., New Albany, Ind. PERSOSNEL: W. L. Nelson, Pres. & Gen. ~fgr.;
PERSONNEL: E. 0. Dulaney, Pres.; F. W. W. C. Nelson, V. Pres., Pur. Agt. & Pers. Dir.;
Rucker, V. Pres.; J. B. Shannon, Factory Mgr.; L. F. Nelson, Secy. & Treas.; T. Stevens, Sales
G. A. Williams, Chief Engr. Mgr.; K. E. Nelson, Chief Engr.
INDUSTRIAL ABRASIVES INC., INTERNATIONAL STACEY CORP.,
3724 W. 38th St., Chicago 32, IU. Columbus, 0.
PER~ONNEL: L. H. Metzger, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: 0. M. Havekotte, Pres. & Gen.
M. L. Straus, Jr., Secy. & Treas.; W. B. Muse, Mgr.; R. R. Bloss, V. Pres.; G. B. Fenton,
Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; A. Schuller, Pur. Dir. Secy.; R. B. McCleery, Treas.; W. F. Barnes,
Sales Mgr.; ]. T. Dunlap, Pur. Agt.; E. J.
INDUSTRIAL GRINDING CO., Roush, Pers. Dir.; C. R. Athy, Pub. Dir.;
6423 McKinley Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. L. E. Roelofs. Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: J. W. Boening, W. E. Miller,
I;'artners; W. ]. PJ;lelan, Supt.; M. L. Hannon, INTERSTATE AIRCRAFT & ENGINEERING
Secy.; P. D. f..eoms, Pers. Mgr. CORP., 3443 Wilshire Blvd., Los An-
geles, Calif.
INDUSTRIAL SOUND CONTROL, PERSONNEL: D.P. Smith, Pres.; W. E. Hirten-
45 Granby St., Hartford, Conn. steiner, V. Pres.-Production; W. A. Hite, V.
PERSONNEL: C. W. Lemmerman, Pres.; G. E. Pres.-Engrg.; L. B. Cameron, Secy. & Treas.;
Wood, Secy.; C. G. Keirstead, Treas. J. E. Koster, Pur. Agt.; R. W. Limacher, Pers.
Dir.; H. 0. Nelson. Pub. Dir.
INDUSTRIAL TAPE CORP., INTERSTATE BRAKE TESTING MACHINE
New Brunswick, N.J. CO., 1218 Rio Vista Ave., Los Angeles,
PERSONNEL: G. F. Smith, Pres.; W. E. Meyers, Calif.
V. Pres.; J. S. Nicholls, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: H. W. Langbein, Owner & Gen.
J. J. Gibson, Secy.; F. A. Cosgrove, Treas.; Mgr.; D. N. Parks, Sales Mgr.
J. H. Scherer, Sales Mgr.; W. H. Roberts, Pur.
Agt.; D. Simonds, Chief Engr. INTERSTATE DROP FORGE CO.,
4051 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, Wise.
INDUSTRIAL WIRE CLOTH PRODUCTS PERSONNEL: C. E. Stone, Pres. & Gen. ~!gr.;
CORP., Fourth & Brush Sts., Wayne, H. C. Osborn, V. Pres.; C. C. Bremer, Secy. &
Mich. Treas.; J. A. Webber, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: F. A. Vollbrecht, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; I. C. Vollbrecht, Secy.; W. F. Hoffman, IRVINGTON VARNISH & INSULATOR CO.,
Treas.; H. F. Schulte, Sales Mgr.; G. C. Pushel- 6 Argyle Terrace, Irvington 11, N.J.
berg, Pur. Agt.; W. L. Smith, Pers. Dir.; M.A. PERSONNEL: A. E. Jones, Pres. & Gen. t.~~r.;
Mieras, Chief Engr. W. F. Hoffmann. Jr., V. Pres.; F. M. :1-.hl er,
Secy.; C. Egner, Treas.; D. H. Garrison, Prod.
INGLEWOOD SHEET METAL WORKS, Mgr.J. J. Connors, Sales Mgr.; K. C. Johnson,
158 N. La Brea, Inglewood, Calif. Pur. vir.; J, Pickett, Pers. Dir.; K. A. Lederer.
PERSONNEL: H. Wernik, 1>res.; K. Wernik, V. Acting Adv. Mgr.
Pres. ISLIP RADIO MANUFACTURING CORP.,
Beech St., Islip, N.Y.
INTERCONTINENT AIRCRAFT CORP. PERSONNEL: A. E. Theis, Pres.; P. E. Ricketts.
Miami Springs, Fla. ' V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; W. A. Wiener,
PERSONNEL: G. M. Wtlliams, Pres.; W. A. Hay- Secy. & Chief Engr.; J. V. Potter, Pur. Dir.
ward, V. Pres.-Operations; W. S. Leaycraft,
V. Pres. & Treas.; R. E. Brown, Works Mgr.;
E. N. Laurance, Factory Supt.; Hill & Knowl-
ton, Pub. Dir. J
INTERCONTINENTAL ENGINEERS, INC.,
176 W. Adams St., Chicago 3, IU. ]. v. w. & co .•
PERSONNEL: W. A. Darrah, Pres. & Treas.; R. 1100 Raymond Blvd., Newark 5, N. ].
A. Hastings, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. B. Jones, PERSONNEL: C. S. Jones, L. D. Warrender, R.
V. Pres. & Chief En!!r.; L. S. Reilly, Secy.; Whatham, G. A. Vaughn, Jr., Partners; R.
G. P. Masure, Pur. Drr. & Adv. Mgr. Whatham, Sales Mgr.; G. A. Vaughn, Jr.,
Pur. Dir.; C. S. Jones, Pub. Dir.; L. D. Warren-
INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL DIY., der, Chief Engr.
(See Kilgore Manufacturing Co.)
JACK & HEINTZ, INC., Bedford, 0.
INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOL CORP., PERSONNEL: W. S. Jack, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
1124 W. 21st St., Indianapolis, Ind. Sales Mgr.; R. M. Heintz, V. Pres., Secy. &
PERSONNEL: C. R. Feldmann, Pres.; W. ]. Chief Engr.; W. R. Jack, V. Pres. & Treas.;
Hannum, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; ]. Hancock, W. E. Tabb, Prod. Mgr.; ]. S. Zorn, Pur. Dir.;
Secy.; G. G. Hathaway, Sales Mgr.; W. L. F. L. Schultz, Pers. Dir.; 1'. Taylor, Pub. Dir. &
Hunter, Pur. Agt. Adv. Mgr.
DIRECTORY 573
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EX EC UT I VE OFFICE• 3AA3 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES
PLA N TS AT El SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AND DE ICALI, ILLINOIS
57-t DIRECTORY
• JACOEL CABLE SPLICING EQUIPMENT W. B. JONES SPRING CO.,
CO., 1514 Main St., Buffalo 9, N. Y. 124 E. Seventh St., Cincinnati, 0.
PERSO:<NEL: I. Jacoel, Pres. PERSON!<EL: W. B. Jones, Pres.; A. G. George,
Secy.
JARDUR IMPORT CO.,
874 Broadway, New York, N.Y.· JOWEIN INC. AIRCRAFT DIV.,
PERSONNEL: F. W, Donaldson, Gen. Mgr.; Jamaica, N. Y.
H. H. Clapper, Sales Mgr.; T. J, Waters. Pur. PERSO!<NEL: l\-1. E. Harker, Sr.. Exec. V. Pres.;
Agt.; C. W. Cromwell, Pub. Dir.; W. W. Smith, J, Olivant, Secy., Treas. & Prod. Engr.
Chief Engr.
JUSTRITE MFG. CO.,
JEFFERSON-TRAVIS RADIO MFG. CORP., 2090 Southport Ave., Chicago, Til.
380 Second Ave., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: I. M. Felt, Pres. & Treas.; E.
Ellinger, Jr., V. Pres. & Secy.; W. C. I-Iustis,
Sales Mgr.; P. Nichols, Pur. Agt.; F. A. Lind·
ley, Chief Engr. K
JESSOP STEEL CO., Washington, Pa.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Emery, Pres.; F. T. H.
Youngman, V. Prl'~. & Treas.; R. ]. Murray, THE K D LAMP CO.,
Secy.; T. W. Pennmgton, Sales Mgr.; G. R. 610 W. Court St., Cincinnati 0.
Forsberg, Pur. Agt. PERSO:<!<EL: H. R. Kerans, Pres. & Gen. Ml{r.;
H. F. Griffin. V. Pres., Sales l\Igr. & Pub. Dtr;
JOHNS-MANVILLE SALES CORP., C. C. Clark, Secy .. Trea5. & Pers. Dir.; A. B.
22 E. 40th St., New York, N.Y. Dettmer, Pur. Agt.; W. Trautner, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: L. H. Brown, Pres.;]. H. Trent,
V. Pres.-Sales; W. S. Hough, Sales 1\I_Fr.; THE KAWNEER CO., Niles, Mich.
N. 0. Aeby, Pur. Dir.; H. D. Bates, Pub. Dir. PERSONNEL: L. ]. Plym, Pres.; F. R. Eagles-
field, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. M. Bigelow.
THE JOHNSON RUBBER CO , Secy.; H. W. Zimm~r. Treas.; A. M. Simpson,
Middlefield, 0. Gen. Mgr.; E. C. Wttwer, Pur. Al'(t.; G. Horst,
PERSONNEL: S. M. Johnson, Pres.; L. M. Pers. Dir.; ]. H. Taylor, Jr., Pub. Dir.; K.
Johnson, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. G. johnson, Knott, Chief Engr.
Secy. & Treas.; P. Sperry, Sales Mgr.; R. W.
Caslow, Pur. Agt, KELITE PRODUCTS, INC.,
909 E. 60th St., Los Angeles, Calif.
S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC., Racine, Wise. PERSONNEL: L. C. Sorensen, Pres. & Gen. l\Igr.;
PERSONNEL: H. F. Johnson, Jr., Pres.; C. A. H. L. Smith, V. Pres.; H. Burrell, Secy. &
Armstrong, V. Pres.; K. R. Nelson, Secy.; J. Treas.; R. Medanieh, Sale~ Mirr.; F. W. ·Frise.n-
R. Ramsey, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; P. M. feldt, Pur. Agt. & Pub. Dtr.; J. F. Hart, Chtef
Petersen, Sales Mgr.; R. P. Gardiner, Pur. Chemist.
Agt.; S. R. Belden, Pers. Dir.; W. N. Connolly,
Pub. Dir. KELLETT AUTOGIRO CORP.,
58th & Grays Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
JOHNSON TOOL CO., INC., 65 Massasoit PERSONNEL: W. W. Kellett, Pres.; R. G.
Ave., East Providence, R.I. Kellett, Exec. V. Pres., Sales 1\Igr. & Pub.
PERSONNEL: A. E. Johnson, Pres. & Treas.; Dir.; R. H. Prewitt, V. Pres.-Engrg.; W. F.
A. Johnson, V. Pres.; M. S. Millard, Secy.; Palmer, Seey. & Treas.; S. P. Lyon, Gen.
M. G. Swanson, Gen. Mgr. Mgr.; ]. E. Robertson, Pur. Agt.; A. W. Hen·
drickson, Pers. Dir.
HOWARD B. JONES,
2460 W. George St., Chicago, Dl. THE KELLEY-KOETT MFG. CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. B. Jones, Pres.; H. W. Miller, 212 W. Fourth St., Covington, Ky.
Prod. Mgr.; W ..A. Beckius, Sales Mgr,; B .. F. PERSONNEL: A. H. Feibel, Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.;
Becker, Pur. Dtr.; R. 0. Evans, Pers. Dtr.; L. Stork, Prod. Mgt;.; ]. H. Bell, Sales Mgr.;
C. W. Nelson, Adv. Mgr.; E. A. Skeppstrom, ]. Klumpe, Pur. Dtr.; L. Bohn, Adv. Mgr.;
Chief Engr. D. Sussin, Chief Engr.
JONES-DABNEY CO., Louisville, Ky. KELLOGG SWITCHBOARD & SUPPLY
PERSONNEL: W. C. Dabney, Pres.; A. W. Born- CO., 6650 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago 38, Dl.
hauser, V. Pres.; F. H. Volk, Secy. & Treas.; PERSONNEL: J, G. Kellogg, Pres.;]. H. Kellogg,
H. C. Reed, Mgr., Aviation Div.; ]. C. Cullan, Exec. V. Pres. & Secy.; H. C. McCluskey,
Pur. Agt. Treas.; C. D. Manning, Sales Mgr.; J, Geiger,
Pur. Dir.; J. A. Petrick, Pers. Dir.; R. C.
FRANK E. JONES MACHINERY CORP., Krueger, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; R. M. Kalb,
1403 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: A. S. Jones, V. Pres.; H. W Jones,
Secy. & Treas. KELSEY HAYES WHEEL CO.,
3600 Military Ave., Detroit, Mich.
JONES & LAMSON MACHINE CO., PERSONNEL: G. W. Kennedy, Pres. & Gen.
Springfield, Vt. Mgr.; M. S. P. Williams, V. Pres.~ Pub. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: R. E. Flanders, Pres.; K. H. L. C. Brooks, Secy.; L. W. Downte, Treas.; ].
Woolson, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, E. Lovely, ~.Kerr, Sales Mgr.; ]. H. Murphy, Pur. Agt.;
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; J, W. Bennett, Secy.; 1'. Denzig, Pers. Dir.; C. W. Sinclair, Chief
W. D. Woolson, Treas.; J, Lawrence, Prod. Engr.
Mgr.iJ. C. Hebert, Sales Mgr.; E. F. St. Mary,
Pur. Utr.; E. L. Huber, Pers. Dir.; J. C. Price, KENDALL REFINING CO.,
Adv. Mgr. Bradford, Pa.
PERSONNEL']. B. Fisher, Pres.;]. H. Bovaird,
JONES MOTROLA SALES CO., V. Pres.; S. J_ Brill, Secy.; 0. Koch, Treas.;
432 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. H. V. Smith, Prod. Mgr.; T. 0. Grisell, Sales
PERSONNEL: C. E. Rees, Pres.; C. F. Thiele, Mgr.; F. Wodrich, Jr., Pur. Dir.; W. M.
Chief Engr. Magee, Pers. Dir.; W. T. Moffatt, Adv. Mgr.
DIRECTORY 575
I ~
Precision-made aircraft parts, destined

r play havoc wirb Hitler and rain hell
o n rhe su:eets of Tokio, are Hyland's
concribucio n ro united effort ... and rb.e
v ery ing redients o f Victory ! Subcon-
cracrors to rbe majority of aircraft com-
panies, rhe H yland Machine Company
rigidly enforces aU Army and Navy
specilications. And each Hyland product.
is made available as fast as coodicioos
will permit to speed Axis down-fall.
Address in quiries : Hyland Machine Co., Day-
,.
ron , 0 . E..'< pon R epresenta6ve: Avi a tion Equip-
men.t & Export, I nc., 25 Beaver St. , New York.
,;i)
~
Hyla 11d employ ees are proud
of t his f lag. 11 displays tb e
tmiled loyally of e·v ery tvorker.
576 DIRECTORY
KENNAMETAL INC., KEYSTONE TOOL & SUPPLY CO.,
1000 Lloyd Ave., Latrobe, Pa. 7720 Maie Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: P. M. McKenna, Pres.; A. G. PERSONSEL: W. E. Smith, Pres.; E. D. Barry,
McKenna, D. C. McKenna, V.· Pres.; R. M. Gen. Mgr.; G. Whitaker, Sates Mgr.; G.
Zacharias, Sec:y.; G. T. Keams, Treas.; F. W. Andersen, Pur. Agt.; 0. Felt, Pers. Dir.
Pennington, Adv. Mgr.; W. L. Kennicott,
Chief Engr. WALTER KIDDE & CO., INC.,
184 Main St., Belleville, N. J.
KENNEDY NAME PLATE CO., P~:RSONNEL:J. F. Kidde, Pres.; C. L. Griffin,
4501-09 Pacific Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Sales 1\Igr.; . V"yosevich, Pur. Dir.; G. Ives,
PERSONNEL: J. W. Hayek, Pres. & Chief Engr.; Adv. Mgr.
D. R. Koelling, V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; W. J. KIEKHAEFER CORP.,
Kennedy, Sec:y., Treas., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Western Ave., Cedarburg, Wise.
Dir.; A. VanSelow, Pers. Dir. PERSO:-INEL: A. C. Kiekhaefer, Pres.; E. C.
Kiekhaefer. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W. Blank,
F. C. KENT CO., Secy.; A. Hom, Treas.; J. F. Kellner, Asst.
64-72 Howard St., Irvington, N. J. Treas.; W. J. Moerschel, Asst. Gen. Ml{r.;
PERSONNEl.: F. C. Kent, Pres.; W. Grunhof, L. Lohmann, Prod. Mgr.; H. Voelz, Pur. D1r.;
Jr., V. Pres. & .Sales Mgr.; H. E. :J!'erris, Sec:y.; H. F. Schmidt, Chief Engr.
T. H. McGechm, Pur. Agt.; W. B1nszus, Ch1ef
Engr. KILGEN AIRCRAFT, DIV. OF THE KILGEN
ORGAN CO., 4443 Cook Ave., St. Louis
KENT-MOORE ORGANIZATION, INC., 13, Mo.
General Motors Research Bldg., De- PERSONNEL: E. R. Kilf!en, Pres. & Gen. !\lgr.;
troit, Mich. M. Hess, V. Pres. & Ch1ef Engr.; E. J. Maruska,
PERSONNEL! W. A. Kent, Pres.; J. E. Moore, Secy. & Asst. Treas.; P. J. Garvey, Prod. Mgr.
V. Pres.; F. C. Bowles, Secy. & Treas.; H. L. & Sales Mgr.; j. Weber, Pur. Dir. & Pers. Dir.;
Faust, Sales Mgr.; A. Bacon, Pur. Agt.; S. M. M. Bronson, Pub. Dir. & Adv. !\Igr.; G.
Graham, Chief Engr. McCandless, Asst. Engr.
THE KILGORE MANUFACTURING CO.,
KENT-OWENS MACHINE CO., INTERNATIONAL FLARE-SIGNAL
958 Wall St., Toledo, 0. DIV., Tipp City, 0.
PERSONNEL! W. J. Donkel, Pres.; W. J. Rohr, PERSOSNEL! H. B. Watkins, Pres. & Treas.;
V. Pres.; R. F. Wieland, Secy. & Treas.; E. A. F. Hubbard, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. L.
W. Donkel, Gen. Mgr.; H. G. Stevens, Prod. Reed, Secy.; R. D. Wiley, Prod. Mgr.; C. H.
M~r.; E. E. Burke, Se.les Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; Moser, Pur. Dir.; J. F. Mains, Pers. Dir.;
J. J. Jackson, Pur. Dir.; A. B. Bok, Chief Engr. H. W. Houser, Chief Engr.
KENYON INSTRUMENT CO., INC., KING PLASTICS CORP.,
1345 New York Ave., Huntington, N.Y. 101 E. Speer Blvd., Denver 3, Colo.
PE~SONNEL! A. T. Newell, Pres., Gen. Mgr. & PERSONNEL: E. K. Krue~r, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Ch1ef Engr.; H. R. Talbot, V. Pres., Treas. & J. C. Gadd, V. Pres.; D. Ormsbee, Secy. &
Pur. Dir.; D. W. Newell, Secy.; T. S. Hall, Treas.; R. P. McClung, Prod. Mgr.; J. C.
Jr., Sales Mgr. Aircraft Div.; A. T. Valentine, Speight, Sales M~Jr.; D. W. Cluff, Pur. Dir.;
Sales Mgr. Marine Div., Pers. Dir., Pub. Dir. W. F. Turner, Chief Engr.
&Adv. Mgr.
KING-SEELEY CORP., Ann Arbor, Mich.
KENYON TRANSFORMER CO., INC., PERSONNEL: J. Airey, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W.
840 Barry St., New York, N. Y. E. Bandemer, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; K. 1\1.
PERSONNEL! F. P. Kenyop, Pres.;,F. R. Ken- Conklin, Secy.; D. T. Warner, Treas. & Pur.
yon, Gen. Mgr.; R. B. Sh1mer, Ch1ef Engr. Agt.; L. E. Uuinn, Pers. Dir.; R. C. Darnell,
Chief Engr.
KESTER SOLDER CO., KINGSBURY MACHINE TOOL CORP.,
4201 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, Ill. Keene, N.H.
PERSONNEL: F. C. Engelhart, Pres. & Treas.; PERSONNEL: E. J. Kingsbury, Pres.; G. Swabn-
E. H. Williams, Secy.j P. C. Ril:lley, Sales Mgr.; berg, V. Pres.: E. Ragland, Pur. Agt.; B. N.
G: E. F1scher, Pur. il.gt.; H. C. Prange, Pers. Foster, Chief Engr.
D1r.
KLEMM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CO.,
KEYES FffiRE CO., Waterville, Me. 1718 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: D. S. Brigham, Pres.; L.A. Pierce, PERSONNEL: E. R. Klemm, Jr .. Pres., Sales
Sec:y.; S. Bisbee, Treas.; W. E. Parsons, Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; P. E. Klemm, Secy.,
Mgr.; R. H. Cutting, f\sst. Treas. & Pur. Dir·i Treas. & Pur. Agt.
R. 0. Brown, Pers. Dtr.; W. H. Randall, Chtet KLIEGL BROS. UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC
Engr. STAGE LIGHTING CO., INC., 321 W.
50th St., New York, N. Y.
KEYSTONE AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC., PERSONNEL: J. H. Kliegl, Pres.; H. A. Kliegl,
Blackman & Race Sts., W. Pittston, Pa. V. Pres.; F. Bliss, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; J. Kliegl,
PERSONNEL; P. L. Gross, Pres.; C. H. Hoffner, Prod. Mgr.; H. Fisher, Pur. Dir.; A. McGregor,
V. Pres., Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; W. H. Croughn, Adv. Mgr.
Treas.; J. G. Racavich, Prod. Mgr.; S. N.
Darby, Sales Mgr.; J. Serling, Pers. Dir.; W. B. KNIGHT MACHINERY CO.,
L. B. Bingaman, Chief Engr, 3920 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL! W. B. Knight, Pres.; H. E.
KEYSTONE CARBON CO., INC., Knight, V. Pres.; C. W. Knight, Secy. &
St. Marys, Pa. Treas.
PERSONNEL: B. R. Reuscher, Pres. & Gen. THE KNIGHT SCREW PRODUCTS CO.,
Mgr.; F. A. Krellner, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & 7401 Lyndon, Detroit, Mich.
Adv. Mgr.; C. N. Klausman, Secy. & Treas.; PERSONNEL! W. C. Knight, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
A. F. Meyer, Prod. Mgr.; R. Knonenwetter, J. R. Adams, V. Pres.: F. F. Bastien, Secy.,
Pur. Dir.; H. P. Sorg, Pers. Dir.; R. R. Hoff- Treas. & Pur. Agt.; A. B. Edwards, Pers. Dir.;
man, Chief Engr. C. E. Barr, Chiel' Engr.
DIRECTORY 577
Our Air, Naval and Ground Forces all require the

various types of Flares and Signals we have produced,
and continue to produce, for the war effort.
Quaatity production has only increased the deg ree of

skill and control necessary to meet the high standards
of dependable performance with which t he name
..INTERNATIONAL" has always been synony mous in
the field of Military Pyrotechnics.
Expanded facilities permit continui r;g se rvi ces to com-

mercial aviation if such requiremel'lts a re sllpparted
:~ '
by adequate priority ratings.
I "' ~ • •
'~'~tNT ERN AT I 0 NAL

FLARE-SIGNAL DIV. ·
rif THE KILGORE MFG. CO. ~ff e~, (!)Juo
DfRECTORY
KNU-VISE, INC.,
2200 Eighth St., Detroit 16, Mich.
PERSONNEL:]. A. Herrington, Pres. & Treas.; L
L. H. Portnoy, V. Pres. & Secy.; l\1. F. Darkus,
Gen. Mgr.; A. johnson, Prod. 1\!gr.; J. F.
Kowalik, Sales J\!gr.; F. C. Gumpper. Pur. Dir.; L & J PRESS CORP.,
C. Shower, Adv. 1\lgr.; C. Vogel, Chief Engr. Sterling & Ren Sts., Elkhart, Ind.
PERSOSNEL: D. R. Grossman, Pres. & Gen.
~!gr.; !\!.B. Lockwood, Pur. Dir.; A. D. Hall,
GEORGE KOCH SONS, INC., Evansville, Ind. Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: A. C. Koch, Pres.; G. W. Koch,
V. Pres.; R. L. Koch, Secy. & Treas.; L . .T.
Koch, Gen. Mgr.; C. Robb, Sales Mgr.;, E. E. L & R MANUFACTURING CO.,
Lyons, Pur. Agt.; G. A. Koch, Pers. D1r.; H. 54-56 Clinton St., Newark, N. J.
F. Cooper, Pub. Dir.; F. L. Elliott, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: M. A. Lazarus, Pres.; l\1. Stein-
hardt, Pur. Agt. & Pub. Dir.
KOEHLER AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CO., THE LACKAWANNA LEATHER CO.,
814 Vermont Ave., Dayton, 0. 740 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, N. J.
PERSONNEL: G. J. Koehler, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: D. S. Good, Pres. & Gen. ~!gr.;
G. T. Koehler, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; A. W. D. H. McCree, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. F.
Kuhner, Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt. Good, Secy.; J.D. Woodward, Treas.
KOLD-HOLD MANUFACTURING CO., THE LAIDLAW CO., INC.,
424 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, Mich. 16 W. 60th St., New York, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: J, R. Tranter, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSO:-<SEL: A. P. Laidlaw, Pres.
E. A. Thiele, V. Pres.; C. H. Reynolds, Secy.
& Treas.; F. A. Haag, Sales Mgr.; l\1. M. LAISTER KAUFFMANN AIRCRAFT CORP.,
Brown, Pur. Agt.; L. S. Worthington, Pub. Administrative Office: 6376 Clayton Rd.,
Dir.; R. H. Swart, Chief Engr. St. Louis 17, Mo.
Plant: 5660 Oakland, St. Louis 10, Mo.
KOLLSMA.N INSTRUMENT DIV. OF PERSONNEL: J. W. Laister, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
SQUARE D CO., 80-08 45th Ave., Elm- M. N. Whitehead, V. Pres .. Pub. Dir. & Adv.
hurst, N.Y. Mgr.; J. R. Kauffmann, Secy. & Treas.; ].
PERSONNEL: F. W. Magin, Pres.; P. Kollsman, Nowak, Prod. Mgr.; W. F. Nesbit, Sales Mgr.;
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. R. Adolph, Asst. F. R. Kaiser, Dir. of Sub-Contracting; F.
Secy.; L. Bolster, Asst. Treas.; V. Carbonara, Lerew, Pers. Mgr.; R. N. Chapman, Chief
Gen. Mgr.j W. C. Bonn, Sales Mgr.·bJ. Good- Engr.
rich, Pur. .1\gt.; P. S. Knowles, Pers. ir.; J, C.
Carr, Pub. Oir. LAKE ERIE ENGINEERING CORP.,
Box 68 Kenmore Station, Buffalo, N. Y.
E. KONIGSLOW STAMPING & TOOL CO., PERSON:-<EL: R. E. Dillon, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
3401 Vega Ave., Cleveland, 0. H. D. Thweatt, Sales Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. F. Stuhr, Pres.; W. F. Schmidt,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L.A. Walter, Secy. LAMINATED SHIM CO., INC.,
Glenbrook, Conn.
PERSONNEL: C. N. Abom, Pres.; E. B. Nisbet,
KOPP GLASS, INC., Swissvale, Pa. V. Pres.; R. Seipt, Sales !\!gr.; 0. C. Jones,
PERSONNEL: C. H. Curry, Pres. & Treas.; C. J. Pub. Dir.
Huot, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. D. Hammond,
Secy.; H. F. Thorne, Sales Mgr. LAMSON CORP., Syracuse, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: C. F. Dietz, Pres.; F. D. Weeks,
KOPPERS CO., AMERICAN HAMMERED V. Pres. & Treas.; R.I. Hicks, V. Pres. & Sales
PISTON RING DIY., Bush & Hamburg Mgr.; B. Skelton, Pur. Agt.; L. F. Perkins, Pers.
Sts., Baltimore 30, Md. Dir.; C. S. Jennings, Pub. Dir.; H. C. Keller,
PERSONNEL: A. W. Morton, V. Pres. & Gen. Engrg. Mgr.
Mgr.;
E R. D. Pippen, Asst. Secy. & Asst. Treas.;
. S. Freeman, Jr., Works Mgr.; T. L. Ford, THE LANDERS CORP., Toledo, 0.
Sales Mgr.-Automotive Div.; J. A. Worthing- PERSONNEL: R. G. Landers, Pres.; ]. P.
to?, Sales Mgr.-Industrial Div.; L. Palmer, Pur. Howland, Secy.; P. E. Roper, Treas.; C. M.
D1r.; J ..E. Weer, Pers. Dir.; P. E. Chamberlain, Keiser, Sales Mgr.; J, C. Siegmann, Pur. Agt.;
Pub. D1r.; E. Stead, Chief Engr. W. Baker, Chief Engr.
KREMBS & CO,, LANDIS MACHINE CO., Waynesboro, Pa.

669 W. Ohio St., Chicago, ill. PERSONNEL: C. N. Kirkpatrick, Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: 0. M. Krembs, Prop. Mgr.; G. M. Stickel!, V. Pres. & Sales 1\Igr.;
J. H. Elliott, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; W. C. Wertz,
Treas.; H. L. Steck, Pers. Dir.; M. B. Henne-
KROPP FORGE AVIATION CO., berger, Pub. Dir.; C. W. Hopkins, Chief Engr.
5301 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Til.
PERSONNEL: R. A. Kropp, Pres.; R. B. Kropp, LANE WELLS CO.,
V. Pres. & Treas.· R. T. O'Keefe, V. Pres.; C. 5610 S. Soto St. Los Angeles, Calif.
Johnson, Secy.; j, E. Sweeney, Works Mgr.; PERSONNEL: R. S. Durkee, Pres.; M. E. Mont-
]. H. Lund, Sales Mgr.; L. W. Kreicker, Adv. rose, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; B. G.
Mgr. Peters, Secy.; R. W. Keener, Pur. Dir.; R. M.
Otis, Chief Engr.
KULKA ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO.,
Inc., 30 So11th St., Mount Vernon, N.Y. LANGELffiR MANUFACTURING CO.,
PE!?-SONNEL: E. R. Kulka, Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Elmwood Post Office, Providence, R. I.
CJ:uef Engr.; W. Kulka, Secy., Treas. & Pur. PERSONNEL: H. K. Allard, Pres.; A. F. Ward,
D1r.; P. Pane, Prod. Mgr.; L. Slubin, Sales G':n. Mgr.;,L. Wright, Pr9d. M!fr.; R. Kamin-
Mgr.; L. Blehart, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. ski, Pur. D1r.; W. E. Cov11l, Ch1ef Engr.
DIRE TORY 579
CARBIDE
KEN NAM.ETAL TOOLS
*An eHeclive aid io the aircraf t ind ustries in putting planes in the air. and
"eepin.g them there, h as been th.e distinctive performance o f KENNAMETAL
~ eel-cut ing carbide tools. By b oring. turning. facin g . and milling steel
faster and more accurat e ly, these tools have achieved the reputation for
!re.ing s u perior cemented carbides.
Actua l shop records show that KENNAMETAL milling c utters , for example,
hz:rve increased the prod uction of airplane parts as much as 500 % .
h.e strength and hardness of KENNAMETAL carbide tips are combined

with w ell-designed, shock-resistant steel or cast iron bodies to form these
hlghly efficient KENNAMETAL-tipped milling cu tt ers.
For further information on KENNAMETAL carbide tools , request our new

g-eneral Catalog 43-C. it covers in de tail such problems as style and grade
selecrion. correct procedure for b razing tips to shanks, a n d proper tool care.
KENNAMETAL c!J.nc.
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sSo DIRECTORY
LANGLEY CORP., THE LEES-BRADNER CO., W. 12lst St. &
660 Second Ave., San Diego 1, Calif. Elmwood Ave., Cleveland, 0.
PERso;-.;NEL: W. Crow. Pres.; A. G. Brown, V. PERSON:SEL: H. T. Bradner, Pres.; C. H.
Pres. & Treas.; W. R. Jackson, V. Pres. & Secy.; Schurr, V. Pres.; G. H. Bradner, Secy.; J. A.
E. G. Stockton, Pur. Dir.; F. :\I. Casto, Adv. Bradner, Treas. &. Sales ~I!tr.; J. A. Berger
Mgr. Pur. Aet.; H. C. \\ arner, Chtef Engr.
LANSING STAMPING CO., Lansing 2, Mich. LEHMANN MACHINE CO.,
3560 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
LASALCO INC., PERSON>'EL: •F. H. );ichaus, Pres.; L.A. Carter,
2818-38 LaSalle St., St. Louis 4, Mo. Secy. & Chief Engr.; E. J . .1:\estor, Pur. Agt.
PERSO:-::SEL: B. G. Daw, Pres. & Treas.; H. J. LELAND ELECTRIC CO., INC.,
Struckhoff, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. H. 1501 Webster St., Dayton, 0.
Pinkerton, Secy.; J. C. Bessonette, Pur. Dir.; PERSON:SEL: T. B. Fordham, Pres.; W. F.
N. K. House, Chief Engr. Lisman, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. B. George,
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; J. B. Clark, Secy. &
LAUXITE CORP., Treas.; J. H. Sampson, Works l\Igr.; P. D.
116 S. Niagara St., Lockport, N. Y. Dale, Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; T. E.
PERSO:SKEL: E. H. Merritt, V. Pres.; C. F. Few, Dimke, Pur. Dir.; H. Curtis, Pcrs. Dir.
Asst. Secy.; J. W. !\!iller, Operations Dir.; C. F.
Van Epps, Technical Dir. LEMPCO PRODUCTS, INC., Bedford 0.
PERSON:SEL: J. F. Strand, Pres.; J. Y. Blazek,
LAWRANCE AERONAUTICAL CORP., V. Pres.; P. F. Hronek, Secy. & Trcas.; J. S.
N. Stiles St., Linden, N.J. Langdon, Sales 1\Igr.; ]. H .. Gulick, Pur. Ag~·i
PERSONl'EL: C. L. Lawrance, Ch. of Board; 0. T. Htllschafer, Pers. Dtr.; V. Roy, Chtet
R. Burnstan, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. Marshall, En gr.
V. Pres.; A. E. Ward, V. Pres. & Treas.; F.
Stokes, Secy.; H. H. Wooden, Controller & LESLIE WELDING CO.,
Asst. Secy.; A. Unsworth, Pers. Dir. 2943 Carroll Ave., Chicago, Ill.
PERSON:<EL: F. H. Leslie, Prop.
LEA MANUFACTURING CO.,
Waterbury, Conn. CHAS. F. L'HOMMEDIEU & SONS CO.,
4521 Ogden Ave., Chicago, Ill.
H. LEACH MACHINERY CO., PERSO:<KEL: A. W. L'Hommedieu, Pres.; S. L.
387 Charles St., Providence, R. I. Cole, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. C. Stone, Secy.;
PERSO:<NEL: M. Leach, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. R. W. Cuthbert, Treas.; C. B. Bennett, Chief
Leach, Trcas.; J. H. Goodman, Sales !vlgr. Engr.
LIBBEY-OWENS-FORD GLASS CO.,
LEACH RELAY CO., INC., Nicholas Bldg., Toledo, 0.
5915-27 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles 3, PERSONNEL: J. D. Biggers, Pres.; D. H. Good-
Calif. willie, Exec. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. H.
PERSONNEL: F. P. Hornaday, Pres.; E. K. Baker, Secy.; R. H. Taylor, Treas.; G. P.
Neale, V. Pres.; J. S. Edwards, Secy. & Treas.; MacNichol, Jr., Sales Mgr.; J. C. Diehl, Pur.
L. E. Baldridge, Pur. Agt. Agt.; A. C. Keller, Pers. Dir.; R. W. Winslow,
DAVE LEAHY CO., Pub. Dir.; J. L. Drake, Chief Engr.
612 W. 18th St., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: D. Leahy, Pres. LffiERTY AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CORP.,
Farmingdale, N. Y.
LEAR AVIA, INC., Piqua, 0. PERSONNEL: R. Simon, Pres.; G. H. Hauser, V.
PERSONNEL: W. P. Lear, Pres.; T. S. Harris, V. Pres.; W. G. Holman, Secy. & Treas.; E. A.
Pres.; H. C. Morrison, Secy. & Treas.; C. E. Matzen, Pur. Dir.; H. Prime, Pers. Dir.; W.
Mead, c;>cn. Mgr.; S. Nesbitt, Sales Mgr. & Ochse, Chief Engr.
Pub. Dtr.; G. Storar, Sr., Pur. Agt.; E. B.
Archibald, Pcrs. Dir.; R. M. Mack, M. Harges, LffiERTY MOTORS & ENGINEERING
Chief Engrs. CORP., 922 Park Ave., Baltimore 1, Md.
PERSONNEL: R. B. Livie, Pres.; C. E. Nolan,
THE R. K. LeBLOND MACIDNE TOOL CO., V. Pres.; C. W. Brand, Jr., Secy.; V. C. Ma-
Madison & Edwards Rds., Cincinnati, 0. hony, Treas.; .R. Semmes, Sales Mgr.,.i__W. P.
PERSONNEL: R. E. LeBlond, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Duel, Pur. Dtr.; H. S. Reed, Pers. Utr.; A.
W. F. Groene, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. C. Easton, Chief Engr.
Pierle, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; E. G. Schultz,
Trcas.; W. McK. Reis, Pur. Agt.; W. L. Rybolt, THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.,
Pub. Dir. 12818 Coit Rd., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: J. F. Lincoln, Pres.; C. M. Taylor,
THE H. D. LEE MERCANTILE CO., V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; A. F. Davis, Secy.; G.
20th & Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo. W. Hale, Pur. Agt.; G. G. Landis, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: R. B. Caywood, Pres.; B. E.
Kinney, V. Pres.; C. A. Reynolds, V. Pres. & LINCOLN ENGINEERING CO.,
Sales Mgr.; J. M. Mitchell, Secy.; F. C. Bach- 5701 Natural Bridge Ave., St. Louis 20,
told, Treas.; A. D. McCubbin, Pur. Agt. Mo.
PERSONNEL: A. P. Fox, Pres.; J. Kludt, V.
THE LEECE-NEVILLE CO., Pres.-Prod.; F. Holmes, V. Pres. & Gen. Sales
5363 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland 14, 0. Mgr.; T. V. Picraux, Prod. Mgr.; J. L, Car-
PERSONNEL: B. M. Leece, Pres. & Treas.; P. H. mitcheal, Sales Mgr.; D. K. Howell, Jr., Pur.
Neville, V. Pres.; J. P. Johnston, Secy.; K. C. Dir.; R. W. Thomas, Pers. Dir.; W. B. Gordon,
Gano, Sales Mgr.; D. M. Evans, Pur. Dir.; Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; L. C. Rotter, Chief
S. F. Stewart, Chief Engr. Engr.
LEEDS & NORTHRUP CO., LINCOLN-SCHLUETER FLOOR MACIDN-
4970 Stenton Ave., Philadelphia 44, Pa. ERY CO., 512··532 S. Peoria St., Chi-
PERSONNEL: C. S. Redding, Pres.; C. R. Cary, cago 7, m.
V. Pres.; D. H. Schultz, Secy. & Treas.; W. R. PERSONNEL: G. A. Schlueter-Ehle, Pres.; H. P.
Coley, Factory Mgr.; G. W. Tall, Sales Mgr.; Ehle, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.~A. R. Foster, Secy.;
L. Teker, Pur. Dir.; R. W. Johnson, Pers. Dir.; F. N. Schlau, Prod. Mgr.; L. C. Johnson, Sales
L. R. Garretson, Adv. Mgr.; ]. W. Harsch, Mgr.; E. J. Zajac, Pur. Dir.; J. A. Backlund,
Chief Engr. Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY s8r
LEECE-
NEVILLE
GE ER TORS
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
Electrical, D .C. For D.C. gen-
erators . All voltages. Hold
voltage to plus or minus two
percent. Vibrator and carbon
pile types.
TO RS
SWITCH RELAYS
Electrical, D.C. All voltages
rotation. Reversi-
and capacities. Act as auto-
es. For driving matic switch between gener-
s. ator and battery.
E L EECE-NEVILLE c 0~
CL EVELAND, OHIO, U.S. A.
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DIRECTORY
LINEAR PACKING & RUBBER CO., INC., THE LODGE & SHIPLEY MACHINE TOOL
State Road & Levick St., Tacony, Phila- CO., 30!.i5 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, 0.
delphia, Pa. PERSO:<:<EL: W. L. Dolle, Pre~. & Gen. ~!gr.;
PERSONNEL: A. W. Swartz, Pres.; F. A. Lewis, F. Albrecht, V. Pres. & Treas.; L. I•. Weber.
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. C. Fisler, Secy.; Secy.; J, H. l\Iyers. Sales l\Igr.; G. ~rnkeman.
W. Z. Funk, Treas.; P. A. Swartz, Pur. Dir.; Pur. Agt.; J. l\1. .Manley, Pers. D•r.; F. A.
G. Lorentz, Pers. Dir.; C. C. Ryden. Chief Fritzsch, Chief Engr.
Engr.
LOGAN CO.,
LINK AVIATION DEVICES, INC., 1115 Franklin Ave., Louisville, Ky.
· Binghamton, N. Y. PERSO:<NEL: R. S. Logan, Pres. & Gen. ~!gr.;
PERSONNEL: E. A. Link, Pres.; G. T. Link, V. E. C. Logan, V. Pres.; C. W. White, Secy.;
Pres. & Treas.; G. Lowkrantz, V. Pres. & Chief W. H. Logan, Jr., Treas.; Z. Logan, Prod. M11r.;
Engr.; M. C. Link, Secy.; F. A. Spencer, Gen. A. B. Lang, Sales Mgr.
Mgr.; R. W. McPherson, Pur. Agt.; R. R.
Douglass, Pers. Dir.
LOGAN ENGINEERING CO.,
LINK-BELT CO., Lawrence & Lamon Aves., Chicago, Ill.
307 N. Michigan Ave., Chica~o 1, Dl. PERSO:<NEL: H. H. I..ogan, Pres.; R. E. Hines.
PEI<SONNEL: W. C. Carter, Pres~~ E. J. Burnell, V. Pres.; 0. W. Lilliedahl, V. Pres. & Chief
E. L. Berry, R. F. Bergmann. v. Pres.; H. E. Engr.; 0. E. Hesse, Secy. & Treas.; L. H.
Kellogg, Secy. & Treas.; J. S. Hall, Adv. Mgr. Fenwick, Sales Mgr.; L. H. Partridge, Pur.
Agt.
DAVID LINZER & SONS, INC.,
10-20 Astor PI., New York, N. Y. LOMBARD GOVERNOR CORP.,
PlmsONNEL: Aaron Linzer, Pres.; S. Linzer, V. Main St., Ashland, Mass.
Pres.; Abraham Linzer, Secy. & Treas.; V. PERSO:-."NEL: H. E. Warren, Pres.; I. B. Dodge,
Paccione, Prod. Mgr.; R. Santer, Chief Engr. Secy.; J. F. Power, Treas. & Gen. l\Igr.; F. C.
McNary, Prod. Mgr.; F .. A. Hart, Sales Mgr.;
LIPE-ROLLWAY CORP., H. L. Macewen, Pur. D1r.; C. Hodder, Pers.
208 S. Geddes St., Syracuse 1, N. Y. Dir.; R. F. Nichols, Adv. Mgr.; J. R. Camp·
PERSONNEL: H. F. Hodgkins, Pres.; J. D. bell, Chief Engr.
Williams, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; S. F. Hancock,
Secy.; J. S. Ogg, Treas.; G. E. Colbert, Prod. LONGINES WITTNAUER WATCH CO.,
Mgr.; R. S. Russell, Sales Mgr.; J. E. Edmonds, 580 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y.
Pur. Dir.; H. B. Smith, Pers. Dir.; P. H. PERSONNEL: J. V. P. Heinmuller, Pres.; ]>.
Spittle, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; E. R. Fish, Cartoun, V. Pres.; E. Detjen, Secy.; M.
Machine Tool Engr.; C. B. Spase, Clutch Engr. Guilden, Treas.
THE LIQUIDOMETER CORP., LORD MANUFACTURING CO., Erie, Pa.
Skillman Ave. & 36th St., Long Island PERSONNEL: H. C. Lord, Pres.; T. Lord, V.
City, N.Y. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; B. M. Hartman, Secy. &
PERSO!'INEL: C. A. deGiers, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Treas.; W. B. Fisher, Works Mgr.; C. E. Bea·
H. T. Cullinan, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Adv. v~n, Sales Mgr. &,Adv. Mgr.; F. J. Kuhn, Pur.
Mgr.; H. A. Kurowski, Secy. & Treas.; R. H. Dtr.; D. R. Coddmgton, Pers. D1r.
Hogan, Pur. Dir.; A. Wickesser, Chief Engr.
H. K. LORENTZEN, INC.,
LISLE CORP., Clarinda, Ia. 391 W. Broadway, New York 12, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: C. V. Lisle, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, PERSONNEL: H. K. Lorentzen, Pres.; S. R.
R. Arthur, V. Pres.; T. E. Brooks, Secy. & Bond, V. Pres., Sales Mg:r. & Adv. Mgr.; J, B.
Chief Engr.; A. A. Cambre, Treas. & Sales Hawkins, Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; C. Jeckel,
Mgr.; E. G. Thompson, Pur. Agt. Prod. Mgr. & Pers. Dir.; J. R. Bond, Pur. Dir.
LISTO PENCIL CORP., Alameda, Calif. LORENZEN INDUSTRIES,
PERSONNEL: C. E. Wehn, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. Municipal Airport, Niles, Mich.
S. Cooper, V. Pres.; R. F. Oldershaw, Secy. & PERSONNEL: R. E. Lorenzen, Pres. & Chief
Pur. Agt.; I. M. Stuart, Treas.; D. G. Stuart, Engr.
Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.
LITE MFG. CO., LOS ANGELES STAMP & STATIONERY
101 W. 21st St., New York, N. Y. CO., 1500 S. Los Angeles St., Los
PERSONNEL: Aleck Leitman, Aaron Leitman, Angeles, Calif.
J. Gurwin, Partners; J, Gurwin, Gen. Mgr. & PERSONNEL: A. C. Davidson, Pres.; 1~. Heylek.
Sales Mgr.; B. D. Shear, Pur. Agt. V. Pres.; G. E. Rinehart, Secy. & Treas.; W.
Knapp, Gen. Mgr.; F. Heylek, Jr., Pur. Agt.;
LITTELFUSE, INC., H. R. Wade, Chief Engr.
4757 Ravenswood Ave., Chicago 40, Dl.
PERSONNEL: E. V. Sundt, Pres.; B. M. Kollath, THE LOWE BROTHERS CO.,
V. Pres.-Plants; G. E. Spates, V. Pres. & Gen. 424 E. Third St., Dayton F2, 0.
Mgr.; T. M. Blake, Secy. & Treas.; G. F. Taft, PERSONNEL: D. A. Kohr, Pres.; C. ·w. Parrott,
Plant Supt.; J, Hughes, Prod. Mgr.; A. Schmitt, V. Pres. & Secy.; P. H. Harn, Treas.; L. L.
Pur. Agt.; G. M. Neylon, Pers. Dir. Anderson, E. A. Daniels, Sales Mgrs.; W. T.
200 Ong St., El Monte, Calif. L<?ges, M. Wr~gJ:;tt, Pur. Dirs.; G. Clark, Pe~s.
PERSONNEL: A. M. Wood, V. Pres. & Gen. DLI'.; P. B. W•ihs, Adv . .Mgr.; J. Kohr, Ch1ef
Mgr.; F. Obrmund, Plant Supt.; L. A. Dietzel, Engr.
Pur. Supervisor; W. A. Foote, Sales Co-
ordinator; L. Jennings, Pers. Dir. THE LUFKIN RULE CO.,
Saginaw, Mich.
THE LOBDELL- EMERY MANUFACTUR- PERSONNEL: R. J, Thompson, Pres. & Gen.
ING CO., Alma, Mich. Mgr-.; E. Russell, V. Pr!'s.; H. F. Krauss, Secy.
PERSONNEL: E. J, Lobdell, Jr., Pres. & Gen. & Treas.; G. W. Keatmg, Prod. Mgr.; G. C.
Mgr.; 0. K. Snyder, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; McBeth, Sales .Mgr,; W. J. Zoell!ler, Pur. Dir.;
I. Scheitley, Secy.; 0. A. Allen, Treas.; B. W. R. Andrus, Pers. Dtr.; N. A. Elhs, Adv. Mgr.;
Lobdell, Pur. Agt.; E. W. Swett, Pers. Dir. E. J. Witchger, Chief Engr.
\
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DIRECTORY
DOWMETAL
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
When you buy Dowmetal magnesium ingots, castings or wrought prod-
ucts1 you are getting the unrivalled advantage of 27 years' experience
in the producti on and fabrication of magnesium. Every step in the pro-
duction proce.ss from the raw material to the ~nished part is under strict
metallurgica l control.
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A LLOY INGOTS PERMANENT MOLD FORGING STOCK
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W ELDING FLUX BAR, ROD AND TUBING FACILITIES
MAGNESIUM DIVISION
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LYON METAL PRODUCTS, INC., THE MB MANUFACTURING CO., INC.,
242 Madison Ave., Aurora lll. 1060 State St., New Haven, Conn.
PERSONNEL: E. D. Power, Pres. &Gen. Mgr.; PERSOSNEL: R. W. Mettler, Pres.; C. W.
H. B. Spackman, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. W. Blanchard, V. Pres.; A. W. Chambers, Secy.;
Nix, Secy. & Trcas.; J. T. Hillenbrand, Pur. G. H. Mettler, Treas.; J. D. Smith, Gen. ~htr.;
Agt.; ~· A. Jud~. Pers. Dir.,; L. B. Rhodes, F. W. Hunter, Prod. Mgr. ·bC. C. Mettler,
Pub. Dtr.; J, 13. 0 Connor, Chtcf Engr. Sales Mgr.; L. K. Allen, Pur. ir.; J. :1-L Wirtz,
Pers. Dir.; T. MacDonald, Adv. Mgr.; J.
Schmitt, Chief Engr.
LYON-RAYMOND CORP., Greene, N. Y.
PERSON!'IEL: G. G. Raymond, Pres. & Treas.;
C. M. Raymond, V. Pres.; N. G. Harrison, MACWHYTE CO.,
Secy. 2901 14th Ave., Kenosha, Wise.
PERSOSNEL: J. S. Whyte, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
R. B. Whyte, V. Pres.-Operations; H. E.
Sawyer, V. Pres. & Treas.; H. Gay, Secy.;
R. G. Diehl, Sales Mgr., Aircraft; C. F. Lamich,
M Pur. Agt.; E. G. Knoedler, Pers. Dir.; F. J,
Nelson, Pub. Dir.; H. G. Kinder, Chief Engr.
WARREN McARTHUR CORP., MAGEE SHEET METAL MACHINERY CO.,

One Park Ave., New York 16 N.Y. Ypsilanti, Mich.
PERSONNEL: \V. McArthur. Pres. & Gen. :\!gr.; PERSONSEL: W. R. Magee, Prop.; D. G. Sey-
C. McArthur, V. Pres.; 0. Crouse, Secy.; C<. A. mour, Supt.; R. Kiser, Pur. Agt.
Kent, Treas.; L. W. Atlcr, Prod. Mgr.; K. C.
Crouse. Sales Mgr.; D. B. Robinson, Pur. Dir.;
E. M. Brill, Pers. Dir.; E. S. Jordon, Pub. Dir. MAGNAFLUX CORP.,
& Adv. Mgr.; S. J, Lloyd, Chief Engr. 5908 Northwest Highway, Chicago, lll.
PERSON!'IEL: A. V. de Forest, Pres.; F. B.
Doane, V. Pres. & Treas.; T. C. Diller, Secy.;
McCAULEY STEEL PROPELLER CO., W. E. Thomas, Sales Mgr.; W. L. Burson, Jr.,
Dayton, 0. Pur. Agt.; H. T. Nordstrom, Chief Engr.
McCORD RADIATOR & MFG. CO., MAGNUS CHEMICAL CO., INC.,

2587 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Mich. South Ave. Garwood, N. ].
PERSONNEL: A. C. McCord, Pres.; C. 0. PERSO!'INEL: W. ~f. Campbell, Pres.; R. W.
Chesnut, V. Pres.; L. M. Hamlin, Secy.; W. Mitchell, V. Pres.; W. M. Garbe, Secy.; 0.
G. Hancock, Sales Mgr.; D; A. Pyke, Pur. Agt., Buss, Gen. Mgr.; D. Blanchard,, Sales M~P".;
J. A. Harley, Pers. Dir.; E. 0. Bodkin, Pub. A. H. Johnson, Pur. Agt.; R. Kre1e, Pub. D1r.;
Dir.; H. E. Schank, Chief Engr. M. Zinty, Chief Engr.
McGILL MFG. CO., INC., BEARING DIV., MAJOR AIRCRAFT FOUNDRY,

Valparaiso, Ind. Puente, Calif.
PERSONNEL: C. S. McGill, Pres., Treas. & Gen. PERSONNEL: L. Crosby, Pres., Pub. Dir. &
Mgr.; R. McGill, V. Pres.; W. E. Brownell, Adv. Mgr.; A. J. Leonard, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr.,
Secy. & Sales Mgr.; ]. ]. O'Connor, Pur. Agt.; Prod. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; V. Hicks, Secy.;
0. V. Cederberg, Chief Engr. H. Leo!'ard, Treas.; H .. Bryan, Pur. Dir. &
Pers. Dtr.; C. Woods, Chtef Engr.
McGRATH ST. PAUL CO.
50 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, Minn. MALABAR MACHINE CO.,
PERSONNEL: J. B. McGrath, Pres.; E. J. 5722 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles 11,
McGrath, V. Pres.; H. R. Gilden, Gen. Mgr.;
A. J. Schaake, Prod. Mgr. Calif.
PERSONNEL: E,. P. Grime, W. F. Foy, Partners;
G. H. Hutchms, Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.;
THE McKAY CO., York, Pa. B. Mattheson, Pur. Dir.; E. Grady, Pers. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: T. ]. McKay, Pres. & Treas.; J. C. Crank, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; E. P. Grime,
C. McKay, V. Pres.; F. A. Bond, V. Pres., Chief Engr. .
Secy. & Sales Mgr.
MALL TOOL CO.,
IRWIN McNIECE, 7740 S. Chicago Ave., Chicago, DI.
5314 Mt. Royal Dr., Los Angeles, Calif. PERSONNEL: A. W. Mall, Pres.; W. H. Sanders,
PERSONNEL: I. McNiece, Owner & Gen. Mgr.; Secy. & Treas.; J, W. Innes, Pur. Dir.; M.
N. E. Jones, Associate. Rehnquist, Adv. Mgr.
McQUAY, INC., 1600-1729 Broadway St., P. R. MALLORY & CO., INC.,

N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. 3029 E. Washington St., Indianapolis 6,
PERSONNEL: R. J. Resch, Pres.; G. Kelting,
V. Pres.; E. H: Seelert, Secy., Treas. & Gen.
Mgr.; D.P. Wtlson, Prod. Mgr.; R. C. Colman,
Sales Mgr.; E. M. -p'ox, Pur. Dir., Pub. Dir. &
Ind.
PERSONNEL: P.R. Mallory, Pres.; J. E. Cain,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. Robbin, V. Pres. &
Engr.; G. Fotheringham, Secy.; M. E. Hamil-
l
AChdy.f EMgr.; C. Pmney, Pers. Dir.; C. Rink, ton, Treas.; H. W. Sams, Sales Mgr.; G. C.
1e ngr. Mercer, Pur. Dir.; A. E. Sinclair, Pers. Dir.;
W. T. Craigie, Adv. Mgr. I:
McQUAY-NORRIS .MANUFACTURING CO.,
2320 Marcom Ave., St. Louis 10 Mo MANBEE EQUIPMENT CO.,
PERSONNEL: W. K. Norris, Pres.; A. G: Dr~fs, 406 S. Kolmar Ave., Chicago, DI.
A. J. Mu¥U"ert, V. Pres.; C. C. Auten, Secy.; PERSONNEL: S. W. Martin, Pres.; J, H. Pereue,
C. R. Wtppem, Sales Mgr.; C. C. Tapscott, V. Pres.; N. Evasink, Secy.; E. E. Martin,
Adv. Mgr. Treas.
DIRECTORY
Modern Material- Handling Equipment

especially clevelopecl
for the
AVIATION
INDUSTRY
LYON-Raymond
~ Ofin eres ·otheAvia-
Hydraulic HOIST
tion Industry is th.e
invaluable fund of experience The largest equipment ever built
accumulated by LYON-Ray- for installing and removing engines
mond, in designing an.d anu- in pla.nes at airfields.
facturing man different dev-:ices
to expedite rna. erial handling by
airplane m anufa ·: =- , motor plants, equipment makers, and military and
commercial airfields- £ applica-::ian o manufacturin g , servicing and operating
t asks.
T he fa ciliti.e af LYO -Raymond are available for th e design and produc-
ti on of matcial- a:ndling ~its • volvi:ng either the ada pta tion of our standard
equipment, or the ~neering development of new and strictly specialized units.
r::quireiD ents. Our recommendati on s
L y mond
AT I 0 N
2 GREENE, N.Y.
LY N -R::~ : ydroulic li ft T rucks .. . Hydrau lic
Pallet T ruas . n9 rucks . . . Hy draulic Elevat ing
lfab es . . . H'fd IC ruc-ks .. • H drau li c Sheet Ha nd ling
T rucks . . . ydr.::u ic g , Hoisting Equ ipmen t . .. Hydraul ic
Pu mp~tmrl ar foot Hydrau l i-c W elding Positi oners.
sB6 DIJ{ECTORY
MANLOVE & SPAULDING MFG. CO., 3524 MARVEL-SCHEBLER CARBURETOR DIV.,
Union Pacific Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. BORG-WARNER CORP., 1910 St.
PERSONNEL: P.M. Manlove, Pres. & Pur. Agt.; John St., Flint, Mich.
L. B. Manlove, V. Pres. & Pers. Dir.; R. E. PERSONNEL: S. W. Gray, Pres.;]. R. Emerson.
Spaulding, Secy., Gen. l\fgr. & Sales Mgr. V. Pres. & Chief Enl(r.; W. E. Walpole, Secy.
& Treas.; :-1. l\I. Hurr~·. Sales :\!gr.; W. G.
MANNING, MAXWELL & MOORE, INC., Ryan, Pur. Agt.
11 Elias St., Bridgeport, Conn.
PERSONNEL: R. R. Wason, Pres.; C. H. Butter- MARYLAND METAL BUILDING CO., INC.,
field, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. M. Kreiner, Race & McComas Sts., Baltimore, Md.
Secy. & Trcas.; H. Merrill, Gen. Works 1\Igr.; PERSONNI;L: C. H. Michel, Pres., Gen. :\fgr.•
W. T. O'Connor, Pur. Agt.; W. I. Newman, Sales 1\Igr. & Chief Engr.; 0. F. Murphy,
Pers. Dir.; I. B. VanHouten, Pub. Dir.; E. V. Pres.; I.]. Wi~coxon, Sccy.; R. G. Bristow.
H. Hammond, Chief Engr. Treas.; ]. L. Pcrkms, Pur. Dtr.
MANUFACTURERS CHEMICAL CORP., MASSACHUSETTS MOHAIR PLUSH CO.,

Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, N. J. 3701 N. Broad St., Philadelphia 40, Pa.
PERSONNEL: H. W. Harding, Pres., Treas. & PERSOXNEL: H. l\I. Bliss, Pres.; ]. E. Duval.
Gen. Mgr.; K. M. Joehnck, V. Pres. & Prod. V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.
Mgr.; C. Burke, Secy.
MASTER LOCK CO., Milwaukee, Wise.
MANUFACTURERS SCREW PRODUCTS, PERSONNEL: P. E. Yolles, Pres.; S. M. Sore{,
216-222 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 10, V. Pres.; S. Stahl, Se~. & Pur. Agt.; H. E.
Dl. Soref, Trcas.; E. ]. Tower, Sales :\!gr.; H.
P!>RSONNEL: B. J. Sackheim, Pres.; H. F. Peterson, Chief Engr.
Ttffen, Gen. Sales Mgr.; I. B. Greene, Pur.
Agt.; J. S. Malan, Pers. Dir.; A. J. Cherry, THE W. L. MAXSON CORP.,
Prod. Engr. 460 W. 34th St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEl.: \V. L. :-,!axson, Pres.
MAPLEWOOD MACHINERY CO.,
2634 Fullerton Ave., Chicago, Dl. MECHANICAL PRODUCTS, INC.,
PERSONNEL: J. ]. Ingels, Pres.{· B. Ingels, V. 618 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, Mich.
Pres.; F. D. Sadler, Secy. & Sa es Mgr. PERSONXI;L: A. D. Knapp, Pres., Gen. 1\Igr. &
Sales Mgr.; C. W. Ryerson, V. Pres. & Prod.
MARBURG BROTHERS, INC., Mgr.; H.]. Kline, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. C.
90 West St., New York, N. Y. Halsey, Secy. & Treas.; I. L. Gibbs, Pur. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: T. H. Marburg, Pres.; L. C. W. B. Meade, Pers. Dir.
Marburg, Treas.
MELLUS BROTHERS & CO.,
MARINE-AIR RESEARCH CORP., 305 E. Fourth St., Los Angeles, Calif.
215 Main St., Annapolis, Md. PERSONNEL: L. R. Melius, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Essex, Conn. F. H. Melius, E. ]. Mundy, V. Pres.; G. G.
PERSONNEL: F. M. Weir, Pres:.i P. M. Melius, Secy. & Treas.
Dolan, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; R. ~.·Bell, V.
Pres. & Treas.; W. J. McWilliams, Secy. MENASCO MANUFACTURING CO.,
805 S. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank,
MARLIN-ROCKWELL CORP., Calif. .
402 Chandler St., Jamestown, N. Y. PERSONNEL: J, E. Royall, Pres.; R. R. Miller,
PERSONNEL: A. C. Davis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; V. Pres. & Secy.i.Jl:· V. Carlson, Treas.; ]. E.
]. H. Walters, V. Pres. & Treas.j· S. W. Brandel, I'Anson, Works J.Vlgr.; E. B. Challenor, Prod.
Secy. & Works Mgr.; H. A. ohnston, Sales Mgr.b·]. H. Smith, Sales Mgr.; D. E. Erickson,
Mgr.; C. A. Berg, Pur. Dir.; C. W. Rauch, Adv. Pur. ir.; C. H. Allred, Pers. Dir.; W. G. Wood,
Mgr.; L.A. Cummings, Chief Engr. Chief Engr.
MARMAN PRODUCTS CO., MENAUGH-DUTTERER CO.,
940 W. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood, Calif. 549 Washington Blvd., Chicago 6, Dl.
PERSONNEL: Z. Marx, Pres.; A. J. Miller, Secy. PERSONNEL: J, E. Menaugh, Pres.; R. ]. L.
& Treas.; G. A. Cunningham, Gen. Mgr.; J. T. Dutterer, Chief Engr.
King, Chief Engr. MERCURY AIRCRAFT INC.,
Hammondsport, N.Y.
THE MARQUETTE METAL PRODUCTS PERSONNEL:]. F. Meade, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
CO., 1145 Gatewood Dr., Cleveland, 0. E. ~- Meade, V. Pres.; M. C. ,Close, Secy.;
PERSONNEL: H. Gleitz, Pres.; J. S. Kustin, S. Smger, Treas.h·R. F. Moore, Dtr. of P:ocure·
Secy. & Treas.; E. D. Jackson, Mgr., Aircraft ment; C. F. Gut y, Pur. Agt.; M. D. Lmehan,
Accessories Dept.; C. E. Miller, Sales Mgr.; Pers. Dir.; R. W. Heffer, Chief Engr.
W. 0. Yohe, Pur. Agt.
MERCURY CHEMICAL CO.,
MARTIN-DECKER CORP., 2706 David Stott Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
3431 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, Calif. PERSONNEL: \V. M. Keese, Gen. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: W. R. Martin, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
E. L. Decker, Secy., Treas. & Sales Mgr.; H. THE MERCURY MANUFACTURING CO.,
]. Blythe, Pur. Agt. 4044 S. Halsted St., Chicago 9, Dl.
PERSONNEL: A. G. Leonard, Pres.; L. ]. Kline,
THE MARTIN-SENOUR CO., V. Pres., Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.;
2520 S. Quarry St., Chicago, Dl. 0. T. Henkle, Secy. & Treas.; 0. T. Henkle, Jr.,
PERSONNEL: Z. E. Martin, Pres.; W. M. Asst. Gen. Mgr.; P. K. McCullough, Prod.
St~arJ:, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; H. T. Johnson, Mgr.; C. Brinkerhoff, Pur. Dir.; P. S. Allen,
Avtatton Sales Mgr. Pers. Dir.; H. Milz, Chief Engr.
THE MARTINDALE ELECTRIC CORP., THE MERIAM CO.,
1375 Hird Ave., Lakewood, 0. 1955 W. 112th St., Cleveland 0.
PERS?NNEL: E. H. Martindale, Pres.; G. E. PERSONNEL: J, B. Meriam, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Martmdale, V. Pres.; W. N. Osbun, Secy.; H. H. G. Schowe, V. Pres.; C. Meriam, Secy.;
McFarland, Treas.; 0. W. Scharping, Chief ]. B. Meriam, Jr., Treas.; A. A. Hejduk, Sales
Engr Mgr.; L. C. Deunk, Pur. Agt.
DIRECTORY
... for 24 years,

the Mercury Mark
has stood for pre-
cision and skill in
craftsmanship, plus
a sixth sense which
can be acquired only
through experience
... the know how to
do a job right.
aluminum fuel and oil

tanks • ailerons, fins,
rudders and siinilar
surfaces • aircraft parts
and accessories.
s88 DIRECTORY
MERRILL ENGINEERING LABORATO- MICRO SWITCH CORP., Freeport, DI.
RIES, 1230 Lincoln St., Denver, Colo. PERSOSSEL: W. B. Schulte, Pres,, Pub. Dir. &
PERSON~E~: M.S. Merrill, Pres. & Chief Engt".j Adv. :\!gr.; A. L. Riche, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
J, W. W1llmms, Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; R. L. A. A. Laporte, Secy.; :\1. W. Eaton, Treas. &
\Vest, Sales Mgr. Pe:s. Dir.; W. W. Gilmore, Prod. Mgr.; F .. E.
W•lsey, Sales Mgr.; W. J, Young, Pur. Dll'.;
MET-L-WOOD CORP., P. H. Celander, Chief Engr.
6755 W. 65th St., Chicago, DI. MICROMATIC HONE CORP.,
PERSONNEL: C. C. Kendrick, Pres.; L. M.
Crow, Jr., V. Pres., Treas., Gen. Mgr. & Pur. 8100 Schoolcraft, Detroit 4, Mich.
Agt.; I •. J. Novotny, Secy. & Chief Engr. ·be;;. PERSO!':SEL: K. W. Connor, Pres.; H. M.
K. Lew1s, Sales Mgr.; L. L. Lord, Pers. 1r. Whitt~ker, V. ~res.; A. J. Prentice, Se~. &
Treas., F. W. lhomas, Factory :\!gr.; D. S.
Connor, Sales Mgr.; R. W. Gauss, Pur. Dir.·
METAL & THERMIT CORP., L. S. Martz, Pub. Dir.; W. H. Harris, Jr., Chief
120 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Engr.
PERSONNEL: F. H. Hirschland, Pres.; E.
Becher, W. S. Smith, V. Pres:.1J. B. Tinnon, V. MID-STATE MFG. CO.,
Pres. & Sales Mgr.;.i H. E. Kogers, Secy.; B. 21 E. Jefferson St., Waupun, Wise.
Anderson, Treas.; ~- A. Leaverty, Pur. Agt.; PERSOSSE~: ~- 0. Thomas, Pres. & Treas.;
M. L. Smith, Pub. Dir.; J, H. Deppeler, Chief A, W. Fa1rchlid, V. Pres. & Secy.; A. G.
Engr. G1bbons, Gen. 1\Igr.; B. H. Bredeson, Pur.
Agt.; H. C. Engelbracht, Pers. Dir.; H. H.
METAL AND TOOL RECONDITIONING Hanson, Chief Engr.
SERVICE, 250 W. 54th St., New York
17, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: S. M. Cleja, Pres. & Treas.; H. THE ALEXANDER MILBURN CO.,
Esquerre, V. Pres.; M. Adams, Secy.; V. G. 1424 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md.
Herman, Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; M. Becht, PERSOSSEL: A. F. Jenkins, Pres. & Trcas.;
Prod. Mgr.; A. E. Benfield, Sales Mgr. W. L .. Lawrence, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; M. D.
M!l&_U1re, Secy.; E. R. Kanely, Pur. Agt.; J. F.
W1lliams, Pub. Dir.
METAL CARBIDES CORP.,
107 E. Indianola Ave., Youngstown, 0.
PERSONNEL: R. T. Beeghly, V. Pres.; W. E. THE MILFORD RIVET & MACIDNE CO ,
Scheetz, Secy. & Treas.; H. L. Sprinkel, Pur. Milford, Conn. ·
Dir.; J, A. Ritz, Chief Engr. PER~OS!':EL: F. H. Merwin, Pres. 8!: Gen. Mgr.;
S. Sm~pson, V. Pres.; R. ~- Dav1s, Secy.; A.
R. Kmght, Treas.; A.M. B1rks, Sales Mgr.; H.
METALLIZING ENGINEERING CO., INC., P. Brewer, Pur. Agt.; V. M. Caltham, Chief
21-07 41st Ave., Long Island City, N. Y. Engr,
PERSONNEL: R. A. Axline, Pres.; W. C. Reid,
V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; G. S. Lufkin,
Secy. & Treas.; R. Dwyer, Pur. Agt.; H. JAMES MILLEN MFG. CO., INC.,
Ingham, Chief Engr. 150 Exchan~e St., Malden, Mass.
PERSONNEL: J. M1llen, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Mgr.; R. S. Millen, V. Pres.; C. Barrett, Secy.i
METALS & CONTROLS CORP., GENERAL F. Bearse, Pur. Agt.; R. W. Caywood, Chiet
PLATE DIV., 34 Forest St., Attleboro, Engr.
Mass.
PERSONNEL: R. Willard, Pres.; C. J, Stone,
Treas.; V. Davignon, Gen. Mgr.; J, A. Payette, MILLER & CROWNINGSHIELD,
Sales Mgr.; E. Carpenter, Pur. Agt. Greenfield, Mass.
PERSONNEL: F. K. Crowningshield, Gen. Mgr.
METZGAR CO., ll5 Logan St., S. W., Grand
Rapids, Mich. MILLERS FALLS CO., Greenfield, Mass.
PERSONNEL: L. Metzgar, R. H. Metzgar, PERSONNEL: P. Rogers, Pres.; G. U. Hatch, V.
Partners. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. D. Holtby, Secy. &
Treas.; C. W. Parsons, Pur. Dir.; K. Y. Taylor,
E. B. MEYROWITZ, INC., Adv. Mgr.; W. J. Parsons, Chief Engr.
520 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: E. Meyrowitz, Pres.; \V. ::-.. W. K. MILLHOLLAND MACIDNERY CO.,
Cook, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, S Schultz 1048 Fairfield Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
Secy. & Treas. · ' PERSONNEL: W. K. Millholland, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; I. M. Millholland, Secy., Treas., & Pur.
MICA INSULATOR CO., Agt.; D. Millholland, Sales Mgr.
200 Varick St., New York, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: M. A. Chapman, Pres.; J. M. MILWAUKEE VALVE CO.,
Coffer.. V. Pres.; E. Nelson, Secy. & Treas.; C. 2375 S. Burrell St., Milwaukee, Wise.
P. M1lls, Sales !\'Igr.; Q. F. Jardine, Pur. Agt.; PERSONNEL: V. Fina, Pres.; P. Fina, Secy.;
R. H. Spry, Ch1ef Engr. C. S. Bigelow, Sales Mgr.j A. A. Stollenwerk,
Pur. Agt.; W. Hoelzer, Ch1ef Engr.
MICIDGAN TOOL CO.,
7171 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit, Mich. MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO.,
PERSONNEL: 0. L. Bard, Pres. & Treas.; M. R. Braddock1 Thomas . & Meade Sts.,
Anderson, V. Pres.; J, C. Drader, Gen. Mgr.; Pittsburgn 8, Pa.
P. Norman, Pur. Agt.; C. R. Staub, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: G. H. Deike, Pres.; J. F. Beggy,
V. Pres.; J. T. Ryan, Jr., Gen. Mgr.; J, B.
MICWGAN WIRE CLOTH CO Davies, Sales Mgr.; A. Maher, Pur. Dir.; N. R.
2100 Howard St., Detroit''16, Mich. Chillingworth, Adv. Mgr,
PERSONNEL: A. A. Bull, Pres.; H. A. Wilson,
V. Pres., Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; S. W. Farnsworth, MINIATURE PRECISION BEARINGS,
'freas.; J. C. Lee, Prod. Mgr.; W. H. Blodgett, Keene, N.H.
Sa,les Mgr. & Adv:. Mgr.; G._ H. Leckey, Pur. PERSONNEL: H. D. Gilbert, Treas.; A. N.
Du:.; J, G. Garbacik, Pers. Dll'.; C. G. Haslam, Daniels, Res. Mgr.; W. S. Pierce, Jr., Chief
Ch1ef Engr. Engr.
. Ji..
DIRECTORY ssg
... that is meeting high favor with Aircraft Engineers

De · ed fo.r po t · "'':lr use, the Pea- The Pea nut Micro Switch, encased
nut Micro -,..-itch o filled the bill in Ba ke(jte housing, weighs .048
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them in lar e e rod ucrioo. ity. Ope.rat.ing force is 33 ounces
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ential is 0.0 4 0' maximum.
Conract separation up to .085' can
be varied i n manufacture to meet
~equir_eme nts. This wide ga p
ts paruc ul a rl y va luable on DC
loads. To provide the high unit
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surlace.
Send fo r Catalog No. 70 for
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ior a ircraft . A _sk for as many
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DIH.ECTORY
MISENER MFG. CO., INC., MONSANTO CHEMICAL CO., St. Louis, Mo.
326 E. Washington St., Syracuse, N.Y. PF.RSONNEL: E. M. Quceny, Pres.; C. Belknap.
PERSONNEL: M. L. Misener, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; V. Pres.; W. W. Schneider. Secy.; F. A. Ulmer.
]. A. Misener, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; I. Ballard, Treas.
Treas.; G. B. Armatage, Sales Mgr. Plastics Div.
Springfield, Mass.
MOBILE REFRIGERATION DIVISION, PERSONNEL: J. C. Brooks, Gen. :l.lgr.; ]. H.
BOWSER, INC., 38-32 54th St., Wood- Clark, Sales 1\.tgr.; G. 1\L Bullard, Pur. Agt.;
side, N.Y. S. H. Colton, Pers. Dir.; ]. R. Turnbull, Pub.
PERSONNEL: D. Pyzel, IV, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Dir.
P. W. Hunter, V. Pres.; M. Siecke, Prod. :l.fgr.; Merrimac Div.
E. S. Rook, Pur. Dir.; D. Conway, Pcrs. Dir.; Everett Station, Boston, Mass.
E. Lodwig, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: E. M. Oueeny, Pres.· W. :I.!.
Rand, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W. W. Schneider,
MODELS, INC., Secy.; F. A. Ulmer, Trcas.; L. A. Pratt, Sales
1112-12th St., N. Bergen, N. ]. Mgr.; E. E. Brainard. Pur. Agt.; C. E. Serrens.
PERSONNEL: L. F. Werner, Pres. & Gen. 1\o!gr.; Pers. Dir.; P. A. Singleton, Pub. Dir.; ]. B.
S. A. Odium, V. Pres.; C. E. Meyle, Secy. & Flaws, Chief Engr.
Pers. Dir.; E. H. Erickson, Treas.
MOORE DROP FORGING CO.,
MODERN ENGINEERING CO., INC., Springfield, Mass.
3401-15 Pine Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. PERSO:-<NF.L: ]. 1\l, Collins, Pres. & Trcas.; II.
PERSONNEL: A.]. Fausek, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; G. Dickey, A .. T. Murrar· V. Pres.; E. Abbe.
I. F. Fausek, V. Pres. & Treas.;
~ecy., Sales Mgr. & Ady. Mgr._; W.
l·l· Keane,
. Reedy,
V. Pres. & Chtef Engr.; I . Hatch, Secy.; N. B.
Ellison, Sales Mgr.; A. Converce, Pur. Agt.
I rod. Mgr.; N. A. Schmtdt, Chtef Engr.
MOORE-EASTWOOD & CO.,
MOLDED INSULATION CO., 537 Monument Ave., Dayton, 0.
335 E. Price St. Philadelphia Pa. PERSO:<:NEL: H. C. Moore, Gen. Mgr.; L. ::>:.
PERSONNEL: V. I. Zelov, Pres. & Treas.; A. Moore, Secy. & Treas.; I •. Scheid, Pur. Agt.;
Heer, V. Pres.;. W. T. Bradbury, G_en. Mgr.; R. C. Moore, Chief Engr.
E. A. Berger, :;ales Mgr. & Pers. Dtr.; R. M.
Connor, G. E. Schoen, Pur. Agts.; A. Zillger, MORSE TOOL CO.,
A. Aichinger, Chief Engrs. 116 E. Goldengate Ave., Detroit 3, Mich.
PERSONNEL: W. S. Morse, Pres.; M. ]. Morse,
MONARCH ALLOYS CO. Ravenna, 0. Secy.; W. H. Morse, Treas.; E. M. Graham,
PERSONNEL: E. P. Carter, Gen. Mgr. Gen. Mgr.; N. W. Cnsp, Prod. Mgr.; f{. J,
Corkery, Sales Mgr.; F. L. Bearss, Pur. Dtr.
MONARCH ALUMINUM MFG. CO.,
9301 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: R. Deutsch, Pres. & Treas.; H.]. MOTOR MASTER PRODUCTS CORP.,
Deutsch, V. Pres.; D. R. Gould, Secy.; H. AERONAUTICAL DIV., 549 Washing-
Davis, Sales Mgr.; 0. Ulrich, Pur. Agt.; C. ton Blvd. Chicago, 111.
Carver, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: j. E. Mcnaugh, Gen. Mgr.; R. J.
L. Dutterer, Chief Engr.
THE MONARCH MACWNE TOOL CO.,
Sidney 0. MOTOR REBUILDING SPECIALTIES,
PERSONNEL: W. E. Whipp, Pres., Treas. & 2634 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, lll.
Gen. Mgr.; P. A. Abe, V. Pres.t_F. C. Dull, V. PERSONNEL: N. F. Clayborne, Owner, Gen.
Pres. & Secy.; ]. A. Raterman, v. Pres. & Pur. Mgr., & Sales Mgr.; R. s,. Wiencek, Pur. Agt.;
Agt.; H. A. Toy, Sales Mgr.; C. A. Bickel, Chief I. L. Clayborne, Pers. Dtr.; L. E. Plnssmeyer.
Engr. Chief Engr.
MONARCH METAL WEATHERSTRIP MU-SWITCH CORP.
CORP;.o 6333 Etzel Ave., St. Louis Mo. 38 Pequit St., Canton, Mass. .
PERSONNEL: J, A. Goellner, Pres.; A. N. Lane, PERSONNEL: C. D. Pease, Pres.; H. R. Gutld.
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. C. Albrecht, Secy. & Secy.; G. M. Crosby, Treas.; P. A. Lund.
Treas.; F.]. Kick, Chief Engr. Asst. Gen. Mgr.; J, D. Blumenthal, Prod. Mgr.;
K. R. Reed, Pur. Dir.;J. D. Bukay, Adv. Mgr.;
MONITE WATERPROOF GLUE CO., M. E. Porter, Chief Engr,
1628 N. Second St., Minneapolis 11,
Minn. MURPHY VARNISH CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. L. Prestholdt, Pres.; H. W. 224 McWhorter St., Newark, N.J.
Mattison, V. Pres.; M.A. Robinson, Secy. PERSONNEL: C. L. Roh, Pres.; P. S, Kennedy,
V. Pres.; Z. Belcher, Secy.; F. Praegner, Treas.;
MONMOUTH PRODUCTS CO., H. W. Lay~ Gen. Sales Mgr.; T. I. Savage, Pur.
1929-41 E. 61st St., Cleveland, 0. Agt.; R. H. Sommer, Pub. Dir.; A. Anderson,
PERSONNEL: E. L. Davis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Chief Engr.
G. M. Salzman, V. Pres.; G. L. Jameson, Secy.;
I
H. D. Hubbs, Treas. & Sales Mgr.; S. Waite, THE MURRAY CORP. OF AMERICA,
Pur. Agt.; G. L. Ferguson, Chief Engr. 7700 Russell St., Detroit 11, Mich.
PERSONNEL: C. W. Avery, Pres.; B. C. Gould.
MONO SERVICE CO., V. Pres.-Operations; C. D. Widman, V. Pres.-
349 Oraton St., Newark 4, N.J. Finance; J. Barrett, Secy. & Treas.; A. A.
PERSONNEL: E. Z. Taylor, Pres.; C. L. Mar- Derse, Prod. Mgr. · C. H. Menge, Sales Mg!'. &
shall, V. Pres,.& Gen. Mgr.; ]. C. Myers, V. Adv. Mgr.; M. B. Lindquist, Pur. Dir;.j F. Hall,
Pres.; E. F. Wnght, Secy., Treas., & Adv. Mgr.; Pers. Dir.;J. P. Sexton, Pub. Dir.; O.uraebner,
H. Wooton, Prod. Mgr.; R. L. Shearer, Sales Chief Engr.
Mgr.; G. Van Buskirk, Pur. Dir.
MUSKEGON PISTON RING CO.,
MONOGRAM MANUFACTURING CO., Muskegon, Mich.
3412 Washington St., Los Angeles, Calif. PERSONNEL: T. E. McFall, Pres., H. G.
PERSONNEL: H. H. Helbush, Pres.; E. R. Vaughan, V. Pres., G. A. Fiffield, Secy., G. W.
Livingston, V. Pres.; L. T. Hutter, Secy. Lundeen, Treas.
.A\_
DI RECT ORY 59 I
Precision
*3H CLAMPS= Safety
A m o n g t h e man y standardized precision
clam ps m a d e by M o n ogram are the three
typ e s illu strate d . Fiv e d ifferent drill hole
s iz es a re availab le. Th ese t hree types are : STANDARD PLUNGER SEAL
O p e n Spr in g , Plun ge r Sea l and Triple Lock. (Small Type)
Lo cking need les fo r th es e cl a mp s are swaged
from co ld d rawn hi gh carb o n co n tent tem-
pe red s t ee l wi e whi ch g ives hi gh safety
STANDARD TRIPLE LOCK
fa ct o r a nd eas:e i ope ra ti o n . (Small Type)
Sta ndard Plun ger Sea l and s t andard
Triple Lock clamps a re compl ete ly se a led and
cannot come ap~rt. e small typ e clamp
STANDARD OPEN SPRING
show n h ere is ow ,e i:n g intro u ced to t he
market. Additio - for: , ation rega rd in g
Monogram ci a is av 'Lob fe up on re q uest.
The n e w og a ad " s t,a_bl e Apply- STA N DARD PLUNGER SEAL
( Large Type )
i ng To o l is a n c - pu pose appl cater th a t
will ope ra te a she s of
clamps now
3H Sa fet y ere are ST ANDA RD TRIPLE LOCK
gu aran t ee ( larg e Ty p e )
592 DIRECTORY
THE NATIONAL SCREW & MFG. CO.,
N 2440 E. 75th St., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: a. P. Ladds, Pres.; C. F. New·
l?rher, V. Pres. & Sa)cs 1\lgr.; B. H. Jones, Asst .
. Pres.; E. E. Gnese, Secy. & Treas.; D. D.
NASH ENGINEERJNG CO., Greenshields, Prod. ~!gr.; R. G. Burnham. Pur.
44 Aryebo St., S. Norwalk, Conn. Dir.; G. Kloppman, Pers. Dir.; H. C. Erdman.
Chief Engr.
NASH-KELVIN ATOR CORP.,
14250 Plymouth Rd., Detroit 32, Mich. NATIONAL TUBE CO.,
P.ERSONNEL: G. W. Mason, Pres.; H. G. Per- Frick Bldg., Pittsburgh 30, Pa.
kms, V. Pres.; H. J. Mellum, Secy.; G. V. Egan,
Treas.; C. T. Lawson, Sales Mgr., Kelvinator NATIONAL TWIST DRJLL & TOOL CO.,
Div.; L. F. Skutt, Sales Mgr.; Nash Div.; B. P. 6522 Brush St., Detroit, Mich.
Watkins, Pur. Dir.; H. G. Little, Dir. Pub. Rei.; PERSONNEL: H. L. ~IcGregor, Pres.; E. J.
C. J. Coward, Adv. Mgr., Kelvinator Div.; N. Chamberlain, V. Pres. & Sales .Mgr.; A. 13.
Nyland, Adv. Mgr., Nash Div.; F. F. Kishline, Hulsapple, Secy.; A. H. Mueckler, Treas.; H.
Chief Engr. A. McGregor, Gen. Mgr.; R. B. Kane, Pur.
Agt.; C. J. Oxford, Pub. Dir. & Chief Engr.
NATIONAL AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT CO.,
275 North Ave. 19, Los Angeles, Calif. NATIONAL VENEER & LUMBER CO.,
PERSONNEl.: R. T. Kinney, Pres.; W. H. Seymour, Ind.
Kinney, L. L. Martin, V. Pres.; J. H. Byrnes, PERSON:>EL: B. F. Swain, Pres. & Gen. !\!gr.;
Treas.; R. P. Lewis, Plant Mgr.; D. Reynolds, i\1. B. Swain, V. Pres.; L. J. Heyne, Secy.; E. F.
Sales Mgr.; W. W. Grace, Pur. Agt.; H. H. Sherer, Prod. i\!gr. & Sales Mgr.; L. C. Moore
Cox, Pers. Dir.; F. P. Bucklein, Chief Engr. Pers. Dir.
NATIONAL AIRCRAFT MATERIALS CORP., THE NEDCO CO.,
P. 0. Box 469, Rutland, Vt. 87 Rumford Ave., Waltham, Mass.
PERSONNEL: P. R. Eaton, Pres., Gen. Mgr., i'ERSON!'<EL: A. C. Burleigh, Pres., Treas. &
Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; L. E. Eaton, Secy.; Gen. Mgr.; C. S. Burleigh, Secy.
M. J. Eaton, Treas. & Pub. Dir.; M. V. Quigley,
Pers. Dir.; C. Smith, Chief Engr. NEU-BART STAMPING & MFG. CO.,
120 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles 3,
THE NATIONAL ALUMINUM CYLINDER Calif.
HEAD CO., 3420 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, PERSONNEL: A. H. Neubauer, Pres. & Gen.
0. 1\lgr.; G. Bartholomew, V. Pres., Secy. & Treas.
PERSONNEL: J. L. Schmeller, Pres.; F. G.
Diffin, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; G. N. Wright, NEW BRUNSWICK DIE MOLDING DIV. OF
V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; H. T. Schmeller, Secy.; UNIVERSAL PLASTICS CORP., 235
L. G. Smith, Treas. Jersey Ave., New Brunswick, N.J.
PERSO!'<NEL: G. W. Pollitz, Pres. & Treas.;
NATIONAL AUTOMATIC TOOL CO., INC., P. Le B. Whitney, V. Pres. & Gen. Mg~.j B.
Richmond, Ind. Kaye, Secy.; \V. Dubusker, Prod. Mgr.;
PERSO:-<NEL: H. W. Bockhoff, Pres.; H. G. E. Knutsen, Pur. Dir.; E. Csaszar, Chief Engr.
Beggs, V. Pres.; A. B. McCrea, Secy.; R. C. NEW DEPARTURE DIV., GENERAL MO-
Schuerman, Treas.; S. S. Okel, Prod. Mgr.; TORS CORP., Bristol, Conn.
E .. D. Frank, Sales Mgr.; P. G. Nolte, Pur. PERSONNEL: F. G. Hughes, Gen. Mgr.; E. E.
Dtr.; W. C. Harding, Pers. Dir.; F. J. Peters, Gill, Prod. Mgr.; L. G. Sigourney, Sales Mgr.
Chief Engr. ]. A. Ashwell, Pur. Dir.; C. B. Greene, Pers.
Dir.; W. R. Crumb, Pub. Dir.; C. B. Beck-
NATIONAL BROACH & MACHINE CO., with, Adv. Mgr.; T. C. D. Crow, Chief Engr.
5600 St. Jean Ave., Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: R. S. Drummond, Pres.; W. S. NEW ENGLAND SCREW CO., Keene, N. H.
Praeg, V. Pres.; M. H. Crawford, Secy.; J. I. PERSONNEL: G. ]. Holt, Pres. & Treas.; C. G.
Schultz, Treas. & Pub. Dir.; F. Kirsten, Pur. Holt, V. Pres., Secy. & Treas.; G. B. Holt,
Agt.; T. S. Gates, B. F. Bregi, Chief Engrs. Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; L. W. Hewitt, Pur.
Agt.
THE NATIONAL BRONZE & ALUMINUM
FOUNDRY CO., 529 Union Commerce THE NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO.,
Bldg., Cleveland, 0. New Haven, Conn.
PERSONNEL: J. L. Schmeller, Pres. & Sales PERSO:-INEL: R. H. Whitehead, Pres. & Gen.
Mg_r.; W. A. Muth, V. Pres. & Secy.; G. N. Mgr.; E. Stevens, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; A.
:ffngnt, V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; L. G. Smith, Ham, Secy.A· P. H. English, Treas.; J, White-
reas.; E. Davis, Pers. Dir.; W. Butcher,
P ub. head, Pur. gt.; S. Truesch, Pers. Dir.; R. H.
Dir. Chirgwin, Pub. Dir.; G. Gabriel, Chief Engr.
THE NATIONAL COPPER & SMELTING NEW JERSEY FULGENT CO., INC.,
p CO., 1862 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, 0. Whitman Ave., Metuchen, N. ].
T ERSONNEL:
reas.
H. B. Smith, Pres.; C. L. Smith, PERSONNEL: S. D. Wiley, Pres.; A. R. Wiley,
Secy.; G. D'Eustachio, Pur. Agt.; W. B.
Hutchinson, Pers. Dir.; W. F. Buchanan, Chief
NATIONAL MACHINE PRODUCTS, Engr.
p 150 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
ERSONNEL: R. F. Sopris, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; NEWARK WIRE CLOTH CO.,
H. E. Vorhis, Secy. & Treas.; R. F. Sehringer, 351 Verona Ave., Newark 4, N.J.
~r~d. {;?ntrol Mgr.; A. L. Wilson, Sales Mgr., PERSONNEL: L. C. Campbell, Secy.
':' · 1r. & Adv. Mgr.; W. E. Griffin, Pur.
Dtr.; G. P. Bristow, Pers. Dir.; J. Lampl, Chief
E THE NEWTON-NEW HAVEN CO.,
ngr.
680 Third Ave., West Haven, Conn.
PERSONNEL: W. G. Newton, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
THE NATIONAL MACHINERY CO E. R. McKay, Secy.; B. F.•English, Treas.;
Tillm,O. • C. Manger, Prod. Mgr.
DIRECTOR 593
R epresen ta tive airc raft fasteners m a d e by N A TIO N ttL S CREW
RIGID INSPECTION INSURES QUALITY

IN "NATIONAL" AIRCRAFT FASTENERS
As a principal source of supply for aircraft fas teners, National Screw produces
n xt:eptiona lly comple te line of AN and N AS nuts, bolts, screws, rivets and
ther h eaded a nd threaded products, including many " specials" designed by in-
dividual air raft manufacturers .
" ation al's " engineering and m etallurgical experience, modern manufactur-
ing a nd hea t trea ting facilities, large capacity and closely integrated production
la o n t, including our own wire mill, equip us to give our customers excep·tional
"erv ice.
"NATIONAL" AVIATION PRODUCTS
Aircraft Hex Hea d Bolts--AN 3 to AN 12 AN Engine Nuts, Plain-AN 360
A C le,is Bolts-AN 23 to AN 28 A..t'J Cotter Pins, Steel-AN 380
AN E y e B olts AN 42 to AN 48 AN Cotter Pins, Stainless Steel-AN 380C
A ' H ex H ead Bolts AC 60 and AC-65 AN Clevis Pins,- .o\N 392 to AN 398
. C arriage Bolts AC 70 .o\N Steel Rivets-AN 4 20
AN Engine Bolts-AN 73 to AN 81 AN Steel Rivets-AN 435
AN Turnbu ckle Barrels AN 155 AN Steel Rivets-AN 441
AN Turnbuckle Forks AN 160 & AN 161 .o\N A\iation Screws-AN 500 to AN 526
A Turnbuckle Eyes AN 165 & AN 170 AN Sheet Metal Screws-AC 530 to AC 531
A Aircr af t Castle Nuts-AN 310 A.."1 Wood Screws, Steel-AN 545-AN 550
AN Airc raft Plain Nuts-AN 315 AN Wood Screws, Brass- AN 545B-AN 550B
A ' Ch eck Nuts-AN 316 AN ~uare H ead Se t Screws-AC 560
AN S hear N uts-AN 320 NAS Close Tolerance B olts-N AS 53 to NAS
AN Plain H ex Nuts (Fine Thrd . )-AN 325 62
AN Castle Nuts-AN 330 NAS Interna l Wrenching Bolts-NAS 144 to
AN Plain Hex Nuts (Coarse Thrd.)-AN 335 NAS148
A A v ia tion Hex Nuts, Steel-AN 340-AN 345 Phillips Recessed H ead Machine Screws In
AN A \ia tion Hex Nuts, Brass-AN 340B-AN Alloy & Carbon Steels- Also In Brass and
3458 Bronze.
A A v-ia tio n Wing Nuts, Steel-AN 350 Phillips R ecessed H ead Cle vis Bolts
AN Aviation Wing Nuts, Brass-AN 350B Specia l Products
AN E n gin e Nuts, Slotted-AN 355
THE NATIONAL SCREW & MFG. CO., CLEVELAND 4, 0.

594 DIRECTORY
NIXON NITRATION WORKS, Nixon, N. J. THE OHIO SEAMLESS TUBE CO.,
PERSO!'INEL: C. F. Schuster, Pres. & Gen. ~!gr.; Shelby, 0.
L. Spinx. V. Pres.; l\1. Breitkopf, Sccy.; 0. S. PERSONSEL: .w. C. Connelly, Pres. & Gen.
Blaine. Treas.; M. \V. Peters, Sales :O.!gr.; H l\!gr.; W. \\. Van Horn. V. Pres.; E. W.
A. Hendrickson, Pur. Agt.; G. Schmelter, Chief McNeill, Secy. & Treas.; H. C. Mayer, Prod.
Engr. ~!gr.;-~· Waines, Jr,. Sales !\~gr.; D. C. Reaga?,
Pur. D1r. & Pers. b1r.; :0.!. \\.Freese, Pub. Dl.l'.
NORMA-HOFFMANN BEARINGS CORP., & Adv. !\!gr.; R. E. Dewey, Chief Engr.
Stamford, Conn.
I"ERSONNEL: 0. P. Wilson, Pres. & Trcas.; OHIO UNITS,
H. ]. Ritter, V. Pres., Secy. & Sales :O.!!(r.; 515-531 Hunter Ave., Dayton, 0.
C. E. Stevens, V. Pres.-Piant Operations; C. A. i'ERSOSSEL: A. R. Lambert, Prop.; H. L.
Wattson, Pur. Agt.; R. A. Henderson. l'crs. Brump, Chief Engr.
Dir.; D. E. Batesole, Chief Engr.
NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC LAMP CO., OHLSSON & RICE MANUFACTURING CO.
1014 Tyler St., St. Louis 6, Mo. Emery at Grande Vista, Los Angeles 23
PERSO!'INEL: C. M. Rice, Pres.; E. 0. Cohn. V. Calif.
Pres.; L. Lander, Secy., Treas .. Gen. !\!gr.. PERSOSSEl.: I. G. Ohlsson, H. T. Rice, Part-
Sales Mgr., Pers. Dir .• Adv. l\lgr. & Chief ners; L. B. Raymond, Prod. l\Igr.; H. T. Rice,
Engr.; H. N. Adelstein, Prod. l\!gr. & Pur. Dir. Chief Engr.
NORTH BROS. MFG. CO., Lehigh Ave. & OHMITE MANUFACTURING CO.,
American St., Philadelphia, Pa. 4835 W. Flournoy St., Chicago, lll.
PERSONNEL: R. S. Rauch, Pres.;]. T. Fegley, PERSONSEL: D. T. Siegel, Gen. l\[gr.; R. S.
V. Pres. & Treas.; E. ]. Weierstall, Secy. & Laird, Sales l\!gr.; A. Stolzenfeldt, Pur. Agt.
Sales Mgr.; W. G. Macht, Pur. Agt. W. C. Hart, Pers. Dir.; H. Levy, Chief Engr.
NORTHILL CO., INC., 9851 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Los An!!_eles, Calif. OIL-RITE CORP.,
PERSONNEL: j. C. Garrett, Pres.; W. C. 3466 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, Wise.
Brownlee, V. Pres.; H. W. Elliott, Secy.; E. PERSOSSEL: G. H. Harris, Pres. & Gen. !\!gr.;
Barlow, Treas.; E. H. l\Iessereau, Mgr.; ]. G. F. Clark, V. Pres.; A. R. Falbe, Secy. &
Meyer, Pur. Agt. Treas.; I. G. Chapas, Pur. Dir.; F. J. Lyden,
Chief Engr.
NORTON CO., Worcester, Mass.
PERSONNEl.: G. N. J_eppson, Pres.; C. S. Ander- THE OILGEAR CO.,
son, Secy.; M.P. H•ggm~. Trc'!-s.; A. B. Holm- 1399 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, Wise.
strom, Gen. Mgr., Abras1ve D1v.; H. W. Dun- PERSONNEL: H. M. Swigart, Pres.; G. H.
bar, Gen. Mgr., Machine Div.; R. M. Johnson, Fabian, V. Pres.; R. D. Pakenham, Secy. &
Gen. Sales Mgr., Abrasive Div.; F. W. Smith, Treas.; W. G. Prasse, Sales l\[gr.; E. Sherer,
Gen. Sales Mgr., Machine Div.; P. Fielden, Pers. Dir.; M. E. Engebretson, Adv. Mgr.; E.
Pur. Dir.; I. W. Clark, Pers. Dir.; A. B. Fritts, Wiedmann, Chief Engr.
Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
THE OKONITE CO., Passaic, N. J.
NUMBERALL STAMP & TOOL CO., PERSONNEL: F. C. Jones, Pres.; E. J. Garrigan,
Huguenot Park, Staten Island, N. Y. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; A. F. Metz, Treas.;
PERSONNEL: M. Bayerdorffer, Pres.; C. Zeitler, D. R. Stevens, Works Mgr.; M. W. Rounds,
V. Pres. Prod. Mgr.; R. S. Hayes, Adv. Mgr.; R.
Wiseman, Chief Engr.
OLDS ALLOYS CO.,

0 8686 Rheem Ave., South Gate, Calif.
PERSONNEl.: R. B. Olds, Pres.; P. S. Rattle,
V. Pres., Secy. & Treas.
THE 0. K. TOOL CO., INC., Shelton, Conn. TINIUS OLSEN TESTING MACHINE CO.,
500 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
OAKITE PRODUCTS, INC., PERSONNEL: T. Y. Olsen, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
22 Thames St., New York 6, N.Y. Mgr.; T. Olsen, II, V. Pres.; J. F. Sutton, Secy.;
PERSONNEL: D. C. Ball, Pres.; ]. A. Carter, T. L. Richards, Sales Mgr.; C. R. Tait, Pur
Asst. to Pres.; D. C. Smith, D. S. Ball, H. L. Agt.; R. B. Lewis, Chief Engr.
Gray, V. Pres.; H. F. Cunningham, Secy.; ].
Beckett, Treas.; C. F. Radley, Pub. Dir.; S. L.
Remlein, Pur. Agt. D. W. ONAN & SONS,
4343 Royalston Ave., Minneapolis,
Minn.
THE OHIO CRANKSHAFT CO., PERSONNEL: D. W. Onan, Pres.; C. W. Onan,
3800 Harvard Ave., Cleveland 1, 0. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. D. Onan, V. Prt:s.;
PERSONNEL: W. C. Dunn, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; V. Aanenson, Treas.; H. F. Jacobsen, Pur. D1r.;
G. C. Gordon, V. Pres.; F. S. Denneen, Secy. & A. Randall, Pers. Dir.; M. Fadell, Pub. Dir.;
Treas.; C. H. Kimmel, Prod. Mgr.; H. M. N. Tangen, Adv. Mgr.; J. C. Hoiby, Chief
Hubbard, Pur. Dir.; C. E. Stemmle, Pers. Dir.; Engr.
S. A. Covert, Pub. Dir.; G. W. Hurlburt, Chief
Engr.
ONSRUD MACHINE WORKS, INC.,
THE OHIO PISTON CO., 3900 Palmer St., Chicago, lll.
5340 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland 14, 0. PERSONNEL: R. F. Onsrud, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: C. Birnbaum, Pres.; E. J. Gutman, T. W. Foote, V. Pres.; J. Knox, Secy. & Pur.
V. Pres.; D.P. Shaw, Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; R. G. Dir.; H. Krabol, Treas.; R. C. Reinhartsen,
Horsburgh, Treas.; G. Svetcoff, Prod. Mgr. Sales Mgr.; H. C. Grondahl, Chi~f Engr.
..J
DIRE TORY 595
HERMAN NELSON
Portable
Self-Powered HEATER
Now Available For Commercial Uses

F or p reheating of airplane engines, stationary engines and other
equj p:ment. This Portable Self-Powered Heater is direct fired and
i aYailable with either a gasoline engine or an electric motor· The
engine or motor, integral part of the unit, operates pressure·t~pe
propeUer fan, blowing air over combustion chamber and dischargmg
through 12 in. vents at rate of 2,000 cubic feet . per minute. Heat-
ing ca pacity 250,000 BTU per hotir at 60° inlet. Weighs only 290
l bs. Availa ble with two 12 in. waterproof, flame resis ting canvas
ducts fo r c onveying heat. To each of these ducts, on some models,
t hree 6 in. diameter ducts are added, providing six heat outlets.
Also manufacture.r s of Unit Heaters, Propeller Fans, Blowers and
oth er equi pment for heating and ventilating.
A~ttove11t A1<tovent
Di·rect Drive T)•pe HB Blowct·s H erma.n Nelson
Propellet· Fa11s Blower Fm• T ype
!til et H ea.t ers
THE HERMAN NELSON CORPORATION

MOLINE, ILLINOIS
ManufKturers of Quality Heatine. Ventilatin& and Air Conditionin& Products
•
DIRECTORY
OPERADIO MANUFACTURING CO., PACIFIC GEAR PLANT, WESTERN GEAR
St. Charles, nt. WORKS, 11181 Long Beach Blvd., Lyn-
PERSONNEL: J. M . Stone, Pres .; G. R . H aase. wood, Calif.
V. Pres. & Gen. M gr . ; L . A. Km g, Secy . & P ERSO>-<N.EL: P . L . Ban nan, Pres.; T. J . Ban-
Treas. ; G. K. Brigham, Prod . M gr .; F. D . nan. E xec. V. Pres. ; B . A. Bannan, \. Pres. ;
Wil son , Sales M g r .; E. E . Swick, Pur. Dir.; C. Ba nnan, Secy . ; P . B anna n , Jr .. Treas. ;
A. F . Hu.necke, Pers. Dir.; E. L . Kruse , Pub . R . Crawshaw, Gen. Mg r.; H . Niemeyer, P rod.
Dir. & Adv. M gr.; J. F . McCra igh , Chief En gr. Mgr.; B. Corey, Sales. !gr. ; C. E ll is . P ur. Dir.;
B. Kei rn, P crs. D ir . ; W . H ad ley , P u b. Di r.;
ORANGE ROLLER BEARING CO ., INC., M. Meeder , Adv . M gr. ; J . Morris, Ch ici Eng r .
557 Main St., Orange, N. J.
PERSONN EL: J . A. Burden, Jr., Pres.; C . L. PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC CO.,
Ritchie , V. Pres ., Treas. & Gen. M g r.; A . F. 1430 Grande Vista Ave., Los Angel es ,
Sch aeffn er, Secy. ; R. J. Ga les , Chief Eng r. Calif.
PERSONNEL: W . P . B alderston, Pres.
THE OSTER MFG. CO., 25 Stillman St. San Francisco, Calif.
E. 61st at Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 0. P ERSONNE L: D . H . G ru bb, V. Pres. ; D. G .
PERSONN EL: R . Tewksbury, Pres. , Trcas. & McAllister, Sccy. & Trcas .
Gen . M gr.; A. S. Gould , V. Pres. & Sales M gr.;
H . A. Maurer. Secy.; W. Blank, Pur. Agt. ; PACKARD ELECTRIC DIV., GEN'ERAL
G . S. Scriven, P ers . Dir.; L. S. New ma n , P u b . MOTORS CORP., Warren, 0 .
Dir. ; R. H yd e, Chief En gr. P ERSONNE L: B . N. MacG rego r, Gen. Mg r . ;
R . E . H at ch, P rod. Mgr.; G. S. Ca rr, Sales
J. A. OTTERBEIN, M gr., Equipm ent; R . J. Mo ntgom ery, Sales
55-61 Hubbard St., Middletown, Conn. Mg r. R eplacement; E. E . De Bolt , Pu r. Di r.;
PERSONNEL : J. A. Otterbein, Pro p. J. Blair, P ers . Dir.; R. I. Willia ms . Pub. D ir. ;
OTTO AVIATION CORP., H . C. Mohr, Adv . Mgr.; L . C. Wolcott. Ch ief
256 Liberty St., Bloomfield, N. ]. En gr.
PERSONNEL: B . R. Otto, Pres ., Gen. M gr. &
Sales M gr.; W . D. Dayton, V. Pres. , Prod . PACKARD MANUFACTURIN<J4CORP. ,
M g r. & Chief Engr.; F . Amato, Treas. ; C . 0 . 2900 Columbia, Indianapolis, Ind .
Philblad, Pur. Dir.; E . D . Mason, P ers. Dir. PERSONNEL: H . E . Capeha rt , Pres .; E . E.
C oLli son, V. Pres. & Chief Eng r . ; W . F . Struby .
OWENS-CORNING FffiERGLAS CORP., Secy. & Gen. M gr. ; 0 . C. Roberts, Asst . T reas . ;
Toledo 1, 0. W. C. Brase, Pu r. Ag t .; H . Stephens, Pers . Dir.;
PERSONNEL: H. Boeschenstein, Pres.; W. P. D . V . K ennedy, Pub. Dir.
Zimmerman, V. Pres.; C. G . Sta elin, Secy. ;
H . R. Winkle, Treas.; B. E. Boyd, Prod . M gr.;
J. H. Thomas, Sales M gr . ; R . R . Bastia n, Pur. PACKLESS METAL PRODUCTS CORP.,
Dir. ; D . A. O'Neill, Pers. Dir. ; E. C. Ames, 31 Winthrop Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y.
Pub. Dir. ; P. Austin, Acting Adv. M g r.; H. R . PERSON NEL: G. M . P ettee, Pres. ; M. W .
Hogendobler, Chief Eng r. McLaren, V. Pres. ; R . S. Frichette, Secy. ;
H. W. Cole , Treas. ; S. Gu a roasch elli, P rod.
Mgr.; W. L. Bryde, Sales M gr.; T. ] . Callagy ,
Pur. Dir.
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,THE PALNUT CO.,
67 Cordier St., Irvington, N. ].
PERSONNEL : J . R . H ot chkin, Pres. ; A. H.
Beggs, V. Pres.
PAASCHE AIRBRUSH CO.,
1909 Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, nt.
PANGBORN CORP.,
PERSONNEL: J. A. Paasche, Pres.; H . F . Reck, 250 Pangborn Blvd., Hagerstown, Md.
V. Pres., Secy. & Sales Mgr.; W. A . Sharman, PERSONNEL: T . W . Pangborn, Pres. & G en .
Treas. ; L. R . Stenslan'd, Prod. M g r. & Pur. Mgr.; P. ] . Potter, E xec. V. Pre;;.; J . C . Pang-
Dir.; R . H. Smutzer, Adv . M g r.; E. W . B erg , born, V. Pres. & Treas. ; V . F . Stme, V . Pres. &
Chief Engr. Sales M g r.; L . L . Stouffer, Secy. ; F . Kai ss,
Gen. Supt.; J, D. Wise, Pur. Dir. ; A. L. Gard-
PACIFIC-AIRMAX CORP., 7631 Roseberry ner, Adv. M gr.
Ave., Huntington Park, Calif.
PERSONNEL : H . A. Hartfield, Pres. ; R . C.
·Gross, V . Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E . S. W eiss, PANNIER BROS. STAMP CO.,
Treas. & Asst. Secy.; L. M. Hull, Sales Mgr. & 207 Sandusky St., N. S., Pittsburgh 12,
Pub. Dir.; J. B. Marchand, Pur. Agt.; J, D a vis, Pa.
Pers. Dir.; A. A. Arohym, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: C. 0. Pannier, Pres.; G . W.
Pannier, V. Pres.; Ralph A. Pannier, Secy. &
PACIFIC AVIATION INC., Chief Engr.; Robert A. Pannier, Treas. & Adv .
927 N. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, Mgr.; W. J. P a nnier, Sales Mg r.; A. M.
Calif. Peiffer, Pur. Dir.
9900 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: P . ] . Brady, Pres . & Gen . M g r.; PARAGON-REVOLUTE CORP.,
H. V. R eynolds, V. Pres.; W. M. Mcilvain, 79 South Ave., Rochester, N. Y.
Secy. & Treas. ; R . D . Bayly, Dir. Finance; PERSO!'<NEL: H . H . Sullivan, Pres. & Treas.;
S. H. Souder, Pur. Agt.; W. 0. Donovan, P ers . L. G . Booth, V. Pres. ; W . L . Sullivan, Secy.,
Dir.; H. F. Frimel, Chief Engr. ; H . Grove , Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; L. G. Booth, Sales
Factory M gr .; E. King, Gen . Supt. Mgr. ; W. H. Wilder, Pur. Agt .
PACIFIC ENGINEERING CORP.,
3123 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles 41, THE PARK DROP FORGE CO.,
Calif. 735 E. 79th St., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: R. H. Swaisgood, Pres.; H. W. PERSONNEL: G. C . Gordon, Pres.; F. L . BaU,
Steinberger, V. Pres. ; ]. ~- Spence, Secy. & Secy. & Treas.; W . A. Humel, Gen. M gr.;
Treas.; D. A . Imus, Pur. D1r. ]. W. Grinder, Pur. Agt.
DIRECTORY 597
PACIFIC AVIATION NCORPORATED

HOL YWOOD DIVISION
927 North Sycamore Avenue, l os Angeles, California
PACIFIC AVIATION INCORPORATED

LOS ANGELES DIVISION
9900 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
AVIATION HYDRAULIC SPECIALISTS

WE BUILD THEM RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
DIRECTORY
THE PERMUTIT CO.,
THE PARKER APPLIANCE CO., 330 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N.Y.
17325 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 0. PERSONSEJ.: W. S. Robertson, Pres.; H. W.
PERSONNEL: A. L. Parker, Pres. & Treas.; H. Foulds, V. Pres.; D. J. Saunders, Sales ~!gr.;
I. Markham, V. Pres.; F. A. Rolla, Secy.; F. E. H. H. Wilkinson. Adv. l\!gr.
Amon, Jr., Sales Mgr.; E. G. Johnson. Pur.
Agt.; W. R. Meredith, Pers. Dir.; L. H. PERRY AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CORP.,
Schmohl, Chief Engr. 1127 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
PimSON!'<EL: S. Sack. Pres., Trcas. & Sales
THE PARKER STAMP WORKS, INC., Mgr.; P. Lannert, V. Pres.; l\1. Rubinson, Secy.;
650 Franklin Ave., Hartford, Conn. 0. Gishow, Gen. M~r. & Chief Engr.; B. Law-
PERSONNEL: H. L. Bitter, Pres., Treas. & Gen. rence, Pur Agt.; L. Reis, Pers. Dir.; B. Cooper.
1\-fgr.; K. Lingo, V. Pres.; J. T. F. Bitter, Pub. Dir.
Secy., Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; H. C. Bitter,
Chief Engr. PERRY-AUSTEN MANUFACTURING CO.,
Grasmere, Staten Island, N.Y.
VICTOR F. PASTUSIDN CO., 4608 Black- PERSO!'<NEL: F. T. Perry, Pres.; W. F. Doer-
thorne Ave., Lakewood Village, Long flinger, V. Pres. & Treas.; A. J. Kurtz, Secy.
Beach Calif.
PERSONNEL: V. F. Pastushin, Pres. PERRY METAL PRODUCTS CO. INC.,
1125-1129 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
THE PAULSON TOOLS, INC., PERSONSEL: S. Sack, Pres., Treas. & Sales
Wallingford, Conn. Mgr.; E. R. Elliott, V. Pres.; M. Rubinson,
PERSONNEL: C. H. Loucks, Pres. &·Gen. Mgr.; Secy.; 0. R. Gischow, Gen. Mgr. & Prod. l\lgr.;
E. W. Thompson, V. Pres.; J. E. Wrinn, Secy.; B. Cooper, Pur. Dir.; P. Lannert, Pers. Dir.;
J. J. Brosnan, Treas. C. Holhnger, Chief Engr.
THE C. F. PEASE CO., PESCO PRODUCTS CO., DIV. BORG-
2601 W.Irving Park Rd., Chicago 18, Dl. WARNER, 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleve-
PERSONNEL: T. Lord, Pres.; W. E. Pashley, land 6, 0.
V. Pres., Treas. & Sales Mgr.; S. L. Wahlstrom, PERSONNEL: R. J. Minshall, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Secy.; K. Nirison, Prod. Mgr.; P. E. Shaw, Pur. H. H. Brooksieker, V. Pres.-1\lfg.; N. M.
Dir.; W. W. Brothers, Pers. Dir., Pub. Dir. & Forsythe, V. Pres.-Sales; C. Bissell, Secy.;
Adv. Mgr.; H. J. Brunk, Chief Engr. J. L. Menart, Treas.; R. Swanson, Prod. Mgr.;
H. H. Krause, Pur. Dir.; S. E. Voran, Adv.
THE PECK, STOW & WILCOX CO., Mgr.; J. M. Roth, Chief Engr.
Southington, Conn.
PERSONNEL: M. J. Lacey, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PETROLEUM SOLVENTS CORP.,
F. L. Wilcox, V. Pres.L· S. C. Wilcox, Secy. & 331 Madison Ave., New York 17, N.Y.
Treas.; E. J .. Murray, . Bromel, Sales M&rs.; PERSONNEL: L. A. Staff, Pres. & Sales Mgr.;
W. T. Momssey, Pur. Agt.; M. J. Wooding, S. V. Hirschman, Secy. & Treas.; J. R. Min-
Pers. Dir.; W. H. Moore, Pub. Dir.; W. L. erva, Prod. Mgr.; B. H. Jacoby, Adv. Mgr. &
Ludwick, Chief Engr. Sales Promotion Mgr.
PENN RIVET CORP., PHEOLL MANUFACTURING CO.,
3rd & Huntingdon Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 5700 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, DI.
PERSONNEL: T. M. Searles, Pres.; J. A. Barnett, PERSONNEL: M. Phelps, Pres.; E. M. Whiting,
V. Pres.; E. M. Barto, Secy.; H. L. Lowe, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J. J. Schwander, Se~y.
Treas.; J. J, Clement, Pur. Agt.; J. Richer, & Treas.; J. A. Perry, Sales Mgr.; A. A. Schm1d,
Chief Engr. Pur. Agt.; M. E. Jensen, Pers. Dir.; N. L.
Marvin, Pub. Dir.; F. J, Tisch, Chief Engr.
PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING
CQ., 1000 Widener Bldg., Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA DIV., BENDIX AVIATION
7, Pa, CORP., 4700 Wissabickon Ave., Phila-
PERSONNEL: L. T. Beale, Pres.; L. A. Smith, delphia, Pa.
V. Pres. & Treas.; Y. F. Hardcastle, G. B. PERSONNEL: N. B. McLean, Gen. Mgr.; L. F.
Beitzel, F. C. Shaneman, V. Pres.; W. R. Over, Lieb, Pur. Agt.; H. E. Kay, Pers. Dir.; H. Loen,
Secy. & Asst. Treas.; H. M. Ellsworth, Adv. Chief Engr.
Mgr.; W. Penfield, Works Mgr.; V. K. O'Con-
nor, Pers. Mgr.; N. W. James, Gen. Pur. Agt.; PHILCO CORP.,
W. P. Drake, Sales Mgr.; F. H. Walker, Chief Tioga & C Sts., Philadelphia 34, Pa.
Engr. PERSONNEL: J. Ballantyne, Pres.; W. Balder-
ston, V. Pres., Commercial Div.; T. A.
PERMATEX CO., INC., Kennally, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; H. W. Butler,
1720 Ave. Y, Brooklyn, N. Y. V. Pres. & Pers. Dir.; J. H. Carmine, V. Pres.
PERSONNEL: C. A. Benoit, Pres. & Treas.; L. C. & Adv. Mgr.; J. H. Gillies, V. Pres. & Prod.
Wills, V. Pre~.; H. C. Fuchs, Secy.; H. J, Mgr.; C. F. Steinruck, Jr., Secy.; W. R. Wilson,
Enders, Sales Mgr.; W: C. Corbett, Pur. A!jt.; Treas.; R. A. Boyce, Pur. Dir.; C. H. Pitt, Pub.
E. G. Heeren, Pers. D1r.; N. Levy, Pub. D1r.; Dir.; P. Craig, Chief Radio Engr.
T. L. Camp, Chief Engr.
PHILLIPS BRONZE CORP., 1460 East Wash-
PERMOFLUX CORP., ington Blvd., Los Angeles 21, Calif.
4916 W. Grand Ave., Chicago 39, Dl. PERSONNEL: R. W. Phillips, Pres.· R. W.
PERSONNEL: L. M. Heineman, Pres.; W. E. Phillips1 Jr., V. Pres. 1 Gen. Mgr., Prod. M£1r. &
Gilman, V. Pres.; P. Ream, Secy.; M. F. Heine- Pur. Drr.; G. R. Pnce, Secy., Treas .. & Sales
man, Treas. Mgr.
THE PERMOLD CO. PHILLIPS MANUFACTURING CO.,
P. 0. Box 70, Medina, 0. 3475 W. Touhy Ave,, Chicago 45, ID.
PERSONNEL: E. G. Fablman, Pres. & Gen. PERSONNEL: M. B. Phillips, Pres.; E. Atherton,
Mgr.; H. R. Doswell, Secy. & Prod. Mgr.; L. E. V. Pres.; J. M. Bash, Secy.; R. A. Van Fossen,
DeGroat, Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; A. Eble, Prod. Mgr. & Tech. Dir.; I. Condell, Pur. Dir.;
Pur. Dir.; R. C. Hicks, Pers. Dir.; S. W. Jack- I. J. Rosenbloom, Adv. Mgr.; J. Holbrook,
son, Chief Engr. Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 599
B efore Alter
Regeneration Reg-e neration
0 ~~ BO to 90 %
Efficiency Efficien cy
METAL AND TOOL

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Di vi_ ion of the
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PERM(§)FLUX
PERMOFLUX CORPORATION
NUMBERALL STAMP & TOOL CO. , INC. 4916-22 W . Grand Ave., Chicago 39, Ill.
Huguenot Park, Staten Island, N. Y.
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THE PHOENIX OIL CO., PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO.,
9505 Cassius Ave., Cleveland 5, 0. Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa.
PERSONNEl.: M. j. ~furphy, Pres., Gen. ~hT & ~ERsos;H:t.: R. L. C"lause. Prt's.; H. B. Higgins,
Sales ~ff'(r.; R. ~f. ~furphy. V. Pres.: E F. hxec. \ . Prrs.: II. B. Brown, Secy.; F. W.
Horak. Secy., Treas. & Pur. Dir.; \\'. Dynia. Currit'r. Treas ; .I. :\. Wiison. Gen. ~I gr.; R. B.
Prod. Mgr. Tucker. !'ale:; Dtr.; ~L E. Carlislt'. Pur. Agt.;
R. I •. Gridley, l'uh. Dir.; j. H. Sht'rts, Chief
PHOTO RECORD EQillPMENT CO., Aviation En~r.
511 E. Seventh St., St. Paul, Minn. PITTSBURGH STEEL CO.,
PERSOSSEL: j. B. McGrath. Pres.; E . .J. P. 0. Box 118, Pittsburgh 30, Pa.
McGrath, Secy. & Pur. Agt. PP.RSOSSEL: J. II. Cartl'r. P~s.; A. Bindle''•
V. Pres.; J. tr. Anderson. Secy. & Trl'as.; J, A.
PHOTOSWITCH, INC., Voelker, ~ales ~l.:r.; j. II. Phillips, Pur. Dir.;
77 Broadway, Cambridge 42, Mass. E. T. Wible. Prod. Promotion ~lgr.; \',
P~:RSO!'JNEL: A. H. Avery, Pres. & Treas.; ). A. rhartener. rhief En..:r.
Long, V. Pres., Secy. & Sales 1\lgr.; B. \\'.
Steverman, Gen. Mgr.; F. Driscoll, Pur. Dir.; PLASKON DIV., LIBBEY-OWENS-FORD
G. L. Marcy, Pers. Dir.; R. C. Crichton. Pub. GLASS CO., 2112 Sylvan Ave., Toledo,
Dir. & Adv. ~fgr.; E. C. Thomson, Chief l~ngr. 0.
I'ERSoss~:t.: \\'. R. Felrltmann. Compt.: J. L.
PHYSICISTS RESEARCH CO., Rorl•~•'fS.Jr .. CYt'n. ~l.:r.: E. 1!. Bal~. Prod.
343 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Mich. ~!gr.; 1!. Spit".'r, Saks ~l~r.: J. 1! . .Jeffl'r}'
P~:Rsos:-mt.: E. j. Abbott, Pres.; D. E. William- Pur. Dir. & Chici En.:r.; C. j. I .... :nit.'. l'ers.
son. Gen. Mgr. & Sales ~lgr.; C. Shanklanrl. Dir.; \\'. =". Shepanl. A <I,. ~I >!r.
Pur. Agt.
PLASTIC MANUFACTURERS, INC.,
280 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn.
PIER EQmPMENT MFG. CO. PERSONNEL: ~f. A. Wick. l'rt.'s.; G. C. Bo\•aird,
1270 Milton St., Benton Harbor, Mich. \'. !'res., Sales ~I gr. & Arlv. ~I gr.; ~f. Farmer,
PERSOSNt·:t.: E. C. Fiberts, Pres. \'. Pres. & c><'n. ~I gr.; K. D. Browne. Secy ..
Treas. & l'er5. l>ir.; ~~- P. Bnhrl'r. Prod. ~lgr.:
PIERCE PLASTICS, INC., J. C. Harre, l'ur. Dir.; R. ~lac<lonal•!. Chief
Bay City, Mich. 'i~ngr.
PERSONNEl.: j. Pierce, Pres.; CT. Freund, V.
Pres. PLOMB TOOL CO.,
2209 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
PIERCE & STEVENS, INC., PERSONS"!.: ~!. B. Pendleton. Pres.; D.
710 Ohio St., Buffalo, N. Y. Stevens, V. i'r<"s.; J. E. ~lills, Secy.; R. \Y.
PERSONNEL: R. D. Stevens, Pres.; A. L. Kerr, Trcas.; ~I. F. Christensen, Sales ~I gr.:
Stevens, V. Pres.; P. P. Dauscher, Treas.; G. T. F. i'<'arscn, Pur. Agt.; \V. Saint, Pers. Dir.i
Swing, Sales Mgr.; D. E. Ellis, Chief Engr. I>. W. Kirwin. Pub. Dir.; A. L. Hawley, Chiet
En~:r.
PILOT PROPELLERS, INC., PNEUMATIC DROP HAMMER CO.,

2816 Gibroy St., Los Angeles, Calif. 200 Adams St., Braintree 84, Mass.
PERSONNEL: W. E. Greenwood, Pres., Gen. PERSONNEl.: R. 1'. Fitzgerald, Pres. & Gen.
Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; j. B. F. Bacon, 1\lgr.; E. \\'ard, Sccy.; .1. Brow, Pur. Dir.; R. E.
V. Pres., Treas. & Chief Engr.; H. Bacon, Secy. Vergohbe. rhief Engr.
PIONEER ENGINEERING & MANUFAC- JOSEPH POLLAK CORP.,
TURING CO., 19669 John R St., 85 Freeport St., Dorchester, Mass.
Detroit 3, Mich. P•msossEt.: j. Pnllak, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: A. M. Sargent, Pres., Gen. Mgr., !\!gr.; E. Shaw, Sccy.; W. Pollak, Sales ~lgr. &
Sales Mgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; E. M. Pur. Agt.; G. :'-.!. Hemmer, Pers. Dir. & Pub.
Beyma, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; F. C. Querry, Dir.; R. Holub, Chief En gr.
Secy. & Treas.: D. ). Lowe, Pur. Dir.; H. C.
French, Chief Engr. POLLAK MANUFACTURING CO.,
541 Devon St., Arlington, N. J,
PIONEER ENGINEERING WORKS, INC., PERSO!'JNEL: L. L. Pollak, Pres. & Sales Mgr.;
1515 Central Ave., Minneapolis 13, C. Schlesinger, V. Pres. & Gen .. Ml;\r.; P.
Minn. Calabro, Secy. & Prod. Mgr.; G. Kmg, freas.;
PERSONNEL: L. W. Yerk, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. D. Heebner, Pur. Dir.; C. Woods, Pers. Dir.
M. Ovestrud, V. Pres.; K. E. Brunsdale, Secy. & Pub. Dir.; DeW. \nnklin, Adv. Mgr.; H. R.
& Sales Mgr.; C. H. Fllingboe, Pur. Dir.; 0. J. Davies, Chief Engr.
Ellertson, Adv. Mgr.; R. Heer, Chief Engr.
POOLE BROS., INC.,
PIONEER GEN-E-MOTORS, 85 W. Harrison St., Chicago 5, Dl.
5841 W. Dickens Ave., Chicago, Ill. PERSONNEL: G. A. Poole, Pres.; G. A. Poole,
PERSONNEL: D. E. Bright, Pres.; R. 0. Gold- Jr., V. Pres.; M. S. McGurn, Secy.; P. A.
ber,g, V. Pres.; H. Goldberg, Secy., Treas. & johnston, Sales Mgr.; A. Reinhardt, Pur. Dir.
Chtef Engr.; S. F. Hart, Gen. Mgr.; M. Hoff-
man, Sales Mgr.; I. M. Temen, Pur. Agt.; R. THE PORCUPINE CO.,
T. Plocar, Pers. Dir.; E. j. Decker, Pub. Dir. 200 Eliot St., Fairfield, Conn.
PERSONNEL: ]. K. Williamson, Pres.; ]. R.
PIONEER PARACHUTE CO., INC., Williamson, V. Pres.; H. H. Williamson, Secy,
168 Forest St., Manchester, Conn. & Treas.
PERSONNEL: H. R. Mallory, Pres., Treas. &
Gen. Mgr.j j. F. Smith, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. K. PORTER, INC.,
L. H. Fora, V. Pres., Sales M~r. & Adv. Mgr.; 6 Ashland St., Everett, Mass.
C. D. Cheney, Secy.; j. T. King, Prod. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: H. W. Porter, Pres.;]. G. Geddes,
J. Schumacher, Pur. Dir.; R. D. Edwards. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. A. Smith, Pur. Dir.
t'ers. Dir.; J. Gross, Pub. Dir. J. W. Geddes, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 6or
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Wallace Barnes Co., Ltd ., Hamilton, Ontario Simmonds Aeroceuories, ltd., london
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PORTER-CABLE MACHINE CO., PRESSED & WELDED STEEL PRODUCTS
1714 N. Salina St., Syracuse, N. Y. CO., INC., 38-61 lith St., Long Island
PERSONNEL: Vl. A. RidinRs. Pres.; D. ]. Rid- City, N.Y.
ings, V. Pres., Secy. & Gen. 1\!gr.; L. B. Ben- P"RSO:<:<"L: W. E. Haskin. Pres., Trcas. & Gen.
ham, Treas.; W. A. Papworth. Prod. :\!gr.; 1\lgr.; W. C. Foster, V. Pres.; W . .f. Carnes,
H. L. Ramsey. Sales Mgr.; A. S. Bancroft, Pur. Sccy. & Sales :\Igr.; .T. Upton, Jr .. Pur. Agt.;
Dir.; S. J, Palmer, Pcrs. Dir.; R. l\L Shurtz, E. V. Ketcham. Jr., Pcrs. Dtr.
Pub. Dir.; L. C. (~randy, Arlv. :\[gr.; A. N.
Emmons, Chief Engr. THE PRESSTITE ENGINEERING CO.,
3900 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION, PimsossEL: \V. C. Ferguson, Pres. & Treas.;
33 W. Grand Ave., Chicago 10, II.
PERSONNEL: F. T. Sheets, Pres.; W. ]\[.Kinney,
C. H. Smith, V. Pres.; l·
E. Harrison, Secy.;
W. C. S'!yder, Sales :\ Rf·; G. Knapp, Pur.
V. Pres.; W. D. M. Allan, Adv. 1\Igr. Agt.; G. Sheehan, Pcrs Dtr.
J. V. G. POSEY & CO.,
1008 S. W. Sixth Ave., Portland 4, Ore. PREST-O-LITE BATTERY CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL:]. V. G. Posey, Pres.; G. K. Voss, Indiana.JlOliS, Ind.
Gen. Mgr. P~:RSOS:<EL: J. H. McDuffee, Pres.; H. E.
Komitch, V. Pres., Gen. :\[gr. & Sales :\[gr.; F.
POSEY MANUFACTURING CO., H. Landwehr, Sccy.; ]. B. Fenner, Treas.; R.
Ontario St., Hoquiam, Wash. A. Nowlan, Pur. Agt.; 0. :\[.Hoyt, Pub. Dir.:
PERSONNEL: Z. l\1, Galloway, Pres.; T. B. N. E. Hehner, Chief Engr.
Stinchfield, Secy., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.
PRESTOLE DIV.,
POTTER & JOHNSTON MACHINE CO., 4500 Detroit Ave., Toledo, 0.
1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. PERSO:<NEL: H. \V. Kost, Gen. 1\[gr.; I. L.
PERSONNEL: W. \V, Potter, Pres.; \V. R. Win- Carron, Sales l\!gr.; C.]. Metzger, Pur. Agt.:
ter, N. R. Earle, J .. E. Makant, L. ]. Orr. A. J. N. H. Fender, Chief Engr.
Fuller, ]. P. Cunnmgham, V. Pres.; C. A. Cr.
Birkedal, Treas. PRESTON MACHINE TOOL SALES CO.,
2018 Capitol Ave., Houston, Tex.
POULSEN & NARDON, INC., PERSO:-ISE!.: ]. C. Preston, Gen. :\[gr.; P. A.
2665 Leonis Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Bob, Chief Engr.
PERSO!'INEL: G. Poulsen, Pres.; C.]. Nardon,
V. Pres.; ]. ]. Strutzel, Secy. & Treas.; ]. P.
Strutzel, Sales Mgr. & Adv. 1\[gr.; E. L. Akin, PRINTLOID, INC.,
Pur. Agt. 93 Mercer St., New York 12, N. Y.
PERSO:<NEL: G. Margolish, Pres.; M. Mar-
PRATT & LAMBERT, INC., golish, V. Pres.; S. Helfman, Secy.; l\1. Lome,
75 Tonawanda St., Buffalo 7, N. Y. Prod. Mgr.; L. Green, Pur. Dir.; C. Legler,
PERSONNEL: H. E. Webster, Pres.; W. P. Chief Engr.
Werheim, V. Pres., Se_cy., Pub. Dir. & Adv.
Mgr.; R. W. Lindsay, V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. PROCUNffiR SAFETY CHUCK CO.,
Sales Mgr.; ]. P. Nolan, Pur. Dir. 18 S. Clinton St., Chicago 6, D!.
PERSON:<EL: H. G. Procunier, Pres.; ]. A.
PRATT & WHITNEY, DIV. NILES- McConnell, Secy.
BEMENT-POND CO., Charter Oak
Blvd., West Hartford, ConrL PRODUCTION TOOL & Dffi CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: C. W. Deeds, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; 572 St. James Ave., Springfield, Mass.
H. D. Tanner, C. M. Pond, A. H. d'Arcambal, PERSONNEL: R. ]. Gaudreau, Pres., Treas. &
W. P. Kirk, V. Pres.; R. W. Banfield, Secy.;
E. L. Morgan, Treas.; E. C. Shultz, Adv. Mgr.; Gen. Mgr.; E. R. Gaudreau, V. Pres. & Secy.;
F. L. Coughlin, Pur. Agt.; C. B. Perkins, Pers. M. W. Duclos, Sales Mgr.; G. F. Russell, Pur.
Dir. Agt.
PRECISE TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO., PRODUCTS ENGINEERING CO.
33431 Grand River, Farmington, Mich. 9045 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif.
PERSONNEL: J, A. Lutz, Pres.; E. F. Lutz, H. PERSONNEL: L.A. Spievak, Owner;]. P. Vogel,
Ford, V. Pres.; W. G. Beaumont, Secy. & Gen. MJir.; C. Laver, Prod. Mgr.; ]. Pensack,
Treas.; C. E. Williams, Pur. Agt.; F. W. Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; E. Rembaum, Pur.
Edwards, Pers. Dir.; A. Grima!, Chief Engr. Dir.; E. French, Pers. Dir.; H. Feldman, Chief
PRECISION BEARINGS, INC., Engr.
1706 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: 0. P. Wilson, Pres.; H. R. Swan- PULMOSAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP,,
ton, V. Pres., Asst. Secy., Gen. Mgr. & Sales 176 Johnson St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mgr.; L. H. Travis, Treas.; C. M. Slocum, Pur. PERSONNEL: F. Wahlert, Pres.; E. W. Burke,
Aj:jt.; E. A';!sten, Pers. Dir.; M. Hojrup, Pub. Treas.
Dtr.; R. Setdel, Engr.
PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC., PUMP ENGINEERING SERVICE CORP.,
420 W. Main St., Corry, Pa. PESCO DIV. OF BORG-WARNER,
PERSONNEL: S. ]. Irvine, Pres.; P. Waite, V. Cleveland, 0.
Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. E. Graham, Secy.; H. G. PERSONNEL: R. ]. Minshall, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Cragg, Treas. H. H. Brooksieker, V. Pres.; C. Bissell, Secy.;
]. L. Menart, Treas.; N. M. Forsythe, Sales
PRECISION TUBE CO., Mgr.; !:1· H. Krause, Pur•. Agj;.; S. E. Voran,
3824 Terrace St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pub. D1r.; ]. M. Roth, Chtef Engr.
PERSONNEL: N.H. Jack, Pres.; N.H. Jack, Jr.,
Prod. Mgr.; G. Turney, Sales Mgr.
PURITAN CO., INC.,
H. P. PREIS ENGRAVING MACHINE CO., 573 Lyell Ave., Rochester, N. Y,
155 Summit St., Newark 4, N. J. PERSONNEL: A. Beach, Pres. & Treas.; ]. F.
PERSONNEL: E. ]. Preis, Gen. Mgr.; A. M. Bush, Jr., V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.;
Malloy, Adv. Mgr.; ]. A. Hoffmann, Chief C. S. Wilcox, Secy.; M. F. Radtke, Pur. Agt.;
Ensr. C. M. White, Chtef Engr,
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DIRECTORY
PURITAN COMPRESSED GAS CORP., RADIANT LAMP CORP.,
2012 Grand Ave., Kansas City 8, Mo. 260 Sherman Ave., Newark, N. J,
PERSO:<NEL: P. B. Fr:lncis, Pres.; R. E. Stone, PERSO:-<:-<EL: J. Glassberg, Pres.: L. Wei!, V
Prod. Mgr.; R. E. Koons, Sales :\!gr.; :'11. L. Pres.; l\1. W. Wcil, Sccy. & Treas.; A. B.
Anderson, Pur. Dir.; E. P. Muller, Adv. :'llgr.: Slocum, Pur. Agt.; A. F. Bleiweiss, Chief Engr.
C. H. Welty, Chief Engr.
RADIATOR SPECIALTY CO.,
PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC., Charlotte, N. C.
365 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark 5, N.J. i'ERSONNEI.: I. D. Illumenthal, Pres.; H. 1'.
PE;R?ONNEL: R. R. Layt!', Pres.; L. W. l\lt'ltsner, V. !'res. & Sales l\!gr.: S. Kraft.
W1lhams, V. Pres. & Ch~ef Engr.; E. B. Secy.; :'II.,\. Brown, Treas. & Gen. :\!gr.; W. P.
Headden, F. P. Herman, V. Pres.; ,V, M. Kane, Finley, Jr., Pur. Dir.
Asst. Secy.; H. W. Thogode, Treas.; L. E.
Welch, Pur. Dir. RADIO CONDENSER CO., Camden, N. ].
PERSONN~;r.: S. S. Cramer, Pres.; R. E. Cramer,
THE PYLE-NATIONAL CO., V. Pres.;\\'. W. Paul, Secy. & Trcas.; W. ].
1334 N. Kastner Ave., Chicago 51, Ill. l\!ay. Sales Mgr.: ]. W. Willard. Pur. Agt.;
PERSO:<INEL: ]. A. Amos, Pres.; R. D. Grant, S. l\!cKenty, Pers. Dir.; .1. S. RobL, Chief
A. N. Martin, V. Pres.; N. R. Emery. Secy. & Engr.
Treas:.i..:W· A. Ross, Sales Mgr.; H. A. ~edmo~,
Pur. Ulr.; W. A. Wullc, Adv. Mgr., T. E. RADIO FREQUENCY LABORATORIES, INC.
McDowell, Chief Engr. Boonton, N. J,
I'ERSONNI;l.: R. \V. Seabury, Jr., Pres.; R. S
PYRENE MANUFACTURING CO.,
560 Belmont Ave., Newark 8, N. ].
Corbin, V. Pres., Sales l\!gr. & Pur. Agt.; R.
Holley, Secy. & Treas.; L. R. Damon, Chief
E:
PERSONNEL: E. A. Clapp, Pres. & Treas.; E.]. Engr.
Waring, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. G. Weed,
V. Pres. & Secy.,;_ D. R. Gamble, Prod. Mgr.; RADIO NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENT
G. H. Boucher, uen. Sales Mgr.; H. L. Fried- CORP., 500 F:ifth Ave., New York, N.Y.
auf, Pur. Dir.; G. H. Phillips, Pers. Dir.; T. 0. PERSONNEL: E. J. S1mon. Pres.; F. A. Kolster,
Youn~, Pub. Dir. & Asst. Adv. Mgr.; F. A. V. Pres.; M. May, Secy.; H. W. Pfahler. Treas.·
Dodehn, Chief Engr. L. Freed, Pur. Agt.; R. Muniz, Chief Engr. '
PYROXYLIN PRODUCTS, INC., RADIO RECEPTOR CO. INC.,
4851 S. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, lll. 251 W. 19th St., New York II, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: P. S. Fawkes, Pres.; W. C. Wilson. I'ERSONNI;L: L. Arnson, Pres. & Sales :\!gr.;
V. Pres.; C. E. Fawkes, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; ]. I\1. Torr. Asst. to Pres. & :\dv. :'llgr.; H.
I. Erhardt, Pur. Agt. Cohn, V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. I\!gr.; H. R.
Zeamans, Secy.; W. Ostrove, Pur. Dir.; I. B.
Seidler, Pers. Dir.; E. D. Gibbs, Chief Engr.
Q RAMSEY ACCESSORIES MFG. CORP.,
3693 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEl.: ]. A. Ramsey, Pres.; H. Ramel,
QUALITY ELECTRIC CO., 1235 E. Olympic V. Pres.; L. A. Ramsey, Secy.; R. T. Dubois,
Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Prod. Mgr.; 0. C. Holaday, Sales Mgr.; W. G.
PERSONNEL:]. 0. Case, Pres., Gen. Mgr., Sales Myers, Adv. Mgr.; C. A. Marien, Sr., Chief
Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; A. W. Wotk:yns, V. Pres., En gr.
Treas. & Pers. Dir.; W. R. Frampton, Secy.;
]. M. Wells, Pur. Agt.; C. C. Adams, Chief RANDALL GRAPHITE PRODUCTS CORP.,
Engr. 609 W. Lake St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: R. H. Whiteley, Pres. & Gen.
l\lgr.; W. P. Thacher, V. Pres.; E. A. Zim-
merman, Secy. & Treas.; M. E. Clark, Sales
R Mgr.; W. E. Dickerson, Pur. Agt.; C. E.
Lowgren, Pcrs. Dir.; M. G. Miller, Pub. IJir.;
H. B. Hostetler, Chief Engr.
R-B-M MANUFACTURING CO.,
Logansport, Ind. RANDOLPH FINISHING PRODUCTS CO.,
PERSONNEl.: A. E. Holton, Pres.; R. L. Dash- Carlstadt, N.J.
ner, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. G. Schoel, Secy. PERSONNI£1.! W. G. Randolph, Pres.; M. J.
& Trcas.; R. T. Pierson, Sales Mgr.; A. W. Fenton, Sales Mgr.; A. B. Long, Chief Engr.
Tuttle, Pur. Agt.; W. J. Canavan, Pers. Dir.;
H. H. Clayton, Cnief Engr. N. RANSOHOFF, INC., Township St., Elm-
wood Pl., Cincinnati, 0.
RCA VICTOR DIV., RADIO CORP. OF PERSONNEl.: N. Ransohoff, Pres.; l\1. B.
AMERICA, Front & Cooper Sts., Ransohoff, V. Pres.; J. W. Freiberg, Secy.; L. F.
Camden, N. J. Weston, Treas.; R. C. Wigger, Gen. Mgr.; W.
PERSONNEL: R. Shannon, Pres.; M. Brunet, V. E. Nicsslein, Chief Engr.
_Pres.; F. H. Corregan, Sccy.; E. F. H~ir:es, RAY DAY PISTON CORP. OF DETROIT,
rreas.; H. M. Hucke, Sales Mgr.-Av1atwn 6656 Walton Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Prod.; F. D. Wilson, Pur. Agt.; E. C. Morse, PERSONNEL: R. E. Day, Pres.; D. W. Bay, V.
Pers. Dir.; T. F. Joyce, Pub. Dir.; ]. B. Cole- Pres. & Sales M~r.; J. M. Ready, _Secy. &
man, Chief Engr.
Treas.; M. Frankhn, Pur. Agt.; G. Bhss, Pers.
Dir.
REF AIRCRAFT CORP., Syosset, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: L. E. Faust, Pres.; R. H. Faust, RAY-0 VAC CO.,
y:. Pres.; M. R~ch':lan, Secy.; A. R. Willis, Jr., 2317 Winnebago St., Madison, Wise.
lreas.; C. D. B1rmmgham, Pur. Agt. PERSONNEL: W. W. Cargill, Pres.; D. W.
Tyrrell, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.,;_ W. A_. Hastings,
RADEL LEATHER MFG. CO., Secy.; E. B. Ott, Treas.; L. li. Bengan, Prod.
445 Wilson Ave., Newark, N. ]. Mgr.; N. D. Vea, Sales Mgr.; G. P. Wieden-
PERSONNEL: F. J. Radel, Pres.; D. F. O'Connor, beck, Pur. Dir.; S. L. Rorge, Pers. Dir.; J, V.
V. P~es.; C. B. Schubert, Secy. & Treas.; R. H. Conlin, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; H. B. Hileman,
Cudhpp, Sales Mgr.; A. H. Miller, Pur. Dir. Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY 6os
AIR CYLINDERS
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RAYMOND MFG. CO., DIV. ASSOCIATED REVERE COPPER & BRASS INC.,
SPRING CORP., 226 S. Center St., 230 Park Ave., New York 17, N. Y.
Corry, Pa. PERSOSSEL: C. D. Dallas, Pres.; J. J. Russell.
PERSONNEL: F. F. Barnes, Pres.; F. E. \Vhittle· Treas.; R. E. Falk, Prod. !\!gr.; R. G. Scott.
sey, V. Pres.; (;, Gauffreau, Secy.; C. H. Sales !\!gr.; H. A. Schlieder, Pur. Dir.; C. S.
Holden, Treas. & Pur. Agt.; E. W. Feldt, Gen. Phillips, Pers. Dir.; ::-i. A. Schuele, Pub. Dir. &
Mgr.; J. E. Mount, Sales Mgr.; R. Bachofner, Adv. l\lgr.
Pers. Dir.
READING BATTERIES, INC., REVOLVATOR CO.,
P. 0. Box 916, Reading, Pa. 86th St, North Bergen, N.J.
PERSONNEL: D. R. Bomberger, Pres. & Trcas.; P1msoss~~1.: H. S. Germond, Pres. & Gen.
J. T. Moore, Jr., Secy. & Gen. r.lgr.; H. Peck, l\Igr.; A. D. Germond, V. Pres.; P. D. Ger-
Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; C. G. Reetz, Pur. Agt. mond, Secy., Prod. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; H. S.
& Chief 'Engr. Germond, III, Treas., Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.;
J. P. Taylor, Pur. Dir.
READING CHAIN & BLOCK CORP.,
2100 Adams St., Reading, Pa. REYNOLDS METALS CO., ALUMINUM &
P~~RSONNEL: F. A. Howard, Pres. & l'ur. Agt.; PARTS DIV., Plant 114, 2000 South 9th
P. K. Howard, V. Pres.; F. !\!. Howard, Secy. St., Louisville, Ky.
& Treas.; A. K. Hartzell. Chief Engr. PERSOSSEL: R. S. Reynolds, Sr., Pres.; W. G.
Reynolds, V. Pres.; R. S. Reynolds, Jr .•. Treas.;
REDA MANUFACTURING CO., D. P. Reynolds, Sales Mgr.; P. Wioma, Pur.
311 Page Blvd., Springfield, Mass. Dir.
PERSONNEL: D. B. Gish, Pres. & Treas.; S. A.
Tetreault, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; K. T. Gish, JAMES H. RHODES & CO.,
Secy.; H. A. Johnson, Sales Mgr .. Pers. Dir. 157 W. Hubbard St., Chic:~go 10, nt.
& Pub. Dir.; C. A. Badore, Pur. Agt.; H. 1\l. PERSONNEL: E. R. Murphey, Pres.; L. K.
Richter, Chief Engr. Rimer, Exec. V. Pres.; W. A. Burns, Jr.,
H. L. Geddes, A. N. Sudduth. I. M. Slepkka,
REED-PRENTICE CORP., E. B. Baruch, V. Pres.; G. W. Hirsch, Pers.
677 Cambridge St., Worcester, Mass. Dir.; R. A. Kribs, Adv. !\!gr.; 0. F. Fischer,
PERSONNEL: R. E. Thompson, Pres. & Treas.; Chief Engr.
F. W. Mcintyre, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E.
Connolly, Secy.; C. W. Gallagher, Asst. Sales
Mgr.; R. P. Harrington, Pur. Agt.·bH. Mon- RICHLAND AUTO PARTS CO.,
geau, Pers. Dir.; E. K. Heath, Pub. ir.; R. L. Mansfield, 0.
Rougemont, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: 0. P. Crouse, Gen. Mgr.; J. 0.
Crouse, Sales Mgr.; Pers. Dir. & Chief Engr.
REED & PRINCE MFG. CO.,
1 Duncan Ave., Worcester, Mass.
PERSONNEL: C. T. Reed, Pres.; E. C. Boyd, V. RICHMOND RING CO., Souderton, Pa.
Pres. & Sales Mgr.; R. E. Borgeson, Secy.; A. PERSONNEL: E. Trainer, Pres.; E. H. Burk,
Reed, Treas.; C. A. Thompson, Pur. Agt. Secy. & Gen. Mgr.
REEVES PULLEY CO., RITTER CO., INC.,
Columbus, Ind. 400 West Ave., Rochester 11, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: G. L. Reeves, Pres.; P. B. Reeves, PERSONNEL: E. J. Ries, Pres.; W. S. Hernon.
V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; C. M. Reeves, V. Pres.; V. Pres.; F. Ritter Shumway. V. Pres., Secy
R. F. Reeves, Secy., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; & Treas.; V. A. Noel, Sales Mgr.; R. J. Rosa,
J. Dowell, Pur. Dir.; J. Sullivan, Pers. Dir.; Pur. Agt.; H. C. Brownlee, Pers. Mgr.; E.
M. Winterberg, Adv. Mgr.; D. B. Rush, Chief Hurlburt, Adv. Mgr.; E. D. Beebe, Chic! Engr.
Engr.
REIKER INSTRUMENT CO., RIVETT LATHE & GRINDER INC.,
1919 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 18 Riverview Rd., Brighton, Mass.
PERSONNEL: M.A. Rieker, Pres. PERSONNEL: T. S. Ross, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
F. S. Moulton, V. Pres.; A. B. Hunt, Treas. &.
Sales Mgr.; H. E. Baker, Pur. Agt.
REMINGTON RAND INC.,
Johnson City, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: H. A. Schuler, V. Pres. ROBBINS & MYERS, INC., Springfield, 0.
ilion, N.Y. PERSONNEL: W. S. Quinlan, Pres., Treas. &
PERSONNEL: B. 0. Reuther, V. Pres. Gen. Mgr.; C. H. Clark, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.;
J. H. Horstman, V. Pres. & Secy.; F. S. Brady,
REPUBLIC STEEL CORP., Pur. Agt.; W. A. Hill, Pers. Dir.; F. W.
General Offices-Republic Bldg., Cleve- Burmeister, Pub. Dir.; T. C. Lloyd, Chief
land 1,0. Engr.
PERSONNEL: T. M. Girdler, Chairman; R. J,
Wysor, Pres.; N. J. Clarke, V. Pres.-Sales; ROBERTS & MANDER STOVE CO.,
C. M. White, V. Pres.-Operations; D. B. 237 Jacksonville Rd., Hatboro, Pa.
Gillies, V. Pres.; W. W. Hancock, V. Pres., PERSONNEL: H. S. Minster, Pres.; R. S. Agee.
Secy. & Treas.; P. F. Boyer, V. Pres.-Comp- V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. A. Jaeger, Secy. &
troller; J, M. Schlendorf, Asst. V. Pres.-Sales; Treas.; J. G. Andrews, Prod. Mgr.; G. Kelley,
C. W. Ruth, Dir. Adv.; J. A. Voss, Dir. of Ind. Pur. Dir.; ]. Christ, Pers. Dir.; R. Sellers, Chief
Re!.; C. A. Ilge)lfritz, _Mgr. Pur. & Ray Ma- Engr.
tenals; E. C. Smith, Chief Met.; R. H. Bahney,
F. M. Darner, Chief Engrs.
ROBERTSHAW THERMOSTAT CO.,
RESISTOFLEX CORP., Youngwood, Pa.
Belleville, N. J. PERSONNEL: J. A. Robertshaw, Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: E. S. Peierls, Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; C. W. Robertshaw, V. Pres.i W. H.
Mgr.; H. E. Kreis, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. E. Steffier, Asst. Secy. & Asst. Treas.; G . .1-'. Grace,
Stretton, Secy. & Pur. Dir.; S. Sinding, Prod. Prod. Mgr.; F. H. Post, Sales Mgr.; W. D.
Mgr. & Pers, Dir.; W. MacWilliams, Acting Mtller, Pur. Dir.; G. McClaren, Pers. Dir.; V.
Chief Engr. Weber, Chief Engr.
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H. H. ROBERTSON CO., ROHR AIRCRAFT CORP.,
2400 Fanners Bank Bldg., Pittsburgh, Chula Vista, Calif.
Pa. PERSO:-<:<EL: F. H. Rohr, Pres. & Gen. :O.!gr.;
PERSO:<:<EL: H. H. Robertson, Pres.; J. ~· ]. E. Rheim, Exec. V. Pres.; B. P. Lester. V.
Young, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, K. Dav1s, Pres.-Finance; F. H. Nottbusch. V. Pres.,
Secy.; A. G. Shurlock, Treas.; F. C. ~ussel!, Secy. & Gen. Counsel; G. :0.1. Harrington,
Sales Mji!r.; J. Morro!", Pur. Agt.; C .. Bmnch1, Treas.; E. M. Lacey, Asst. to Gen. :O.!Rr.; E. J.
l'ers. D1r.; H. B. Wmslow, Pub. D1r.; J. A. Beauregard. Employment Mgr.; H. R. Wise-
Cartright, Chief Engr. man, Ind. Rel. Mgr.; F. E. McCreery, Chief
Ens;:r.; K. W. Maynard, Gen. Works :\1gr.;
ROCHESTER MFG. CO., INC., .T. H. Stromberg, Pur. Agent; I. C. White, Adv.
100 Rockwood St., Rochester, N. Y. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: W. 1\Iulcahy, Pres., Treas. & Gen. ROLLER BEARING CO. OF AMERICA,
t>!gr.; C. L. Hastings, V. Pres. & Adv. Mgr.; Trenton, N.J.
W. W. Hastin~s. Secy.; H. A. Kemsl<:Y· Prod. PERSO:<:<EL: R. E. Trainer, Pres.; F. H.
Mgr.; L. I. Hall, S~les Mgr.,&; Pub. D1r.; L .. A. Trainer, V. Pres.; J. J. Trainer, Secy.; E. C.
Mumford, Pur. D1r.; J. \\ n~:ht, Pers. D1r.; Trainer, Treas.; j. K. Stahl, Sales Mgr.; R. J.
G. E. Ford, Chief Engr. McCoy, Pur. Dir.; L. R ..Murphy, Adv. Mgr.;
V. L. Barr, Chief Engr.
ROCHESTER ROPES, INC.,
Jamaica, New York ROMEC PUMP CO.,
I'Imso:<NEL: \V. L. Rochester, Pres.; W. L. Abbe & Taylor Sts., Elyria, 0.
Rochester, Jr. V. Pres.; H. Schroeder, Sccy.; P~:RSO:<NEL: R. H. McOuat. Pres.; C. F. Shuler,
T. ]. Burke, Sales M~r.; E. Heffernan, Pur. Secy. & Treas.; A. A. Andersen, Prod. Ms;:r.;
Dir.; C. A. Castillo, Chief Engr. F. H. Clewers. Sales M!(r.; L. D. Acheson, Pur.
Agt.; M. L. Mathews, Pers. Dir.; W. L. Davis,
ROCKBESTOS PRODUCTS CORP., Chief Engr.
50 Mitchell Rd., New Haven, Conn.
PERSONNEL: A. G. Newton, Pres.; B. H. Reeves, GEO. D. ROPER CORP.,
V. Pres.; W. C. Armstrong. Secy. & Treas.; Blackhawk Park Ave., Rockford, Ill.
H. 0. Anderson, Gen. Sales Mgr.; E. L. Alvord, PERSON!'EL: S. H. Hobson, Pres.; F. K. Law-
Pur. Agt.; K. A. Redfield, Pub. Dir.; H. S. son, V. Pres. & Treas.; ]. P. Curtin, Secy.;
Moore, Chief Engr. H. N. Morse, Prod. Mgr.; S. C. Cochran, Pur.
Dir.; S. Weill. Pcrs. Dir.; E. L. Hollingsworth,
ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS, Adv. Mgr.; A. E. Jacobs, Chief Engr.
INC., 1360 Wall St., Los Angeles 15,
A. W. ROSEN & CO.,
Calif. 1801 First Ave., New York, N.Y.
PERSON1:<1>t..: E. C. LeMunyon, Pres. & Gen. PERSONNEL: A. W. Rosen, Pres.; S. Ruhinsky
¥gr.; G. L. Le!"funyon, V. Pres ..; L .•E. Hurley, Secy. & Treas.
Secy. & Treas., A. L. Robb, Ch1ef Engr. .
ROUGH WEAR CLOTHING CO.,
RODDIS LUMBER & VENEER CO., 93 Worth St., New York, N.Y.
Marshfield, Wise. PERSONNEL: I. Kirschenbaum, Pres., Trcas. &
PERSONNEL: H. Roddis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; F. Gen. Mgr.; H. Sander, V. Pr~. & Sales Mgr.;
M. Roddis, V. Pres.; J. Hobelsberger, Secy.; M. S. Jacobs, Secy.
R. T. Beggs, Treas.; C. G. Yerkes, Sales Mgr.;
II. E. Wenzel, Pur. Agt.; A. C. Barnes, Pers. ROXALIN FLEXIBLE FINISHES INC.,
Dir.; W. Roddis, Chief Engr. 800 Magnolia Ave., Elizabeth, N.J.
PERSONNEL: L. Roon, Pres.; A. Micsem, V.
JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS CO., Pres.; R. V. Kirk, Sccy.; K. Butler, Treas.;
640 S. Broad St., Trenton 2, N. J, E .. D. Horgan, Sales Mgr.; C. W. Scott! Pub.
PERSONNEL: W. A. Anderson, Pres.; C. G. D1r.; A. B. Marsh, Ch1ef Engr., A~rcraft
Williams, Exec. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. R. Products.
Tyson, Secy. & Treas.; ]. D. Thom.pson, W~rks
Mgr.; E. C. Low, Sales Mgr.; L. H. Van D1ke, RUCKSTELL BURKHARDT MANUFAC-
Pur. Dir.;J. A. Turner, Pers. Dir.; F. J. Maple, TURING CORP., 999 S. Main St.,
Adv. Mgr.; C. M. Jones, Dir. of Engr. Elmira, N.Y. ·
PERSONNEL: J. ]. Brooks, Pres.; C. H. Wads-
worth, V. Pres. & Treas.; W. M. Huber, Secy.;
ROGERS PRODUCTS CO., INC., V. P. Mathews, Factory Mgr.; M. N. Rand,
3711 Hudson Blvd., Jersey City, N. J. Pur. Agt.; R. S. Phillips, Pers. Dir.; H. L.
PERSONNEL: C. L. Zabriskie, Pres.; H. Alber- Burkhardt, Chief Engr.
tine, V. Pres. & C~ief Engr.; J, A. Miller, Secy.
& Treas.; C. S. G1ll, Sales Mgr.; J. Daly, Pur. RUSSELL, BURDSALL & WARD BOLT AND
Agt. NUT CO., Port Chester, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: E. Ward, Pres.; W. L. Ward, V.
Pres.; R. L. Burdsall, Secy.; S. N. Comly,
ROHLM MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Treas.; H. 0. McCully, Sales Mgr. & Adv.
561 E. 18th St., Erie, Pa. Mgr.; P. M. Culyer, Pur. Dir.
PERSONNEL: J, R. Dunnihoo, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
M. H. Adams, V. Pres.; H. N. Dunnihoo, Secy.; THE RUSSELL MANUFACTURING CO.,
S. Licklider, Treas.; G. E. Paulson, Prod. Mgr.; 88 E. Main St., Middletown, Conn.
]. W. Hellwege, Pur. Dir.; E. F. Sarver, Chief PERSONNEL: G. M. Williams, Sr., Pres.; T. M.
En gr. Russell, V. Pres.; C. J, Sherer, V. Pres. &
Treas., A. P. Smith, V. Pres., Secy. & Pers.
Dir.; G. T. Palmer, Pur. Agt.; R. E. Dowd,
ROHM & HAAS CO., Chief Engr.
222 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia 5,
Pa. RUSSELL UNIFORM CO.,
PERSONNEL: 0, Haas, Pres.; E. C. B. Kifsopp. 1600 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
V. Pres.; S. C. Kelton, Secy.; D. Merriwether, PERSONNEL: J. A. Russell, Pres., Secy. & Sales
Treas.; D. S. Frederick, Sales Mgr.; P. ]. Mgr.; A. Russell, V. Pres. & Treas.; C. White,
Clarke, Pur. Dir.; H. R. Hey, Pers. Dir.; E. Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Dir.; P. Richmond, Prod.
Greene, Plastics Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. Mgr.
..
DIRE TORY 6u
Cord and Terminal Assemblies

Aircraft Terminals
Cords and Strands
Engineered Slings
THE CO.MP LETE R o ebli ng line has
mad e th:is name a b·) ·ord in the aon-
rrol s hops of t he enri.re ind ustry.
Ill ustrated, •·nr ious ty pes of Roebling
Co r d and crand., i ncludi n g x7, 19
-.--iresu:and, xl9.n.nd 6x wich conon
cenrer . I o a senion of Lock- C lad
c.onrro] cord a nd several ryp es of
5"0\o--ng·ed rerm.inn ls. \X"'ide ran ge of di-
amere.r sm i.nless or gahani.ze d, pre-
formed o r non -p r efo rm.ed. Ro ebling
in sand ling Firrings aYaiJ.a ble in
sizes an d firring types 10 meet your
eci.fic:arions.
Air£ord Dirision
JOHN A . ROE BLIN G'S SONS COMPANY
TRENTON 2, NEW JERSEY
ar~rnr.h.es and Warehous e s ; .., Principa l Cities
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612 DIRECTORY
RYAN AERONAUTICAL CO., W. J. SAVAGE CO., Knoxville, Tenn.
Lindbergh Field, San Diego 12, Calif. PERSOSNEL: J. H. Murrian, Pres.; J. A.
PERSONNEL: T. C. Ryan. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Murrian, V. Pres. & Gen. !ligr.; C. M. Rawl-
Mgr.; E. D. Prudden, V. Pres.; E. Molloy. V. ings, Asst. Secy. & Pur. Agt.; C. W. McConnell.
Pres.-Mfg.; G. C. Woodard, Sccy.; G. E. Bar- Asst. Treas. & Pers. Dir.; W. W. Carson, Chief
ton, Factory Mgr.; S. C. Breder, Sales Mgr.; En gr.
0. F. Rigley, Pur. Dir.; W. F. Persons, Ind.
Rei. Dir.; W. Wa~ner. Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; SAWYER BELT HOOK CO.,
B. T. Salmon, Ch1ef Engr.; J. C. Noakes, Con- 16 Warren Ave., Pawtucket, R. I.
troller. PERSO:-INEr.: J. D. Sawyer, Trcas.; G. F.
Minkins, Gen. Mgr.
JOSEPH T. RYERSON & SON, INC.,
2558 W. 16th St., Chicago, Dl. SAYLOR BEALL MFG. CO.,
PERSONNEL: E. D. Graff. Pres.; H. B. Ressler, 1501 E. Philadelphia Ave., Detroit Mich.
V. Pres.; F. S. Doran. V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.· PERSONSP:L: R. V. Allman. Pres.; C. S. Fisher.
R. C. Ross, Secy.; K. J. Evans, Pub. Dir. V. Pres.; E. R. Saur, Pur. Agt.; E. J. Formhals.
Chief Engr.
s SCHAUER MACffiNE CO.,

2060 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, 0.
PERSONNEL: A. J. Kohn. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
K. Wilson, Sales Mgr.; R. Wheclbarger, Pur.
SA E STEELS, A~.; L. Brewer, Pers. Dir.; R. E. Cleary, Pub.
1420 E. 47th St., Cleveland 3, 0. D!f.; G. L. Nord, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: F. A. Michell, Gen. Mgr.; E. R.
Salisbury, Sales Mgr.; W. S. Bidle, Jr., Pur. SCHLEGEL MFG. CO.,
Dir. 277 N. Goodman St., Rochester, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: C. P. Schlegel, Pres.; J. F. Sproat.
SKF INDUSTRIES, INC., Secy. & Sales Mgr.; G. C. Schlegel, Trcas. &
Front St. & Erie Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Pur. Agt.; C. F. Schlegel, Gen. Mgr.; T. G.
PP:RSONNEI.: W. L. Batt, Pres.; S. F. Wollmar, White, Pub. Dir.; A. Rydquist, Chief Engr.
Exec. V. Pres.; T. W. Dinlocker, Se~:y. & Treas.;
R. H. DeMott, Gen. Sales Mgr.; H. J. Lance, SCHOR! PROCESS CORP.,
Pur. Agt.j H. S. Langdon, Pers. Dir.; R. C. 8-11 43rd Rd., Long Island City, N.Y.
Byler, Puo. Dir.; G. Palmgren, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: H. L. Green, Pres. & Treas.; L
Harris, V. Pres. & Sccy.; B. Goldberg, Chief
S & M Lamp Co., Engr.
llQ W. 36th Pl., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEL: J. Shirreffs, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
W. G. Shirreffs, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; S. A. SCHRADER'S SON, DIV. OF SCOVILL
Friedman, Secy.; L. E. Daubenberger, TrPas.; MANUFACTURING CO., INC., 470
H. S. Gardner, Pur. Agt. Vanderbilt Ave., Brooklyn N. Y.
PERSONNEL: W. T. Hunter, V. ·Pres. & Gen.
SAFETEE GLASS CO., Mgr.; R. L. deBrauwere, Asst. Secy.; V. C.
Wayne Junction, Philadelphia, Pa. Grea':'es, Asst. Treas.; G. A. Drew, Sales M!{r.;
PERSONNEL: R. A. Gibbs, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. W1lcox, Pur. Agt.; T. A. Browne. Pers. Dlf.;
J. W. Gibbs, V. Pres., Pers. Dir. & Pub. Dir.; D. S. Hunter, Pub. Dir.; S. T. Williams, Chief
A. Boehm, Secy.; C. L. Krebs, Treas.; C. A. Engr.
McCusker, Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; A. G.
Worrall, Chief Engr. W. A. SCHUYLER,
250 W. 57th St., New York 19, N.Y.
ST. JOHN X-RAY SERVICE, INC., PERSONNEL: W. A. Schuyler, Gen. Mgr.
30-20 Thomson Ave., Long Island City 1,
N.Y. THE SCHWARZENBACH HUBER CO.,
PERSONNEL: H. R. I sen burger, Pres.; A. St. 498 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y.
John, V. Pres. PERSONNEL: E. G. Glaescl, Pres.; A. Schwar-
zenbach, V. Pres.; G. W. Betts, Secy.; 0.
ST. LOUIS AIRCRAFT CORP., Froelicher, Treas.
8000 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL: E. B. Meissner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; L. N. SCHWIEN ENGINEERING CO., 5736
H. M. McKay, N. L. Rehnquist, V. Pres.; E. W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles,
Augustine, Treas.; W. A. Fitzgerald, Pur. Agt.; Calif.
L. S. Lutton, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: L. N. Schwien, Pres.; H. E.
Glendinning, Secy.; L. K. Schwien, Treas.;
ST. LOUIS RADIO ENGINEERING CO., R. M. Vandegrift, Gen. Mgr. & Pers. Dir.;
6974 Dartmouth Ave., St. Louis 5, Mo. 0. R. Coblentz, Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; R. D.
PERSONNEL: B. C. Payne, Gen. Mgr. Vandegrift, Pur. Agt.; D. W. McLennan, Chief
ST. LOUIS SPRING CO., Engr.
6650 Eastern Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL: H. P. Moog, Pres., Treas. & Gen. SCIAKY BROS.,
Mgr.; A. A. Apple, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; A. 4915 W. 67th St., Chicago, Ill.
M. Goetz, Secy:; P. Percich, Pur. Agt. · F. PERSONNEL: D. Sciaky, S. Sciaky, Maurice
Walte!s, Pers_. D!f.; J. A. Maxwell, Pub. Dir.; Sciaky, Mario Sciaky, Partners; R. L. Tetaz,
H. Pame, Ch1ef Engr. Pur. Agt.; W. R. Bernardi, Sales Mgr.; J. W.
Newhall, Adv. Mgr.; D. Sciaky, Chief Engr.
SAMSON UNITED CORP.,
1700 University Ave., Rochester 10, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CO.,
N.Y. 531-35 W. Larned St., Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: D. D. Gillespie, Pres.; D. J. Bums, PERSONNEL: R. H. Papendell, Pres.; H. L.
Jr., V. Pres.; J. Lubelle, Secy.; T. E. Krizanek, Emhoff, V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; G. L.
Treas.; N. Arnold, Prod. Mgr.; W. G. Church, Field, Secy.; G. W. Emig, Sales Mgr.b· W. r;.
Jr., Sales Mgr.; ~·B. Goodman, Pur. Dir.; G. Byml, Pur. Agt.; F. Justice, Pers. ir.; 1'.
Everett, Pers. Dlf.; C. R. Wright, Chief Engr. Farrow, Chief Engr.
DIRECTORY
ll!'l~W'
Bear· Cy.
lrn.dr ical R l
l . mg on o /er
I right. crankslwjl of
c1one 14 Engen .
614 DIRECTORY
SCINTILLA MAGNETO DIV., BENDIX SELLSTROM MANUFACTURING CO.,
AVIATION CORP., Sidney, N. Y. 615 N. Aberdeen St., Chicago, Ill.
I'ERSOSNEL: E. R. Breech, Pres.; G. E. Stc."incr, PERSOSSEL: G. E. Sellstrom, Pres. & Gen.
Div. Compt.; H. Hanni, Gen. !\!gr.; T. Z. Mgr.; G. E. Wenstrom. Secy. & Treas.; C. E.
Fagan, Sales Mgr.; A. Bekker, Pur. Agt.; E. Dennis, Sales :!\lgr. & Pub. Dir.; R. L. Calm.
M. Van Name, Pers. Dir.; J. R. Frci, Chief Pur. Agt.
Engr.
SENSENICH BROS., Lititz, Pa.
SCOTT AVIATION CORP., Lancaster N.Y. PERSO~"'NEL: H. M. &msenich, M. M. Sen-
PERSONNEL: E. M. Scott, Pres.; H. A. Benzel, senich. Partners; C. H. Brubaker, Prod. :'llgr.;
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; R. D. Pollock, V. Pres. R. N. Bomberger. Sales M_gr. & Adv. Mgr.;
& Trcas.; E. C. Prior, Secy.; H. N. Crane, Pr<!d. M.S. Erb, Pur. Dir.; L. M. Witmer, Pers. Dir.;
Mgr.b· t-·S. Brown, Sales Mgr ..: E. J. Alletn,
Pur. 1r.; L. M. Crans, Pers. D•r.
H. R. Uhrich, Chief Engr.
THE SENTRY CO., Fozboro, Mass.
SCOVILL MANUFACTURING CO., PERSONNEL: P. B. Crocker, Treas. & Gen.
99 Mill St., Waterbury, Conn. Mgr.; G. Wheeler, Sales Mgr.
PERSONNEL: J. H. Goss, Pres. & Gen. Mg_r.; L.
P. Speny, Exec. V. Pres. & Trcas.; P. E. THE SERVICE RECORDER CO.,
Fenton, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. T Reeves, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 0.
Secy.; A. P. Hickcox, Pur. Agt.; A. C. Curtiss, PERSONSRL: H. R. Cool, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Pers. Dir. Mgr.; E. L. Vieta, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; K
A. Cool. Secy.
SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS CO., INC., SEWALL PAINT & VARNISH CO.,
1012 Eddy St., Providence 5 R. I. Kansas City, Mo.
PERSONNEL: G. Briggs, Pres. & Gen. !\Igr.; PERSO!':NEL: E. R. Kyger. V. Pres. & Sccy.;
S. E. Lummis, Treas.; D. Q. Williams. Sales A. C. Bales, V. Pres.; R. E. Bernauer, Treas.;
Mgr.; M. W. Seymour, Adv. Mgr. E. D. Liddy. Gen. :.lgr.; G. W. Weissert, Sates
Mgr.; W. LaBrant, Pur. Agt.; B. VanDe!.
SEALED POWER CORP., Muskegon, Mich. Pub. Dir.
PERSONNEL: C. E. Johnson, Pres.; N. A.
Moore, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; R. R. Beardsley, SHAFER BEARING CORP.,
Secy.; L. G. Matthews, Asst. Treas.; P. C. 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Dl.
Johnson, Sales Mgr.b'~- S. Harvey, Pur. Agt.; PERSONNEL: R. P. Tennes, Pres. & Treas.; J. F.
W. R. Tyson, Pers. ~r.; J. E. Norwood, Pub. Ditzell, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. H. Williams,
Dir.; H. Olson, H. Ballard, Chief Engrs. V. Pres..& Chief Engr.; T. B. Lip;;on. Secy.:
W. L. Kinnaw, Pur. Agt.; ]. M. 0 Dea. Pub.
SEAMAN PAPER CO., Dir.
222 W. Adams St., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: D. R. Seaman, Pres.; C. Seaman, SHAKEPROOF INC.,
V. Pres.; L. Springer, Secy.; A. J. Druseh, 2501 N. Keeler Ave., Chicago 39, ru.
Treas., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; A. J. Drusch, PERSONNEL: H. B. Smith, Pres. & Treas.: F. W.
Jr., Prod. Mgr. England, Exec. V. Pres.; C. L. Johnson. V.
Pres. & Secy.; C. S. Schwartz, :Prod. Mgr.;
E. W. Fuller, Sales M![r.; W. R. Smith, Pur.
SEAMLEX COMPANY, INC., Dir.; ]. Tomlin, Pers. Dir.; R. M. Wall, Adv.
27-27 Jackson Ave., Long Island City 1, Mgr.; R. Wicks, Chief Engr.
N.Y.
PERSONNEL: F. F. Jacobson, Pres. & Chief SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTS CO., 241 E.
En!{l".; A. E. Loeb, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; A.M. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, Mich.
Clair, Pur. Dir. PERSONNEL: H. G. Shakespeare. Pres. & Gen.
Mgr.; D. E. Wallace, V. Pres.; M. Shakespeare,
SEARLE AERO INDUSTRIES, INC., Secy.; W. J. Harrison, Treas.; M. Balch, Sales
Orange, Calif. Mgr.; H. Barron, Pur. Agt.; E. Batterson.
PERSONNEL: M. 0. Searle, Pres. & Chief Engr.; Chief Engr.
G. M. Marco, V. Pres.; V. A. Marco, Secy. &
Sales Mgr.;. M. Dittma.n, Treas.; F. Harrington, SHALLCROSS MFG. CO.,
Gen. Mgr., M. W. Kiphart, Pur. Agt.; D. L. 10 Jackson Ave., Collingdale, Pa.
Rahn, Pers. Dir. PERSONNEL: D. A. Shallcross, Gen. Mgr.; J. S.
Shallcross, Sales Engr.; E. H. Miller, Pur. Agt.;
SEmERLING RUBBER CO., Akron, 0. F. D. Mitchell, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: J, P. Seiberling, Pres.; C. W.
Seiberling, V. Pres.; W. E. Palmer, Secy.; W. A. SHARON STEEL CORP., Sharon, Pa.
M. Vaughan, Treas.; 1. L. Cochrun, Sales Mgf. j PERSONNEL: H. A. Roemer, Pres.; B. E.
E. E. Neyland, Pur. Agt.; P. A. Bunnelle, Ch1ei Kibbee, V. Pres. & Treas.; J. H. Morrison,
Engr. D. B. Carson, G. A. Connors, V. Pres.; A. J.
Watson, Secy.; W. S. Jackson, Gen. 1\lgr.;
J. M. May, Prod. Mgr.; R. C. Garlick, Sales
SEIDEN PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., Mgr.; ]. M. Hughes, Pur. Dir.; J. W. Swanson,
423 Barrett St., Jackson, Mich. Adv. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: 0. D. Lutes, Gen. Mgr.
THE SHEFFffiLD CORP.,
SEIDLITZ PAINT & VARNISH CO., 721 Springfield St., Dayton 1...!. 0.
Kansas City, Mo. PERSONNEL: L. F Polk, Pres. & l>en. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: C. N. Seidlitz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; E. T. Noe, Secy.; 0. M. Polk, Treas.; J. P.
L. J, Bohannon, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. P. Bernard, Prod. Mgr.; R. H. Cannon, Pur. Dir.;
Marsh, Se~:y.; W. E. Sunderland, Treas ..i..K· W. Y. Conrad, Pers. Dir.; C. W. Hamilton,
W. Ward, Pur. Agt.; H. Gershman, Pub. U1r.; Pub. Dir.; W. I. Wilt, Adv. Mgr.; A. Wartin-
0. Jensen, Chief Engr. ger, Chief Engr.
SELECTAR MFG. CO., SHELL OIL CO., INC., AVIATION DEPT.,
21-10 49th Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. SOW. 50th St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: F. Berhendt, Pres.; W. A. John- PERSONNEL: R. T. Goodwin, Mgr.; J, W. Free-
son, Gen. Mgr.; B. J. Braker, Sales Mgr. man, J, L. Wheeler, Aviation Supervisors.
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DIRECTORY
(J!/i1fi
SHfFFifLD
pUC1S
PRECISION pRO
lnternalgages
Precision 5 inch Sine Bar
TOOL ROOM CHECKING Electrichek
'Mutticheks
CHECKING PRODUCTION GAGES
Precisionaire;
PROCESS INSPECTION Thread Checking Attach-
ment for Visual Gage!
LABORATORY AND RESEARCH Air Gages
PRODUCTION INSPECTION Thread Lend Checking
Instrument
CHECKING MASTER GAGES Universal External Meas·
uring Instrument
CHECKING PURCHASED PARTS Universal Internal Mea!·
uring Instrument
ON ARRIVAL Checkmatic
N itrigages, Cylindrical and
Taper Plugs and Rings
Nitrignges, Thread Plugs
and Rings, Straight and
Taper
Guidegage
Nitrigages, Pipe Thread
Indicator Plug Gage
Indicator Snap Gages
Double End Thread Ring
Gage Holder
Thread Measuring Wire!
Length Gages, Adjustable
Limit
Adjustable Limit Plug
Gages
Snap Gages, Adjustable
Limit
Spline and Serration Gages
Special Gages
Woodruff Keyway Gages
Vibration Frequeney Meter
THE SHEFFIELD CORPORATION

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DIRECTORY
H. B. SHERMAN MFG. CO., SKYDYNE, INC.,
Battle Creek, Mich. River Rd., Port Jervis, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: D. P. Ordway, Pres.; E. D. PERSONNEL: M. K. Weill, Pres.; R. L. Weill,
Sperry, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\Igr.; G. Townsend, V. Pres. & Secy.
Secy. & Trcas.; H. H. Isaac, Pur. Ap;t.; \\'.
Barrett, Pub. Dir.; L. M. Stinchcomb. Engr. SKYLARK MANUFACTURING CO., INC.,
350 Washington Blvd., Venice, Cnlif.
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO., PERSONNEL: F. G. Perkins. Pres.; E. A. Perkins.
101 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 1, 0. \'.Pres.; V. R. G. Wilbur, Secy. & Trcas.; F. H.
PERSONNEL: A. W. Steudcl, Pres.; H. D. Perkins, Pur. Agt.
Whittlesey, V. Pres.; T. G. Murphy, Secy.;
L. H. Schroeder, Trens.; C. M. Lemperly. Gen. A. 0. SMITH CORP.,
Mgr.; N. E. Van Stone, Prod. Mgr.; F. E. 3533 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, Wise.
Davis, Pur. Dir.; L. E. Ebeling, Pers. Dir.; PERSONNEL: W. C. Heath, Pres.; R. F. Bell,
C. F. Toll, Pub. Dir.; L. W. Dasbach, Adv. ]. 1\L Floyd, V. Pres.; J. J. Stamm. Secy. &
Mgr. Trcas.; W. Froderman, Pur. Agt.; L. J, Parrish,
Pers. Dir.; D. W. Sherman, Chief Engr.
SHULER AXLE CO., INC., Louisville, Ky.
PERSONNEL: J, P. Potter, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. B. SMITH & CO.,
R. L. Bishop, V. Pres.; J. J. Hart, Secy. & 414 Main St., Utica, N. Y.
Treas.; C. M. Erthle, Pur. Agt.; W. Anderson, PERSONNilL: M. H. Smith, Pres.; T. ~[.Burton,
Pub. Dir.; R. B. Liggatt, Chief Engr. V. Pres.; G. R. Smith, Jr., Secy.; A. P. Smith.
Treas.
SHURE BROTHERS,
225 West Huron, Chicago, Dl. F. A. SMITH MANUFACTURING CO., INC.,
PERSONNEL: S. N. Shure, Gen. 1\Igr.; 1\f. A. Rochester 2, N. Y.
Cope, Prod. Mgr.; J, A. Berman, Sales Mgr. & PERSONNEL: H. P. TOf>\)in, Pres.; H. M.
Adv. Mgr.; R. Clark, Pur. Dir.; R. Parowski, Sylvester, Secy. & Treas.; H. A. Ketchum. Gen.
Pers. Dir.; A. C. Coleman, Pub. Dir.; B. Bauer, Mgr.; C. B. Mahan, Prod. 1\fgr.; D. R. Schroe-
Chief Engr. d~l, Sales Mgr.; c;;.
J, Andres, Pur. Dir.·b~· J,
0 Grady, Pers. Dtr.; W. T. Jensen, Pub. tr. &
SIGMA INSTRUMENTS, INC., Adv. Mgr.; E. I. Rusk, Chtef Engr.
78 Freeport St., Boston, Mass.
PERSONNEL: S. B. Allen, Pres.; C. Bassett, J, EARL SMITH,
Treas. & Pur. Agt.; H. N. Boyle, Jr., Gen. Mgr. 2821 Live Oak St., Dallas, Tex.
& Sales Mgr.; R. T. Fisher, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: J. E. Smith, Pres., Gen. Mgr. &
Chief Engr.; Mrs. J, E. Smith, V. Pres.: M. C.
SIMMONDS AEROCESSORIES, INC., 10 Raithel, Secy.
Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y.
Plants
Long Island City, N.Y.; Vergennes, Vt.; SMITH TOOL & ENGINEERING CO.
Glendale, Calif. 900 N. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus, 0.
PERSONNEL: S. H. Smith. Pres. & Treas.; J. A.
THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO., Davis, Secy.; J. W. Overholt, Prod. Mgr.;
Ashland, 0. K. C. Jenney, Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; C. F.
PERSONNEL: S. A. Rogers, Pres.; J. D. Rogers, Zincke, Pur. Dir.; S. K. Kalber, Chief Engr.
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; J, H. Griswold, Secy.;
H. Dennison, Treas.; H. D. McNamara, Pur. SMITH WELDING EQUIPMENT CORP.,
Dir.; J, W. Miller, Pers. Dir.; H. M. Reuss, 2633 Fourth St., S. E., Minneapolis,
Chief Engr. Minn.
PERSONNEL: E. H. Smith, Pres.; J, E. Smith,
SIMONS PAINT SPRAYING EQUIPMENT V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; L. L. McBurney. Secy.
CO., 17 Maryland Ave., Dayton, 0. & Gen. Mgr.; N. L. Andrus, Asst. Sales Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: G. W. Simons, Prop. E. B. Johnson, Pur. Dir.; E. T. Gadbois, Pers.
Dir.; N. N. Canfield, Adv. Mgr.; L. J, Ganyaw,
SIMPLEX PRODUCTS CORP., Chief Engr.
3830 Kelley Ave., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: F. G. Ferguson, Pres., Secy. & SNAP-ON TOOLS CORP.,
Treas.; D. M. Solenberger, V. Pres.; H. T. Kenosha, Wise.
Scoville, Sales Mgr.; D. Schappi, Pur. Agt.; PERSONNEL: J, Johnson, Pres.; R Palmer, V.
R. C. Thompson, Chief Engr. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; W. A. !'?eidemann, Secy. &
Prod. Mgr.; W. C. Nemttz, Treas.; F. A.
SIMPLEX WIRE & CABLE CO., Tetzlaff, Pur. Dir.; C. Holderness, Pers. Dir.;
79 Sidney St., Cambridge 39, Mass. W. F. Holz, Pub. Dir.; G. A. Smith, Adv. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: E. Morss, Pres.; G. L. Roberts, G. Walraven, Chief Engr.
Sales Mgr.; E. N. Bowry, Pur. Dir.; A. F.
Lewis, Adv. Mgr.
SNAPVENT CO.,
SINCLAIR REFINING CO., 521 W. Cumberland Ave., Knoxville I,
630 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. Tenn.
PERSONNEL: E. W. Sinclair, Pres.; J, W. PERSONNEL: B. B. Simcox, Pres.; M.P. Simcox,
Carnes, V. Pres.; M. L. Gosney, V. Pres. & Trcas.
Treas.; 0. M. Gerstung, Secy.; L. P. Lochridge,
Mgr.-Domestic Lubricating Sales; D. S. Bixler, SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT CO.,
Asst. Mgr.-Aviation Sales; C. M. Larson, Chief 400 Seventh St., San Francisco, Calif.
Consulting Engr.; C. W. McAllister, Aero- PERSONNEL: N. K. Davis, Pres.; A. E. Mason,
nautical Engr. . V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; J, M.
SKILSAW, INC., Azevedo, Secy., Treas. & Pur. Agt.; H. Pruss,
5033 Elston Ave., Chicago 30, Til. Pub. Dir.
PERSONNEL: B. J. Sullivan, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
E. W. Ristav, V. Pres. & Adv. Mgr.; E. J. M. L. SNYDER & SON,
Kelley, Secy.; E. B. McConville, Treas.; J. ]. Jasper & York Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
Topolinski, Prod. Mgr.; M;. F. Huseby, Sales PERSONNEL: H. A. Greene, Pres.; C. Synder.
Mgr.; W. Ruppert, Pur. Dtr.; W. Grafe, Pers. Treas.; F. M. Greene, Sales Mgr.; H. M. Simp-
Pir.; F. Koeni~;<. Chief Engr. son, Pur. A~.; 0. P. Montgomery, Pub. Dir.
..-.J
DIRECTORY
"WHEN GIRDI • ';J
. . . it is often tbe items of slingshot proportions tbat count. And in

fig hter planes or bombers it is the little parts that make the larger ones
i mportant. This is especially true of junction box assemblies, tbe metal
comp a rtments that bold the nerve·eods of the pl'ane, m yriad wires
that control its every reflex. Uniooair junction box assemblies and
o ther related equipment have built into them much more than the speci·
fi.c ations require. This plus-in craftsmans hip an d engineering-has
ea rned us the unique position we enjoy today in the aircraft industr y.
Junction Box Assemblies - Hydraulic Fittings ·

. Conduit Fittings - Junction Boxes
UN l 0 N A I R CRAFT P R 0 DUCTS C 0 R P., NEW Y 0 R_K
6!8 DIRECTORY
SOCONY-VACUUM OIL CO., INC., SPECIAL MACHINE TOOL ENGINEERING
26 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. WORKS, 254 Canal St., New York 13,
PERSONNEL: J. A. Brown, Pres.; F. E. Powell, N.Y.
Jr., Gen. Mgr.-Marine & Aviation Sales Dept.; PERSONNEL: V. Silber, Pres. & Gen. 1\lgr.; W.
W. L. Baker, Dom. Mgr.; P. V. Keyser. Re- Silber, V. P~.; D. Blatt, Prod. Mgr.; A ..H.
search (Aviation); A. E. Smith, Aviatton Engr. Cook, Pur. Dtr.; H. G. Glugatch, Pers. Dtr.;
(Eastern); B. H. Henderson, Aviation Engr. D. E. Alton, Chief Engr.
(Central Western).
SPEED WAY MFG. CO.,
SOLAR AIRCRAFT CO., 1834 S. 52nd Ave., Cicero, lll.
1212 W. Juniper St., San Diego 12, Calif. PERSONNEL: G. L. Newcome, Pres.; M. Cha-
PERSONNEL: E. T. Price, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; ~ek, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; F. W. Anderson,
R. E. Craig, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; J. I.. Oat- ales Mgr.;. D. A. Baker, Pur. Agt.; R. S.
man, SeC'y.; A. W. Briggs, Treas.; P. S. Seitz, McKeage, ~,;hief Engr.
Sales Mgr.; G. H. Bateman, Pur. Dir.; E. E.
Binger, Pers. Dir.; V. Wyatt, Pub. Dir. & Adv. SPENCER THERMOSTAT CO.,
Mgr.; W. C. Heath, Chief Enpr. 34 Forest St., Attleboro, Mass.
PERSONNEL: R. Willard, Pres.; V. D. Davignon,
SOSS MANUFACTURING CO., V. Pres.; C. J, Stone, Secy. & Treas.; V. G.
21777 Hoover Rd., Detroit, Mich. Vaughan, Gen. Ml{f'.; E. F. Kurtz, Sales Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: C. J. Soss, Pres.; S. Soss, V. Pres., J. D. Bolesky, Chtef Engr.
Secy., & Sales Mgr.; H. Soss, Treas.; S. R.
Synder, Pur. Agt.; W. Hamilton, Pers. Dir.; SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO., INC.,
A. TenEyck, Pub. Dir.; F. Wambold, Chief Manhattan Bridge Plaza, Brooklyn,
Engr. N.Y.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Gillmor, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
THE SOUND SCRIBER CORP., R. B. Lea, V. Pres.-Sales; P. R. Bassett, V.
82 Audubon St., New Haven, Conn. Pres.-Engrg.; L. F. 1\lalkovsky, V. Pres.-Mfg.;
PERSONNEL: L. Thompson, Pres.; H. Gfroerer, ]. Sanderson. V. Pres.-Finance; J. B. Wilson,
V. Pres., Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; H. K. Greer, Secy.; F. W. Kilduff, Treas.; H. l:l. Willis, Gen.
Secy.; 0. M. Ober, Pur. Agt.; R. L. Stone, Sales Mgr.; J. J. Wilson, Pur. Dir.; H. L.
Chief Engr. Grosvenor, Gen. Pers. Dir.; J. H. Fountain,
Pub. Dir.; J. A. Fitz, Adv. Dir.; E. C. Sparling,
SOUTH BEND LATHE WORKS, Chief En~.
South Bend, Ind. SPERRY PRODUCTS, INC. 1
SOUTH SHORE MACHINE & TOOL 1505 Willow Ave., Hoboken, N. J,
WORKS, INC., Merrick Rd., Seaford, PERSONNEL: J. B. Farwell, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
N.Y. E. G. Sperry, V. Pres., & Treas.; J, H. Lip-
PERSONNEL: G. A. Bauer, Pres.; A. G. Bauer, schutz, Secy.; M. F. Sproul, Sales 1\Igr.; L .. c.
V. Pres.; J. A. Sullivan, Secy. & Treas. Wohlberg, Pur. Agt.; E. !"· Dodge, Pers. Dtr.;
P. E. Moreton, Pub. Dtr.; E. A. Crawford.
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CORP., Chief Engr.
Garland, TeL THE SPOOL COTTON CO., CROWN
PERSONNEL: J. R. McClain, Ch. of Board; FASTENER DIV., 745 Fifth Ave., New
W. C. Brown, Pres.; A. E. Pattison. V. Pres. York, N.Y.
& Treas.; F. H. Brown, Secy. PERSONNEL: H. Grandage, V. Pres.; J, S.
Campbell, Sales Mgr.; C. H. Neuer. Pur. Dir.;
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIRPARTS, DIV. D. F. Sullivan, Adv. Mgr.
OF JARVIS MANUFACTURING CO.,
924 Thompson Ave., Glendale, Calif. SPRAY ENGINEERING CO.,
PERSONNEL: S. M. Jarvis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; 114 Central St., Somerville, Mass.
B. C. Jarvis, V. Pres.; L. W. Martin. Secy. & PERSONNEL: W. B. Thompson, Pres. & Treas.;
Treas. ~ !"· I. Palmer, Compt.; E. H. Fetschke, F. G. Dennison, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; A. S.
Prod. Mgr.; D. S. Bentley, Sales Mgr.; C. A. True, Sales Mgr.; A. L. Maclachlan, Pur. Agt.
H~senstab, Pur. Dir.; W. K. Whitney, Pers.
Dtr. SPRIESCH TOOL & MFG. CO., INC.,
10 Howard St., Buffalo, N. Y.
PE~ONNEL: J, Cheney, Pres. & Treas.; J
SOUTHERN ENGINEERING CO., INC., Spnesch, V. Pres.; W. Cheney, Secy.
816 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles.z. Calif.
PERSONNEL: H. R. Peacock, Pres.; ~,;, Coe, V. SPRUCE LUMBER & VENEER CO.,
Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. B. Coe, Secy. Vancouver Wash.
PERSONNEL: H. H. McLaughlin, G. K. Voss,
SPARKS WITHINGTON CO., Partners.
North St., Jackson, Mich. SQUARED CO.,
PERSONNEL: W. Sparks, Pres.; W. ]. Corbett, 6060 Rivard St., Detroit, Mich.
V. Pres.; D. Johnson, Secy.; H. Johnston, PERSONNEL: F. W. Magin, Pres.; L. W. Mercer,
Treas.; R. W. Clark, Gen. Mgr.; E. T. H. V. Pres.; H. Morgan, Secy: & Treas.; C. L.
Hutchmson, Sales Mgr.; J. Towler, Pur. Agt. Hull, Sales Mgr,;_,K. L. Wmslow, Pur. A!l'l.;
E. W. Fry, Pers. Utr.; J, H. Vernum, Pub. Dtr.;
SPARTAN AIRCRAFT CO., J, L. Jackson, Chief Engr.
1900 N. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, Okla.
PERSONNEL: J.P. Getty, Pres.; M. W. Balfour, STALEY MANUFACTURING CORP.,
V. Pres.; F. T. Hopp, Secy. & Treas.; G. F. 14th & Union Sts., Columbus, Ind.
Shortess, Contract Officer; J. Bredouw, Pur. PERSONNEL: J. H. Staley, Pres.
Agt.; W. H. Woodward, Pers. Dir.; F. Stewart, STANDARD AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC.,
Chief Engr. 121 Franklin St., Dayton 2, 0.
PERSONNEL: R. N. Webster, Pres.; J. Golob,
SPAULDING FffiRE CO., INC., V. Pres. & Chief Engr :..i. ~· G. Zarbock, V. Pres.
310 Wheeler St., Tonawanda N. Y. & Sales Mgr.; A. H . .t:;lhnger, Secy. & Treas.;
PERSONNE.L: C. C. Steck, Pres, & Gen. Mgr.; R. Casey, Gen. Mgr.; F. ;Abercrombie, Prod.
H_. W. Gneser, V. Pres, & Prod. Mgr.t,_C. M. Mgr.; W. Ruetz, Pur. Dtr.; D. E. Stauffer,
Pike, Secy.;,S. E. Clow, Treas.i A. P • .tiardle- Pers. Dir.; V. Sheffield, Pub. Dir.; V. L. Han-
ben, Pur. Dtr.; R. B. Green, Aav. Mgr. sen, Adv. Mgr.
DIRECTORY 619
Bill's Idea Is In The Fight Too!

Bill has only been in the army a short "the outfit really makes things!" He
time, but he's been in the war a lot feels that the future is bright where
longer! Now, he's pitching shells at a fellow has an opportunity to do
the enemy, but overhead is the air- more than just assemble parts ... wher.e
cover of American planes he helped thought and skill put an indelible
assure. stamp of quality on a product.
The reason Bill liked working at

Solar and is looking forward to his
peacetime job is because-as he says,
STAINLESS STEEL PltODUCJS
• soLAR AIRCRAFT COMPANY • SAN DIEGO 12,CALIFORNIA

620 DIRECTORY
STANDARD CONVEYOR CO., THE STATES CO.,
N. St. Paul ~Minn. 19 New Park Ave., Hartford 6, Conn.
PERSONNEL: H. L. uonahower, Pres. & Treas.; PERSO=->NEL: E. C. Alden, Pres.; H. N. Porter.
C. M. Bend, V. Pres.; A.M. Giefer, Secy.; E. E. Secy., Sales I\! gr. & Adv. Mgr._; H. P. Blak~lee,
Bober!(, Gen. Sales Mgr._; D. A. Chandler, Sales Trcas.; C. F1tchncr, Pur. D•r.; H. J. LlCbe,
Mgr.; H. Keech, Pur. D1r.; I. M. Carlson, Adv. En gr.
Mgr.; C. M. Bodin, Chief Engr.
STAYNEW FILTER CORP.,
STANDARD ELECTRIC CO., INC., II Centre Park, Rochester, N. Y.
Route 3, Box 121-B, San Antonio, TeL I'ERSOSNEL: L. L. Dollinger, Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: B. Dubinski, Pres.; L. Dubinski, Mgr.; F. J. Willson, V. Pres.; I. H Bauman,
Secy. & Treas.; A. Lamm, Prod. 1\Igr.; E. E. Secy.; N. A. Hamill, Treas.; J. S. Zahniser.
Eckert, Sales Mgr. Sales ~!gr.; L. J. Holden. Pur. Agt.; C. F.
Hasselwander, Chief Engr.
THE STANDARD ELEC. TIME CO.,
Springfield, Mass. STEEL FORMING CORP.,
PERSONNEL: F. A. Riggs, Pres.; C. M. White- 1619 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, Calif.
ford, V. Pres.; H. W. AnRicr, Sccy.; C. B. PERSONSI'I.: L. T. Sepin. Pres.; ). A. Stone,
Fitts, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; H. P. Blake, Sales V. Pres.; K. E. Drebert, Sccy.; :";. K. Myers.
Mgr.; L. P. Marshall, Pur. Agt., Pers. Dir. & Pur. Agt.
Chief Engr.; C. F. Barrett, Pub. Dir.
THE STEEL PRODUCTS ENGINEERING
THE STANDARD ELECTRICAL TOOL CO., CO., 1205 W. Columbia St., Springfield,
2488 River Rd., Cincinnati, 0. 0.
PERSONNEL: W. A. Fer!(uson, Pres. & Trcas.; PEI<SON:<EL: J. E. McAdams. Pres.; S. L.
L. A. Hauck, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; R. A. Tatum. V. Pres.; W. C. Jordan. V. Pres &
Huhn, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; J. J. Klopp, Pur. Gen. Mgr.; I. W. Clark, Secy.; D. ~pplegate.
Agt. Pur. Agt.; A. W. Endter, Pers. D1r.; E. F.
Fowle, Chief Engr.
STANDARD FELT CO., DIV. OF HUNTING-
TON LAND AND IMPROVEMENT STEEL AND TUBES DIV., REPUBLIC
CO., 29-115 S. Palm Ave., Alhambra, STEEL CORP., 224 E. !31st St., Cleve-
Calif. land 8, 0.
PERSONNEL: H. S. Cook, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONSEL: J, V. Burley, Gen. 1\!gr.-Salcs;
J. S. Roome. Pur. Agt.; C. M. O'Donnell, Pers. C. H. Reinert, Gen. Mgr.-Operations; J. A.
Dir.; J. S. Murray, Chief·Engr. Ireland, Asst. Gen. Mgr.-Sales; J. F. Keeler,
Adv. Mgr.; E. B. Kelly, Special Aircraft Repre-
STANDARD MACHINERY CO., sentative.
351 Indiana Ave., N. W., Grand Rapids
4,Mich. STERLING ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC.,
PERSONNEL: J. Monahan, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. 5401 Telegrayh Rd., Los Angeles, Calif.
PERSONNEl.: C. E. johnson, Pres.; E. Menden-
STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA, hall, V. Pres., Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; A. Adams,
225 Bush St., San Francisco 20, Calif. Treas.; W. D. Fabling, Sal~ Mgr.; R. 1\.lcCor-
PERSONNEL: H. D. Collier, Pres.; R. C. Stoner, mack, Pur. Agt.; M. Fnnk, Pers. D>r.; B.
J. L. Hanna, J. H. MacGaregill, F. S. Bryant, Palm, G. Whitman, Engrs.
R. G. Follis, T. S. Peterson, E. J. McClanahan,
G. J. O'Brien, R. K. Davies, V. Pres.; B. W. STERLING TOOL PRODUCTS CO.,
Letcher, Secy. & Compt.; H. C. Judd, Treas.; 363 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill.
H. R. Cuyler, Gen. Sales Mgr.; J. E. Black, PERSONNEL: S. A. Crosby. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Foreign Trade Dept. Mgr.; L. B. Waters, Pur. B. M. Wood, Secy.; W. B. Muse, Sales Mgr.
& Stores Dept. Mgr.; R. F. Bradley, Aviation & Pub. Dir.; C. A. Hamilton, Pur. Agt.
Sales Mgr.; L. W. Aubry, Asst. Avmtion Sales
Mgr. FREDERIC B. STEVENS, INC.,
Detroit, Mich.
STANDARD OIL CO., OF KENTUCKY, PERSONNEL: W. J. Cluff. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; ].
426 Bloom St., Louisville, Ky. M. Mayers, V. Pres.; L. W. Montgomery,
PERSONNEL: W. E. Smith, Pres.; W. G. Secy. & Treas.; A. D. Hummel, Pur. Dir.
Violette, V. Pres.; D. F. Cocks, Secy. F. Roberts, Adv. Mgr.
STANDARD OIL CO. OF NEW JERSEY, M. C. STEWART, Ashburnham, Mass.

26 Broadway, New York, N.Y. PERSONNEL: M. C. Stewart, Pres. & Treas.
PERSONNEl.: R. C. Oertel, Sales Mgr., Aviation
Dept. STEWART-WARNER CORP.,
1826 Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, Ill.
STANLEY ELECTRIC TOOL DIV., PERSONNEL: J. S. Knowlson, Pres.; F. A. Ross,
New Britain, Conn. V. Pres.; L. Williams, Jr., V. Pres. & Secy;
PERSONNEL: L. M. Knouse, Gen. Mgr.; C. F. A. Hiter, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. Kirch,
Powers, Prod. Mgr.; H. W. Blackman, Sales Treas.; R. F. Stiles, Pur. Agt.; E. H. Dunning,
Mgr.; D. E. Buckwell, Pub. Dir.; G. M. Flet- Pers. Dir.; C. W. Grange, Pub. Dir.; A. W.
cher, Adv. Mgr. LeFevre, Chief Engr.
STAR PATTERN WORKS, HERMAN H. STICHT CO., INC.,
1248 Ray St., Dayton, 0. 27 Park Place, New York 7, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: C. L. Templeton, Gen. Mgr. PERSONNEL: M. F. Sticht, Pres.; H. Sticht,
V. Pres.; D. H. Sticht, Secy.; A. H. Volker.
THE L. S. STARRETT CO., Athol, Mass. Treas., Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr., Pur. Dir.,
PERSONNEL: D. Findlay, Pres.; A. H. Starrett, Pers. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.
V. Pre~.j W. G. Nims, Treas.; W. J. Greene,
Sales Mgr.; E. E. Warner, Pur. Agt,;_ J. EDWIN B. STIMPSON CO., INC.,
Hunton, Pers. Dir.; H. E. Masters, Pub. uir.; 70Franklin Ave., Brooklyn 5, N. Y.
A. E. Williams, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: H. Banner, Adv. Mgr.
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622 DIRECTORY
STODDART AIRCRAFT RADIO CO., SUNDSTRAND MACffiNE TOOL CO.,
6630 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 38, 2531 11th St., Rockford, Ill.
Calif. PERSOZ'Z'KL: H. L. Olson, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: R. R. Stoddart, Pres.; S. Tim- A. E. Johnson, V. Pres.; G. A. Lindblade,
b:rell, Trcas.; W. H. Chester, Prod. Mgr.; P. J, Secy. & Trens.; T. B. Buell, Sales ~tgr.: A. E.
Holmes, Chief Engr. .Kelson, Pur. Agt.; D. Granberg, Chief Engr.
STOKERUNIT CORP., 4548 W. Mitchell St., SUNNEN PRODUCTS CO.,
Milwaukee 14, Wise. 7900 Manchester, St. Louis, Mo.
PERSONNEL: L. J. Radermacher, Pres.; P. 0. PERSOZ'Z'EI.: j. Sunncn, Pres.; W. A. Douglass,
Wernicke, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; L. Petik, V. Pres .. Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; R. S.
Prod. Mgr.; E. P. Wenke, Pur. Dir. Nichols, Secy, &.fur. Agt.: C. _T. ~·Jepbach,
Treas.; D. H. Ntchol:;on. Pers. Dar. & Pub.
STONE PROPELLER CO., Dir.; M. Langford, Chief Engr.
701 E. Gilbert, Wichita, Kans.
PERSONNEL: M. J. Stone, A. M. Stone, Part- SUPERIOR TUBE CO., Norristown, Pn.
ners; A. M. Stone. Treas.; I. Hayden, Gen. PERSONNEl.: C. A. Warden, Pres.; S. L. Gabel,
Mgr.; W. Stoessel, Pers. Dir. Gen. Mgr.; C. A. Warden, Jr., Exec. V. Pres.
& Sccy.; R. H. Gabel, V. l>rcs.-Engr.; P. E.
STORMS DROP FORGING CO., Kelly, Trcas. & Asst. Secy.; C. E. Pugh, Asst.
70 Storms Court, Springfield, Mass. Treas.; H. B. Brown, Jr., Sales Mgr.; ]. J.
PERSONNEL: R. A. Charpentier. Pres., Treas., Bowe, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; C. W. Buler, Plant
& Gen. Mgr.; R. E. Whittle, V. Pres.; R. J. Supt.; J. J. Buckley, Dir. of Pur.; W. J.
McKenna, Sales Mgr. McFarland, Pers. Dir.
SURFACE COMBUSTION CORP.,
THE STRIPPIT CORP., 2375 Dorr St., Toledo 1, 0.
345 Payne Ave., N. Tonawanda, N.Y. PERSOZ'NEL: F. H. Adams, V. Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: G. F. Wales, Pres. Mgr.; C. B. Phillips, V. Pres.-Sales; E. H.
Taylor, Secy. & Treas.; M. Goodman, Pur.
D. A. STUART OIL CO., LIMITED, Dir.; W. J. Grover, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.:
2727 S. Troy St., Chlcago, Dl. W. I-I. Hepburn, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: W. H. Oldacre, Pres.; F. J. SUTORBILT CORP.,
Schmitt, Sales Mgr.; L. B. Perkins, Pur. Di:.l· 2008 E. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles 11,
J. I. Carr, Adv. Mgr.; W. M. Duncan, Chte Calif.
Engr. PERSO=-<"!'IEL: W. F. Sutor. Pres. & Adv. Mgr.;
R. S. Clark, V. Pres.; M. Collenge, Secy. &
B. F. STURTEVANT CO., Treas.; G. W. Leeming, Pur. Dir.; R. Sharon,
Damon St., Hyde Park, Boston, Mass. Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: E. B. Freeman, Pres., & Gen.
Mgr.; G. C. Derry, H. F. Hagen, H. R. Sewe!l, SWIFT LUBRICATOR CO., Elmira, N. Y.
N. Foss, E. B. Williams, Vice Pres.; J, H. PERSONNEL! C. T. Burke, Gen. Mg:r.; C. W.
Melzard, Secy.; B. S. Foss, Treas.; J, C. Swift, Jr., Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; E. Stachel,
Thompson, Sales Mgr.; H. D. Orrok, Pur. Agt.; Pers. Oir.
R. W. Chaplin, Pers. Dir.; E. W. Andros. Pub.
Dir.; M. S. Leonard, Chief Engr. SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO.,
Lalor & Hancock Sts., Trenton 7, N. ].
P. A. STURTEVANT CO., Addison, Dl. PERSONNEL: S. Switlik, W. Switlik, R. Swit!ik,
PERSONNEL: P. A. Sturtevant, Pres.; H. C. L. Switlik, Partners; E. F. Connelly, Pub. Dir.
Hahn, V. Pres.; A. R. Sturtevant, Secy:.i H. & Adv. Dir.
Nusperle, Asst. Gen. Mgr.; H. G. Rudd, ;::,ales
Mgr.; R. Stone, Pur. Agt. SYNTHANE CORP., Oaks, Pa.
PERSONNEL: R. R. Titus, Pres.; J. B. Ritten-
SUCCESS PLASTICS RECOVERY WORKS, house, V. Pres.; R. E. Henton, Secy.; S. M.
307 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 4, Fox, Pur. Agt.
Ind.
PERSONNEL: I. C. Strohm, Pres.; L. R. Serein-
sky, Gen. Mgr.; I. R. Davis, Pur. Dir. T
SUMMERILL TUBING CO., THE TAFT PEIRCE MFG. CO.,
W. Fourth St., Bridgeport, Pa. Woonsocket, R.I.
PERSONNEL: E. L. Parker, Pres.; R. R. Lawson, PERSONNEL: F. S. Blackall, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Exec. V. Pres.; G. E. Parker, V. Pres.-Sales; Mgr.; J. W. Wheeler, V. Pres.; W. A. Gordon,
G: P. Kraemer, Secy. & Treas.; J. P. Dods, Secy.; P. V. Miller, Prod. Mgr.; W. E. R?gers,
D1r. of Research & Adv. Dir.; W. A.' Slater, Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; A. M. Robmson,
Compt.; T. Heske, Plant Mgr.; C. W. Johnson, Pur. Dir.; J. Mason, Pers. Dir.; N. E. Brown,
Pur .. Agt.; A. J. Williamson, Chief Metal- Chief Engr.
lurglst; S. E. Kelso, Supt.; D. Frank, Dir. Pers.;
P. V. Fly, Prod. Mgr.; B. C. Reiter, Plant C. J. TAGLIABUE MANUFACTURING CO.,
Engr. 550 Park Ave., Brooklyn 5, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: A. E. Rowse, Prod. Mgr.; J. H.
SUN OIL CO., Nichols, Pur. Dir.; G. A. Terhune, Adv. Mgr
1608 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
PERSONNEL: J. H. Pew, Pres.; J, N. Pew, Jr., THE TANNEWITZ WORKS, 301-325 Front
A. E. Pew, Jr., V. Pres.; S. B. Eckert, V. Pres. Ave., N. W., Grand Rapids, Mich.
& Sales Mgr.; F. Cross, Secy. & Treas.; H. PERSONNEL: E. C. Tannewitz, Pres.; L.
Thomas, Pur. Agt.; F. S. Cannan, Pub. D1r. Erhardt, Secy.; 0. De Groot, Asst. Mgr.
DIRECTORY
V-TYPE (VAPOKIZ·
l G ) . 15,000 B .t.U.
Output. (Shown with
fan) . Also ava il able in
50,000 B.t.u. Output
C a p a city. Both size s
supp lied with or with·
out f·:tn .
$-TYPE (SPRAY). 100.000 B.t.u. Our:

put.. Also available in 50,000 and 12 5,000
B.c.u. Ourput Capacities. All sizes ca n
be operated on ram air or with fan.
SuRFACE CoMBUSTION .AIRCRAFT HEATERs

for High Altitude Operation
• Surface Combustion Aircraft Heat- PORTABLE HEATERS -Gasoline
ers are specified by leading American fired, are availa ble for all ground
an d Canadian aircraft manufacturers. heating purposes : Engine warming,
Th ey are specifically designed for op- pre-warming o f cabins and cock-
eration at any a.lritude by employing pits, emergency heating, etc.
the whirling flame combustion prin-
ciple. Ignition is positive and lights
at low temperatures. They are light
weight and compact, simplifying ap-
plication and installation .• They have
been flight-tested at 37,500 feet and
pressure-chamber tested under con·
ditions simulating over 5 0,000 feet.
SURFACE
COMBUSTION
TOLEDO l, OHIO
DIRECTORY
TAYLOR FIBRE CO., Norristown, Pa. TEMPLETON, KENLY&:. CO., 1020 S. Central
PERSONNEL: J. M. Taylor, Pres.; L. T. ?\!c- Ave., Chicago 44, Ul.
Closkey, c.· N'. Jacobs, V. Pres.; W. H. Taylor, PERSON:<EL: ]. B. Templeton. Pres.; R. H.
Secy.; R. S. Mciver, Treas. Webb, Pur. Dir.; A. C. Lewis, Sales :-.!gr.; F.].
Jakoubek, Chief Engr.
TAYLOR-HALL WELDING CORP.,
99 Hope Ave., Worcester, Mass. TENNESSEE AIRCRAFT, INC.,
PERSONNEL: P. M. Hall, Pres. & Treas. 126 Tenth Ave., South Nashville, Tenn.
PERSONNEL: L. E. Reisner. Pres. & Gen. !\!gr.;
TAYLOR INSTRUMENT COMPANIES, C. S. Ragland, V. Pres.; \V. Phillips. Secy. &
95 Ames St., Rochester, N. Y. Treas.; C. Walden, Pur. Agt.; A. Duling. Pers.
PERSONNEL: L. B. Swift, Pres.; H. W. Kimmel, Dir.
Secy.; H. ]. N'oble, Treas.;. P. R. Jameson,
Gen. Mgr.; F. K. Taylor, :>ales Mgr.; C. D. TENNESSEE EASTMAN CORP.,
Hart, Pur. Agt.; W. W. Lockwood, Pub. Dir.; Kingsport Tenn.
K. K. Hubbard, Chief Engr. PERSO:<NEL: P. S. Wilco:o:, Pres.;]. C. White,
V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; M. K. Robinson, Secy.;
THE TAYLOR MACHINE CO., T. C. Stone, Treas.; S. E. Palmer, Sales Mgr.;
1917 E. 61st St., Cleveland 0. H. L. Ford, Pur. Dir.
PERSO:<NEL: W. W. Taylor, Pres. &Gen. Mgr.;
l\1. A. Taylor, Secy. & Treas.; A. E. McGovney, TENNEY ENGINEERING, INC.,
Sales Mgr.; D. Stephenson, Pur. Agt. & Pub. 8-10 Elm St., Montclair, N. ].
Dir.; A. W. Taylor, Pers. Dir.; C. W. Gifforrl, PERSON:<EL: D. Tenney, Pres.; A.]. Peck, Secy.
Chief Engr. & Treas.; R. Fagerlund, Prod. :-.Igr.; F. C.
Frost, qale~ Mgr.; R. ~tackhouse.• Pur. Dir.:
TAYLOR MANUFACTURING CO., 3056 W. V. F. 0 Re11ly, Pers. D1r.; T. Lop1ccolo, Chtef
Meinecke Ave., Milwaukee 10, Wise. Engr.
PERSONNEL: T. F. Millane, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
C .. V. Kray, Sa,les Mgr.; R. !..McDonald, P':lr. GEORGE A. TERRY CO.,
D1r.; ]. F. Mtllane, Pers. Dtr.; H. Karwe1k, 356 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo 1 N.Y.
Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: G. A. Terry, Owner; A. ~{.Dodge,
Secy.
THE TAYLOR-WINFIELD CORP.,
Warren 0.
PERSONNEL: 'J. A. Anderson, Pres.; \V. A. THE TEXAS CO.,
135 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N.Y.
Anderson, V. Pres.; N. H. Cobb, Secy.; ]. D.
Anderson, Treas.; T. S, Long, Acting Gen. Mgr. PERSONNEL: W. S. S. Rodgers, Pres.; H. \V.
& Sales Mgr.; W. G. Ttlsher, Prod. Mgr.; W. H. Dodge, V. Pres.; R. L. Saunders, Secy.; L. H.
Marion, Pur. Dir.; E. E. Steigner, Pers. Dir.; Lindeman, Treas.; M. Halpern, Prod. Mgr.;
R. E. Dauber, Pub. Dir.; E. ]. Del Vecchio, R. T. Herndon, Sales Mgr.; G. W. Orton, Pur.
Asst. Sales Mgr.; S.M. Humphrey, Exec. Engr. Dir.; C. 0. Strahley, Pers. Dir.; P. C. Humph.
rey, Pub. Dir.; A. R. Dunphy, Asst. Adv. Mgr.;
D. W. Carswell, Chief Engr.
TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.,
Alliance, 0.
PERSONNEL:]. C. Hart, Pres.; C. W. Elkins, M. N. THACKABERRY,
Asst. to the Pres.-Sales; R. H. Wendt, V. Pres.- 304-308 E. Third St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Engrg.; K. W. Tibbits, V. Pres.-Mf~.; D. L. PERSONNEL: M. N. Thackaberry. Owner &
Zachanas, Secy. & Treas.; M. W. Thtrd, Asst. Treas.; R. G. Spangler. Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agl.;
Treas. & Pers. Dir.; ]. F. Masterson, Pub. Dir.; L. Smith, Chief Engr.
A. ]. Dodge, Pur. Dir.
THIOKOL CORP.,
TECHNICAL PLY-WOODS, 780 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, N. J.
228 N. LaSalle St., Chicago 1, Til. PERSONNEL: B. L. Longstreth, Pres. & Gen.
PERSONNEL: J; R. Fitzpatri~k, Dir. & Sal.es Mgr.; ]. C. Patrick, V. Pres.; H. A. Richards,
Mgr.; A. N. Carstens, Assocmte; M. B. Gns- Secy.; ]. W. Crosby, Sales Mgr.; ]. C Camp-
wold, Treas. & Pur. Dir.; H. ]. Hansen, Chief bell, Pur. Agt.
Engr. & Res. Dept.
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS CO., THOMPSON AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CO.,

6670 Lexington Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Euclid, 0.
PERSOKNEL: E. R. Chilcott, Pres.; F. E. Chil- PERSONNEL: F. C. Crawf~rd, Pres.; L. M. Clegg,
cott, Gen. Mgr.; G. L. Hawkins, Pur. Agt. Exec. V. Pres.;]. D. \Vnght, V. Pres., Secy. &
Gen. Mgr.; A. T. Colwell, V. Pres.; ]. H.
Coolidge, Treas.; G. V. Sevald, Sales Mgr.; H.
TEICHER MANUFACTURING CORP., D. Myers, Pur. Agt.; R. S. Livingstone, Pers.
136-23 34th Ave., Flushing, N.Y. Dir.; F. R. Witt, Pub. Dir.; H. D. Bubb, Chief
PERSONNEL: A. A. Teicher, Pres.; G. B. Cluett, Engr.
II, V. Pres.; L. L. Wilke, Secy.; L. Teicher,
Treas.; K. E. Friedemann, Prod. Mgr.
THE THOMPSON GRINDER CO.,
TELAUTOGRAPH CORP., 1534 W. Main St., Springfield, 0.
16 W. 6lst St., New York 23, N.Y. PERSONNEL: C. Baldenhofer, Pres., Treas. &
PERSONNEL:W. F. Vieh, Pres.; H. Shea. Treas.; Gen. Mgr.; W. G. Baldenhofer, V. Pres.; R. !\I.
T. F. Duncan, Prod. Mgr.; ]. B. Carlyon, Sales McDonough, Secy.; ]. C. Wilson, Sales Mgr.,
Mgr.; H. Wilkins, Pur. Dir.; A. H. Drew, Adv. Pub. Dir. & Chief Engr.; R. L. Powers, Pur.
Mgr.; G. T. Stanton, Chief Engr. Agt. & Pers. Dir.
TELEVISO PRODUCTS, INC., 6533 Olmsted THE HENRY G. THOMPSON & SON CO.,
Ave., Northwest Highway, Chicago, Ill. 277 Chapel St., New Haven 5, Conn.
PERSONNEL: S. S. Schiller, Pres.; H. D. Von PERSONNEL: D. W. Northup, Pres.; T. A.
Jenef, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; ]. B. Atkinson, Hyde, V. Pres.; A. W. Tucker, Secy., Sales Mgr.
Secy.; F. Schalk, Gen. Mgr.; ]. D. Ellis, Pur. & Adv. Mgr.; D. C. Smyth, Treas. & Pur. Dir.:
Agt.; D. Sherman, Pers. Dir. M. J. Radecki, Chief Engr.
DIRE T RY 6 5
lFA§TlER
BJETTER
WEJLDRNG
TAYLOR-WINFIELD HAS MET
THE DEMAND FOR WELDERS
THAT WILL STEP UP AIRCRAFT
PRODUCTION WITHOUT SACRI-
FICING QUALITY . ..
B-800
HYDRAULIC
FLASH-BUTT
WELDER
~
ROCKER ARM
TYPE HI-WAVE
WELDER
TAYLOR-WINFIELD ENGINEERING
TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION ALL
PROBLEMS OF AIRCRAFT STRUC-
TURAL WELDING - AND SOLVES
THEM.
THE MOST COMPLETE LINE

OF RESISTANCE WELDING
EQUIPMENT IN THE COUNTRY
DIRECTORY
THOMPSON PRODUCTS, INC., TINGLEY RELIANCE RUBBER CORP.,
8354 Wilcox Ave., Bell, Calif. 903 Ross St., Rahway, N.J.
PERSONNEL: F. C. Crawford, Pres.; L. 1\1. PEnsoNNEL: W. McCollum. Pres. & Sales :\!gr.;
Clegg, V. Pres.; J, D. Wright, Secy.; P. D. P. :\. Furber, V. Pres.; D. Am1strong. Secy.;
Hileman, Gen. Mgr.; A. F. Anderson, Factory W. Rand, Treas., Gen. l\lgr. & Pur. Agt.; H
Mgr.; W. H. Carhart, Sales M!lr.; S. A. Peins, Chief Engr.
Richards, Pur. Dir.; J. R. Bair, Pcrs. Dir.:
R. M. Rogers, Chief Engr. TINNERMAN PRODUCTS, INC.,
2038 Fulton Rd., Cle\'eland 13, 0.
THOMPSON PRODUCTS, INC., PERSONNEL: A. H. Tinnerman. Pres. & Treas.;
2196 Clarkwood Rd., Cleveland 3, 0. G. :\. Tinnerman. \'. Pres. & Gen. :\!gr.: A T.
PgRSONNEL: F. C. Crawford, Pres.; L. :'.!. 11uttriss. Sccy.; W. :\!. Buttriss, Sales :\!gr. &
Cle\lg• Exec. V. Pr~s.; J. H. Coolidge, V. Pres. Ad\•. :'.!gr.; R. o,•erstrcct, Pur. Dir.; C. H.
& 1reas.; J.D. Wnght, V. Pres. & Secy.; T. 0. Judd, Chief Engr.
Duggan, A. T. Colwell, W. M. Albaugh, R. S.
Livingstone, V. Pres.; J. 1\L Kerwin, Factory TITANINE, INC.,
Mgr.; D. Graef, Prod. Mgr.; G. V. Sevald, Morris & Elmwood Aves., Union, N. J.
Sales Mgr.; H. D. Myers, Pur. Dir.; R. D. PiiRSONNEI.: E. G. Davis, Pres., Treas. & Gen.
Livingstone, Pers. Dir.; F. R. Witt, Adv. & Mgr.; T. A. J. Ward, V. Pres .• Sccy. & Pur.
Pub. Dir.; H. D. Bubb, Chief Engr. Agt.; W. Bagley, Sales :\!gr.
THOMSON-GmB ELECTRIC WELDING TITEFLEX, INC.,
CO., Lynn, Mass. 500 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark 5, N.J.
PERSONNEL: G. A. Cutter. Pres.; H. B. \V:~rren, PERSONNI;L: E. E. Husted. Pres.; P. L. Procter,
W. T. Ober, V. Pres.: D. J. Lyne, Secy.; A. P. V. Pres. & Treas.; E. A. Robertson. V. Pres.;
Reed, Treas.; C. E. Seifert, Prod. l\lgr.; I. C. V. C. Bonardel, Contract :'.!gr.; J. Dunn, \Vorks
Brown, Sales Mgr.; E. L. C. Clark, Adv Mgr.; Mgr.: A. Pennington, Prod. Mgr.; C. Lane,
F. H. Speed, Chief Engr. Pur. Dir.; W. Oliver. Pers. Dir.; E. W. Allen,
Jr .. Pub. Dir.; D. Ingalls, Chief Engr.
THORDARSON ELECTRIC MANUFACTUR-
ING CO., 500 W. Huron St., Chicago, THE TOBRIN TOOL CO., Plantsville, Conn.
ill. PERSONNEL: \V. F. Thomson, Pres. & Treas.; D.
PERSONNEL: R. E. Onstad, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; S. Blakeslee, V. Pres.; R. H. Brannin, Secy.; E.
L. G. Winney, V. Pres.; 0. W. Storey, Sec:t.; L. Barlow, Sales !\!gr.
W. R. Mahoney, Asst. Treas.; M. Flechs1g,
Prod. Mgr.; J. Beebe, Sales 1\!gr.; C. A. TOLEDO SCALE CO.,
Schmidt, Pur. Dir.; T. Kissling, Pers. Dir.; Telegraph Rd., Toledo, 0.
E. J. Rehfeldt, Pub. Dir. & Adv. 1\Igr.; W. PI>RSONNEL: H. D. Bennett, Pres.; W. A. Fink,
Howe, Chief Engr. V. Pres. & Treas.; G. R. Bennett, V. Pres. &
Gen. Mp;r.; C. 0. Marshall, Secy.; M. E.
THE THRESHER VARNISH CO., Holmes, Sales Mgr.; G. S. Yost, Pur. Agt.; R.
1100 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, 0. H. Herron, Pers. Dir.; L. Ellingwood, Pub.
PERSONNEL: C. L. Sullivan, Jr., Pres., Gen. Dir.; F. W. Gilchrist, Chief Engr.
Mgr. & Pur. Agt.; E. H. Kessler, Sales Mgr.; P.
W. Blue, Pers. Dir. & Pub. Dir.; J. E. Heller, THE TOLEDO STANDARD COMMUTATOR
Chief Engr. CO., 2242 Smead Ave., Toledo, 0.
PERSONNEL: E. D. Moon, Pres.; W. D. Moon,
W. HARRIS THURSTON-THURSTON CUT- V. Pres.; H. R. Moon. Secy. & Trcas.; A. G.
TING CORP., 40 Worth St., New York, Ollivier, Gen. Mgr. & Chief Engr.; F. E.
N.Y. Rigney, Pur. Agt.
PERSONNEL: W. H. Thurston. Pres.; J. G.
Bausher, Sales Mgr., Dir. Airwing Prod. THE TOMKINS JOHNSON CO.,
TIDE WATER ASSOCIATED OIL CO., 617 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, Mich.
17 Battery Pl., New York, N. Y. PERSONNEL: A. R. Johnson, Pres.; J?. M. J.
PERSONNEL: W. F. Humphrey, Pres.; B. L. Tracey, V. Pres., Gen. !\!gr. & Pur. D1r.; L. E,
Graves, V. Pres.; W. _f. Burker, Secy.; K. R. Eberhardt. Secy.; A. l\1 Miller, Treas.; G. K.
Hankinson, Trcas.; J. b. Collins, Sales Mgr. Watson, Prod. Mgr.; W. J. Remund, Sales
79 New Montgomery St., San Fran- Mgr.; G. B. Cranor, Chief Engr.
cisco, Calif.
PERSONNEL: L. F. Bayer, V. Pres.; P. E. Allen, THE TRANE CO., Second & Cameron Ave.,
Sales Mgr. La Crosse, Wise.
PERSONNEL: R. N. Trane. Pres.; E. H. Erick-
TIETZMANN ENGINEERING CO., son, V. Pres.; A. T. Holmes, Secy.; F. Hood,
Englewood, 0. Treas.; D. C. Minard •. Sales Mgr.; R. ~·Pearse,
PERSONNEL: C. Tietzmann, Pres.; W. A. Tietz- Pur. Dir.; R. W. G1llette. Pers. D1r.; L. A.
mann, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr., Pur. Trumble, Adv. Mgr.; R. H. Anderegg, Chief
Af:t. & Pub. Dir.; D. Randolph, Se.cy.; M. Engr.
T1etzmann, Treas.; A. Hocker, Pers. D1r.: J. A.
Anderson, Chief Engr. TRANS-AMERICAN AIRPORTS CORP.,
271 Madison Ave., New York 16, N.Y.
THE TIMKEN ROLLER BEARING CO., PERSONNEL: E. H. Bauman, Pres., Sales Mgr.,
Canton, 0. Pur. Dir., Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; B. Wallace,
PERSONNEL: W. E. Umstattd, Pres.; W. R. V. Pres.; L. Adler, Secy.; E. Bauman, Treas.
Timken, Exec. V. Pres.; L. M. Klinedinst, T.V.
Buckwalter, A.M. Donze, J, E. Fick, V. Pres.; TRANSUE & WILLIAMS STEEL FORGING
R, C. Brower, Secy. & Treas.; W. B. Moore, CORP., Alliance, 0.
D1r. Sales; D. A. Bessmer, Pur. Dir.; P. J, PERSONNEL: J. R. Gorman, Pre~. & Gen. Mgr.;
Reeves, Adv. Mgr.; A. L. Berg•trom, Exec. J. C. Redmond, V. Pres.; H. C. Senour, Secy. &
Engr.
Treas.; E. M. Cook, Sales Mgr.;.H. C. Martin,
TIMM AIRCRAFT CORP., Pur. Dir.; E. H. Meeks, Pers, D1r.; L. Donnel-
117 W. Ninth St., Los Angeles, Calif. ley, Adv. Mgr.; R. Scott, Ch1ef Engr.
PERSONNEL: 0. W. Timm, Pres. & Chief Engr.;
R. B. Buckley, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. P. HAROLD E. TRENT CO., Leverington Ave. &
Murdy1 Secy. ~ Treas.; W. A. C~mpbell, Pub. Wilde St., Philadelphia, 27, Pa.
Rei. Drr.; W. S1lsby, Ind. Rei. Drr. PERSONNEL: E. F. Ewing, Sales Mgr,
OIRftCT R .
bearing surfaces must be

isbed unbelie va bl y smooth
eiwise the blades will not
feather co.rrecd at high propel-
ler speeds. Every bearing is given
a most seveie roique test.
Weight va riations between any'
rwo complete bearings are held
''right on the button," othel"\vise
bear:iogs alone w ould throw pro-
pell ers our of balance.
ere are thousands of Timken
Uer Blade Bearings in ser-
they a.re making an
c""'~c~l".L·" performance record in
fiahter a nd bomber planes.
If you are interested in propeller
bJade feat hering bearings we.
welcome your consultation.
THE TlMKEN ROLLER BEARING

COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO
628 DIRECTORY
THE TRIPLETT ELECTRICAL INSTRU- TYSON ROLLER BEARING CORP.,
MENT CO., Bluffton, 0. Massillon, 0. .
PERSO:<NEL: R. L. Triplett, Pres.; C. A. Biery, PERSO:<:<EL: R. H. l\faxson. Pres. & Gen. l\fgr.;
V. Pres.; L. Fenn, Prod. Mgr.; N. A. Triplett, E. R. Earnest. V. Pres. & Secy.; J. K. Colgate,
Sales i\Igr.; G. Linden, Pur. Dir.; A. R. Baker, Treas.; H. J. Deal. Sales l\Igr.; L. W. W..ddell.
Pers. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. Pub. Dir.; W. Rastetter, Chief Engr.
TRIPPE MANUFACTURING CO.,
564 W. Adams St., Chicago 6, IJI.
PERSONNEL: G. Trippe, Pres.; S. H. Moss,
Secy.; J. G. Cohen, Prod. l\lgr. u
TROYER AIRCRAFT,
742 Bridge St., Grand Rapids, Mich.
PERsos:<m.: K. R. Troyer, Pres. & Chief Engr. U. S. INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC.,
60 E. 42nd St., New York, N. Y.
TUBE TURNS, INC., PERSOSSEL: C. S. Munson, Pres.; G. Haskell.
224 E. Broadway, Louisville 1, Ky. V. Pres.; B. H. Young, Secy.; K. Peck, Treas.:
PERSOSSEL: W. H. Girdler, Sr .• Pres.; R. E. L.A. Keane. Sales l\lgr.; E. R. Lawrence. Pur
Fritsch, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; 0. 0. Funk, Agt.
Secy. & Treas.; C. J. Hodapp, Gen. Mgr.;
N. C. Dooley, Prod. Mgr.; R. J. Dilger, Pur. U. S. TOOL CO., INC.,
Dir.; W. H. (;irdler, Jr., Pers. Dir.; 0. C. Ampere (East Orange) N. J.
Husted, Pub. Dir.; G. V. Wedereit, Adv. Mgr.; PERso:<SEL: C. Todd, Pres. & Trcns.; A. E.
F. C. Smith, Chief Engr. Borton. V. Pres.; W. P. Powers, Scey.; J. Ar-
mour, Gen. Mgr.; F. Koch, Prod. l\lgr.; P. E.
TUBING SEAL-CAP, INC., 1\lcKeith. Sales l\fgr., Pub. Dir. & Adv. l\fgr.;
215 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, Calif. W. Downey, Pur. Dir.; R. G. Bliss, Pers. Dir.;
PERSO:<NEL: R. A. Livingston, Pres.; F. W. E. Grimm, Chief Engr.
Livermont, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; R. L. Ames,
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; L. Cole, Secy.; C. Rowe, UNIFORM HOOD LACE CO.,
Asst. Treas. 1609 College Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
PERSONNEl.: J. L. Anthony, Pres.; L. M. An-
TUBULAR RIVET AND STUD CO., thony, Secy. &'Treas.; C. Jacks, Gen. l\lgr.;
Wollaston, Mass. J. B. Given, Prod. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: E. N. Bray, Pres.; L. P. Worcester,
V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; F. A. Edmands, Treas.;
B. C. Edmands, Prod. Mgr. UNION AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS CORP.,
380 Second Ave., New York, N.Y.
TUBULAR SERVICE CORP., PERSONNEL: I. M. Felt, Pres.; E. Ellinger, Jr.,
32 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Exec. V. Pres.; D. Fordsman, V. Pres.; S. C.
PERSOSNEL: H. L. Wanderman, Pres. & Adv. Jones, Secy. & Treas.
Mgr.; M. L. Rosenblum, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
A. W. Brand, Secy. & Treas.; E. Lerner, Pers. UNION MANUFACTURING CO.,
Dir.; I. J. Freedman, Chief Engr. 296 Church St., New Britain, Conn.
PERSOSSEL: C. S. Neumann, Pres., Gen. Mgr.
. TUCKER AVIATION CO., & Sales Mgr.; C. S. Mueller, Secy.; I:I· H .
110 N. Park St., Ypsilanti, Mich. Wheeler, Treas. & Pur. Agt.; C. N. Ba1sden,
PERSONNEL: P. T. Tucker. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; Pers. Dir.: G. C. Prime, Chief Engr.
W. M. Harris, Secy.; M. R. Diggs, Treas.;
E. E. Schaffer, Gen. Mgr.; F. W. Glatt, Pur. UNITED AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC.,
Agt.; C. N. Hazlewood, Chief Engr. Dayton 1, 0.
2929 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
TURBO ENGINEERING CORP., PERSONNEL: F. G. Sorensen, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Hancock & Lalor Sts., Trenton, N. J. P. W. Christensen, F. W. Wilkens, V. Pres.;
PERSONNEL.: G. E. Besler, Pres.; R. Birmann, .f. Shotwell, Secy. & Tr!'as.; \V. W. Cowan,
V. Pres., Secy. & Chief Engr.; L. S. Rice, Works Mgr.; E. C. Hartlieb, Sales Mgr.; .T. A.
Treas.; P. Doxey, Works Mgr.; E . .T. Schwarz, Connolly, Pur. Dir.; L. K. Sherrill, Pers. Dir.;
Pur. Agt.; F. Jarrell, Pers. Dir. A. C. Hoffman, Chief Engr.
TURCO PRODUCTS, INC.,
6135 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. UNITED-CARR FASTENER CORP.,
PERSONSEL: S. G. Thornbury, Pres. & Treas.; 31 Ames St., Cambridge 42, Mass.
R. Sanders, V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; PERSONNEL: A. W. Kimbell, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
E. S. Harrington, Secy.; .f. C. Walker, Pur. C. L. Hall, V. Pres.; A. S. Boynton, Secy.;
Agt.; D. M. LeVasseur, Pers. Dir.; S. E. Gold- J. J. Ellsworth, Treas.; D. J. Rogers, Prod.
smith, Pub. Dir.; C. A. Stine, Chief Engr. Mgr.; G. S. Maynard, Sales ~gr.; F. J. Ross,
Pur. Dir.; W. A. Nye, P_ers. D1r.; R. 0. Chaff~e,
TUTHILL SPRING CO., Chief Engr.; A. W. RICe, Jr., Engrg. Serv1ce
760 Polk St., Chicago 7, ill. Mgr.
PERSONNEL: H. T. Moore, Pres., Gen. Mgr.,
Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; W. S. Van Bergen, THE UNITED STATES ELECTRICAL TOOL
V. Pres., Prod. Mgr., Pur. Dir. & Chief Engr.; CO., 1050 Findlay St., Cincinnati 14,
.f. H. Schmidt, Secy.; 0. C. Nuss, Treas. 0.
TWIN CITY TOOL CO., 2520 Marshall St., PERSONNEL: J. C. Smith, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. G. E. Smith, V. Pres. & Treas.; J. M. Hogan,
PERSONNEl.: S. J. Leba, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; Secy.; G. D. Behlen, Prod. Mgr. & Chief Engr.;
J, J. Leba, Secy., Treas. & Chief Engr. J. D. O'Fiaherty, Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.;
H. E. Neske, Pur. Dir.
TYLER FIXTURE CORP., Niles, Mich.
PERSONNEl.: .f. Tyler, Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales UNITED STATES GAUGE CO.,
Mgr.; C. P. Eliason, V. Pres.; G. H. Mayhew, 14 Wall St., New York, N.Y.
Secy. & Treas.; E. W. Kent, Prod. Mgr.; H. C. PERSONNEL: .f. W. Place, Pres.; W. G. Ziegler,
Davis, Pur. Dir.; S. D. Vanderweg, Pers. Dir., Sales Mgr.; F. D. Heyder, Pur. Agt.; R. F.
Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr. Stackel, Pers. Dir.; M. Klein, Chief Engr.
DIRE
THE /'ivdoe FASTENER

THERE IS a correct size of Airloc for e v ery application that
calls for a cowling fastener .. . ~4-inch, l-inch and 1 ~-inch.
They test to 300, 7 50 and 1050 lbs. tensi le strength re-
spectively. Selecting the exact size you need will save
the unnecessary weight of using a l arger fastener where
a smaller one will meet requiremen s. The Airloc' s com-
pact design saves space with no loss of security.
NEW CATALOG. Send for a copy of the new Airloc Catalog
complete in every detail. Address Dept. Y-44.
UNITED-CARR FASTENER CORP.

CAMBRIDGE 42, MASSACHUSETTS
DIRECTORY
THE UNITED STATES GRAPHITE CO., UTILITY ELECTRIC STEEL FOUNDRY,
1621 Holland Ave., Saginaw Mich. 3334 E. Slauson Ave., Vernon, Calif.
PERSOSXEL: H. R. Wickes, Pres.; L_ Field, V. PERSO:<:<EL: E. W. Bennett, Pres.; G. L. Kno'<.
Pr.E. & Gen. Mgr.; 0. R. Miller, Secy.; H. E. V. Pres.; H. C. Bennett. Secy. & Trcas.; E. C.
Ward Treas.; S. Bolton, Sales Mgr.; C. J, Hummel, Gen. l\!gr.; J. C. Ktdd. Sales !\!gr.
Powers, Pur. Agt.; H. F. Mitchel, Chief Engr.
UTILITY FAN CORP., 4851 S. Alameda St.,
UNITED STATES PLYWOOD CORP., Los Angeles, Calif.
616 W. 46th St., New York 19 N.Y. PERSO:<:<EL: B. B. Breslow, Pres. & Gen. !\!gr.;
PERSONNEL: L. Ottinger, Pres.; R. C. Wilcox, M. Breslow, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.;
V. Pres.; S. Ottinger, Sccy.; W. Leary, Treas. B. Harris, Secy.; H. A. Goldman, Trcas.; S.
& Pers. Dir.; C. Brown, Gen. Mgr.; W. Bailey, G. Scott, Pur. Agt.; A. Silver, Pcrs. Dir.; H.
C. Yerkes, Prod. l\!grs.; S. W. Antm•ille, Sales Sachs. Chief Engr.
Mgr.; C. C. Holdsworth, Pur. Dir.; ]. G.
Berens, Pub. Dir.; R. S. Lowell, Adv. Mgr.; UXBRIDGE WORSTED CO., INC.,
0. S. Tuttle, Chief Engr. Uxbrid~e Mass.
PERSONNEL: H.}. Walter, Trcas.; G. P. Carver,
Jr., Pur. Agt.
UNITED STATES RUBBER CO.,
1230 Sixth Ave., New York 20, N. Y.
PERSONNEL: H. E. Smith, Pres.; E. Burkman,
Secy.; A. Surkamp, Treas.; G. M. Tisdale, Pur. v
Dir.; H. Kaiser, Pers. Dir.; R. Wilks, ~ub. Di:.;
T. H. Young, Adv. Mgr.; C. A. Osthng, Chtcl V. & E. MANUFACTURING CO.,
Engr. P. 0. Box 950, Pasaden9. 20, Calif.
PERSON:<EL: F. E. Vaul'(han, Partner, Gen.
UNITED STATES VARNISH CO., Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; F. G. Eubanks,
Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Partner & Prod. Mgr.; H. Pursel, Pur. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: H. G. Hose, Pres. E. l\L Eubanks, Pere. Dir.; H. Harris, Chic!
Engr.
UNITED TRANSFORMER CO.,
150 Varick St., New York 13, N.Y. VALENTINE & CO. INC.,
PERSONNEL: I. A. Mitchell, Pres., Treas., Pub. II E. 36th St., New York, N.Y.
Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; S. L. Baraf. V. Pres., Secy. PERSONNEL: T. J, Campbell, Pres.; G. l\1.
&.Sales Mgr.; R. E. Cochran, Gen. Mgr. & Pur. Bralla, Sccy. & Trcas.; A. L. Clark. Sales l\Igr .•
Dtr.; L. A. Goldstone, Prod. Mgr.; H. B. Aeronautical Div.; H. N. Plumb, Jr., Pur. Agt.
Golden, Pers. Dir.; L. G. Burnell, Chief Engr.
VALVOLINE OIL CO.,
UNIVERSAL BORING MACHINE CO., 453 Culvert St., Cincinnati 2, 0.
Hudson, Mass. PERSONNEL: G. P. Doll, Pres. & Gen. l\lgr.;
PERSONNEL: F. S. Jefferies, Pres.; C. A. Clarke, C. J. Leroux, V. Pres., Trcas. & Sales l\!gr.;
V. Pres.; A. H. Goodsell, Secy. & Treas. E. H. Shepard, Asst. Sccy. & Pur. Dir.; C. W.
Luton, Prod. M~r.-Refinery; C. C. Gould,
Secy.; G. L. Servxce, Pub. Dir. & Adv. ;\!gr.;
UNIVERSAL BUILDING PRODUCTS L. A. Calkins, Chief Engr.
CORP'j 2625 Elm St., Dallas, Tex.
PERSONNEL: . P. Travis, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; VAN NORMAN CO.,
C .. J3.. Hnrrison, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; E. 3640 Main St., Springfield, Mass.
Wtlhams, Secy. & Treas.; R. K. McLaury, Dir. PERSOSNEL: J, Y. Scott, Pres. & Treas.; L. F.
Pur.; H. W. Strong, Dir. Pub. Rei. & Adv.; Lunderup, V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; F. D. Van
G. W. White, Pub. Dir.; A. Rickard, Chief Norman, Sccy.; H. G. Hoglund, Sales Mgr.-
Engr. Machine Tools; C. R. Crowder, Sales Mgr.-
Automotive Equipment; C. A. Thompson, Pur.
UNIVERSAL FIXTURE CORP., Dir.; F. P. Healy, Chief Engr.
135 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y.
PERSONNEL: S. Brimberg, Pres.; S. Goldberg, VAPOR CAR HEATING CO., INC.,
V. Pres.; P. Rosenberg, Secy. & Treas.; E. 1450 Railway Exchange, Chicago, DI.
Macauley, G<'n. Mgr. PERSONNEL: \V. L. Conwell, Pres.; A. D. Bruce,
Exec. V. Pres.; 0. A. Rosboro, Secy.; D. W.
UNIVERSAL MICROPHONE CO., Fox, Treas.; L. H. Gillick, Sales Mgr.; E. A.
424 Warren Lane, Inglewood, Calif. Russell, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: J. L. Fouch, Pres.; C. L. Sly, YARD, INC.,
V. Pres. & Treas.; D. D. Allen, Secy.; R. 2961 E. Colorado St., Pasadena, Calif.
Hannan, Prod. Mgr.; H. Baumgarten, Pur. PERSONNEL: V. B. Wallace, Pres.; H. E. Robin-
Dir.; G. Schmidt, Pers. Dir.; R. L. Power, Adv. son. V. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; H. M. Bray, Secy.,
Mgr.; L. Willyard, Chief Engr. Treas. & Sales Mgr.; N. 0. Nelson, Pur. Dir.;
R. D. Tyler, Adv. Mgr.
THE UNIVIS LENS CO.,
401 Leo St., Dayton, 0. THE VARIETY AIRCRAFT CORP.,
PERSONNEL: J, R. Silverman, Pres. & Gen. 2901 W. Third St., Dayton, 0.
Mgr.; G. F. Stanley, V. Pres.; M. H. Stanley, PERSONNEL: L. M. Coppock, Pres. & Gen.
Exec. V. Pres., Secy. & Treas.; R. Marks, Prod. Mgr.; E. J, McBride, V. PreS.j C. A. Coppock,
Mgr.; V. H. Hancock, Sales Mgr.; J, Murray, Secy., Treas. & .Pur. Agt.; E .. A. Johnson, Sales
Pur. Dir.; G. Campbell, Pers. Dir.; L. V. Mgr.; A. J. Kxng, Pers. Dtr.; E. C. Yount,
Browne, Pub. Dir.; W. Savage, Adv. Mgr.; Chief Engr.
R. E. Allan, Chief Engr. VASCOLOY-RAMET CORP.,
800 Market St., Waukegan, D!.
UTICA DROP FORGE & TOOL CORP., PERSONNEL: R. J, Aitchison, Pres.; A. J. Dowe,
2415 Whitesboro St., Utica 4, N.Y. F. H. Driggs, V. Pres.A· E. F. Radke, Secy. &
PERSONNEL: E. Norris, Pres. & Treas.; W. V. Treas.; J, A. Fraser, sst. Sales Mgr.; P. J,
Daugherty, V. Pres.; F. P. Tenney, V. Pres. Guentherman, Prod. Mgr.; H. B. Clark, Gen.
& Sales.Mgr.; D. L. Ty!er, Secy.; A. L. Evans, Sales Mgr.; C. G. Howard, Asst. Sales Mgr.;
PBur. Dll'.; V. W. Banrugan, Pers. Dir.; W. A. H. W. Highriter, Lab. Dir.; N. E. Bradley.
ames, Chief Engr. Adv. Mgr.
DIRECTORY
Low-Pressure Molded Plastics

Weldwood's latest development for the
aircraft industry ...
• LOW PRESSURE .MOLDED PLASTICS- This parnboloid

is a Weldwood low-. re- ure, all-plastic molding now
in war use. Pa.r ro specificnci n can be low-pressure
molded us in im . regnared papers, fab rics, g lass
dor.bs nnd wood veneers .
• FABRICATED WELDWOOD S.AVES

.METAL, SAVES WEIGHT-Bomber floor.s,
p:uricions, wing ti s navigators' ra Ies
nn d orbet aircrnft p:uts are produced
in a special Fa ricared Parts Plant.
.MOLDED WELDWOOD •
SPEEDS AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION-
This p h oro shows resi n- coa ted
ve neer sheers being conJormcd ro
mandrels p ri or ro cooking. T wo
planrs are de vored exclusive.ly ro
moldin g Weldwood.
FLAT WELDWOOD CONSTRUCTION SAVES •

TIME- Light ro hand le yet poun d for pound as
strong as steel, flat \'\Teldwood ser ves the a ircrnft
indu stry in m an y wa ys. IUustrated is an aileron
prod uced by a leading plane manufacturer.
Write now [or romp/eu inf ormation 011 Weldwood/or aircraft.
WELDWOOD Plywood
Weldwood Plywood and Plywood Products
are ma11ujactured a11d marketed by
UNITED STATES PLYWOOD CORPORATION
New Y ork, N . Y.
Waterproof Weldwood, so marked, is bonded with phm ol f ormal-

dehyde synthetic resin. Other types ·of wat.,-reJiJtant lfl"etd'tJ.•ood
are manufacwred with extended urea rn iw and other aPProved
bonding agmiJ. j\1olded Weld wood products are r:tade by T he
Vidal Proem U. S. Pa twt No. 2073290. T be sen•i f J of quc!t-
fied fn gineen, chemiJts and wood uchno/ogiJtJ are t:t'ailahle. Pla•tico and Wood Welded for Good
l)fJ{I~CTf)RY
VEEDER-ROOT INC., Hartford 2, Conn. VIRGINIA RUBATEX, DIY. OF SALTA

PERSossr;L: G. H. Anthony, Pres.;]. H. Chap CORP., I Exchange Pl., Jersey City,
lin. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. F. Pendlebury. N.J.
Secy.; C. G. Allyn, Trcas.; K. D. Gmham. PERSOSSEI.: W. L. Smith. Pres.; S. A. Odium.
Prod. Mgr.; ]. M. Brown. Pur. Dir.; R. W. V. Pres.; :.1. C. :.tulloy. Sccy.; C. A. Warden.
Bailey, Pers. Dir.; E. B. Smith, Adv. ~tgr.; Treas.; H. F. Gremmel. Sales ~!gr.; G. H
H. L. Spaunburg, Chief Engr. Cornelius, Pur. Agt.; R. L. Overstreet. Chief
Engr.
THE VELLUMOID CO.,
54 Rockdale St., Worcester, Mass. THE VLCHEK TOOL CO.,
PERSONNEL: R. B. Stanley, Pres.; L. Wald, 3001 E. 87th St., Cleveland, 0.
V. Pres., Gen. l\Igr. & Pur. Agt.; W. W. FERSOSSF.I.: F.]. Vlchek. Pres.; E. C. Koster,
Webster, Treas.; C. S. Li\•ingstone, Sales Mgr. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; D. B. Wilson, Secy.;
H. F. Vlchek, Treas.; E. Krall. Sales Ml{r.;
VERSON ALLSTEEL PRESS CO., F. Tkach, Pur. Agt.; J. :-.=ichtn. Pers. Dar.;
1363 E. 93rd. St., Chicago 19, ll!. ]. Pnzovrek, Chief Engr.
PERSONNEL: D. C. Verson, Pres. & Trcas.;
]. Verson, V. Pres. & Secy.; P. B. Duggan, VOGES MFG. CO., INC.,
Gen. Mgr.; H. Duxler, Prod. Mgr.; A. C. 99th St. & 103rdAve., Ozone Park N.Y.
Ortmann, Sales Mgr.: H. G. Wiggins, Pur. Dir.; PERSOSSEL: F. Voges, Pres. & Treas.; F. W
N. Dillman, Pers. Dir.; F. J. Heid, Pub. Dir. Voges, V. Pres., Sccy. & Gen. ~!gr.
& Adv. Mgr.; A. Clements, Chief Engr.
THE JOHN W. VOGLER CO., INC.,
VICKERS, INC., 1218 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, Mich. PERSO:<:<EL: J. W. Vogler, Pres. & Trcas.; H.
PERSONNEL: H. F. Vickers, Pres.; K. R. Ductscher, V. Pres.; A. L. Vogler. Secy.; C. D.
Herman, V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; F. T. Harring- Green, Sales Mgr. & Chief Engr.
ton, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; J. F. Forster, Treas.;
R. M. McCabe, Pur. Agt.; L. R. Twyman, Pub. VONNEGUT MOULDER CORP.,
Dir.; R. C. Griffith, Mgr., Aircraft Products 1815 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
Div. PERSOS=<EL: A. Vonnegut, Pres., Treas. & (;en.
Mgr.; R. W. Smart. V. Pres & Sales l\fgr.;
VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO., W. E. Stroup, Secy.; J. H. Weisenauer, Pur.
844 Folsom St., San Francisco 7, Calif. Agt.; ]. N. Clyne, Pers. Dir. & Chief Engr.;
PERSONNEL: L. W. Stettner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; V. L. Lee, Pub. Dir.
E. L. Mathy, V. Pres., Pub. Dir. & Adv. M_gr.;
W. S. Fulwrder, Secy. & Treas.; E. A. Damels.
Sales Mgr.; W. Kothgassner, Pur. Dir.; E. B.
Stinson, Chief Engr.
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VICTOR MANUFACTURING & GASKET
CO., 5750 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Ill.
PERSONNEL: J. H. Victor, Pres.; G. Victor, V.
Pres.; T. D. Huff, Secy.; G. McAninch, Treas.; WABASH APPLIANCE CORP.,
A. A. Frymark, Gen. Mgr.; C. C. Secrist, Sales 345 Carroll St., Brooklyn 31, N. Y.
Mgr.; 0. W. Clifton, Pur. Agt.; 0. C. Nichols, PERSONNEL: A. l\1. Parker, Pres.; 0. Foell, V.
Pers. Dir.; M. L. Liston, Pub. Dir.; A. J. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. Adler, Sccy.; R. L.
Aukers, Chief Engr. Adler, Treas.; J. Greenberg, Prod. Mgr.; W. R.
Freeman, Sales Mgr.; J. Taylor, Pur. Dir.;
VICTOR METAL PRODUCTS CORP., M. Levy, Pers. Dir.; H. Sp~nce, Pub. Dir. &
196 Diamond St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Adv. Mgr.; L. Anderson, Chref Engr.
PERSONNEL: J. Kronman, Pres.; L. Baron,
Secy.; H. Spurn, Pur. Dir.; A. Jaris, Pers. Dir. PAUL G. WAGNER CO., 2865 E. Washington
Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
VIDAL RESEARCH CORP., PERSONNEL: P. G. Wagner, Owner; R. C.
Central Airport, Camden, N. J. Wagner, Office Mgr.; W. F. Wagner, Gen.
PERSONNEL: E. L. Vidal, Pres.; L. ]. Marhocfer, Supt.
V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; H. D. Starr, V. Pres.
& Secy.; T. Epprecht, Treas.; H. Coleman, WAGNER ELECTRIC CORP.,
Sales Mgr.; H. Plasket, Pur. Agt.; R. Halbert, 6400 Plymouth Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
Pers. Dir.; P. Christian, Pub. Dir. PERSONNEL: P. B. Postlethwaite, Pres.;]. H.
Devor, V. Pres.; J. \V. Westcott, Secy.; V. W.
VIDE PRODUCTS, Bergen thai, Treas.; A. H. Timmerman, Gen.
1960 E. 48th St., Vernon, Calif. Mgr.; ]. A. Gelzer, Sales Mgr.; ]. D. Eby,
PERS<?NNEL: M. McGillivray, Gen. Mgr.; Pur. Agt.; G. W. Brown, Pers. Dir.; C. B.
C. Wrlloughby, Compt.; D. Place, Pers. Dir.; Dietrich, Pub. Dir.; B. Dick, Chief Engr.
L. Score, Chief Engr.
CHARLES WAGNER LITHO MACffiNERY
THE VIMALERT CO., LTD., CO. DIY. OF NATIONAL-STANDARD
CO., 51 Park Ave., Hoboken, N. J,
90 Forrest St., Jersey City, N.Y. PERSONNEL: W. H. Parkin, Pres.; A. H. John-
PERSONNEL: R. Cuse, Pres.; H. A. Schaufe!- son, V. Pres.; A. Miller, Secy_.; ]. A. Cooke,
berger, V. Pres. & Treas.; H. Shapiro, Secy.; Treas.; C. F. Scheehle, Jr., Drv. Mgr.; ]. De
H. H. Butler, Prod. Mgr.; R. H. Clarke, Chief Garmo, Sales Mgr.; C. E. Drake, Pur. Agt.; ].
Engr.
A. Ward, Pers. Dir.; R. C. Pierce, ChiefEngr.
VINCO CORP., E. R. WAGNER MANUFACTURING CO.,
8855 Schaefer Highway, Detroit 27, 4611 N. 32nd St. Milwaukee, Wise.
Mich.
PERSONNEL:]. J. Osplack, Pres.; E. E. Butler, WAILES DOVE-HERMISTON CORP.,
Exec. V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; R. A. Putnam, Westfield, N.J.
V. Pres.; A. S. Lloyd, Secy. & Treas.; G. A. PERSONNEL: L. Stuart, Pres.; W. H. T. Thorn-
Seco~d, Gen. Mgr:.; W. P. Head, Pur. Dir.; hill, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; L. H. deBeauchnmp,
H. Prlsen, Pers. Drr.; R,. G. C~lOper, Pub. Dir. V. Pres .. Treas. & Pur. Dir.; F. R. Stovekin,
& Adv. Mgr.; C. B. Smrth, Chref Engr. Secy.
IRE TOR
~di-~
SCREW THREAD INSERTS
Used Wit.h 'NF' and 'NC' Screws and Studs For Origi-
nal Installations, Salvage and Maintenance in Aircraft
Engines and Parts
"Heli-Coil" Screw Thread Inserts provide a simple and

inexpensive met.hod of protecting tapped threads in
light metals and plastics against abrasion, stripping and
seizing. Furnished in stainless steel or phosphor bronze,
they can be quickly installed wit.h hand or power tools . The" Aero-Thread" System
Manufacturers of aircraft engines and accessories use Tht "Aero-Thread" Sc; ew Thrtod
"Heli-Coil" Inserts in applications where solid screw System uses >CI'twt or studs with •
bushings were used previously. circular thread form to engage pro-
cision·shopcd phosphor bronn or
THE SCREW SYSTEM WITH THE stainless steel helical coil inserts in
the topped thr ..ds. Such fastening>
ANn-FRICTION THREAD LINING hove 100% mort dynamic strength
ond 25 % moro static strongth than
o.0·1'1f.o, U.S. and Foreign Patents conventional fostenin.gs.
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47-23 35th STREET
Issued and Pending .
"' !INUIJUCTS COMPANY, 'Nr.
• LONG ISLAND CITY,J. N.Y.
MOLDED
ROLLERS
STAMPINGS
IMPACT EXTRUSIONS
VICTOR METAL PRODUCTS CORP., 190 Diamond St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dih~ECTORY
WALDES KOH-I-NOOR INC., WASSELL ORGANIZATION, Westport, Conn.

Long Island City, N. Y. PERSO:-i:<EL: F. L. Wassell. W. D. Wassell.
PERSONNEL: S. Waldcs, Pres.; H. Axthelm, V. R. \\'. Watts, Partners; R. W. Watts. Sales
Pres. & Gen. Mffr.; H. J. Cooke, Secy. & Sales Mgr.; A. E. Coley, Pur. Agt.; S. R. Ellis. Adv.
Mgr.; M. M. M1ller, Treas.; B. Brozek, Prod. 1\fgr.
Mgr.; L. Wolf, Pur. Agt.; L. Amsterdam, Pers.
Dir.; C. K. Rudman, Pub. Dir. & Adv. ~!gr.; WAUKESHA MOTOR CO., Waukesha, Wise.
H. T. Wines, Chief Engr. PERSO:<:<EL: J. E. DeLong, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
]. B. Fisher, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.: C. P.
WALES-STRIPPIT CORP., :Ross, Sccy. & Trcas.; G. R. Evans. Prod. 1\!gr.;
345 Payne Ave., N. Tonawanda, N.Y. J. G. Swain, Sales Mgr.; L .. F. Whisler_. P':'r.
PERSONNEL: G. F. Wales, Pres.; C. C. Fichtner, bir.; J .. R. ~letters. Pers. D1r.; P. C. R1tch1e,
V. Pres., Treas. & Adv. Mgr.; C. F. Michel, Pub. D1r. & Adv. Mgr.
Secy. & Pur. Dir.; H. K. Beebe, Works Mgr.;
A. Wasserman. Prod. l\Igr.; J. S. Andrew·;. WAYNE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CO.,
Sales Mgr. & Chief Engr.; H. Rook, Pers. Dir 9400 AC. Copeland Ave., Detroit 17
Mich.
WALKER-TURNER CO., INC., PF.RSON:<EL: E. G. Behr. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Plainfield, N. J. K. G. Behr, V. Pres.; W. L. Behr, Secy. &
PERSONNEL: W. B. Turner, Pres.; J. A. Carev. Trees.; W. C. Dilloway, Prod. 1\fgr.
V. Pres.; H. J. Fink. Treas. & Sales Mgr.; E.
T. \Valker, Trees.; A. D. Bernard. Pur. Agt.; THE WEATHERHEAD CO.,
W. F. Ocenasek, Chief Engr. 300 E. 131 St., Cleveland, 0.
PERSONNEL: A. ]. Weatherhead, Jr., Pres.;
WALLACE ENGINEERING CO., H. I. Lewis, Exec. V. Pres.;]. Reavis, Sccy.;
3640 W. !35th St., Hawthorne, Calif. E. Fergl!SOn, Treas.; C. H. Weatherhead, Prod.
PERSONNEL: F. L. ·wallace, Pres. & Gen. 1\lgr.; Mgr.; .H. Churcl,l. Sales :\fgr. A\•iation ~iv.;
W. Edwards, Chief Engr. C. Cra.g. Pur. D1r.; G. P. Rob~rs, Pub. D1r. &
WALLACE SUPPLIES MFG. CO., 1300-12 Adv. Mgr.; A. Abramoska, Ch1cf Engr.
W. Diversey Pkway., Chicago, lll.
PERSONNEL: E. Metterhausen, Pres.; E. J. De WEBER SHOWCASE & FIXTURE CO., INC.,
Witt, V. Pres.; E. A. Ptack, Sales Mgr.; W. H. 5700 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.
Hannan, Pur. Agt.; F. J. Lammers, Chief Engr. PERSOSNEL: K. \Veber. Pres.; E. V. Williams,
V. Pr~s.; I. S. Summerfield, Secy.; F. Weber, Jr.,
WAMSUTTA MILLS, New Bedford, Mass. Treas.; F. Schwind, Gen. 1\fgr.; A. John.son,
PERSONNEl.: C. F. Broughton, Pres.; 0. 1\~. Sales 1\fgr.; J.P. Hoffman, Pur. Agt.; D. Hilke,
Dunham, Treas.; D. F. Home, Sales Mgr.; C. Pers. Dir.; D. :Mack, Pub. Dir.; B. Pruett,
P. Harrington, Pur. Agt. Chief Engr.
WARD LEONARD ELECTRIC CO., WEEMS SYSTEM OF NAVIGATION,
4747 Bronx Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. Randall House, Annapolis, Md.
PERSONNEL: L. Kehler, Pres.; D. J. Burns, PERSONNEL: M. T. \Veems, Pres.; A. A. Illyne,
V. Pres.; L. H. Haight, Secy. & Treas.; G. A. Exec. Secy.; F. D. Johnson, H. R. Rich, Secys.
Harrington, Prod. Mgr. · A. A. Berard, Sales
Mgr.; C. Otis, Pur. Agt.; b. Guthrie.Pers. Dir.: WEIMER METAL CRAFTS CORP., Imperial
J. R. Jones, Adv. Mgr.; W. W. Miller, Ch1ef Power Bldg., Penn Ave. & Barbeau St.,
Engr. Pittsburgh, Pa.
THE WARD PRODUCTS CORP., PERSONNEL: R. C. Sproul, Trustee; F. J.
1523 E. 45th St., Cleveland, 0. McClaskey, Gen. Mgr., Sales Mgr. & Pur. Agt.
PERSONNEL: R. N. Wicsenberr.er, Pres. & Gen. WELLINGTON SEARS CO.,
Mgr.; H. R. Wiesenbergcr, V. Pres., Secy. & 65 Worth St., New York, N.Y.
Sales Mgr.; A. G. Wiesenberger, Treas.; L. V. PERSONNEL: H. L. Bailey, Pres._;_ N ..S. Hope,
Coburn, Pur. Agt.; H. Ross, Pers. Dir.; J. V. Pres.; C. A. Sweet, Secy.; L.. R1chmond,
Altmayer, Pub. Dir. & Chief Engr. Treas.; W. 0. Hay, Sales Mgr.; N. Horn, Pub.
WARMAN STEEL CASTING CO., Dir.
6100 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. THE WELLMAN BRONZE & ALUMINUM
PERSONNEL: F. D. \Vild, Pres. & Treas.; W. P. CO., 2525 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, 0.
McGervey, Jr., V. Pres.; H. T. Adams, Secy.; PERSONNEL: F. S. Wellman. Pres. & Treas.;
C. B. Callomon, Sales Mgr.; J. C. Meyer, Pur. H. G. Wellman, V. Pres. & Secy.; D. Smith,
Agt.; W. B. McCartney, Pers. Dir. Gen. Mgr.; J. Duffield, Prod. Mgr.; H. Allchin,
WARNER AIRCRAFT CORP., Sales Mgr.; ]. Wellman, Pur. Dir.; H. Robert.
20263 Hoover Ave., Detroit, Mich. son, Pers. Dir.
PERSONNEL: W. 0. Warner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; A. H. WELLS & CO., INC., Waterbury, Conn.
L. A. Faunce, V. Pres., Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; PERSONNEL: F. A. Wells, Pres.; !. F. Schoon-
W. J. Jarvie, Secy. & Treas.; R. F. Irwin, Pur. maker, V. Pres.; C. H. Wells, Secy.; G. H.
Agt.; L. Gendcrnalik, Pers. Dir.; L. A. Majneri, Wells, Treas.; L. K. Hartman, Sales Mgr.
Chief Engr.
WARNER MANUFACTURING CO., WELTRONIC CO.,
666 Hawthorne St., Glendale 4, Calif. 3080 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, Mich.
PERSONNEL: T. W. Warner, Sr., Pres.; T. W. PERSONNEL: F. Johnson, Pres.; C. J, Collom, V.
Warner, Jr., V. Pres., Secy., Treas. & Gen. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; W. Martin, Secy. & Treas.;
Mgr.; E. biscoe, Prod. Mgr.; K. E. Raife, Sales L. F. Stander, Sales Mgr.; J. Powers, Pur.
Agt.; G. Undy, Chief Engr.
Mgr.; R. L. Sherer, Pur. Dir.; J. Blevins, Pers.
Dir.; G. Barnett, Pub. Dir. & Adv. Mgr.; M. R. D. WERNER CO., INC.,
Owen, Chief Engr. 380 Second Ave., New York, N.Y.
THE WASHBURN CO., PERSONNEL: R. D. Werner, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
28 Union St., Worcester, Mass. V. C. Petersen, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.,;_ L.
PERSONNEL: ]. S. Tomajan, Pres.; A. G. Werner, Secy., Treas., Pur. Agt. & Pers. uir.;
Andrews, V. Pres.; N. Hood, Secy. & Treas.; L. Giblin, Pub. Dir.; A. Olsen, Chief Engr.
R. G. Hess, Prod. Mgr.; E. H. Gorton, Sa)es WESLEY LACQUER CO.,
Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.; j. A. Prouty, Pur. D1r.; 95 Fourth St., Brooklyn, N.Y.
R. H. Chadwick, Chief Engr. PERSONNEL: F. J, Wesley, Pres.
DI RE TORY
Aircraft accessory equipment*

f, by the nzillion!
*Includi ng: Dural Tube a nd

Pipe Fi rtiogs , a.n d Hi gh, Me-
dium a.nd Low Pressure flex:i-
bl eHyd ra uli cHoseAssem blies:
also Va c uum S e l ecto r and
Check Vah·es; H ydra ul ic Check
Valves and H ydraulic Aetuar-
i.ng Cylinders.
The Weatherhead Company's vast wartime production

record is · an . indication of what the aviation industry can
expect from us in the days of Peace. Every Weatherhead
part has been engineered for maximum performance,
sp·e ed of_production and competitive pricing. They are
made to "AN" specifications in regular accepted sizes as
standard ·production.
Loo"k Altead ,zdth @

Weatherhead
THE WEATHERHEAD COMPANY, CLEVELAND, OHIO
·
______ Branch Offices:
Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis ___.
DTHECTORY
WESTERN AERONAUTICAL SUPPLY MAN- WHITING CORP.,
UFACTURING CO., 1729 Standard !57th St. & Lathrop Ave., Harvey, Ill.
Ave,, Glendale, Calif. PERSONSEL: H. D. Grant, Pres.; S. H. Ham·
PERSONNEL: E. Boyer, Pres.; \V. T. Boyer, V. mond, Exec. V. Pres.; H. W. Anderson, Avia·
Pres.; R. M. Drown, Sccy. tion Div. Mgr.
WESTERN AUTOMATIC MACHINE SCREW BAXTER D. WHITNEY & SON, INC.,
CO., AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS DIV., Winchendon, Mass.
Lake Ave., Elyria, 0. PERSOS:SEL: W. M. Whitney, Pres.; W. H.
PERSONNEL: B. C. Franklin, V. Pres. & Gen. Morlock, V. Pres. & Gen. 1\l:gr.; K. 0. Brown,
Mgr.; F. H. Byrant, ~cy.; C. H. Smith, Treas.; Sales 1\lgr.; E. D. May, Chief Engr.
R. D. Oldfield, Sales Mgr.; A. F. Steller, Pur.
AIJt.; R. D. Duo!, Per;;. Dir.; W. J. Cox, Pub. THE WHITNEY CHAIN & MFG. CO.,
D~r.; R. A. Green, Ch1cf Engr. 237 Hamilton St., Hartford, Conn.
PERSONSEL: W. H. Whitney, Pres. & Gen.
WESTERN ELECTRIC CO., INC., RADIO 1\Igr.; L. B. Reed, V. Pres.; P. C. Boyd, Secy.
DIV., 120 Broadway, New York, N.Y. & Treas.; V. A. Hanson, Sales Mgr.: J. D.
PERSONNEL: C. G. Stoll, Pres.; F. R. Lack, Meq.ratJl, Pur. Agt.·b<;:. H. Sweet, Pers. Di:.:
V. Pres.; N. R. Frame, Secy.; G. B. Proud, E . .:S. B1dwell, Pub. tr.; W. H. C. Berg, Ch1ef
Treas.; H. N. Willets. Sales 1\Igr.; D. F. G. Engr.
Eliot, Pur. Agt.; A. B. Goetze, Pers. Dir.;
F. B. Wright, Pub. Dir.; H. W. Forster, Adv. WHITNEY SCREW CORP., Nashua, N. H.
Mgr. PERSONNEL: E. D. Sargent, Pres.; D. F.
Jeffery, V. Pres.; A. L. 'Whitney, Treas. & Geu.
WESTERN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Mgr.; L. P. Whitney, Sales 1\Igr.
CO., 3301 Medford St., Los Angeles, WICHITA WIRE PRODUCTS CO.,
Calif. 624 E. Harry, Wichita, Kans.
PERSONNI;I.: M. B. Butler. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; PERSONNEL: D. E. Varner, Owner; G. \V.
N. B. Taylor, V. Pres.; C. H. Billingsley, Secy.; Hauck, Pur. Agt.
F. J. Butler, Treas.; L. J. Highfield, Sales 1\Igr.;
A .. Willenbring, Pur. A!!t.; V. Schneider, Pcrs.
D~r.; W. F. Jaynes, Ch1cf Engr. WICKES BROTHERS, SIS N. Washington
Ave., Saginaw, Mich.
PERSONNEL: H. R. Wickes, Prt's. & Gen. 1\Igr.;
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MANUFAC- C. Bintz, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; C. G. Morrell,
TURING CO., East Pittsburgh, Pa. Secy. & Treas.; W. E. Moore, Pur. Dir.; C. S.
PERSONNEL: G. H. Bucher, Pres.; B. W. Clark, Thorson, Pers. Dir.; G. A. Kendall, Adv. Mgr.;
V. Pres.; C. B. Stainback, Sales Mgr.; G. E. F. S. Floeter, Chief Engr.
Pcndray, Adv. Mgr.
WICO ELECTRIC CO.,
WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT West Springfield, Mass.
CORP., 614 Frelinghuysen Ave., New- PERSONNEL: E. L. Stoughton, Pres. & Gen.
ark, N. J, Mgr.; K. A. Harmon, V. Pres.; H. P. Streeter.
PERSONNEL: E. F. Weston, Pres.; C. Brown, V. Secy.; H. J. Bock, Treas.; G. J. Lang, Sales
Pres. & Secy.; E. R. Mellen, Treas.; R. R. Mgr.; A. L. Parker, Pur. Agt.; M. F. Allen,
Lambe, Gen. Mgr.; H. L. Gerstenberger, Sales Pers. Dir.
Mgr.; A. R. Briggs, Pur. Agt.: S. Cassey, Pub.
Dir.; W. N. Goodwin, Chief Engr.
EDWIN L. WIEGAND CO.,
7500 Thomas Blvd., Pittsburj{h, Pa.
WHEELCO INSTRUMENTS CO., PERSONNEL: E. L. Wiegaud, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
847 W. Harrison St., Chicago, Dl. A. P. Wiegand. V. Pres.; M. M. Greer, Sec~.;
PERSONNEL: L. W. Wheeler, Pres. & Gen. E. N. Calhoun, Treas. & Sales Mgr.; R. D.
Mgr.; R. A. Schoenfeld, V. Pres. & Sales Mgr.; Allshouse, Pur. Agt.; M. B. Holsopple, Pers.
T. A. Cohen, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; G. A. Dir.; D. A. Wolff, Pub. Dir.; J. McOrlly, Chief
Wheeler, Secy. & Treas.; W. Flynn, Pur. Agt.; Engr.
R. W. Murphy, Pers. Dir. & Pub. Dir.
E. W. WIGGINS AIRWAYS INC.,
WHEELER REFLECTOR CO., Norwood, Mass.
275 Congress St., Boston, Mass. PERSONNEL: C. S. Cowan, Pres.; C. H. Scott,
PERSONNEl.: G. J. Henry, Pres.; R. Burrage, V .. Pres. & Prod. Mgr.; J.- G";.rside, Secy. &
Treas.; H. A. Barnes, Sales Mgr.; W. R. Jones, Ch1ef Engr.; E. W. W1ggms, freas. & Gen.
Pur. A_gt.; J. S. Sessler, Pub. Dir.; K. A. Sawin, Mgr.; F. S. Tobey, Sales Mgr. & Adv. Mgr.;
Chief Engr. H. E. Martin, Pur. Dir.
DAVID WHITE CO., WILBER & SON,
315 W. Court St., Milwaukee, Wise. 545 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif.
PERSONNEL: C. Rothweiler, Pres.; C. J. Otjen, PERSONNEL: B. M. Wilber, Pres.
V. Pres.; T. Salzer, Secy. & Treas.; E. G. Lucke,
Sales Mgr.; G. R. Flynn, Pur. Agt.
WILKENING MANUFACTURING CO.,
THE S. S. WHITE DENTAL MFG. CO., 2000 S. 7lst St., Philadelphia, Pa.
10 E. 40th St., New York, N. Y. PERSONNEL: F. W. Wilkening, Pres.; W. K.
Lee, W. S. Loeb, V. Pres.; H. E. Gerstley, V.
WHITE RODGERS ELECTRIC CO., Pres. & Treas.; C. Wilkening, Secy.; D. A.
1209 Cass Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Cowhig, Gen. Mgr.; W. A. Clouser, Sales Mgr.;
PERSONNEL: L. F. Blough, Pres.; J. A. Rodgers, F. S. Cohen, Pur. Agt.; W. A. Kirkpatrick, Pub.
V. Pres.-Engrg.; C. White, V. Pres. & Pur. Dir.; Dir.; P. E. Friend, Chief Engr.
M. A. Hellman, Secy.; L. G. Rowe, Treas.;
T. W. Broesel, Adv. Mgr. THE WILBUR & WILLIAMS CO., Park
Square Bldg., 33 St. James Ave., Boston,
WHITEHEAD STAMPING CO., Mass.
1661 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Mich. PERSONNEL: M. E. Williams, Pres. & Sales
PERSONNEL: J, F. Whitehead, Pres.; T. C. Mgr.; D. E. Wilbur, Treas. & Gen. Mgr.; F. R.
Whitehead, V. Pres.; G. W. Schreck, Secy. Farnham, Pub. Dir.
DIRECTORY
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foe you< n ew ,ud fin e< posi-W" ,.dio equipment, co:n e
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troni.c a,nd cornrnun.icaJions equipment. for wnr!
B•tJ Wor Bonds regularly - front nolO til.l Victor)'!
DIRECTORY
WILLIS & GEIGER, INC., J, W. WOOD ELASTIC WEB CO.,
529 W. 42nd St., New York, N.Y. Stoughton, Mass.
PERSO:<r<EL: B. \V, \Villis, Pres.; 1'. P. Geiger, PERW:<NEL: J. W. Wood. Pres.; P. Wood, \".
V. Pres.; H. W. Geiger, Secy. & Treas. Pres.; T. S. \Valker, Secy.; K. A. Crimmins,
Trcas.; H. W. Denison. Gen. Mgr.
WILLSON PRODUCTS, INC.,
Second & Washington Sts., Reading, Pa. WOODWARD GOVERNOR CO.,
PERSONNJ,L: T. A. \Villson. Pres., Gen. 1\!~r. & 5001 N. Second St., Rockford, nt.
Sales Mgr.; H. !II. Hafer, V. Pres.; J .. F. Clark, PERSO:\'NEI.: I. C. Martin, Pres. & Gen. ~11{!,:
Secy.; F. S. Stump, Tr!'as.; M. C. Rtdcr, Pur. H. W. Thorell, V. Pres. & Prod. 1\!gr.: R. W.
Agt.; H. W. Werner, Pers. Dir.; B. ~L Leavy, Estell. V. Pres .. Sales Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; D.
Pub. Dir.; H. F. Shindcl, Chief Engr. Sandell, Secy.; W. A. Ring, Trcas. & Pur. Dir.;
WILMINGTON FffiRE SPECIALTY CO., F. Crawford, Pcrs. Dir.; W. ]. Whitehead.
Wilmington, Del. ChiP£ Engr.
PERSON:<EL: ]. W. 1\Iorris, Pres.; F. L. Ger-
hauser, V. Pres.; A. 0. Stehl, Secy.; :vi. !,. K. N. A. WOODWORTH CO., Sales Div., 1300 E.
Armstrong, Treas.; H. M. Romig, Sales ~!gr.; Nine Mile Rd., Detroit 20, Mich.
]. R. Quinn, Pur. Agt. PERSONNEL: N. A. Woodworth, Pres.; V. A
Anderson, Sccy. & Treas.; E. W. La:'\!onte.
H. A. WILSON CO., Prod. l\fgr.: R. E. Krnmcr, Sales !\!gr.; E. P.
105 Chestnut St., Newark, N. J. Gallagher, Pur. Dir.: D. E. Wright, Pers. Dir.;
PERSONNEL: H. A. Wilson, Pres.; F. B. Fry, V. A. R. Gloster, Pub. Dir.; R. E. Kramer, Adv.
Pres.; F. 0. Williams, Secy.; F. E. ~latz!'n· l\lgr.
backer, Asst. Treas. & Pur. Agt.; L. Rrock,
Sales Mgr.. Bi-metals; A. N. Rohr, Sales :'\!gr .• WORCESTER PRESSED STEEL CO.,
Electrical Contacts. 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, Mnss.
PERSO:<NEL: J. W. Higgins, Pres. & Treas.;
WIL-X-M'F'G. CORP., A. P. Higl'(ins, V. Pres. & Sccy.; T. P. Draper.
29 Ryerson St., Brooklyn, N. Y. V. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.; C. C. Higgins, Sales
PERSO:<NEL: E. A. Reynolds, Pres. & Secy.; Mgr. & Pub. Dir.; C. C. Fletcher, Pur. Agt.; C.
H. L. Gage, Exec. V. Pres.; R. L. Harrison, V. S. Holbrook, Pers. Dir.; W. Werme, Chief
Pres.-Sa!es; G. A. Schwaninger, Treas. Engr.
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.
DIV. OF WESTERN .CARTRIDGE WORCESTER STAMPED METAL CO.,
CO., 275 Winchester Ave., New Haven, 9 Hunt St., Worcester, Mass.
Conn. PERSO:<:>EL: F. E. Billings, Pres. & Treas.; C.
PERSONNEL: F. W. Olin, Pres.; J, M. Olin, V. F. Carlstrom, V. Pres. & Gen. l\!gr.; W. E.
Pres.; S. T. Olin. Sccy. & Treas.; T. I. S. Boak, Billings, Secy. & Pur. Agt.; S. P. Hull, Sales
Works Mgr. & Chief Engr.; R. Wier, Jr., Sales Mgr.
Mgr.; R. C. Swanton. Pur. Agt.; A. F. Snyder,
Pers. Dir.; D. E. Whitelam, Pub. Dir. WORCESTER TAPER PIN CO.,
47 LaGrange St., Worcester, Mass.
WINTER BROTHERS CO., PERSONNEL: F. J, Barry, Pres. & Gen. Mgr.;
Kendrick St., Wrentham, Mass. E. Hirvonen, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.: P. Sibley,
PERSONNEL: J. E. \Vinter, Pres.; M. Winter, V. Secy., Treas., Sales Mgr., Pur. Agt. & Pub.
Pres.; C. C. Winter, Secy. & Chief Engr.; Dir.; A. T. Warman, Pers. Dir.
J. L. Cook, Treas., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.;
G. F. Gardner, Pur. Agt.; H. B. Stringer, Pers. WORTHINGTON MOWER CO.,
Dir. Stroudsburg, Pa.
PERSON!'<EL: E. R. Sawtelle, Pres. & Sales
WIPE-ON CORP., Mgr.; J. I. Blair, V. Pres. & Chief Engr.; C.
105 Hudson St., New York, N.Y. R. Bensinger, Secy.; J. C. Rodewald, Treas.;
PERSONNEL: R. B. Anderson, Pres.; D. C. W. U. Roulette, Jr., Pur. Agt.
Anderson, V. Pres. & Troas.; \V. J, Anderson,
Secy.; R. G. Dooling, Gen. Mgr. WROUGHT WASHER MFG. CO.,
THE WIREMOLD CO., 2100 South Bay St., Milwaukee, Wise.
Elmwood, P. 0., Hartford, Conn. PERSONNEL: F. C. Doepke, Pres.; C. H.
PERSONNEL: D. H. Murphy, Pres.; J. D. Disch, V. Pres. & Pur. Agt.; W. F. Disch,
Murphy, V. Pres.; W. D. Ball, Secy. & Sales Secy. & Sales Mgr.; J, A. Holzer, Treas.; C. R.
Mgr.; L. S. Zahronsky, Treas.; G. M. Armor, Dowdy, Chief Engr.
Pur. Agt.; A. 0. LaDucer, Chief Engr.
WYANDOTTE CHEMICALS CORP., J. B.
WITTEK MANUFACTURING CO., FORD, DIV., Wyandotte, Mich.
4305-15 W. 24th Pl., Chicago, lll. PERSONNEL: C. B. Robinson, V. Pres.-Sales:
PERSONNEL: B. A. Tetzlaff, Pres.; C. Tetzlaff, W. M. Cole, Sales Mgr., Ind. Dept.
V. Pres., Gen. Mgr. & Sales Mgr.; H. E. Forde,
Pur, Agt. WYMAN-GORDON CO.,
105 Madison St., Worcester, Mass.
WOLF'S HEAD OIL REFINING CO., PERSONNEL: H. G. Stoddard, Pres.; R. W.
Oil City, Pa. Stoddard, V. Pres.; C. C. Winn, Treas.; R. M.
PERSONNEL: E. W. Chase, Pres.; A. W. Scott, Powell, F. E. Wellington, Sales Mgrs.; C. A.
V. Pres., Secy. & Gen. Mgr.; E. E. Bellen, Crabbe, H. Layport, Pur. Dirs.; C. H. Beek,
Treas.; W. ]. Scott, Pur. Agt.; B. H. Water- Pers. Dir.; ]. H. Nelson, Chief Engr.
bury, Chief Engr.
F. P. WOLL & CO.,
Church & Tacony Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. y
WOLVERINE TUBE DIV. OF CALUMET &
HECLA CONSOLIDATED COPPER THE YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO.,
CO., 1411 Central Ave., Detroit, Mich. 200 Henry St., Stamford, Conn.
PERSONNEL: V. D. Hanna, Secy. & Treas.; PERSONNEL: W. G. Carey, Jr., Pres.; ]. A.
0. Z. Klopscb, Gen. Mgr.; R. F. Moody, Sales Home, V. Pres.; F. Dunmng, Secy .. & Treas.;
Supervisor; R. H. Gill, Pur. Agt.; D. D. Decker, W. R. Hoyt, Gen. Mgr.; M. A. M11ler, Sales
Pers. Dir.; ]. A. Marshall, Pub. Dir.; ]. W. Mgr.; A. B. Nordin, Jr., Pur. Agt.; J, Williams,
Andrews, Chief Engr. Pers. Dir.
DIRECTORY
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Hose Connections
The Liquidometer Corp.
37th Street and Skillman Ave. WITTEK MANUFACTURING CO.
Chicago 23, Illinois
Long Island City, N. Y.
DIRECTORY
THE YODER CO., CURTISS EXPORTS DIV. OF CURTISS-
5500 Walworth Ave., Cleveland, 0. WRIGHT CORP., 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
P~::aso:;:;EL: C. M. Yoder, Pres.; ]. I. Lucas, New York, N. Y.
V. Pres.; H. 0. Yoder, Secy. & Treas.; N. C. GILLIES AVIATION CORP.,
Rubin, Sales Mgr.; C. A. Eticker, Pur. A!'{t.; Bethpage, N. Y.
L. 1\Iorgan •. Pers Dar,; A. F. Greene, Pub. Dar.; ]. V. W. CORPORATION,
G. E. Kentas, Jr., Ch!Cf Engr. 1100 Raymond Blvd., Newark, N. ].
MIRANDA BROTHERS, INC.,
YOUNG RADIATOR CO., 6 E. 45th St., New York, N.Y.
709 Marquette St., Racine, Wise. NORTHWEST AIR SERVICE, INC.,
I'ERSONNI;L: F. M. Young. Pres.;].]. Hilt, R. Boeing Field, Seattle, Wash.
Grant, V. Pres.; W. H. Schleck. Secy. & Treas.; ROYAL SHIPPING CO.,
G. Haislmaier, Sales Mgr.; R. W. Baggott. 21 Pearl St., New York, N.Y.
Pur. Ar,:t.; A. D. Lynch, Pers. Dir.; R. l\1. Snow, STANDARD AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT CO.,
Pub. Dir.; W. V. Astru11. Chief Engr.; ]. C. Roosevelt Field, Mineola, N. Y.
Shaw, Aircraft Products Engr. TRI-AMERICAN AIRCRAFT CORP.,
Graybar Bldg., New York, N. Y.
UNITED AIRCRAFT EXPORT DIV. OF
z UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP., E. Hart-
ford, Conn.
THE VIMALERT CO., LTD.,
807 Garfield Ave., Jersey City, N. }.
ZIEROLD METALS CO.,
224 W. Orange Grove; Burbank, Calif.
PERSONNEL: H. A. Zierold, Owner; E. M.
Zierold, Secy.; I?. A. Demshaw, Pur. Agt.
ZENITH CARBURETOR DIV., BENDIX
AVIATION CORP., 696 Hart Ave.,
Detroit Mich.
PERSONNI::L: G. C. Fricke, Gen. 1\lgr.; R. C.
Allan, Sales Mgr.; D.]. Martin, Pur. Agt.; R.
W. Sloane, Asst. Chief Engr.
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Telephoner-BOwling Green 9-6395
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AND SHIPPERS « WHITEHALL STREET
NEW YORK
EDWIN D. ALLMENDINGER, Specializing in Preparing, Boxing,

15 Moore St., New York, N. Y.
AIRCRAFT EXPORT CORP., Processing of Airplanes and Spare
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y. Parts for Shipment Overseas.
AMERICAN EASTERN CORP.,
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y.
AVIATION EQUIPMENT & EXPORT, INC., Our Activities Include:
25 Beaver St., New York, N. Y.
AVIQUIPO, INC., EXPORT -IMPORT SHIPPING
25 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
CHARLES H. BARB CO.,
Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, SUPERI~TENDENCE
Calif.
BAKER STEEL & TUBE CO., WEIGHING
955 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, Calif. SURVEYING
BARR SHIPpiNG CORP., .
25 Broadway, New York, N. Y. SAMPLING
BENDIX "EXPORT DIV. OF BENDIX AVIA-
TION CORP., 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
New York, N.Y. Packing · Distribution and Splitting
BLUEFRIES-NEW YORK, INC., of Carloads • Trucking
44 Whitehall St., New York, N.Y.
CALIFORNIA PANEL & VENEER CO.,
955 Alameda St., Los Anr;eles, Calif. Combined Freight Service
CAMPBELL HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO., to Various Countries
108 First Ave., S., Seattle, Wash.
CHINA AIRMOTIVE CO.,
444 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y.
DIRECTOR ..
COUSE MOBILE SHOPS AND EQUIPMENT
1. TYPE "A" WELDING SHOP

Illustrated here . This Shop conta ins all
e quipment nee ded for light and he avy
spot re pairs including: 8-ton lifting crone,
10-ton hydraulic floor jock with bose,
1 00 -ton hydraulic press, sock ets from
midget to 2 1f.z", complete general tools .
The truck provid es both oxy-ac e tyl e ne and
elect ric ore welding, the 300 amp. D.C.
we ld e r operating either from ci ty lines
or truck engine. Th e truck also supplie.s
10 K.W. A.C. electric power in the field.
draulic press, valve grinder and reseate r,
heavy duty lathe, milling, grinding, and
2. TYPE "B" MACHINE SHOP ke ysea ting conv er ter, compl ete chucking
Does all work requiring machin ing. The and tool equipment, precision machinists'
t ruck includes: 3-ton pry boom, radial air tools, taps, dies, drills and reamers.
d rill press , compressor, electric g e ne rator,
complete air and electric tools, 10-ton hy-
COUSE LABORATORIES, 300 Passaic Street, Newark, N.J.
AIRCRAFT AND MARINE

SPECIALTY COMPANY
302 South Central Avenue
Baltimore, 2, lVIar) land
As sub-contractors for the leading aiJ:craft
manufacturers we are producing engine and
surface control components, tape1·ed aluini-
nuin. shims, fillers, indicator lights, fittings,
and a variety of miscellaneous Inechanisms. •
We solicit your inquiries f«?r engineering and
development work, as well as your production
requirements.
J. RAMSEY SPEER, JR., P1.·esident.
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Dll<ECTORY
AERONAUTICAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OF AMERICA, INC.
Shoreham Building, Washington, D. C.
Officers
Chairman of the Board, E. E. \Yilson ..................... l're,ideiit, l' nitc-d Aircraft Corp.
Vice Chairman of the Board, Donald \\". Dougla~. .President. IJouglas :\ircrait Co., Inc.
l'resiclent, James 1'. ;'\lurray....... . \"in: !'resident, Boeing Aircraft Co.
Vice President, Lawrence J>. Bell. . . . . . . l'rc:;idcnt. Bell Aircraft Corp.
Vice President, Lai\lotte T. Cohu ..................... !'resident. :\"orthrop Aircraft, Inc.
Secretary, Harrison Brand, jr... . .\l·runautiral Chamber ui Commerce of America, Inc.
Treasurer, John E. P. Morgan. ..\eronautical Chamlwr of Commen·c· of America, Inc.
Governors
E. R. Breech*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................... Bendix Aviation Corp.
Clayton J. Brukner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... The Waco Aircraft Co.
Donald \V. Douglas*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc.
Victor Emanuel... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... The Aviation Corp.
R. E. Gilmor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... Sperry Gyroscope Co.
Robert E. Gross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Lockheed ,\ ircraft Corp.
P. G. John5on *....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ............ Boeing Aircraft Co.
]. H. Kindelbergcr................................. . :\orth ,\merican Aviation, Inc.
Alfred Marchcv ............................................... Republic Aviation Corp.
Glenn L. Martin*.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... The Glenn L. ;'\lartin Co.
T. Claude Ryan.......................... . ....... Ryan Aeronautical Corp.
Guy \V. Vaughan ............................................... Curtiss-Wright Corp.
J. Carlton \\ani, Jr ................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corp.
E. E. Wilson* ................................................... l'nited Aircraft Corp.
Harry Woodhead ..................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp.
* Executive Committee
Staff of the Chamber
General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . ...... Harrison Brand, Jr.
Manager, Technical Department. . ......... Eugene \V. Norris
Engine Technical Expert. .. . ... ]. H. Sidebottom
Airplane Technical Expert. ...... I var C. Peterson
Manager, Traffic JJepartment ..... . .... llarry R. Brashear
i\1 anager, Information Department. . ........ Paul R. Price
Manager, Economic Development Department. ... john Howard Payne
Manager, Personal Aircraft Department ..... . . ... john E. l'. Morgan
Manager, Legislative Department. ............ . . .... Halford G. Davis
Manager, Research & Statistics Department ......... . . ....... E. E. Lothrop
:1\lanager, Industrial Relations I<cscarch l>eparl111ent .. . ..... R. Randall Irwin
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

1515 :\!assachusett:; .\ve., :\. \\".
Washington .5, D. C:.

Officers
President. ........................................................... Edgar S. Gorrell
\;'ice President ........................................................... Croil Hunter
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Directors
T. E. Braniff Jack Frye \V. A. Patterson
T. C. Drinkwater C. Bedell l\l onro E. V. Rickenbacker
0. ,'>f. Mosier
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DIRECTORY
Hammering
the 'l!lerrcnuolk
The planes that fly from Britain by
night, supplemented by daylight raids,
have been softening Germany by increasingly heavier
blows at her vitals, making it more difficult for the Na~is
to supply their fronts.
No small part in the superiority of today's American
planes is being played by tough, drop forged parts, several
hundred of which are used in a single bomber. At Kropp
Forge Aviation, we rejoice in the volume of forgings which
we are turning out for wing, strut, fuselage, engine, landing
gear, linkage mechanism and bomb release parts; rugged,
stress resistant parts delivered on time.
Member of the A.c.c.~. a A . I. /:J

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5301 W . ROOSEVELT R~ ~HI CAGO • • • •
Engineering Representatives in Prmcrpal Crtres
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DIRECTORY
MANUFACTURERS AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Xcw York
Officers
1944.
S. S. Bradley................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Roard
F. I!. Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... President
Clayton J. Brukncr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Vice President
Robert E. Gross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... \'ice l'residen t
Joseph T. Hartson........................... . .......... \'icc President
]. H. Kindclbergcr............................. . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Vice Pr!'sident
Raymond S. l'ru ill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Vice l'rcsiden t
john 1\1. Rogers.............................................. . .. \'icc President
Raycroft Walsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Vice President
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john ,\. Sanborn .......................... Asst. Trcas., :\sst. Sccy., and General :\I anagcr
Directors
S. S. Bradley.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... Chairman of the Board
A. T. Burton ............................................ Xorth American Aviation, Inc.
Charles H. Chatfield ........................................ United Aircraft Corporation
Frank K. Fleming ...................................... Douglas :\ircraft Company, Inc.
G. Sumner Ireland ....................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
George D. Jones ........................................ The Glenn L. :\I art in Company
Charles Kingsley ............................. Grumman :\ircrait Engineering Corporation
James P. l\Iurray ............................................. Boeing Aircraft Company
R. S. Pruitt .................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Frank H. Russell ........................................................... President
William E. Valk ............................................ Curtiss-\\'right Corporation
Ray 1'. Whitman ............................................. Bell Aircraft Corporation
NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION OF U. S. A., INC.

(Founded 1922)
1025 Connecticut Avenue, \Vashington 6, D. C.
United States Representative of Federation Aeronautique Internationale

Governing Body for Sporting Aviation in the United States
Officers
President .......................................................... William R. Enyart
Vice President. ....................................................... Harry K. Coffey
Vice President. .................................................... Glenn B. Eastburn
Vice President. ..................................................... James R. Graham
Treasurer ......................................................... William P. Redding
Secretary .......................................................... Richard C. Palmer
General Counsel. ........................................... William P. MacCracken, Jr.
Manager •......................................................... Lowell H. Swenson
Board of Directors
J. Lee Barrett Roger Wolfe Kahn Laurance S. Rockefeller
Harry A. Bruno \Vesley E. Keller William B. Stout
Raymond E. Buck George B. Logan C. C. Thompson
Dudley H. Dorr \V. Percy McDonald Roscoe Turner
Stanley C. Draper C. R. Mooney Stanley T. Wallbank
Arthur S. Dudley H. W. Morrison 0. S. Warden
Carl Hinton Rudy C. Mueller J. Howard Wilcox
John H. Jouett Wayne W. Parrish Gill Robb Wilson
DIRECTORY
·BELLANCA planes gave the three T hese famous forerunners of winged

Axis centers a preview of Ameri- victory blazed world sl-y trails which
can air prowess many years b efore . S. Arm Air F orces are tra eling
Hitler m ade the fatal mistake of start- with more and more powerful blows at
ing this global war. our savage enemies.
It was a Bellanca cabin monoplane t-.!fany other Bellanca transoceanic
that Chamberlin flew non-stop in 1927 Bights pioneered international air
from ew York to Germany. It was r outes. And today Bellanca engineers
a Bellanca that Williams and Yancey contribute to Victory with their
puoted in 1929 to Rome. And it w-as precision-built armament, warplane
a Bellanca that Pangborn and H erndon components and the AT-21-BL gun-
guided over the Pacific on their sen- nery crew trainer. They're planning,
sational Tol..yo Hight of 1931. too, for your peacetime plane!
BELLANCA co~~~N NEW CASTLE. DELAWAR..E

DIRECTORY
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS, INC.
29 West .wth St., New York 18, Xew York
Officers for 1944
/'resident............................................. . . . . . . ............ \\". S. Jamc,;
Vice /'resident (Rep. Aircraft Engrg.) ....................................... K. 1>. K<'lly
\'icc President (Rep. Aircraft. Engine Engrg-.) .............................. .-\. T. Gregory
Secretary and General Manager ...................................... john A. C. \\':mwr
The Council
A. J. Blackwood, Vice l'rcsirlent Arthur Xutt, Councilor
j. R. Sabina, Vice President X. 1'. Petersen, Councilor
Earl H. Smith, Vice President C. G. A. Rosen, Councilor
E. C. DeSmet, Vice President L. R. Buckcndalc, Councilor
J. E. Hacker, Vice President R. F. Stecneck, Councilor
0. R. Schoenrock, Vice President H. T. Youngren, Councilor
E. W. Templin, Vice President H. B. Bachman, Treasurt.T
K 1\f. Schultheis, Vice President A. W. Herrington, Past !'resident (HJ.p)
.:\lac Short, l'ast President (19-13)
Aeronautic Committees
Aircraft Activity Committee ..•.................................. R. D. Kelly, Chairman
Aircraft-Engine Activity Committee .......•..................... A. T. Gregory, Chairman
Air Transport Activity Committee ......................... William Littlewood, Chairman
Standards Committee
Aeronautics Division ......•................................. Arthur Xutt, Chairman
Aircraft-Engine Subdivision .............................. C. E . .:\lines, Chairman
A.ircraft Access. & Equip. Subdivision .......•....... William Littlewood, Chairman
Aircraft-Engine Propeller Subdivision ..................... Eric .:\1 artin, Chairman
Aircraft Materials & Processes Coordinating Subdivision ... ]. B. Johnson, Chairman
Aircraft-Engine Materials & Processes Committee ...... B. Clements, Chairman
Airframes Materials & Processes Committee ......... L. D. Bonham, Chairman
Aircraft Accessory Materials & Processes Committee .. N. E. Waldman, Chairman
INSTITUTE OF THE AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES

1505 RCA Building, West, .30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York 20, New York
Officers for 1944
President ................................................................ R. II. I<Jeet
Vice President. ..................................................... \\'ellwood E. Beall
Vice President ........................................................ William K. Ebel
Vice President .................................................... Elmer A. Sperry, Jr.
Vice President. ....................................................... G. l\.1. \Villiams
Executive Vice President .......................................... Bennett I-I. I-Iorchler
Treasurer .......................................................... Charles H. Colvin
Chairman of the Council. ............................................ Lester D. Gardner
Assistant to the President ............................................ George R. Forman
Secretary ........................................................... Robert R. Dexter
Controller ........................................................... Joseph J. 1\faitan
Council Members for 1944
P.R. Bassett C. S. Jones Alfred Marchev
W. A. M. Burden Roger Wolfe Kahn Ralph S. Damon
R. T. Goodwin John C. Leslie Charles Froesch
R. Paul Harrington Robb C. Oertel Earl D. Osborn
DIRECTORY
UNFAILING SECURITY!
~!11&11
Tlle PALNUT h o single thread, spring tempered
lodcnut, which provides o powerful Double Lock-
New booklet, *When the Shooting Stops,
lnt ectton In very small space. When tightened,
locates ENGINEERING INGENUITY
l b arched slotted jaws grip the bolt lik2 a chuck . (available now) to help with new products
( 8-8) while spring tension is exerted upward on tho and methods, machines, tools and dies to
boll thread and downward on tho regular nul (A-A), make them. It highlights our facilities (avail-
able after Victory) for experimental or mass
securely locklns
production on contract of parts or prod ucts.
both. PALNUTS are
*If yo~< are an indu stn.al
s&.ndard on loadlns e:cewtive, write me TO - WE OFFER
aircraft engines and D AY f or a copy of this
booklet. Joseph J. Che lle)',
IICCHIOrJes. President.
• Write for Palnut Manual No. 1

THE PALNUT COMPANY
6 7 Cordier St., Irvington 11, N. J.
Ao No >7-A BUFFALO 6. N.Y.
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DIRECTORY
U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington, D. C.
Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War
Robert W. Patterson, Under Secretary of \Var
Robert A. Lovett, Asst. Secretary of War for Air
Army Air Forces
!\larch r, 1944
Commanding General, Army Air Forces ......................... General Henry H. Arnold
Chief of Air Staff ........................................ :\lajor General Barney II. Giles
Deputy Chief of Air StafT. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Brigadier General H. S. Vandenberg
Deputy Chief of Air StafT.:.. . . . . . . . . .............. Brigadier General E. S. Perrin
Deputy Chief of Air Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brigadier General William E. !I all
Assistant Chief of Air StafT, Personnel.. . ............... Major General J. H. Revans
Assistant Chief of Air StafT, Intelligence. . ........ Brigadier General Thomas D. White
Assistant Chief of Air StafT, Training. . . . . . . . ............... l\lajor General R. W. Harper
Assistant Chief of Air StafT, Material, lllainlc'nance and
Distribution .......................................... l\1 ajor General Oliver P. Echols
Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Operations, Commitments and
Requirements ..........•............................... Brigadier General H. A. Craig
Assistant Chief of Air StafT, Plan!' ............................. Major General L. S. Kuter
Training Command.................... . ......... Lieutenant General Barton K. Yount
Texas & Pacific Bldg., Ft. \Vorth, Texas
Air Service Command ...................................... :\lajor General W. H. Frank
Patterson Field, Ohio
Air Transport Command. . ................................. l\fajor General H. L. George
Cra\·elly Point, \\"ashington, D. C.
Materiel Command..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. :\lajor General C. E. Branshaw
Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio
AAF Tactical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Brigadier General Hume Peabody
Orlando, Florida.
Proving Ground Command .......................... Brigadier General Grandison Gardner
Eglin Field, Florida
I Troop Carrier Command ................................ Brigadier General F. W. Evans
Stout Field, Indianapolis, Ind.
AAF Redistribution Center. ....................................... Colonel Henry Bailey
Management Control. .................................... Brigadier General B. E. Gates
Office of Flying Safety .......................................... Colonel George C. Price
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Air Inspector ............................................. Brigadier General J. \V. Jones
Air Surgeon ............................................. Major General D. N. \V. Grant
Budget and Fiscal. ...................................... Brigadier General L. W. Miller
Air Judge Advocate ..................................... Brigadier General L. H. Hedrick
Air Communications Office ........................... Brigadier General H. H. McClelland
Special Assistant for Anti-Aircraft. .......................... Major General H. R. Oldfield
AVIATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION

P. 0. Box 856, Grand Central Annex, New York 17, N.Y.
Officers
President. ......................................................... Wayne \V. Parrish
First Vice President. ............................................. George E. Haddaway
Second Vice President. ................................................ Phillip Andrews
Executive Secretary .................................................... Devon Francis
Treasurer ........................................................... Leslie V. Spencer
DIRE TORY
UMBRELLA
R e public P -47 Thunder bolts were d si!rned to
p u t an umbrella o ver oo.r bomber . T.be,·' r
fa t, h ea v il y a.rmed ... and of great importa~ce,
they fly high!
F ig btingsix to eve:n mi l ~ u p,-t h~seThunder
b o lts a re t estin" o ut 1:b a tr transpo rt ro utes of
tomo rro w. Be l:u e tl1e stTato"phere is ideal fo r
lo no- d i ta nce t ran spo rt p l:mes · ·.above clo ud
REPUBLIC aodwea th er and wh ere the thin a ir means speed.
T h us, t he work of 1be men an d women of
R epoblic who d e i gn ~d a.od hu ih th e T houder -
AVIATION ] lOI t t o op erate b~t m th~ str_atosp here r ep re-
sents a s u.bstan tt al eoo tnb ot u:m _no t onl y t o
CORPORATION
a via ti o n at war . b ot also to ?v tatJon at p eace.
SP ECIALISTS IN HIGH-SPEED R epub lic Av ia-tio n Cor po ra·b~ o , Fa r~:Li.ngdaJe,
•.. HI GH ALTITUDE AIRCRAFT L. I ., New Yo rk, a nd Evansv ille, I n d ia na .
MAKERS OF THE
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DIRECTORY
U.S. NAVAL AVIATION
Wa>hington, D. C.
January I, I!J44
Frank Knox, Secretary of the ~avy

James V. Forrestal, Under Secretary of the :-.'avy
Artemus L. Gates, Assistant !:iecretary of the ~avy for Air
Ralph A. Bard, Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Adm. E. J. King ............ Commander-in-Chief U. S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations

Vice Adm. J. S. McCain ........................ Deputy Chief of Kava! Operations (Air)
Vice Adm. J. H. Towers .......................... Commander, Air Force Pacific Fleet
Vice Adm. P. N. L. Bellinger .................... Commander, Air Force Atlantic Fleet
Brig. Gen. L. E. Woods ................................... Director, Marine Aviation
Capt. D. F. Smith ............................. Director, Naval Air Transport Service
Rear Adm. F. D. Wagner .................. Asst. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air)
Capt. S.C. Ring ........................................ Director, Aviation Training
Comdr. G. T. Mundorff ................................... Director, Air Information
Capt. C. W. Wieber ..................................... Director, Aviation Planning
Capt. R. F. Hickey .................................... Director, Aviation Personnel
Capt. J. W. Harris ................................................ Director, Flight
Bureau of Aeronautics*
Rear Adm. D. C. Ramsey .................................. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics

Rear Adm. L. B. Richardson ......................... Asst. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics
Comdr. J. S. Russell ................................ Director, Military Requirements
Capt. L. S. Pope ............................................ Director, Photographic
Capt. L. DeFlorez ......................................... Director, Special Devices
Capt. A. C. Miles ........................................... Director, Procurement
Capt. H. R. Oster ............................................ Director, Engineering
Capt. D. Royce ............................................... Director, Production
*The Bureau of Aeronautics is responsible for the design and procurement of Naval aircraft.
The aircraft then are turned over to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air).
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT AIR MAIL SERVICE

Washington, D. C.
Postmuter General. .................................................. Frank C. \Valker
Second Assistant Postmaster General. ................................. Smith W. Purdum
Domestic Air Mail Service:

Superintendent .................................................... Roy M. Martin
Assistant Superintendent ................................................... Vacant
Assistant Superintendent, New York, N.Y............................. W. H. Nichols
Assistant Superintendent, Chicago, Ill.. ................................ R. E. Pollard
Assistant Superintendent, Atlanta, Ga.................................. R. S. Burgess
Assistant Superintendent, Fort Worth, Tex ............................. A. C. Hod,;es
Assistant Superintendent, San Francisco, Calif...................... A. 0. Willoughby
Director of International Postal Service ............................... George H. Grayson
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DIRE TORY
DESIGNED A"D .MANUFACTURED BY
.GRUMMAN
AIRCRAFT ENC.II'oiEERINC.
\.. O H V • SL- .... fOI .D
CORPORATION
DIRECTORY
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS
rsoo New Hampshire Avenue, X.\\'., Washington, D. C.
Laboratories, Langley Field, \'a.; Moffett Field, Calif.; Cleveland, 0.
Created by act of Congress approved March 3, 1915, for the supervision and direction of
the scientific study of the problems of flight. Its membership was increased to 15 by act ap-
proved March 2, 1939. The members arc appointed by the l'rcsi<lcnt, and serve as such without
compensation.
Jerome C. Hunsaker, Sc.D., (Chairman), Oliver P. Echols, ;'\[ajor General, :\sst. Chief
Massachusetts 1nstitute of Technology, of Air Staff, Army Air Forces.
Cambridge, ;'\[assachusetts. \\'illiam :\. M. Burden, Special Assistant to
Lyman J. Briggs, l'h.D., (\'icc Chairman), the Secretary of Commerce.
Director, National Bureau of Standards. Ernest M. Pace, Rear Admiral, Bureau oi
Charles G. Abbott, Sc.D., Secretary, Smith- Aeronautics, I\a\'Y Department.
sonian Institution. Francis \\'. Reichelderfer, Sc.D., Chief, U. S.
Henry H. Arnold, General, Commanding Weather Bureau.
General, Army Air Forces. John S. :\lcCain, Vice Admiral, Deputy Chief
Vannevar Bush, Sc.D., U. S. Office of Scien- of Xaval Operations (Air), Navy Depart-
tific Research and Development, Washing- ment.
ton, D. C. Edward \\"arner, Sc.D., Civil Aeronautics
William F. Durand, Ph.D., Stanford l'niver- Board.
sity, California. Orville Wright, Sc.D., Dayton, Ohio.
William Littlewood, Vice-l'res., American Theodore P. \\'right, Sc.D., Director, Aircraft
Airlines, New York. Resources Control Office, Aircraft Produc-
tion Board.
George W. Lewis, Sc.D., Director of Aeronautical Research.

John F. Victory, LL.l\I., Secretary.
Edward H. Chamberlin, Assistant Secretary.
Henry J. E. Reid, Engineer-in-Charge, Langley :\Iemorial Aeronautical Laboratory, Langley
Field, Virginia.
Smith J. DeFrance, Engineer-in-Charge, Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field,
California.
Edward R. Sharp, Administrative Officer, Aircraft Eogine Research Laboratory, Cleveland.
Ohio.
Carlton Kemper, Exec. Engineer, Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory, Cleveland, Ohio.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Washington, D. C.
Commissioners
James Lawrence Fly, Chairman
Paul A. Walker T. A. M. Craven
NormanS. Case Ray C. Wakefield
C. J. Durr
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DIRECTORY
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
WEATHER BUREAU
Washington, D. C.
Chief of Bureau ................................................... F. \V. Reichelderfer
Executive Assistant for Scientific Services .................................. ·· .C. F. Sarle
Special Assistant for Technical Services ..................................... D. l\1. Little
Chief, Instrument Division .......................................... Wm. R. Thickstun
Chief, Synoptic Reports and Forecasts Division ............................ I. R. Tannehill
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Region II Atlanta,. Ga ............................................... :\I emil Bernard
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Region IV Fort Worth, Tex............................................ Erie L. Hardy
Region V Kansas City, Mo•........................................... John A. Riley
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William A. :\1. Burden, Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Administrator of Civil Aeronautics .................................... Charles I. Stanton
Deputy Administrator ................................................ Joh!t E. Sommers
Executive Oflicer .................................................... :\. 1~. Stockburger
General Counsel. ........................................................ \\'ebb Shadle
Director of Information and Statistics (Acting) ............................... · .Hen Stem
Director of Federal Airways .............................................. T. B. Bourne
Director of Safety Regulation .............................................. Fred Lanter
Director of Airports ................................................... C. H. Donaldson
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Rocky Mountam Reg1on .................................... Headquarters, Denver Colo
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Southwestern Reg1on ............................... Headquarters, Albuquerque, N. 1\Ielt
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. Joseph C. Kircher, Re_gional For~ster
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THE AIRCRAFT WAR PRODUCTION COUNCIL, INC.
7046 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 28, Calif.
Board of Directors
Philip G. Johnson ............................................ Boeing Aircraft Company
Harry Woodhead ............................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Donald W. Douglas ..................................... Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.
Robert E. Gross ......................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
j. II. Kindelberger ....................................... ~orth American Aviation, Inc.
La :Motte T. Cohu .............................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
T. Claude Ryan ........................................... Ryan Aeronautical Company
John C. Lee ......................................................... General Manager
William F. Peters .................................................. Secretary-Treasurer
Committees
Accounting Committee
H. E. Bowman ............................................... Boeing Aircraft Company
L. K. Grant .................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
R. V. Hunt. ................................................ Douglas Aircraft Company
Dudley E. Browne ....................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
H.. A. Lambeth .......................................... North American Aviation, Inc.
Claude N. Monson .............................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
James C. Noakes .......................................... Ryan Aeronautical Company
Engineering Committee
W. E. Beall .................................................. Boeing Aircraft Company
A. P. Fontaine ................................. Consolidated \'ultee Aircraft Corporation
A. E. Raymond ............................................. Douglas Aircraft Companv
Mac Short. ............................................. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Gordon Throne .......................................... North American Aviation, Inc.
R. A. Dutton .................................................. Xorthrop Aircraft, Inc.
B. T. Salmon ............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
Industrial Relations Committee
F. D. Weaver ................................................ Boeing .-\ircraft Company
W. G. Tuttle ................................... Consolidated Vultce Aircraft Corporation
<:eorge C. Ford ................................. Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
A. C. Galbraith ............................................. Douglas Aircraft Companv
William W. Aulepp ....................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
M. E. Beaman ........................................... North American Aviation, Inc.
Graham L. Sterling, Jr ........................................... Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
W. F. Persons ............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
Production Expediting Committee
H. 0. West. ................................................. Boeing Aircraft Company
C. W. Perelle ................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
F. W. Conant ............................................... Douglas Aircraft Company
H. E. Ryker ............................................. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
J. S. Smithson ........................................... North American Aviation, Inc.
Gage H. Irving ................................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
Eddie Molloy ............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
Public Relations Committee
Harold Mansfield ............................................. Boeing Aircraft Company
Arthur Foristall. ............................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Cliff Lewis ..................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
A. M. Rochlen .............................................. Douglas Aircraft Companv
Leonard K. Schwartz ..................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Leland R. Taylor ........................................ North American Aviation, Inc.
Theodore C. Coleman ........................................... Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
William Wagner ........................................... Ryan Aeronautical Company
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PREDICTIQN: Postwar freight will fly

at less than 15 cents a ton-mile
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a irpl anes for a world a t peace. p e rton-miJ Ther.Jt s fo rairfre igbt
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- capable of carrying large r loads cents per ton-m.il e.
lon ge r d is tanees with g rea te r eco n- After v i to r y, No rth rop accom-
omy in operat in g cos ts. pli hm ents, with those o f other . S.
Giant land and sea plane ·."Shuttl e" l ea d e r· , will c ontribute to a new
c raft for s hort haul s. Express planes world of -peace and opportunity.
of in c re dibl e s p eed. Airp lanes to l'tf ea n w hi.le all t h e resou.rces of
trave l America's po s twar produc ts Northrop in a.irpla.ne design a nd
and American tec hnician s fa st and airpla n e const.ruct.ion are devoted
far to markets anywhere on earth. solely- to producing the d a.clly air-
Knowl e d ge U.S. aircraft d esigne rs planes of war. A irpla.nes th.a.t help
alrea d y possess is enoug h to gua r- bring clos e r the clay of co mplete
an tee this prophecy. Aircraft now victory for th e A llies.
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Committees (Continued)
Employee Services Section
F. D. Weaver ................................................ Boeing Aircraft Company
L. D. Larimer. ................................. Consolidated Vultcc Aircraft Corporat!on
A. R. Baish .................................... Consolidated VultPe Aircraft Corporation
GeorgeS. Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... Douglas Aircraft Company
D. M. Tuttle ............................................ Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
L. M. Huettig ........................................... ~orth American Aviation, Inc.
Walter T. Gage ................................................. ~orthrop Aircraft, Inc.
E. G. O'Bryan, Jr. ......................................... Ryan r\t:'ronautical Company
Government Reports Section

H. 0. West .................................................. Hoeing Aircraft Company
R. R. Kearton.......................... . .... Consolidated \"ultee Aircraft Corporation
W. H. Robinson .............................. Consolidated Vultce Aircraft Corporation
D. M. Leigh-Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... Douglas Aircraft Company
I. A. Crawford ........................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
F. V. Swanson............ . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. North American Aviation, Inc.
Gage H. Irving........... . . . . . . ............................... :\"orthrop Aircraft, Inc.
E. C. Harris ................................................... :\"orthrop Aircraft, Inc.
}. C. Dengler. .................................................. :\"orthrop Aircraft, Inc.
F. }. Rossoll .............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
Information Section
Harold Mansfield......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ."Boeing Aircraft Company
Cliff Lewis ..................................... Con,olidatcd Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Don Black .................................................. Douglas Aircraft Company
B. W. Holloway ......................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Ken Macker ............................................. Korth American :\\·iation, Inc.
Carl Apponyi .................................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
Keith Monroe ............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
Materiel Section
H. 0. West .................................................. Boeing Aircraft Company
E. H. Jones .................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
F. W. Conant. .............................................. Douglas Aircraft Company
D. J. Bosio ................................................. Douglas Aircraft Company
B. W. deGuichard ........................................ Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Robert Monroe .......................................... North American Aviation, Inc.
P. I. Chase .................................................... Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
Walter 0. Locke ........................................... Ryan Aeronautical Company
Outside Production Section

C. W. Perelle ................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Roy Taylor .................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
B. C. Monesmith ............................................ Douglas Aircraft Company
C. A. Frick .............................................. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Rudy Mufich ............................................ North American Aviation, Inc.
W. C. Osborn .................................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
A. M. Kwasigroch ......................................... Ryan Aeronautical Company
Plant Production Section

H. Bowling .................................... Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
J. T. MacDonald ............................................ Douglas Aircraft Company
George H. Prudden ....................................... Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
R. E. Dawe ............................................. North American Aviation, Inc.
Paul Buckner .................................................. Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
G. E. Barton .............................................. Ryan Aeronautical Company
DIRECT RY 66r
Wings Across the Sea

THAT FREEDOM MAY N 0 T DIE
Half surrounding Japan's ill-won new te.ui- the Netherlands Easr Indies in uaining op-
mries are Chinese, Indian and Australian air erations before the war. Now Ryan planes
bases. In these countries are thousands of are doiog their full share in important mili-
poten~ially fine pilors, as eager as rheir tary assignments for Chioa and in Aus~a
American brothers in arms to fight the com· and lndii. Of course, decails oi these miErary
moo enemy. assignments canner now be published.
HELPING ARM OUR ALLIES TO STR.IKE HARDER BLOWS
Bur grou11ded valor is of Hrtle avail against In addition co ocher viral war work, Ryan
Japanese air power. Only modern training acri-,-iries now ioclude the engioeering de-
and modem equipment can rum chis eager· velopmenr and manufacture of advanced
ness into effective military use. rype combatant airplanes and imporranr as-
Ryan is proud of its contribution in Asia semblies for the armed services. lnro these is
and Australia coward this end. Wide.ly used going knowledge thar will make Ryan peace-
for training military pilots for the U.S. Army time planes and other produces safer, more
Air Forces, Ryan planes were in China and_ useful and more economical. ~
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Recruitment Section
F. D. Weaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... Boeing Aircraft Company
H. E. Pasok.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 'onsolic.lated Vultec Aircraft Corporation
C. S. Warner ................................... Consolidated Vultec Aircraft Corporation
L. N. Fitts.................. . . . . . . . . ... Douglas Aircraft Company
M. V. Mattson............... . . . . . Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
L. M. Huettig......................................... :-;-orth American A\'iatton, Inc.
G. S. Honey......................... . :\"orth American Aviation, Inc.
C. D. Freshwater............ . . ........ :-;-urthrop Aircraft, Inc.
J. F. Sayc..................... . ..... Ryan Aeronautical Company
Training Section
F. D. Weaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. Boeing Aircraft Company
T. P. Faulconer ............................... Co.1solidatcd \'ultee Aircraft Corporation
George C. Forc.l............................. . ( "o,bulidatcd \'ultec :\ircraft Corporation
M. D. Fa ugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Douglas Aircraft Company
C. A. Pederson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
John H. Fry............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. :\"orth American Aviation, Inc.
James L. McKinley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Xorthrop Aircraft, Inc.
L. E. Plummer.............. . . . . . Ryan Aeronautical Company
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Board of Directors
Victor Emanuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Corporation
L. D. Bell................................. . .... Bell Aircraft Corporation
G. \V. Vaughan.................... ... . . Curtiss-\\'right Corporation
L. C. Goad ....................... Eastern ;\ircraft ))i,•ision, Ccncral :\lotors Corporation
]. Carlton Ward, Jr............. Fairchild En~:ine & Airplane Corporation
Glenn L. Martin...................... . .......... The (:Jcnn L. :\lartin Company
Alfred l\Jarchev....................... . ...... Republic ;\\·iation Corporation
Clyde 1\f. Vandeburg ................. . . .............. (;eneral :\lanager

Ken Ellington ...................... . . SPcrctary and Director of rnformat ion
Harry A. Harter. ............. . . ..... :\ssistant :\lanagcr
Lloyd I I. Smith .............. . . .... Treasurer
Committees
Advisory Committee on Accounting
W. A. Mogensen.................................. . ...... Aviation Corporation
]. Berry, Jr ................................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation
R. J. Lindquist. ............................................ Curtiss-\\'right Corporation
J. A. McFetridge ................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General :\lotors Corporation
Joseph Mehl. ................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
M. R. Schermerhorn, Jr.................................. The Glenn L. Martin Company
M. B. Chesney .......................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Engineering

S. K. Hoffman ................................................... Aviation Corporation
R. \V. Gibson ........................................ Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
A. D. Brown ........................................ Bell Aircraft Corporation (Georgia\
H. E. McDonald ........................... Curtiss-\\'right Corporation, Airplane Division
Louis H. Enos ............................. Curtiss-\\'right Corporation, Propeller Di\;sion
Walter F. Burke .................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General :Motors Corporation
A. J. Thieblot .................................. Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
Edwin L. Zivi. .......................................... The Glenn L. l\Iartin Company
A. T. Gregory .... Ranger Aircraft Engines Division, Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
R. L. Bortner ........................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Industrial Relations-Manpower
Industrial Relations Section
C. W. Bishop .................................................... Aviation Corporation
Vaughan Bell ........................................ Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
B. H. Prentice, Jr. ................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Georgia)
C. S. Mattoon ............................. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Division
Norman A. Kirby .......................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller Division
A. A. Hendrix ...................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
S. A. Angotti. .................................. Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
D. W. Siemon .......................................... The Glenn L. Martin Company
H. S. Hall ...... Ranger Aircraft Engines Division, Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
A. L. Kress ............................................. Republic Aviation Corporation
Manpower Section
E. R. Isbell. ..................................................... Aviation Corporation
Leston P. Faneuf. .................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
Ivan Willis ................................................. Curtiss-Wright Corporation
R. E. Waldo ....................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
S. A. Angotti ................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
D. W. Siemon .......................................... The Glenn L. Martin Company
A. L. Kress ............................................. Republic Aviation Corporation
DIRECT OR ·-
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Advisory Committee on Material
D. T. Waltz ..................................................... Aviation Corporation
0. D. May .......................................... Bell A_ircraft Corpora~ion (Buffa!o)
Robert Boyer, Jr ..................................... Bell Atrcraft Corporal ton (Georgta)
Frank A. Maley ............................ Curtiss· \\"right Corporation, Airplane Division
W. W. Gleeson ............................ Curtiss-\\"right Corporation, Propeller Division
H. L. Clark ........................ Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
0. R. Perkins ................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
J. T. Welsh ...................................... , ...... The Glenn L. :\!arlin Company
F. D. Hubbard ... Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
R. H. McMann .......................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Plant Defense
D. H. Russ ...................................................... Aviation Corporation
John T. Madigan ..................................... Hell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
D. H. Prentice, ]r.................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Georgia)
I. F. LeGore ............................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Di,;sion
P. J. Quinn ............................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller Division
E. T. Adams ....................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General ::'\lotors Corporation
John A. White .................................. Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
E. A. Schurman ......................................... The Glenn L. :'\!arlin Company
C. M. Burke .... Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
Arthur J. Kelly .......................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Production
L. L. Benson ......................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
J. J. Domonkos ...................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Georgia)
John J. Lee ................................ Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Di\;sion
Philip E. Baugh .................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General ::'\lotors Corporation
E. J. Hanson ....................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General ::'\lotors Corporation
Philip Harr ..................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
Robert Young .......................................... The Glenn L. Martin Company
H. H. Budds .... Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
H. E. Lasker ............................................ Republic A,;ation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Public Relations
Edward Thierry .................................................. Aviation Corporation
Walter T. Bonney .................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
Richard Harkins ..................................... Bell Aircraft Corporation (Georgia)
H. E. Lawrence ............................................. Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Adrian W. Smith ........................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Division
S. S. Tyndall .............................. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller Division
J. N. Bird ......................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General ::'\Iotors Corporation
J. E. Lowes, Jr.................................. Fairchilrl Engine & Airplane Corporation
Avery McBee ........................................... The Glenn L. Martin Companv
Gordon Sleeper .......................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Quality
J. W. Dunn ............................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Division
F. C. Fake ................................ Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller Division
R. H. Seaman ...................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
C. C. Aurand ...................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
W. A. Shuping .................................. Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
C. G. Stephens .......................................... The Glenn L. Martin Company
A. Dysart. .............................................. Republic Aviation Corporation
DIRECTORY 667
The Touch of Tomorrow in the Planes of Today

T~.i r h il d en gin ee rs look upo n a irpl a nes an I wood ; an d tru e of th e C-61 " Forwarder,"
aup la n e ngin es us lon ls for th e achi e\' C· the d pendnbl a h ttl shu ttl pl a n e th at oper-
~en ! _o f s p · ift c and frequ enll y difl'e r ' n t a tes ju L behind tl1 lin e on ruany a fi~ htinn
Atgl1l lnsks. fron t. T h.i s faciLit y for bu.ildin n aircr~ft fo~
. Men fl y lo p erform a number of difTe renl top p rfo.rmun a i specific jobs h ur acte rizes,
Jobs . So me fl y to learn th e art of flighl: too, tb d • i!:!ll for Fair hild's n ew and uniqu e
otl~ers fl y to learn t.b e scien ce of atlack a nd · rgo plane scheduled fo r production tl1is
de fen s e; s till oth er s fly to carry goods and ear.
pers on s to far places . F air ·hild R anger euoines-si.x a nd twelve
Ever s in ce th e- fir s t Fairchild was builL cyLind rs-are th e o nl y inv ert ed, i 11liu ,
Fair hild e ng in eers h ave d es ign ed and co n- air ·oo led aircraft en gin es pr odu c d i.n Am er-
stru c ted aircraft to do seccijic jobs well. Thi ~ ica today. Each is des ign ed for a specific
was tru e o f th e wo rld s lus t ph otog rap hi c purpose- to p rod u e tl1 e grea tes t power with
a trp la n e -true of tlte Arm y's firs t ca rno th e leas t possibl e weight.
carri er. It i tru e of th e PT-19 " Corn ·ll" Fa.ircbi.ld ene:i11eers will co ntinue to em-
in "hich thou sands of Am erican com ba r ploy s ieu ce, resear ch , e--xper ien ce and for e-
p ilots have fl edged their wings; tru e of th e sight , to design and build a ircr aft and aircraft
AT-21 "G unn er ," a twin-eng in ed plan e with engin s tha t p ut " tl1 e touch of tomorrow in
a Duram old ed skin of plastic-bonded ply- th e plan s ofl od ay."
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668 DIH.ECTORY
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Committees (Continued) '!
Advisory Committee on Service
Barney Cane.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... ;\\·iation Corporation
A. L. Fornoff ........................................ Bell :\ircrait Corporation (Buffalo)
\V. V. Andrews ............................ Curtiss-\\'ri~:ht Corporation, Airplane Division
F. Rrychta ................................ Curtiss-\\'ri~:ht Corporation, l'ropeller Di\•ision
Allen Wescott. ..................... Eastern Aircraft I livision, (;cncral Motors Corporation
Glen Evins ..................................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
T. L. Taylor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The <:lenn L. ~I art in Company
D. S. Wolf .... Ran~:er Aircraft l~ngiru:s, Di\•ision of Fairchild En~:inc & Airplane Corporation
D. K. Tasker ............................................ Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Committee on Spare Parts
Barney Cane................ . ..................... Aviation Corporation
T. G. Haertel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... Bell :\ ircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
C. \\'. Kraus..... . . . . . . . . . . .
James Thomson. .
. l 'urtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Dh·ision
. . Curtiss- \\'right Corporation, Propeller l>i\·ision 1
..
Allen Wescott....... . .. Eastern Aircraft Division, (;encral ~lotors Corporation J
F. Kent Bradford ............................... Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation 1
\\'. F. Davis...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The (;Ienn L. l\lartin Company
T. ~!. Wells .... Ranger .\in·raft En~:incs, I li\•ision of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
E.\\'. Kulcsh. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Sub-Committee on Conservation and Reclamation
(Subcommittee of Advisory Committee on Production)
A. Lansill ........................................... Bell .\ircrait Corporation (Buffalo)
A. C. Keiser, Jr. ..................................... Bell .-\ircraft Corporation (Georgia~
lJ. Hamill. ................................ Curtiss-\\'right Corporation, Airplane Di\ision
R. S. Sharp ............................... Curtiss-\\'right Corporation, Propeller Division
Ear! H. Streeter .................... Eastern Aircraft Division. ( ;eneral .Motors Corporation
Willard Brown ..................... Eastern Aircraft Division, Gcnerall\lotors Corpomtion
J. W. Buffington ................................ Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
Ross B. Hooker ......................................... The Glenn L. l\lartin Company
R. Hohman ... Ranger :\ircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
Frank Zinc .............................................. Republic Aviation Corporation
Advisory Sub-Committee on Employe Services

(Subcommittee of Advisory Committee on Industrial Relations)
Claire \V. Bishop ................................................. Aviation Corporation
Alexander McDonald ................................. Bell Aircraft Corporation (Buffalo)
]. J. Wadsworth ........................... Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Di\·ision
John H. Quinn ............................ Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Propeller Division
A. A. Hendrix ...................... Eastern Aircraft Division, General Motors Corporation
George H. Rowe ................................ Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
William Hester, Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation
John J. Lyons ........................................... Republic Aviation Corporation
IRE T R n6
Blazing the Trail to

Ton1o1-row with the
MIGHTY MARTIN MARs!
The world knows, oow, what the of bou.rs .. . that 840,000 poun ds
75-ton I-.1anio Mars can do. It' s an of u . lies cao reach an spo t oo
es tabli shed fa ct ch a t she can trans- earth JO 5 days or .l ess! \\b a r o ver-
po rt 150 so ldie rs with full equip- o can airline n·ouJdo' c ·· gi·ve i rs
meat .. . ch a t she can carry 20 tons e•·e-reeth'" for a flee r like char ?
of cargo to the fa nhcsr spo t oo
eart h in 5 days or less ... that she · Only 1 B eginning
rhe most eB1cient airp lane yet built, ommer ial version of c.he Mars
pe r pound of material used , per will. offer ever:· comJorr, every lux-
horsepower aod per gallon of fu el. ury, ro ·r morrow' s traveLlers . Yet
Fea rs like her ooo-stop flig ht fro 1 even these airline rs wi ll be on h · a
Patuxent Ri ver, tvld . to Na tal , be io nin . Mania engineers declare
Brazil .. . 4,375 m iles with a load there i. 110 practicat arl"od,ynamic
of 16 persons and 13,000 po und s of liu; ·t to t bc si::;_e of ot;er- oceo n aircraft.
mail . . . ha ve proven the recor - TB"ll GI..BNN L. M ...-.R"FI N CoMPANY
breaking characteri stics of this BALTl~-lORE-3, L\RYLAND
giant fl ying boac. Io regular service The G lenn L. Martin - Nebraska
Company-Oma ha
wi th the Navy, the Mars is shorten-
ing supply lines in the Pacific.
M~tltiply By Twenty-One!
Twenty sistersbips of the Mars are
now being built for the Navy. This
wi.ll mean that 3,150 men can be
rushed to distant fronts in a matter
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AIR LINE MECHANIC 6240 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
AIR LINE PILOT 3145 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, Ill.
_..-AIR NEWS 545 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
AIR TECH 545 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
AIR TRAILS 79 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y.
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~ AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK (Al':l\UAL) 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y.
AIRLANES 304 West 57th Street, New York, N. Y.
AIRPORT REFERENCE 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif.
~~MERICAN AVIATIOK 1317 F Street N. W., Washington, D. C.

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AMERICAN AVIATION DIRECTORY 1317 F Street N. W., Washington, D. C.
AVIATION 330 W. 42nd Street, New York, N.Y.
/AVIATION EQUIPMENT 1170 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
~VIATION NEWS 330 W. 42nd Street, New York, N.Y.
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/ _ / F L Y I N G ACES 29 Worthington Street, Springfield, Mass.
// JOURNAL OF AIR LAW 357 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Ill
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D. C.
OFFICIAL AVIATION GUIDE 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.
SKYWAYS 444 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y.
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CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES INTERESTED IN AVIATION
Standing Committees of the 78th Congress
Senate
Appropriations
Carter Glass (D) Dennis Chavez (D)
Kenneth McKellar (D) James M. Mead (D)
Carl Hayden (D) Burnet R. Maybank (D)
Elmer Thomas (D) Gerald P. Nye (R)
:Millard E. Tydings (D) Styles Bridges (R)
Richard B. Russell (D) Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (R)
Pat McCarran (D) Rufus C. Holman (R)
John H. Overton (D) Wallace H. White, Jr. (R)
John H. Bankhead, 2d (D) Chan Gurney (R)
Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D) C. \\'ayland Brooks (R)
Harry S. Truman (D) Clyde M. Reed (R)
Theodore Francis Green (D) Harold H. Burton (R)
Francis Maloney (D)
Interstate Commerce
Burton K. Wheeler (D) Ernest W. ;\lcFarland (D)
Ellison D. Smith (D) Wallace H. White, Jr. (R)
Robert F. Wagner (D) Warren R. Austin (R)
Alben W. Barkley (D) J-Ienrik Shipstead (R)
Homer T. Bone (D) Charles \V. Tobey (R)
Harry S. Truman (D) Clyde M. Reed (R)
Edwin C. Johnson (D) Chan Gurney (R)
Lister Hill (D) C. Wayland Brooks (R)
Tom Stewart (D) Albert W. Hawkes (R)
D. Worth Clark (D) E. H. Moore (R)
James M. Tunnell (D)
Military Affairs
Robert R. Reynolds (D) James E. Murray (D)
Elbert D. Thomas (D) Joseph C. 0'1\fahoney (D)
Edwin C. Johnson (D) Warren R. Austin (R)
Lister Hill (D) Styles Bridges (R)
Sheridan Downey (D) Chan Gurney (R)
Albert B. Chandler (D) Rufus C. Holman (R)
Harry S. Truman (D) Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (R)
Mon C. Wallgren (D) Chapman Revercomb (R)
Harley M. Kilgore (D) George A. Wilson (R)
Naval Affairs
David I. \falsh (D) Allen J. Ellender (D)
Millard E. Tydings (D) Scott \V. Lucas (D)
Ellison D. Smith (D) Arthur Walsh (D)
Richard B. Russell (D) James J. Davis (R)
Homer T. Bone (D) Hiram W. Johnson (R)
Harry Flood Byrd (D) Alexander Wiley (R)
Peter G. Gerry (D) Owen Brewster (R)
Charles 0. Andrews (D) Charles \V. Tobey (R)
Guy M. Gillette (D) Raymond E. Willis (R)
Post Offices and Post Roads
Kenneth McKellar (D) John L. McClellan (D)
Carl Hayden (D) Clyde l\L Reed (R)
Josiah W. Bailey (D) William Langer (R)
Dennis Chavez (D) C. Douglass Buck (R)
Allen J. Ellender (D) Harlan J. Bushfield (R)
James M. Mead (D) Homer Ferguson (R)
Sheridan Downey (D) E. H. Moore (R)
W. Lee O'Daniel (D) Edward V. Robertson (R)
James G. Scrugham (D) George A. Wilson (R)
James 0. Eastland (D)
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House of Representatives
Appropriations
Clarence Cannon (D) Clinton P. Anderson (D)
Clifton A. Woodrum (D) Jamie L. Whitten {D)
Louis Ludlow (D) Thomas J. O'Brien (D)
Malcolm C. Tarver (D) James M. Curley (D)
Jed Johnson (D) John Taber (R)
J. Buell Snyder (D) Richard B. Wiggle&worth (R)
Emmet O'Neal (D) William P. Lambertson (R)
James M. Fitzpatrick (D) D. Lane Powers (R)
Louis C. Rabaut (D) Albert E. Carter (R)
Joe Starnes (D) Charles A. Plumley (R)
John H. Kerr (D) Everett M. Dirksen (R)
George H. Mahon (D) Albert J. Engel (R)
Harry R. Sheppard (D) Karl Stefan (R)
Butler B. Hare (D) Francis Case (R)
Albert Thomas (D) Frank B. Keefe (R)
Joe Hendricks (D) Noble J. Johnson (R)
Michael J, Kirwan . (D) Robert F. Jones (R)
John M. Coffee (D) Ben F. Jensen (R)
W. F. Norrell (D) II. Carl Andersen (R)
Albert Gore (D) Henry C. Dworshak (R)
Elmer H. Wene (D) Walter C. Ploeser (R)
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Clarence F. Lea (D) Richard F. Harless (D)
Robert Crosser (D) John P. Newsome (D)
Alfred L. Bulwinkle (D) Charles A. Wolverton (R)
Virgil Chapman (D) Pehr G. Holmes (R)
Lyle H. Boren (D) B. Carroll Reece (R)
Martin J. Kennedy (D)
(D)
Charles A. Halleck (R~
Donald L. O'Toole Carl Hinshaw (R
Lindley Beckworth (D) Clarence J. Brown (R)
Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. (D) Evan Howell (R)
Francis J. Myers (D) Harve Tibbott (R)
J. Percy Priest (D) Leonard W. Hall (R)
Oren Harris CD) Thomas D. Winter (R)
George G. Sadowski (D) Joseph P. O'Hara (R)
Military Affairs
Andrew J. May (D) Bolivar Pagan (D)
R. Ewing Thomason (D) Walter G. Andrews (R)
Matthew J, Merritt (D) Dewey Short (R)
John M. Costello (D) Leslie C. Arends (R)
Overton Brooks (D) Charles R. Clason (R)
John J. Sparkman (D) J, Parnell Thomas ~R)
Paul J.- Kilday (D) Paul W. Shafer R)
Carl T. Durham (D) Thomas E. Martin
Clifford Davis
John Edward Sheridan
Robert L. F. Sikes
Philip J. Philbin
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(D)
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Charles H. Elston
Forest A. Harness
Ivor D. Fenton
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Paul Stewart
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,g~ Clare Boothe Luce (lt)
Anthony J. Dimond Joseph R. Farri111ton (R.)
Arthur Winstead (D)
Naval Affairs
Carl Vinson
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Patrick H. Drewry (D) Bolivar Pagan
Leonard W. Schuetz (D) Melvin J. Maas ~R.)
Warren G. Magnuson (D) James W. Mott R.)
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Naval Affairs (Continued)
Lyndon B. Johnson (D) W. Sterling Cole (R)
Michael J. Bradley (D) George J. Bates (R)
Beverly M. Vincent (D) William E. Hess (R)
Ed. V. Izac (D) John Z. Anderson (R)
Lansdale G. Sasscer (D) James Wolfenden (R)
James J. Heffernan (D) William \V. Blackney (R)
L. Mendell Rivers (D) Ward Johnson (R)
F. Edward Hebert (D) Robert A. Grant (R)
John E. Fogarty (D) ::\fargaret Chase Smith (Rl
Winder R. Harri~ (D) Joseph R. Farrington (R)
Cameron Morrison (D)
Post Offices and Post Roads
Thomas G. Burch
B. Frank Whelchel
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(D)
Harold C. Hagen
Fred A. Hartley, Jr.
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David J. Ward (D) Noah 1\l. Mason (R)
George D. O'Brien (D) Freel J. Douglas (R)
Samuel A. Weiss (D) John C. Butler (R)
James H. Fay (D) Thomas Byron Miller (R)
Charles E. McKenzie (D) William J. Miller (R)
Chet Holifield (D) Chester E. Merrow (R)
Tom Murray (D) William C. Cole (R)
Emory H. Price (D) Ed Rowe (R)
Ray J. Madden (D) Charles B. Hoeven (R)
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SUBJECT PAGE
Summary of Air Carrier Operations . 68o

Status of Air Carrier Operations . • 68o
Monthly Air Carrier Operations . • 682
United States Air Transport Routes . . . . . . 684-69o
U. S. Domestic Air Carrier Operation~. Accident
Statistics . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . 69o
f Progress of Civil Aeronautics in the L"nited :-'tatcs 694--698

American Airplanes in War Service 7oo-;oz
Aircraft Labor Statistics . . . . . · 6g8
Licensed Ground Instructors in the C'nited State~ . . i04
Airports and Landing Fields . . . . . · · · • 7o6
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68o FLYING FACTS AND FIGUHES
SUMMARY OF AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS
Air Lines in the United States
Compiled hy Inrormalion and Stalistirs S('r\"ic;e, P. S. Ci\·il Aeronautks :\dministration
Calendar Yt•ars
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pany holds a domestic air mail contract.
2 Not available prior to I9JO.
3 Air mail pound miles have been computed by the Post Office Department commencing
with January, I9JI, and are not available prior to that date.
• Estimated.
STATUS OF AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS

Compiled by U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
January r, I9-14
Route Miles Operated ... .- .......................................... . 3b,QS:
With U. S. Mail ............................................... . 36.982
With Passengers ............................................... . 34.893
With Express .................................................. . 36,982
Airplane Miles Scheduled Daily (Average) ............................ . 305,084
With U. S. Mail .••.•........................................... 305,084
With Passengers ............................................... . 286,754
With Express .................................................. . 305,084
Number of Services in Operation ..................................... . 124
With U. S. Mail. ••............................................. 124
With Passengers ........................... •.................... . Il3
With Express .•.••.............................................. 124
Number of Domestic Air Carriers .................................... . 16
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682 FLYING FACTS AND FIGURES

MONTHLY AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS
Domestic Air Lines in the U. S.
Compiled by Information and Statistics Service, t:. S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
Miles Passe11ger .IIail• Express

1941 Flcrd!ll PcJSsc11gcrr .Ifiler Pou11d Miles POll lids
January ..••... 8,946,o38 1<)7,854 78,339.567 1,761,226,024 t.I16,025

February ...•.. 8,842,795 218,163 84.639-781 1,8IJ,348,177 I,IIO,OQ8
March ....•... 10,017,862 2.15.<)2.1 96,661,662 2,018,484,815 1,215,671
April.. ........ 10,606,486 308,6.,..j 114,748.987 2,o6I,88o,o65 1,35\,437
May ....•..••. 11,7,18,282 363.95·1 133,<J7<),048 2,105,826,655 1,464,029
June ..••••.... 11,537,883 38o,l)90 1.11 ,<)05,987 2,083,039,596 1,545,248
July •••.....•. 12,178.479 398.434 147.418,618 2,212, 783,0Z4 1,764.372
August. •..•... 12,471,701 447.316 158,068, I 67 2,255,207,699 1,842,858
September .•.•• 12,127,483 455,647 158,151,061 2,216,527,714 1,96z,284
October ...•.•. 12,200,352 420,3<)3 150,Q19,8Q5 2.366,448. 757 1,76o,770
November ....• 11,5oo,667 324,546 11 5,825,161) 2, 2J0,666, 784 1,6SQ,OQ3
December ..... 10,854,651 298,680 111,076.72() 2,675.279.781 2,.;85,;86
Total. ..•. 1,13,022,679 4,060,545 1,4()1,7,'!4.671 25,8oo,SOQ,OQI 1Q,20Q,671
1()42
January ..•.•.. II,I26,776 300,900 I 13,134,990 2,593,528,302 2,5 ..11,162

February ...... <),1)78,889 286,435 104,21(),667 2,552,948,641 2,16().543
March •....•.. 11,352,252 371,398 13!),06o,782 .1,01 8,933,335 2,56o,255
April. ....•.... II,33Q,905 428,153 158,217,575 2,995. 738,918 2,883,8Q1
May .••....... 10,846,781 373.363 146,234.958 3,156,tto,855 3,075,985
June ..••..•••. 7.353,270 243.819 110,301,132 3,129,665,458 3.0Q6,877
July .......... 8,079,138 265,369 117,216,147 3.442,923,698 3,533,980
August. •.....• 8,451,428 285,824 I 28,429,97 5 3,661,421,999 3,926,991
September ..••. 8,098,555 275,277 126,151,759 3,870,283,599 4·374.884
October .•••••. 8,407,566 275,063 I 29,182,369 4.33 ~.959.342 4.340,553
November ..••• 7,776,768 242,284 1 13,048,o28 4.337.909.595 3.973.689
December .••.. 7,291,532 203,948 96,778,947 5,o38,83o,o78 3,6JJ,847
Total. .... I 10,102,860 3,551,833 1,481,976,329 42,133,253,820 40,101,657
1()43
January .....•. 7,5o8,26o 208,380 101,410,602 4.657.982,679 3,621,635

February ....•. 7,585,465 233,049 II0,982,551 4.927,007,419 3,647,269
March ........ 8,126,495 265,175 124,256,467 5.397,639.893 4,320,107
April. ...•..... 8,288,177 280,913 132,984,531 5,728,670,986 4,816,449
May ••........ 8,314,154 282,103 133,266,615 5,509,952,668 4.549.436
June ....••..•. 8,410,461 297.760 140,745.710 5,551,083,875 4.834,148
July .......... 8,88o,864 320,096 150,013,387 6,035,702,855 5,261,076
August ........ 9,303,103 338,059 156,873,457 6,390,995, 706 5.335.317
September ..... 9,214,834 321,616 153.980,314 6,355,904,239 5.384.732
October .•.•... 9,510,543 322,099 155,855,938 6,849,136,537 5,171,28<)
November ..••. 9,307,585 301,253 145.104,815 6,993,039.3 74 5,109,677
December .•... 9,151,502 283,537 137,122,253 7,35o,ooo,ooo2 5.492,456
Total. .... 103,601,44,3 3.454,040 1,642,596,640 71,747,II6,231 2 57.543.591
1 Includes Hawaiian Airlines, Ltd.

2 Estimated. .
a Revenue and non-revenue.
L~ L I F. T ND F IGURES 683
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FLYING FACTS AND FIGURES

UNITED STATES AIR TRANSPORT ROUTES
Compiled by U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
January I, I944
Routes Airway Schedule Daily Operator

miles (round trips) mileage
DO~II-:STIC
l'ittsburgh-lluntington via Elkins All American :\\·ia
a.1d Charleston ............... . 1 time daily .. . 6,;2 tion, Inc.
Pittsbu:gh-Wilmington .......... . 1 time daily .. . 762 "
Pitt~burgh-Huntington via Par-
kersburg ..................... . 30<) 1 time daily ... 6I8
Pittsburgh- Williamsport. ........ . 202 2 times daily .. 8o8
Pittsburgh-Jamestown ........... . I78 2 times dailv .. 712
New York-Washington .......... . 215 .~ timrs dail)• .. 1,200 American Airlines,
New York-Los Angeles via Wash- Inc
ington, Nashville, Memphis, Ual·
las or Fort Worth ............. . .~ times daily. 16,21B
New York-Los Angeles via Wash-
ington, Nashville, Little J<ock
and Big Spring ............... . I time daily ...
New York-Los Angeles via Wash-
ington, Nashville, Dallas or Fort
\Vorth ....................... . 2,745 2 times daily .. IO,QBO
Dallas-Los Angeles .............. . 1,350 1 time daily ... 2,:'00
New York-Chicago via Buffalo and
Detroit. ..................... . 6 times daily .. 9,132
New York-Chicago via Buffalo,
Detroit and South Bend ....... . 1 time daily .. .
New York-Buffalo via Syracuse ... . 1 time daily .. .
New York-Cleveland via Syracuse
and Buffalo .................. . 52 I 1 time daily .. . 1,042
New York-Buffalo (direct) ....... . 292 1 time daily .. . 5B4
Detroit-Chicago via South Bend .. . 251 I time daily .. . 502
Detroit-Chicago (direct) ......... . 247 I time daily .. . 494
Boston-New York via Hartford and
Providence ................... . 204 1 time daily .. . 40B
Boston-New York via Hartford ... . rB6 5 times daily .. t,86o
Boston-New York via Providence .. 192 4 times daily .. 1,5j6
Washington-Chicago via Cincinnati 662 3 times daily .. 3.972
Washington-Chicago via Elkins,
Huntington and Cincinnati ..... . 1 time daily ...
c;!ev~land:Nashville via Cincinnati 2 times daily ..
Cmcmnat1-Dayton .............. . 2 times daily ..
Chicago-Fort Worth via St. Louis
and Oklahoma City ........... . 924 2 times daily .. 3.696
Nashville-Memphis .............. . 200 2 times daily .. Boo
El Paso-Los Angeles ............. . 743 1 time daily .. . 1,486
Fort Worth-Laredo .............. . 304 I time daily .. . 7B8
Chicago-Brownsville via Kansas
City, Dallas and San Antonio .... 1,37B r time daily .. . 2,756 Braniff Airways, Inc.
Chicago-Houston via Kansas City
and Dallas ................... . I,I30 2 times daily .. 4,520
Chicago-Corpus Christi via Kansas
City and Dallas ............... . I,3I2 I time daily .. . 2,624
Dallas-Laredo .................. . 405 I time daily .. . B10
Dallas-San Antonio ............. . 255 I time daily .. . 510 "
Denver-Dallas via Amarillo ...... . 706 I time daily .. . "
Chicago-New Orleans via St. Louis Bs7 2 times daily .. Chicago & Southern
Airlines
Chicago-Memphis ............... . soB 2 times daily .. "
Memphis-Houston .............. . 526 I time daily .. .
Denver-El l 1 aso via Pueblo and Continental Air Lines,
Albuquerque ................. . 578 r time daily .. . 1,156 Inc.
F . CTS ND F IG RES 6 5
War and Peace

TribU£es ro ground crews on
the figh tin g fr onts sh ow ho w
Amer.ica h as depe.nded on its
trained a i.rcraft.s men in wag-
ing modern ·war. \Vben peace
com es, they w ill be n eeded to
be.lp nJa iota in o ur fl ag in first
p la ce on th e wo rl d's ai r ways.
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Complete Faciliti~s Arranging, Dismantling, Boxing,
U11iled Stales Air Tra11spvr/ Routes (Ja,wary r, IQ.14)-Continued
Routes Airway Schedule Daily Operator

Denver-El Paso via Roswell and Continental Air Lines,
Carlsbad ..................... .
Denver-Tulsa ................... .
8.,6
6so
1
1
time daily ..
time daily ..
I,6Q2
I,300 ..
Inc.
Wichita-Tulsa .................. . 126 1 time daily .. 252
Atlanta-Cincinnati via Knoxville .. . 38o 2 times daily .. I,520 Delta Air Corporation
Atlanta-Savannah ............... . 251 1 time daily .. . 502
Atlanta-Charleston .............. . 301 I time daily .. . 6o2
Atlanta-Fort Worth via Jackson
and Shreveport. .............. . 772 2 times daily .. 3,088
Atlanta-Fort Worth via Monr':le .. . 78.l 1 time daily .. . I,566
New Orleans-Fort Worth ........ . 497 I time daily .. . QQ-1
New York-Miami via Orlando .... . 1,229 1 time daily .. . 2.4 5 s Eastern Air Lines, Inc.
New York-Miami via Washington,
Charleston and jacksonville ..... 1,188 4 times daily ..
New York-Miami via Washington
and Jacksonville .............. . 1,185 I time daily .. . 2,Jj0
New York-Brownsville via Atlanta
and New Orleans ............. . 1,815 1 time daily .. . J,6JO
New York-Houston via Washing-
ton, Atlanta and New Orleans ... I time daily .. . J,08o
New York-San Antonio via Wash-
ington and Atlanta .......... . 1,805 1 time daily .. . 3,610
New York-New Orleans via \\'ash-
ington and Atlanta ............ . 1,299 I time daily .. .
New York-Tampa via Atlanta .... . 1,207 I time daily .. .
Chicago-Miami via Nashville and
Jacksonville .................. . 1,262 3 times daily .. 7.572
Denver-Great Falls .............. . 669 I time daily .. . I 0 J,l8 Inla~~ Air Lines, Inc..
Cheyenne-Denver. .............. . 96 I time daily .. . I92
Cheyenne-Huron ................ . 558 I time daily .. . I,II6
Minneapolis - Kansas City via Mid - Continent Air-
Qmaha ...................... . 577 3 times daily .. lines, Inc.
Minneapolis-St. Louis via Des
Moines ...................... . 5I2 I time daily .. . I,024 "
Des Moines-Tulsa via Kansas City 389 I time daily .. . 7i8 "
Kansas City-Tulsa .............. . 2I5 I time daily .. . 430
New Orleans-Miami via Tampa ... . 9I5 3 times daily .. 5.4QO National Air Lines,
Inc.
New Orleans-Jack son ville ........ . 5II I time daily ... I,022 "
Boston-Presque Isle ............. . 353 2 times daily .. 1,412 Northeast Air Lines,
Inc.
Boston-Bangor ................. . 204 2 times daily .. "
Bangor-Moncton ................ . 221 2 times daily ..
Chicago-Seattle via Minneapolis Northwest Air Lines,
and Helena ................... . I,8o8 I time daily .. . J,6I6 Inc.
Chicago-Seattle via Minneapolis
and Butte .................... . I,822 I time daily .. . J,644 "
Chicago-Seattle via Minneapolis
and Great Falls ............... . I,982 I time daily .. . 3.964 "
Chicago-Minneapolis (direct) ..... . 350 I time daily .. . 700 "
Chicago-Minneapolis via Rochester. 357 I time daily .. . 7I4 "
Chicago-Minneapolis via Milwaukee 379 I time daily .. . 758
Chicago-Fargo .................. . 6I8 I time daily .. . 1,236
Minneapolb-Duluth ............. . 145 I time daily .. . 2<)0
Norfolk-Detroit via Washington Pennsylvania-Centra
and Pittsburgh ............... . 557 3 times daily .. 3.342 Airlines
Norfolk-Pittsburgh .............. . 329 I time daily ... 6s8 "
Washington-Detroit via Pittsburgh. 42I 4 times daily .. 3,368
Cleveland-Detroit. .............. . 9I I time daily .. . I82 "
Washington-Pittsburgh .......... . I86 I time daily .. . 372 "
Pittsburgh-Buffalo .............. . 2I5 I time daily .. . 430 "
Detroit-Milwaukee .............. . 260 I time daily .. . 520
F L ING F TS AN D FIG RES 687
T HE majority of those who use

and respect Kollsman aircraft
with Kollsman instruments in wind
tunnels, engine test cells and in
test flights.
instruments know them most inti-
mately as sentinels on the airplane
Because of their accuracy, standard
instrument panel, indispensable to
Kollsman instruments are found in
the plane's precise and dependable
frequent use for many forms of aero-
operation.
nautical experiment and in produc-
But long before our war-birds ever tion testing. In addition, many
get into service, many engineers special Kollsman instruments have
certify their design and performance been developed for these uses.
KOLLSMAN AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

PRODUCT OF
Utlilrd S/c~tes Air Tr111upor/ Routes (J<~uuary 1, 1944)-continued
Routes Ainvay Schedule Daily Operator

Pittsburgh-Birmingham via Knox- Pennsylvania-Central
ville ......................... . 1 time daily ... Airlines
New York-Los Angeles via l'itts-
burgh, Chicago, Kansas City and Transcontinental and
\Vinslow ..................... . 2,5]2 2 times daily .. 10,288 Western Air
New York-Los Angt·les via Pitts-
burgh, Chicago, Kansas City an<l
Phoenix ...................... . 2,66.~ 2 times da•ly. 10,052
New York-San Francisco via Pitts-
burgh, Chicago, Kansas City and
Houlder City ................. . 3,012 1 time daily ...
New York-San Francisco via Pitts-
burgh, Chicago, Kansas City and
Los Angeles .................. . 1 time daily ..
New York-Chicago via l'ittsburgh
and Dayton .................. . 822 1 time daily ...
New York-Dayton via Pittsburgh .. 575 1 time daily . .
New York-Kansas City via Dayton
and St. Louis ................. . 1,171 2 times daily ..
Washington-Kansas City via Day-
ton ................ ·.········· 962 1 time daily .. . 1,Q24
Washington-Los Angeles via Day-
ton,, St..Lo.uis a1}d Boulder City .. 2,418 1 time daily .. . 4·836
Detr01t-Cmcmnab .............. . 2.p 3 times daily .. 1,452
Washington-Pittsburgh .......... . r86 2 times daily .. 744
New York-Chicago via Cleveland .. 725 4 times daily .. 5.8oo Unit~ Air Lines, Inc.
New York-Chicago via Philadelphia 765 2 times daily .. J,o6o
New York-Chicago via Allentown
and Toledo ................... . 728 1 time daily .. '·450
New York-Chicago via Youngstown 726 1 time daily .. . 1,452
New York-Chicago via Akron .... . 737 1 time daily .. . 1,474
Washington-Chicago via Toledo ... . 610 2 times daily .. 2,440
Chicago-San Francisco via Omaha,
Denver, Salt Lake City and Reno 2 times daily ..
Chicago-San Francisco via Des
Moines, Omaha and Denver ..... 1,()01 1 time daily .. .
Denver, Salt Lake City and Reno 1,889 1 time daily .. . 3.778
Chicago-San Francisco via Des
Moines, Omaha, and Cheyenne .. 1,859 1 time daily .. .
Cheyenne and Salt Lake City .... 1 time daily .. . 3,8o8
Chicago-Salt Lake City via Denver. x time daily .. . 2,578
Chicago-Salt Lake City vi~. Chey-
enne ......................... . 1 time daily .. .
Chicago-Seattle via Rock Springs
and Boise .................... . 2,015 1 time daily .. .
Chicago-Seattle via Denver and
Salt Lake City ................ . ! time daily .. .
Seattle-Los Angeles via Sacramento
and San Francisco ............ . 2 times daily ..
Seattle-Los Angeles via Medford
and San Francisco ............ . 1,027 r time daily .. .
Seattle-Los Angeles via San Fran-
cisco and Bakersfield .......... . 1 time daily .. . 2,090
San Francisco-Los Angeles via Oak-
land ......................... . 1 time daily .. . 6]6
San Francisco-Los Angeles via Oak-
land and Bakersfield ........... . 354 r time daily .. . 708
San Francisco-Los Angeles via
Santa Barbara ................ . 352 1 time daily .. .
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United SlcJ/es Air TfcJIIsporl Roul•:s UcJIIIIcJry 1, 19.1-1)-Continued
Routes Airway
miles
Schedule
(round trips)
I·-----
Daily
mileage
Operator
San Francisco-Los Angeles (direct). J27 2 times da:Jy. 1•.~o8 l'nited Air Lines, Inc.
Sacramento-San Francisco .........
Seattle-Portland .................
711
1.!5
2timcsdaily ..
2 times daily ..
.!16
5·10
......
San Diego-Los Angeles ........... 12.1 2 times daily. -11)2
Lethbridge-Salt Lake City via Great Western Air Lines,
Falls .........................
Salt Lake City-Los Angeles .......
6.15
5'10
1 t me rlaily ..
-1 t rnes daily ..
1,21)0
-1,720
Inc.
...
Los Angeles-San Diego ........... 12J .! t mes daily .. 738
----
Total Domestic Routes ....... J6,982
---
JOS,084
U. S. DOMESTIC AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS

And Accident Statistics for the Calendar Years 1941, 1942. and 1943
Compiled by Information and Statistics Service, U. S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
1941 1942 19-IJ

Miles Flown ............................... 1J.),022,67Q 110,102,86o 10J,601,44J
Total Passengers Carried .................... .j,060,545 .>.551,833 3.454,0-10
Total Passenger Miles ....................... 1,491,734.671 1,481!976.329 1,642.596,640
Fatal Accidents ............................ 4 5
Passenger Fatalities ......................... 35 55 22*
Crew Fatalities ............................. 9 r6 i*
Miles Flown per Fatal Accident .............. 33,255,670 22,020,572 SI.8oo,7~.2
Passenger Miles Flown per Passenger Fatahty .. 42,620,991 26,814,248 7-!.66.!,484
Miles Flown per Crew Fatality ............... 14,780,298 6,881,429 14,800,206
* One dead-head pilot is not included in either the crew or the passenger fatality.
FLYIN F\ ~T \ Nl FIG RE 6gi
Alt imeters
Suction Gauges
Airspeed Indicators
Manifold Pressure Gauges
Bimetal Strut Thermometers
Motor Coolant Thermometers
Gun Firing Mechanism Gauges
Oil Temperature Thermometers
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STANDARD OF CALIFORNIA
PROGRESS OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS IN THE UNITED STATES
(All statistics are as of Dec. 31 each year)
Compiled by Information and Statistics Service, U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administration
1941 19-12 19.tJ

DOMESTIC AIR-CARRIER OPERATIONS
Operators (number of) ..................... •. 17 16 16

Airplanes (in service and reserve) ............ . 359 179 194
Air-carrier route mileage (unduplicated) ...... . 47.703 36.442 36.982
Express service .......................... . 47.703 36.-142 36.982
Mail service ............................ . 45.45-1 35,6-11 36.982
Passenger service ...•..................... 47.703 35,168 34.893
Miles flown:
Daily average ........................... . 36-!.446 .~01,652 283,8.to
Revenue miles .•......................... 133,022,679 110,102,86o 103,6o1 ,443
Passenger traffic:
Passengers carried ....................... . 4,o6o,5-15 3.551,833 3.45-1,040
Revenue2 ....•.•......................... 3.768,892 3.349,134 3,351,537
Nonrevenue .....••...................... 291,653 202,699 102,503
Passenger miles flown (I passenger carried I
mile): ...•.•.•......................... 1,491,734,671 1,481,976.329 1,64 2,596,640
Revenue ................................ . 1,369,584,231 1,398,042,146 1,6o6,119,468
Nonrevenue ............................. . 122,150,440 83.934,183 36.4i7,172
Passenger seat miles flown .................. . 2,316,205,507 1,937,672,755 1,82ol,849.8o2
Passenger load factor (per cent):
Revenue ................................ . 59-I3 72.15 88.oi
Revenue and nonrevenue ................. . tl-1-40 76.11 QO.OI
Passenger fare per mile ..................... . So.oso3 $o.0527 ....
Mail:
Ton milesa .•...••........................ 12,900,405 2I,o66,627 3s,S73.sss
Express and freight:
Ton miles ....••....•.................... 5,242,529 11,717,605 I5,117,925
Pounds2................................ . lQ,20Q,67t 40,101,657 57.543.591
Accidents:
Number of accidents ..•••................. 33 Jl 24
Miles flown per accident .................. . 4,030,990 3.55I,70S 4.316,727
Number of fatal accidents .•.•............. 4 5 2
Miles flown per fatal accident ............. . 33,255,6;o 22,020,572 sx,Soo,722
Fatal accidents per r,ooo,ooo miles flown ... . 0.03 0.05 0.02
Pilot fatalities ........•................... 3 5 2
Miles flown per pilot fatality .............. . 44.340,893 22,020,572 51,8oo,;22
Copilot fatalities .•....................... 3 5 2
Crew fatalities (other than pilot and copilot) 3 6 3
Passenger fatalities ...................... . 35 55 22
Passenger miles flown per passenger fatality . 46,620,991 26,945,024 74,663.484
Passenger fatalities per zoo,ooo,ooo passenger
miles flown ........................... . 2.35 3-71 I.34
Ground crew and third party fatalities ..... . 0 0 0
Total fatalities ...............•........... 44 71 30'
Fatalities per r,ooo,ooo miles flown .•....... 0.33 0.64 0.29
PRIVATE FLYING OPERATIONS

(All domestic)
Airplanes in operation (certificated and uncer-
tificated) .••.•.••..••..•••.......•.....
AmPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
Airports and landing fields:

Total airports in operation ................ .
FL -r G FACTS _ ID FIGURES 695
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6g6 FLYING FACTS AXD FIGURES
-Continued-
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IQ.j2 IQ.IJ
AIRPORTS AND LM.:UINr. Fn:I.DS (Continued)

Commercial. ............................ . (),,0 J,o6Q 8oJ
~I unicipal. ............................ . 1,01!6 I, l.:!f) Qll
Intermediate CAA-Iighted ............... . 28.; 2i.i 2,!1).
Intermediate CAA-unlightcd ............. . 0 0
Army, Navy, l\larine Corps, National <:uard,
reserve, private and miscellaneous airports 185 3.18 8q
Lighted, total ........................... . 662 700 525
FEDERAL AIRW,\\'S SYSTEM ,\ND r\lliS
TO AIR NAVIr.ATION
Federal airways:
ilil~~;~·u·l;,i~r· ~,~;.~ir'u'c'ti~~ ·;t· ~~o·s~·~r ;.;.;L~:
,;2.h;o .B,.JOi 3i.,O,\
., ;Xo t,.;b.; I ..t•J.~
Communications:
Total Radio range stations .............. · ·
Radio range stations with scheduled hroad-
·I .~I 2 2110 ;!IJ]
Ra~ii~~~'ng·e· ~t;ti~1;~ ·~lth. ~~~~~h~d~i~,j. . I

Ill 105i 10X
broadcasts .......................... . IX<I 1_:\fJ I ll•h

Radio range stations without voice ...... . I2 II) I i
Radio marker beacons ............. , ...... . ,x -10 h_;
Weather reporting airway and airport stations:
Weather Bureau and CAA operated long-
line teletypewriter equipped ........... . ·153 1-12 _;b_:;
Traffic control stations teletypewriter
equipped ........................... . l.)fJ .Zh ,;6
Miles of weather reporting teletypewriter
service ........••.................... 5,5.21>8 52,{118 $.:!,800
Miles of traffic control teletypewriter servicl' I 2,tl21 <1,008 10,,)7 2
Weather Bureau-first order stations (does
not include airport stations) .......... . 1,\<1 1,\5 1.:!0
Airway lighting:
Beacons:
Revolving ............................ . 2,110 2,08o 2,03$
Flashing .............................. . 10.1 l.lf Lt.\
Beacons-privately owned and certified .... . 7.52 1,0.11 1,201
Intermediate landing fields, lighted ........ . 27<1 2bi 2,;6
CERTIFICATES
Certificated aircraft:
Airplanes ............................... . 2t,R.)f, .22,00 l 2.Z,c)lj' 1
Gliders ................................. . (J-~ 10-J I~ ..
Certificated airmen:
Pilots, airplane, total. .................... . 100,787 110,510 I 22,88.~
Airline transport ...................... . r,587 2,177 :!,315
Commercial. .......................... . 15,429 18,8o8 20,587
Private ............................... . 8 ..1.771 8<),525 QQ,<)82
Pilots, glider ............................ . r(Jo 211 '··B5
Mechanics .............................. . q,o.n 18.cxn 2o,8os•
Parachute riggers ........................ . 6r8 1,00.1 r,6,H'
Ground instructors ...................... . 4,815 7,604 12,739
FLYIXG F:\CTS A:\"D FIGURES 697
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CONTRACTOR TO U.S. ARMY All FOICES
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6g8 FLYING FACTS A?\D FIGURES
-Continued-
IQ.p JQ.p 1943
CERTIFICATES (Continuer()
Student pilot certificates issued (yearly):
Airplane ............................. I 93 ..366 139,289 I8Q,J02
Glider ............................... I 385 486 1,137
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I Includes DPC aircraft assigned by CAA to \\ TS operators.

2 Totals shown for passengers and express carried arc not unduplicated ligures, as the same
passengers and express may be counted for more than one route.
a The mail pound miles flown by Hawaiian Airlines, Ltd., arc included with the domestic
mail pound miles as this company holds a domestic air mail contract. All other operations
statistics for this carrier arc included with foreign and territorial statistics.
• Includes r "deadhead" pilot not carried above.
6 Includes 473 Parachute Technicians.
B Includes 3 fields which were constructed but not commissioned on Jan. I, I944·
AIRCRAFT LABOR STATISTICS

Average Weekly Hours, Average Hourly Earnings, and Average Weekly Earnings of Wage Earners
in the Aircraft Manufacturing Industry by Months, January 1943 to December 1943,
Inclusive, Based on Reports by Cooperating Establishments.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft and Parts E:ccludi11g Aircraft Engines

Aircraft Engines
1943
Average Average Average Average Aterage A11erage
Weekly Weekly Hourly Weekly Weekly Hourly
Eanzings Hours Earu.i11gs Ear'lzi11gs II ours Earnings
(cents) (cents)
January ............... $46.94 46.5 101.0 $60.19 48.2 125.0
February .............. 47.12 46.2 101.9 60.07 48.3 124.3
March ................ 47.29 46.2 102.5 60.82 48.8 124.7
April. ................. 49.69 47.3 105.2 60.02 48.3 124.3
May .................. 49.67 46.8 106.3 61.16 48.8 125.2
June .................. 49.78 46.5 107.0 58.66 46.3 126.6
July .................. 48.76 45.6 107.3 58.77 46.1 127.5
August ................ 49.26 46.1 107.0 59.18 46.7 126.2
September ............. 52.56 46.7 112.5 61.14 47.2 129.5
October ............... 52.40 46.8 111.5 60.63 47.6 127.5
November ............. 52.42 46.9 112.0 60.75 47.5 127.8
December ............. 51.52 45.9 112.3 57.47 45.3 126.8
l~ LYI F T ND FIG -RES 699
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AMERICAN AIRPLANES IN SERVICE WITH OR IN AN-
NOUNCED PRODUCTION FOR THE UNITED STATES
AND BRITISH AIR FORCES
january 1, 1944
.\lode/
Origi1wl Designer
U.S. Army u.s. .\'<Jt•y
Bombers
Boeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 7 ................ Fortress
Douglas.............. B-18 ................ Bolo
Douglas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ll-23 ................ Dragon
Consolidated.......... B-24 l'll4Y Liberator
North American....... ll-25 PBJ Mitchell ·
1\lartin............... B-2() j.l\1 :\larauder
Hoeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2() .....••.. • · • · · . . Super fortress·
Vega.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-34 I'V \'entura
Douglas -\ 20 (P ?o}-----t---RDII...,n________ - -llavee-{-Bo,ton)*
Douglas.............. A-24 SBD --Dauntless
· ............. .
Curtiss. A-25 SBF SBW, and
SB2C,
Hclldivcr
Lockheed ............ . A-29 PBO Hudson
Martin .............. . A-30 ········· ...... . Baltimore
Vultee .............. . A-31, A-35 Vengeance
sii;A.· · · · · · · · · · ·
Brewster ............ . A-34 Bermuda
North American ...... . A-36 (P-51) i""Bi<i.B~·,· .....
Mustang
Grumman ........... . Avenger
Consolidated ......... . OA-xo PBY, PB2ll, and
PBN Catalina
Consolidated ......... . PB2Y Coronado
Martin .............. . PBM l\lariner
Fighters
Lockheed ............ . P-38 Lightning
Bell ................. . P-39 Airacobra
Curtiss .. , ........... . P-40 Warhawk (Kittyhawk)*
Republic ............ . P-43 Lancer
Republic ............ . P-47 Thunderbolt
North American ...... . P-51 (A-36} 1\Iustang
Northrop ............ . P-61 Black Widow
Douglas ............. . P-7o (A-2o} Havoc (Boston)*
Vought-Sikorsky ..... .
Corsair·'
Grumman ........... . Hellcat
Grumman ........... . Wildcat
Liaisolt
Taylorcraft. ......... . L-2 (0-57) Grasshopper
Aeronca ............. . L-3 (0-58) Grasshopper
Piper ............... . L-4 (0-59) NE Grasshopper
Vultee .............. . L-s (0-62) OY Sentinel
Observation
Vultee ....... , ...... . 0-49 Vigilant
Curtiss .............. . 0-52 Owl
Lockheed ............ . 0-56 (B-34) Ventura
Taylorcraft. ......... . 0-57 (L-2) Grasshopper
Aeronca ............. . 0-58 (L-3) Grasshopper
Piper ............... . 0-59 (L-4) Grasshopper
Vultee .............. .
Curtiss .............. .
0-62 (L-5) ................ Sentinel
S03C Seamew
Vought-Sikorsky ..... . OSzU, OSzN Kingfisher
F I NG_ F .ND FIG RES 701
Fini sh the Figh t with War Bonds
~~Toughest Giants of the Skies 11
] n their first ,;ear, o,·er the " hottest" mai.n for ~es . " l'he order continues that
spots in the world , the c.rews of Boeino pilots breaking this mle would be sent
Flying Eortresses of the 8th Air Fore~ to the Russia n front as foot soldiers.
dro pped m ore than 14,ooo tons of
lVIost of the credit for the Fortresses·
bombs on submarine bases; transporta-
fine record goes to the superb ere\ ·s
non centers and vva r industries. They
were credited with shooti ng down 17::>.8 w ho man then1. And they are the first
to say tl1at much of it goes, too, to the
enemy planes, probably 67 I others, and
Boeing men who design ed these fzr st
damaging another 8 7o . And they were
American four-engined bombers . ..
just getting well sta.rted! A orea t
tl1en manufactured them in such num-
London daily termed the Fortre~ses :
bers that hundreds of Flying Fortresses
"Toughest giants of the skies. "
today darken Axis skies in a single raid!
A German military order, signed by
Goering, has fallen into the hands of The s11ccess of the Flying Fo1·tress is
the U. S. Army Air Forces. It says, _in the rewl.t of mwsual q·ualities of re-
pa.rt: "The mass of Fortresses a.re too search., design, engineering and ma:n-
dangerous for u s to waste fighters on 11{act11re. Tme today , it w ill be equally
cripples. . . . Desperate maneuvers tr·ue in peacetime tonwrrow ... if it's
must be taken for us to break up the " B11ilt by Boeing" it's b01md to be good .
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FLYL'\G FACTS AND FIGURES
AMERICAN AIRPLANES IN SERVICE WITH OR IN AN-
NOUNCED PRODUCTION FOR THE UNITED STATES
AND BRITISH AIR FORCES-Continued
.lfodel
Origi11al Desir,11er Approred Name
C:.S.Army f.:. S. NaTJy
Trai11crs
North American ....... AT-6 S~J Texan (Harvard)*
Beech ................ AT-7 s:-;u Navigator
Beech ................ AT-to ................ Wichita
Beech ................ AT-II s:-;u Kansan
Boeing ............... AT-t;:; ................ Crewmaker
North American AT-16 ................ Harvard
Cessna ............... AT-17 (UC-78) PBO Bobcat (Crane)*
Lockheed ............. AT-18 (A-29) PBO Hudson
Vultee ............... AT-19 ·············· .. Reliant
Fairchild ............. AT-21 ................ Gunner
North American ....... BT-9, BT-14 ············· ... Yale
Fleetwing ............. BT-12 ................ Sophomore
Boeing ............... PT-13, PT-17
PT-18, PT-27 N2S Caydet
Fairchild ............. PT-19, PT-23
PT-26 ................ Cornell
Ryan ................ PT-21, PT-22 ~R Recruit
Timm ................ ................. N2T Tutor
Curtiss ............... ··········· ..... SNC Falcon
Tra11sports
Beech ................ C-43 GB Traveller
Beech ................ C-45 · JRB Expeditor
Curtiss ............... C-46 R5C Commando
Douglas .............. C-47 R4D Skytrain (Dakota)*
Douglas .............. C-49, C-53 R4D Skytrooper (Dakota)*
Douglas .............. C-54 R5D Skymaster
Lockheed ..•.......... C-56, C-6o R50 Lodestar
Fairchild ............. UC-6r GK Forwarder (Argus)*
Howard .............. ................ GH Nightingale
Lockheed ............. C-63 (AT-18) ................ Hudson
Curtiss ...............
Cessna ...............
C-76
UC-78 (AT-17)
············ ....
JRC
Caravan
Bobcat
Consolidated .......... C-87 RY Liberator
Vought-Sikorsky ...... ················ JR2S Excalibur
Grumman ............ OA-9 JRF Goose
Grumman ............ ................ J4F Widgeon
* British name for this model.

FL I G F, D FIG . E S
In t ,ha thr-ee s·paciali.:.cd typas of Beec_hc:rafts shown in fo.rmation

below. a large propo:-·t.ion of. Ai r Forc-es bombo_r c rews gain the
Dk.ills t.hat serve them s o wcU i.n t.h .oi.r flights o vc.r A.xis ta.r ge 'ts .
* P i lots learn tho techniq·ue o f handling he avy, fast , multi-
engine homhc.rs in the plywoo d AT-10 BecchcraH tra nsitional
t _rn.ino.r (lending formation) . * Navigators master t.hc.:ir com p lc.x
a .rt in tho all-metal AT-7 (Navy SN"B-2) BcechcrnH navigation
trai nor (second in formotion) ... Bom.bard.iers learn to rnako th e
m.o.st of those c:ruc.ial s -plit scco.nds over t.ho target i.n t.hc all -
met.n.l AT-11 (Navy SNB-1) Boec.h c rn tt bomhi:ng trainer (thi rd i n
forrnat.ion) which is a.ls·o ad.a pt:ahlo ior ins·t:ruc ti on in flexi bl e
aerial c;runnory. * L i ke t he commer cial Bcc chcra f-ts whi_c h wore
prototypes of th o AT-7 a .nd AT - 11, these t r a i ners co mhinc nea.r~
tac tical high c.ruis i.nq speeds w-i t.h e.x·ceptiono.U y low l a n d.ing
apocds. easy maneuvc.ra.b.il.ity. a .n d great st·u .rd i nes s. * L jkc the
men t.hey help to ir.st:ruct. thes-e Bcech c:r a f-ts work hard and
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LICENSED GROUND INSTRUCTORS IN THE UNITED STATES
january I, 1944
Compiled by Statistical Section U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administmtion
Stale .11~11 ll'ome11 Total

Alabama ........................ . 119 8 127
Arizona .•........................ 106 7 lU
Arkansas ........................ . 148 i ISS
California ....................... . 1,167 77 1,244
Colorado ........................ . 191 19 210
Connecticut •..................... 10'J 6 I IS
Delaware ........................ . 13 I 14
District of Columbia ...•..........• 60 6 66
r~~~~~~ia·::::::::::::::::::::::::::
386 25 411
241 4 245
Idaho ..•..................... ···· 54 7 61
lllinois .•......................... 517 31 548
Indiana ••.................. ·.·.·· 218 9 227
Iowa .•........................... 278 IS 293
Kansas ......................... . 305 IS 320
65
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4 69
140 s 145
Maine .................... ······· 85 6 91
Maryland ....................... . 132 II 143
Massachusetts ................... . 3110 19 399
RH~~~s~~.::.·.·.::: ::::::::::::::::
272 IS 287
182 8 190
]\,IJSSISSIJ?Pl •••• • • • • • • • • · · • · · · · · • • • 71 6 i7
Missouri. ....................... . 533 22 555
Montana ........................ . 123 (, ll9
Nebraska ....................... . 162 7 169
Nevada ......................... . 42 7 49
New Hampshire .................. . 59 5 64
New Jersey ...................... . 433 20 453
New Mexico ..................... . 81 6 87
New York ....................... . 1,292 1>1 1,353
North Carolina ................... . 97 9 106
Korth Dakota .••................. 54 3 57
Ohio ............................ . 462 28 490
Oklaboma ....................... . 460 37 497
Oregon .......................... . 79 2 81
Pennsylvania .................... . 745 36 781
Rhode Island .................... . 66 4 70
South Carolina ................... . 102 7 109
South Dakota ..•.................. 77 6 8.i
Tennessee ....................... . 181 12 193
Texas ........................... . 848 82 930
Utah ..•......................... 103 5 108
~r::;::ra.~·:.:::::::::::::::::::::::
60 2 62
134 7 141
W ashin?ton ...................... . 247 9 256
W!!St V1:ginia .................... . 108 8 116
W1sconsm ................. : . .... . 148 18 166
Wyoming ....•................... 37 2 39
Alaska .......................... . 6 0 6
Canada ......................... . 14 0 14
Canal Zone ...................... . 2 0 2
Hawaiian Islands ...•.............. 12 0 12
Mexico .•.....••••••..........•... 0 0 0
Foreign, Misc ...•••..•............ 11 0 11
Total ................... . 12,017 122 12,739
F . T . . ND Ji lGURES
ELECTRIC CABLES for AIRCRAFT

LIGHTING AND POWER CABLES
SHIELDING IGNITION CABLE
BONDING WIRE ANTENNA WIRE
INSTRUMENT WIRES AND CABLES
iYianutacturecl in accorda.nce wi"th latest Ar my ana N a vy Sp C"ijica t iml.S
Special multiple conductor cable made to order - designed for particular
applications on instruments and apparatus
BOSTON INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Precision Machining
of Aircraft Parts
The fact that over a long period of years we

have been doing precision machine work
lor leading makers of automotive and •ir-
'-'----"""-- - ..1 cralt engine parts lestiRes, we believe, to
our ability to serve you well, should you
Cables from 1/16 to 1" diameter lor Thimbles have a machining problem dillicult to solve.
Bushings, Spacer, now quichr and beHer handled Write Us Concerning Your Requirements!
by Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment. U.S. Govt.
Airaalt Factories, Schools, Repair Stations, alf
""' enthusiastic users. THE GOVRO-NELSON
JACOEL CABLE SPLICING
COMPANY
EQUIP. CO., 1514 Main St., Buffalo 9, N.Y. 1931 Antoinette Detroit 8, Mich.
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;oG FLYii\'G FACTS A:'-:D FIGURES

'I
AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
January I, 11)-1·1
Compiled hy Information and Statistics Scrvke

t·. S. Civil ,\t·ronautics Administration
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Arizona ................
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Colorado ............... 20 0
Connecticut ............ ., 9
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I 30
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.I
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Delaware ............... 5 0 0 () 0
I Jistrict of Colum!Jia ..... I 0 0 0 I 0 I
Florida ................. .H I j I 0 55 -1 1-1
(jcorgia ........•....... Ill () 0 0 22 ~~ q
Idaho .................. 25 8 i 0 40 5 10
Illinois ................. i ()()
'"
I 0 0 () 15
Indiana ................ 15 !-I 0 0 3tl 5 I 2
Iowa .................. · I j I<} 0 2 J8 4 10
Kansas ................. 28 15 I I 45 5 11
Kcn.t~;~cky .............. 7 7 0 0 q 3 5
LoUJsmna .............. II I-I 0 0 25 4 i
.Maine ................. 17 -1 0 0 21 0 s
Maryland .............. .3 () 0 13 0 1
l\lassachusctts .......... 10 !b 0 I 37 5
l\lichigan ............... 6o 21 .I -1 91 2 lb
Minnesota .............. 18 1.1 0 I 33 2 ()
l\1 ississippi. ............ 10 8 0 0 24 7 8
Missouri ............... X I< I 0 0 27 10 q
l\lontana ............... 40 I 12 I 5·1 q 22
Nebraska ............... 2-1 5 0 0 29 5 II
Nevada ................ 10 1 0 24 10 15
~ew llampshire ......... 10 5 0 0 15 0 -1
New Jersey ............. 7 21 0 29 0 .;
~ew :\texico ............ 21 8 5 5 3tl 10 Ill
New York .............. .;b O.j 0 I 101 3 22
North Carolina ......... 18 10 0 0 34 1 5
North Dakota .......... 12 0 0 0 12 8 10
Ohio ................... .2l) 51 0 82 s 18
Oklahoma .............. 28 25 0 :l s6 5 12
Oregon ................. 17 .l 0 0 20 4 II
Pennsylvania ........... .>5 74 0 2 Ill .3 1\j
l<.hode Island ........... 0 I 0 0 1 0 0
South Carolina .......... 10 () 0 2 18 2 -1
South Dakota ........... II 7 0 0 IS 2 -1
Tennessee .............. II (J 0 0 17 s 1.1
Texas .................. 6o 73 0 -1 137 25 40
Utah .................. ill 0 0 17 g lj
Vermont. .............. 0 0 0 II 0 3
Virginia ................ IJ 21 0 0 34 5 II
Washington ............ 2-1 () ,; 0 36 4 10
West Virginia ........... 8
Wisconsin ..............
Wyoming ..............
15
10
21
0
1
0
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IS
37
1
3 ·'
20 2 0 2.) 9 15
Total ............ ()14 Sor so 35 1,8o2* 240** 525
* Does not include 320 inoperative airports.

** I ncludcs 3 liclds which were constructed but not commissioned on Jan. I, 1944·
F L YIK F T A !D FIG lli
BARREn EQUIPMENT CO.

7u 1fltPeU4 ?Uu:4t Blfde &~
* ST. LOUIS 6, MISSOURI
CASS AVENUE AT 21st STREET
FLYI N T F T D FIG .
Motors and Power G enerator s

Lel and d esigns a nd bu.ilds a wid e ra nge of 1. A ircraf t hi gh frcq·ucnc y moto r al te rnato r
m o tors for oero oilutical a p plica tio ns . in s izes set for o pera ti ng ra t.lio equ ip m e nt.
1/6 to 3 HP s in glcph use a nd 1/ 6 to 5 HP 2 . rur crnft t y-pe DC m otor to opcra t.e la nd -
polyphase . Th e fo ur unj ts here s how n ore in g gea r.
typical and s hould s ugges t Lela nd as a log ica l 3 . Gcoera l purpose Airc raf t typo motor.
source for many of your r equirem en ts. As 1. Cooti.ouo us duty exp los ion proof gaso l.i oe
motor d esign problems arise cons ult Leland. pump m otor.
I s I he name L eland in y our file of
motor sources? 1Hake sure.
The Leland Electr ic Company , Daylon, 1, Ohio
LELAND
WELLMAN GENERAL CONTROLS

NON-FERROUS AIRCRAFT TYPE ELECTRIC VALVES
CASTINGS Provide The Solut ion T o
ALUMINUM Pilot Sup er viso ry. Pr ess ure
AMPCO BRONZE a nd T em pe r at ur e Problems
MAGNESIUM Operate in any po s i-
BRONZE tion; unaffected by vi-
BRASS bration or a ccelera-
tion; sa ve weight,
FACILITIES s pace and tubing. Type
1. Two modern plants; well-equipped AV-1 (shown) de-
pattern shop (wood or metal); new signed for engine
priming, oil dilution
heat-treating equipment. and fuel control to
2. Precision workmanship; rigid pro- heaters. Complete line
includes aircraft hy-
duction and inspection standards. draulic valves and high
3. Experienced personnel-33 years pressure selector valves
in brass and aluminum 1 13 years in for all services and
pressures. Write for
magnesium. details. Manufacturers
4. Modern laboratory, including of engine
controls.
X-ray equipment, for quality
checking.
THE WELLMAN BRONZE
& ALUMINUM CO.
General Offices
2531 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio
FLYIKG F.\CTS AND FIGURES 709
SUPERIOR TUBE COMPANY

Norristown, Pennsylvania.
METAL TUBING MANUFACTURERS
SEAMLESS TUBING Steel

Alloy Steels
Stainless Steels
Composite (Steel
and Copper)
Nickel
"Monel"
"lnconel"
Copper
Beryllium Copper
Aluminum
WELDRA WN TUB!NG
(welded, then drawn) Stainless Steels
Low Carbon Steel
Chrome-Moly Steel
"Monel"
"lnconel"
FABRICATED PRODUCTS
Alloy Steel Valve Push Rods for Aircraft,
and Tank Engines
Antennas in WELDRAWN "Monel" for
Aircraft and Marine Installations;
Also, for Automotive Purposes
INDEX OF ADV E RTISERS
Acadern y of A erona utics, 685 ha m pion . pa r k P lu g ., -37

Ac me Pattent & T oo l ·u ., Inc., 505 ha nrl ler-J.:..va n 'o r p., 68J
A del P reci sion P rod uct · "o r p. , ..JO1 hicago A ri a l S un·cy ·o. , 67 1
Ae ro D igest, magaz ine, .398-399 hicag \•\ hee l .,. Mfg. ·o., ·39
Ae ro S upp ly Mfg. Co. , I nc., 6y5 la re, . P., & o., 443
Ae ro nca A ircraft Col·p. , 692 C la r ke A · ro-Hydra ul i s I
Ae rop roducts D iv., Ge ne ra l ~\l. o t o r s Cla r k T r uct ra cto r, Uiv. 0 1 'lar k
Co r p., 42r Equ ipment o., 459
Air Com municatio ns, lnc., 509 C lev la nd P ncuma ti · T ' I ..j 3
A irc raf t Ha rdwa re :M fg. Co ., 6g r "Ji ffor d Ma nu fa cturin g
\ircraft & Ma rine S pecia lty Co ., 64 1 C li max Jvi o lyl den urn o., -57
A ircraft Mechan ics, I nc., 692 Conso lidated Rad io Prod u ' ts o., : 41
A ircra ft Radi o Cor p., 47 1 o nso lidated ' ul tee . \i r raft o r p. ,
A ircra ft Sc rew P roducts Co., J nc .. 633 403
A ircra ft Welde rs, I nc., 4 12 Cuntrn cnta l 1vloto rs ·o r p .. 609
A ll ison D iv., Genera l Moto rs Co r p., Cook E lectri c C ., 547
408 Couse Laborato ries, 64 r
A lloys Foun d ry Inc., 475 Cox & S tevens A ircraft Co r p .. --13
A meri can Bosch Co r p., 5 13 Cox head , Ra lph ., Cor p., 5- 9
A meri ca n C hemica l Pa in t Co., 433 C rescent I nsul ated W ir·c & ab le u ..
A meri can Ha rd R ubbe r Co., 4 15 673
A merican S crew Co., 5 17 Curti ss vVri ght Cor p. , A ir pla ne D i,·.,
A meri can Tube Bend ing Co., I nc., 448 413
A nde rson Bros. :Mfg. Co., 655 Curti ss vV ri g ht Co rp., Propell er D iL
Apex M achine & Too l Co., 5 16 545
Ap pel, S. , & Co. , 433 Curti ss \V ri g ht T echni ca l I nsti tute.,
A ro Equi pment Co r p., 5 19 697
A tl a ntic I ndia R ubber 'N o rks, Jn c. ,
695 Dav ison C hemica l Co r p., 439
A tla ntic Rayon Co r p. , I ndust ria l Fab- Den ison E ng ineerin g Co., 695
rics D iv., 448 D etroit Macoid Co r p., 55 1
A utoma tic E lectric Co., 52 r D oug la s A ircraft Co., 405
A viqui po, I nc., 449 Dow Chemica l Co., 583
D ura mold Di v., Fa irchil d En g ine
B G Co r p. , 487 A irpla ne Cor p .. 667
B . H . Aircraft Co., Inc., 523 Dzus Fastener Co., Inc., 549
Barr Shipping Co., 685
Ba rrett Equipment Co., 707 Eagle Pa rachute Co rp., 657
Beech Aircra ft Corp., 703 Eas tern A ir Devices, Inc., 6<)2
Bell Aircraft Corp. 665 Eastma n Kodak Co., 663
Bell Co., Inc., 685 ' E clipse- P ioneer D iv. , Bend ix Av iation
Bellanca Aircraft Corp. , 645 Cor p. , 527, 529
Belmont Radio Corp., 483 E do A ircraft Corp. , 455
Bendix Aviation Corp., 525 El ectric Auto-L ite Co., 427
Bendix Products Div., Bendix A via - E ng ineering & Resear ch Co r p.. 553
tion Corp., 53 r, 53 5 E x act W eight Sca le Co., 423
Benwood Linze Co., 434
Bluefries- N ew York, Inc., 640 Fairchild Di v., Fairchil d E ng in e &
Boein g Airplane Co., 70r Airplane Co rp. , 667
Bolton Manufacturing Corp. , 503 Fairchild Eng ine & A ir·pl a nc Co r p..
Boots A ircra ft Nut Corp., 451 667
Boston Insulated Wire & Cable Co., Federal Products Corp. , 677
705 Firestone Aircraft Co., 489
Breeze Corporations, Inc., 425 Flex-0-Tube Co., 519
7f0
IXDEX OF ADVERTISERS /II
Foote Bros. Gl•ar & ~lachine Corp., Link Aviation De\'ices. Inc.. 689
437 Link-Belt Co.. 583, 663
Formica ln~ulation Co., 555 Liquidometer Corp.. 639
Littclfuse Inc .. 583
G & 0 ~lanufacturing Co.. 4-?0 Lockheed Aircraft Corp.. 409
r;l'nl·ral Controls Co., 7o8 Lord ~[anufacturing Co.. 497
( ;l'ncral Elt.'Ctric Co., .;6o-,:;61 Lyon-h.aymund Corp., .585
( ;)obe Steel Tubes Co., 563
( ;ou<lrkh. B. F., Co., 507 ~kArthur. \\'arrcn, Corp., 404
Guvro-1\ elson Co.. 705 ~lcDonnell Aircraft Corp.. 407
Graham Rotary File & Tool Co., 521 ~facwhyte Co.. 5 I I
(;rimes Manufacturing Co.. 465 ~lanuiacturer~ Screw Prmlucts, 678
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., ?\lar<1uctte ~Ictal Produl·ts Co., 491,
651 499
Guiberson Diesel Engine Co., 447 ~lartin, Glenn L., Co., 669
~lercury .\ircraft, Inc .• 587
Hall ~lanufacturing Co., 569 ~Ictal & Tool Rel~onditioning Scr\"ice,
Hallicrafters Co., .:;65 599
llamilton Standard Propellers Div. oi Switch Corp.. s89
~~ icro
United Aircrait Corp .. 419 :\lonogram ).fanufacturing Co., 591
Harris-Seybold-Potter Co., 467 :\loore-Eastwood & Co.. 6o3
Hartzell Propeller Co.. 471
Harvev- \\'ells Communications. Inc .. :\ational Screw & ).Ifg. Co., 593
653-
:\clson, Herman, Corp.. 595
Haskelite Manufacturing Corp., 567 :\orma-Hoffman Bearings Corp., 647
Hayes ~fanufacturing Corp .. 519 :\orth American A Yiation. Inc ...p 1
Hewitt Rubber Corp.. 677 :\orthrop .\ircrait Inc., 659
Houghton. E. F .. & Co.. .:'71 Xumbcrall Stamp & Tool Co., Inc.,
Hub Industries. Inc.. 516
Hyland Machine Co .. 575 599
Industrial Sound Control, 653 Onsrud :\lachine \Yorks, Inc., 469

International Flare-Signal Div. of Kil-
gore ~Ianufacturing Co., 577 Pacific A ,-iation. Inc., 597
Interstate Aircraft & Engineering Palnut Co., 647
Corp., 573 Parks Air College. Inr .. 681
Permoflux Corp., 599
]. V. \Y. Corp., 689 Pioneer Parachute Co.. Inc., 504
Jacobs Aircraft Engine Co., 417 Porter-Cable :Machine Co.. 6o3
Jacoel Cable Splicing Equipment Co..
705 Ranger Aircraft Engines Div.. Fait·-
Jones, Casey. School of Aeronautics, child Engine & Airplane Corp .. 667
68s !{emington l{and, Inc., 6o8
Jowein, Inc., 516 Republic Aviation Corp., 649
Revista Aerea, magazine, 398-399
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co., Roebling's. John A., Sons Co., 611
441 Rohr Aircraft Corp., 418
Kennametal Inc., 579 Roosevelt Aviation School, 699
Kilgen Aircraft, 500 Roxalin Flexible Finishes, Inc., 453
Koehler Aircraft Products Co., 655 Ryan Aeronautical Co., 661
Kollsman Instrument Co., 687
Kropp Forge Aviation Co., 643 S K F Industries, Inc., 613
Schrader's, A .. Son, Div. of Scovill
Lanciar Publishers, Inc., 396 l\Ianufacturing Co., Inc., 495
Lasalco, Inc., 434 Scintilla l\Iagneto Div., Bendix Avia-
Leach Relay Co., Inc., 504 tion Corp., 533
Lea Manufacturing Co., 435 Sensenich Bros .. 481
Leece-Neville Co., 581 Seybold Div., Harris-Seybold-Potter
Leland Electric Co., 708 Co., 467
Liberty Aircraft Products Corp., 429 Sheffield Corp., 615
Liberty 1\[otors & Engineering Corp., Sikorsh.")' Aircraft Div. of United Air-
493 craft Corp., 419
712 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Simmonds Aerocessories, Inc., 420 Union Aircraft Products Corp., 617

Sinclair Refining Co., 657 United Aircraft Corp., 419
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc., 681 United Aircraft Products, Inc., 501
Solar Aircraft Co., 619 United-Carr Fastener Corp., 629
Southern California Airparts Div. of United States Gauge Co., 691
Jarvis Mfg. Co., 663 United States Plywood Corp., 631
Spencer & Morris, 675 Utica Drop Forge & Tool Corp., 655
Sperry Gyroscope Co., Inc., 461
Spool Cotton Co., 621 Victor ::\Ictal Products Corp., 633
Spriesch Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc., 647 Vinco Corp .. 457
Standard Aircraft Products, Inc .. 463 \'ought. Chance, :\ircrait Di\'. oi
Standard Oil Company of California, C'nitcd Aircraft Corp., 419
693 Waco Aircraft Co., 415
Stewart Technical School, 657
Summerill Tubing Co., 479 \Valdes Koh-I-Noor, Inc .. 473
Superior Tube Co., 709 \V cathcrhead Co., 635
Surface Combustion, 623 \Vcber Showcase & Fixture Co. Inc ..
Switlik Parachute Co., 471 477
\Vcems System of Xavigation, 681
Taylor-Winfield Corp., 625 \Vcllman Bronze & Aluminum Co.,
Technical Ply-Woods, 677 708
Texas Co., 683 \V estern Electric Co., 637
Thompson Grinder Co., 678 White, S. S., Dental 1\lfg. Co., 521
Thompson Products, Inc., 431 White-Rodgers Electric Co .• 515
Thurston, W. Harris, Inc., 675 \\'ickes Bros .. 671
Timken Roller Bearing Co., 627 Wiggins, E. W .. Ainvays, Inc .. 500
Tinnerman Products, Inc., 601 Wilson, H. A., Co .. 675
Titeflex Inc., 485 \Vittek Manufacturing Co., 639
Tomkins-Johnson Co., 6os \\'right Aeronautical Corp .. 422
Tube Turns, Inc., 607 'Wyman-Gordon Co .. 639
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A .\ir Power. 9-28
A VG, ,frt" American \'olunteer Group. Air raids, 52-90
Air Tech. magazine, 670
143
Air Trails, magazine, 670 ,
Abbott, C. G., 652
Air transport, 133-170: cargo. 137-138,
Abrasives, 424
139. 145•146; domestic routes, 161-
Academ~· of Aeronautics. 183
170; international routes. 1,53-161:
Accessories manufacturers, 316-395;
military, 40-41; modification centers.
alphabetical dira-tory. 502-642: clas-
144-145: operations, 137. 199-200,
sified directory. 424-500
68z: revenue, 137; routes. 199-200.
.-\erne Pattern & Tool Co.. 316-317
(~-69o: safety. 136, 142. 200, 69o:
Adel PrKision Products Corp., 317
status of, 68o; summary, 68o: train-
.\dhesh·cs. 456
ing. 139-140, 142-143
:\erial attacks, 19-20. 30-JI
Air Transport. magazine. 6;o
.\erial campaigns, 9-28, 52-6o. 6I-67.
Air Transport Association of America,
~ 71-90,91
133. 140, 163: roster. 642
Aero Digest, 301, 6to
Air Transport Command, see Army
Aerodynamics, 206-209
Air Forces. 136
Aeronautical Board. 203-204. 23I
Air war. 9-28
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of
.-\ircooled Motors Corp •. 3o6
America, 231: roster. 642; work of.
Aircraft Accessories Corp.. 319
217-220
Aircraft carriers. sec Carriers
Aeronautical organizations, 217-238
Aeronautical Periodicals. 670 .-\ircraft Engine Research Laboratory.
20j
Aeronautical Radio, Inc., 353
Aeronautical Review. 670 Aircraft Hardware Manufacturing Co ..
.-\eronautical 'University, I90 Inc., 319
-\eronca Aircraft Corp., 241 .-\ircraft manuiacturers, 241-3o6
:-\eroproducts Div. of General Motors .-\ircraft manufacturing indu;;try. 2.p-
Corp., 317 395; absenteeism, 230, 242, 270 : con-
-\fn1..-a Korps, I I servation of material. 2iO. 293: em-
·-\ir battles, sec Battles ployees earnings, 6g8 ; employment of
:-\ir Communications, Inc., 318-319 women. z:;o. 2<)5, 316, 371; expansion,
Air compressors, 424 43-44, 4i; increased manufacturing
.\.ir conditioning equipment, 496 efficiency, 195-196. 243. 249-250, 292,
Air Corps Enlisted Reserve. 128 299-300, 302-303, 312, 333, 339. 35L
Air Facts. magazine, 670 Jur-362. 369-370, 393; industrial re-
.-\ir Force, see Army Air Forces and lations, 232-233. 251-252, 264-265,
Navy air forces 308; industrial safety, 230; man-
-\ir Law Review, magazine, 670 power. 194, 222.. 224-226; 228-229, 232,
:-\ir Line Mechanic, magazine. 67o 248. 250. 270. 281. 292. 295, 331; ma-
Air Line Pilot, magazine, 670 terials shortages. 222, 228; personnel
~ir lines, see Air transport
increase, 47: postwar planning, 287;
:1\ir News, magazine, 670
production, 42-43, 45-46, 193, 194-195,
715
INDEX
224, 230-231' 2-12, 2-J6, 249. 256-257. American Airline~. 134, 135, qo, 142.
200-262, 265. 2/0, 283, 288-289. 297. 146, 161-104, 183
302-303, 308, 311, 312, 314, 317, 3:.?1, American Aviation, magazine, 670
331, 339. 351. 372, 376; production American Aviation Daily, 6;o
methods, 228, 231-232, 262-264; American A ,·iation Directory. 670
safety, 283: subcontracting, 243, 249, American Chemical Paint Co., 321
2/2, 278, 280. 28.), 306, 319. 349. 357. American Export :\irlines. 134. 135,
375, 395; training, 243, 259-26o, 255. 138, 146
283, 286-287, 292, 295, 309; upgrad- American Hard l{ubber Co.. 321
ing, 243 :\ merican :tvfetcorological Society. 2."l-1
Aircraft Mechanics, Inc., 319 American Propeller Corp., 230. 321
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associa- American Screw Co., 322
tion, 220; roster, 654 American Tuhe Bending Co., 322
Aircraft Production Board, 193-196 American Volunteer Grou]>, 143
Aircraft Radio Corp., 319 Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, 207,
Aircraft Resources Control Office, 193, 235
194. 195-I9U :\ mmunit ion boxes ancl cuuntl·rs. -126
Aircraft Screw Products Co., 319 Anrlcr~on, F., 59
Aircraft War Production Councils, Andrews, P .. 648
220-233 :\nti-suhmarinc campaign. 93-97
Aircraft ·war Production Council, East Apex :Machine & Tool Co., 322
Coast, committees, 664-668; mem- 1\ rma ment, aircraft, 325, 424
bers, 230; work of, 230-233 Army Air Forces, 49-90: Air Corps
Aircraft \Var Production Council, Ferrying Command, 147, q8; Air
West Coast, committees, 658-662; Service Command. 72, 150-151: Air
members, 222-223; work of, 222-230 Transport Command, I33, 136. 139,
Aircraft \Velders, Jnc., 319-320 143, 145. 146, 147, q8, I53. I54. rss.
Aircraft Year Book, 670 IUI-I02, 163, 164. 165, I66. 167-I68:
Airlanes, magazine, 670 Aviation Cadet Branch, I28: roster,
Airline \Var Training Institute, 142 648; strength of, 49; Tactical Center,
Airplanes, aerodynamic improvements, I73-174; Technical Training Com-
32-35; deliveries, 195; designs, 242- mand, 183; training, 171-176: Train-
305; in war service, 29, 700-702; man- ing Command, 49, 164; Troop Car-
ufacturers, 24I-306, 400-410; number rier Command, 49, 62
produced, I95; performance, 250, 254. Arnold, H. "H., IS-I/. 1/-I9, 22-23, 24-
260, 265-269, 276-277. 279. 284-286. 27, 43-47, 49, 72, 76-8o, 82, rIo. 125,
287, 288-292, 294; technical superior- 147-I53, I7I-I76, 254, 648, 652
ity, 29, 30, 3I-32, 98-99, 248, 250, 293 Aro Equipment Corp., 322
Airport equipment, 424-426 Atlantic India Rubber \Vorks, 322
Airport Reference, magazine, 670 Atlantic Rayon Corp., Industrial Fab-
Airports, 196, 197; number of, 706 rics Div., 322
Airways traffic control, 196-197, 214 Autogiros, 278
Alexander, H., 68, 69 Automatic Electric Co., 322-323
All-American Aviation, 134, 135, 142 Auxiliary motors, 340, 36o-36I, 381,440
Allied Aviation Corp., 320 Auxiliary power plants, 360-361, 426
Allison Div., General Motors Corp., Aviation, magazine, 670
306-309 Aviation Corp., 230
Alloys Foundry, Inc., 320 Aviation Division, Department of
Aluminum Co. of America, 320-321 State, 196
Ambrose, F., 190 Aviation Equipment, magazine, 670
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INDEX ."i
Aviation Institute of Technology, 1~ Brackets. 438
Aviation Xl~ws. magazine, 670 Bradley, S. S .. 236. 644
Aviation \ \" riters Association, 648 Brakes and parts. 428
A\·ion Inc., 28o Brand, H .. Jr .. 217, 642
Braniff Airways. 134. 135. qo. 142. q6,
B 16-1
ll G Corp., 32J Branshaw. C. E .. 648
ll. H. Aircraft Co., 323 Brashear. H. R .. 642
llrazilian Aeronautical Commission.
llalilcs, 438
27I
llailry. H .. 648
llanc. Thurman H., :\ward. 235 Breech. E. ~ .. 642
Barrett Equipment Co.. 323 Breeze Corporations. 323-326
Brereton, L. H .. 61. 62. 69. 71. 77
Baruch, B. ).1., 222
Basic materials ami fabrications, 336, Brewster Aeronautical Corp .. 255
Briggs. L. ] .. 6sz
Js6-357. 37-1. 426 British Air ).Iinistry. 240
llattcries, 426
British Commonwealth Air Training
Battles. 21. 22-23, 91. 92
Program, .52
Beall, W. E., 646
Bmkner. C. J., 642. 644
Bearing~. 371. 376-377. ~->6-428
Bryan, 0 .. 167
lleck. T. H .. 127 Buhl Stamping Co.. 326
Beebe. E.. 72 Burden. \\'. A. ~!.. 652
Beech Aircraft Corp .. 242-246
Bureau of Aeronautics. U. S. Navy,
Bell. L D., 64::z, 664 193. 384: sec also ~avy air forces
Bell Aircraft Corp .. 230 . .246-248
Burgess, R. S .. 6so
Bell Co., Inc.. 323 Burma Campaign. n-So
Bellanca Aircraft Corp.. 249· 271
Burton, :\. T .. 644
llellinl!eT, P. ::-;. L, 6,50 Bush. V .. 6sz
Behno~ Radio Corp .. 323-324
Bushings, 428-430
Bendix Aviation Corp .. Bendix Prod-
Butler. \V. 0., 88
ucts Div.. Landing Gear Dept .. 324:
Byrnes. J.. 222
Stromberg Dept.• 324 . • ·
Bendix Aviation Corp•. Ecl1ps~-P10neer c
Div.. 339 . 34r: Pacific D1v.. 324;
Cables. control. 367. 37.5: electrical. 329
Scintilla Magneto Div., 377 Cal-Aero Flight Academy. 1 8 3 ·
Benwood Linze Co.. 324 California Flyers. lnc., 326
Bergen. \V. B .• 235 Cameras and supplies, 4JO
B~v~s. J. H .. 648 I f ... ~ '3 Camloc Fastener Corp .. 326
Bismarck Sea. batt e 0 · - - - Cams, 444
Bis~cll. C.. 7 1 • 7:2, 75 Camshafts. 444
Blee' H. H-. -+ 1 24
c-o ,.,.- ,.,,., 249 .,. - Cannon. J. K., 6z. 69
Boeing Airc•d.Lt ... - ;, ---·.., . --;,;,
Carburetors. 326. 430
Bolton \fanuiactunng Corp., 3-4
Carriers, 92, 94-95
Bolts. 450 Case, N. S .. 652
Bomb racks, 428 _
B ts Aircraft :\ ut Corp .. 324 Castings. 393, 430
B:ton In~ul:.ltcd Wire & Cable Co., Central Pacific Campaig11. 104-107, I l l -
II2, II2-II5
324·325
Boun~e. T. 11 .• 6_:;() Cessna Aircraft Co., 255
Box ;;core. 2 ), I 1:;. 248. 250, 260, 26.)- Chamberlin. E. H., 652
Champion Spark Plug Co., 326
.2()6 . .;o4
INDEX
Chandler-E\·ans Corp., 326 Consolidated h'.adio Products Co., 328

Chanute, Octave, Award, 234-235 Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp.,
Chatfield, C. H., 644 I34. 222, 256-200, 28o
Chennault, C., 71, 73, 76, 158 Construction, 432
Chicago Aerial Survey Co., 326 Continental Airlines, 13-1, 135, 142, 146,
Chicago & Southern Airlines, 1.34. 1.35, 164-105
140, 142. q6 Continental ~lutors Corp., 309
Chicago \Vheel & Manufacturing Coo .. Controls. 317, 379, 39-1, 4,~;.!-436, 460
327 Controls, hydraulic, 584
China, 23 Cook Electric Co., 328-J;.!\.1
China campaign, 71-Bo Coral Sea, hattie of, 22
China National Aviation Corp., 151-l Couse Laboratories, 329
Chinese Air Force, 75 Co\·ers, 436
Chinn, H., 158 Cowlings, 436-438
Chinn, M., 158 Cox and Stevens Aircraft Corp., J2<J
Civil Aeronautics Administration. 171, Coxhead, l<alph C., Corp., 321)
174, 188, 214, 216; pilot training, 179·· Craig, H. A., 648
182; roster, 656; see also Training: Craigie, L. C.. 2-18
\Var Training Service, 125. 177, 197 Cranes, 458
198, 301-302, 306; work of, 196-199 Crankshafts, 444-446
Civil Aeronautics Board, 133, 13-1 : Craven, T. A .. M., 652
work of, 199-200 Crescent Insulated \\'ire & Cahle Cl• ..
Civil Air Patrol, 123-132, 199, 200, 20-1. 329
256, 298; Cadet training, 127- I30 Cross License Agreement, 236-238
Civilian Pilot Training Program, 17-1. Crowell-Collier Publishing Corp., 127
!80, 256, 301 Crown Fastener Div. of The Spool Cot-
Clamps,.368, 430-432 ton Co., 330-33 I
Clark, M., 68 Curtiss-\\' right Corp., 230, 260-265
Clark Tructractor Div. of Clark Equip Curtiss- VVright Corp., Propeller Div ..
ment Co., 327-328 230, 33I-333
Cleaners, 432 Cu1·tiss- \\'right Technical In~titull'.
Cleaning compounds, 432 IR3-184
Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co., 328 Cylinder dellcctors, 438
Clifford Manufacturing Co., 328
Clothing and equipment, 432 D
Cloths, 446 Davidson, H. C., 75, 76
Coast and Geodetic Survey, 174 Davis, H. G., 642
Coast Guard aviation, 119-122, 202 Davison Chemical Corp .. 333-335
Coffey, H. K., 644 Day bombing versus night bombing,
Cohu, L. T., 642, 658 50-52
Collector Rings, 432 De Florez, L., 6so
Collier Trophy, 138 De France, S. J.. 652
Colonial Airlines, 134, I35, 142 De-icer Equipment, 339-3-!0, -tJR
Colvin, C. H., 646 Defense Plant Cu1·poratinn, 277, 306.
Commonwealth Aircraft, Inc., 25(j 321
Campania Mexicana de A viae ion, I 6o Dehydrated packing, 438
Compasses, radio, 482 Delta Airlines, 134. 135, 142. q(), lOS
Congressional Committees, 672-676 Denison Engineering· Co., 335
Coningham, A., 62. 69 Devers, J. L., 70
Consairway, 134 Dexter, R. R., 646
I D
iebold af , · Lock Co .. ~ "- 36 Engin er ing and h .c-ea r h Corp. 343
Di co nnect plug 440 Engines, increased pow r 35; ma nufac -
DiYi io n o f In ernati naJ Communi a- turer o6- 16, 416-420
tion , 196 E nyart v . R., 644
Donald on C. B., 6-6 Equipmen t, i mprovements, 36-40
D ooliill e. ]. H. -g, 1, 62, 6g, 71, Lt3 Europe, raid on -2-60, 118
u Ia , D . \V., 64 2. 6 - En.n , F . \~i . 64
0. 17. Exact \ eight cafe Co ., 43
Exhau t ma nifold 446
., 3 Expor Control :204-206
nt Corp.,
F
·ne.and . o f Fa irch il d J:.n-

:\ irplane Corp., J- -
Dura nd, \\ ·. F .. - -- o r p.,
Durr. . ]. . o-2
D~·na.motor , 442
Dw ~ Fasten r Co .. J
160
E
Ea le Parachlt"e o rp. 3 326 J30 -J3I , 3JS, "67 ,
Eaker, I. C.. -o, · 3 -g, 70 369 37 , J 9I ,4 -0
Ea. · urn G. R 64-l- F ederal Communicatio n Comm i 10 11 ,
Eastern Aircraft Di v., eu ro ter 6 - · \ ·ork of, 200- 20 1
Corp .. - o F er:.tl P r du Co rp. 343
Easten irli.n . I .j., l F enwal Inc., J43-344
tman K da.k Co., 3 Fil t r ,317, 4"0-4 "2
Ebcl. W. K., 646 Fini- h -, 452
Echo! , 0 . P., o. ', 6"2 F ire K-tingu.i- hers 5 -3 9, 452
Ecl ip e.-Pion er, Div. of Bendi..-x: Avia- F ire t ne Tire Rubber Co., 344-34 5
·on Corp., 3 9-341 F ir t aid equ.ipme.nt, 4 -2
Edo A ircraft Corp., r63 . 341-34- F itch,\ . ., 12
Ehrke, R., r6..J. F ittin o- , 4"-
Ei hth Bomber OJ1U11an d, -4-61 I• lares, 55, 454
Ei em a.nn Corp., 42.-343 F ie t, R. H., 646
Eisenhov.·er, D. D. 6_ 67, 70 Fl etwings D iY. of Ka ise r Ca rgo, 273
Electric Auto-Lite C ., 43 F lemin a, F. I ., 644
El ectrical Equipment, -l- -347, 357, 3 - , Fie. T ube Co., 345
3 , 394, 43 -444; auxiliary mo tors, Fl ight tr ip , go
440 ; di cormect plug- , 440; dyna- Floats, J41-342, 4-4
motors, 442; genera tor s, 44- ; go'i'- Fly, J. L., 6.s-
ernor , 442; magnetos , 442 ; re tifie rs. F lyino·, magazi ne, 670
442; relays, 442; rheostats, 442; F lying Aces, 670
witches, 442; terminals, 442-444 Foote B ro . G ar & Machine Corp. , 345
Elli.n,oton, K., 664 Fo rest Products Laborato ry, 202~ 203
Emanuel, V., 642, 664 Forest Service, 174; roster, 656; work
Engine equipment, 444 of, 201-204
Engine mounts, 444 Forgings, 359-360, 390, 395, 454
Engine parts, 374, 444-446 Fo rman, G. R., 646
720 INDEX •
Formica Insulation Co., 34(, I-I
Francis, D., 648 Haddaway. G. E .. 648
Frank, W. H., 648 Hale, \\'.,87
Fuel systems, airport, 454 Hall, W. E., 648
Fuels, 378, 379-380, 385, 387, 454 Hall icra fters Co., 350-35 I
Halsey, \\". F .. 84
G Hamilton, J. H., 156-157
Hamilton Standard Propeller~ Dh·. of
..
G & 0 11 anufacturing Co., 34(1 United Aircraft Corp., 351
(;;miner. G., Ci48 Hanks, S. S., 911 f
Gardner, L. D., (146 Hardware. 430, 4s6-458
Gaskets, 454-45G Harmon, M. F., 84
c;ates, B. E., 6-tH Harper, K W., 648
Gears, 345, 456 Harris,]. W .. 650
General Aircraft Corp., 273-275 Harter, 1-I. A .. 664
General Controls Co., 346 Hartson.]. T., 644
General Electric Co., 163, 234. 3411-.347 Harvey- \V ells Comnmnications, ilw ..
General Enginee1·ing Co., 347 353
Generators, 36 r, 442 Haske lite :\lanuf<Kturing Corp .. J5.l •
George, H. L., 133, G48 Hawaiian Airlines, I34. 135
George, ] . J ., 235 Hayes ).I anufacturing Corp., 353
Germany, vulnerability to air attack, 24 Haynes, C. V., 71
Gilbert Islands Campaign, 9 I, 104- I07 Heaters, 370-3il, 458
Giles, B. H., 64~ Heath Co., 353-354
Gilmor, R. E., 042 Hedrick, L. H., 648
Glass, 456 Helicopter, 41-4:2, 248, 278, JOO
Gliders, 256, 2i4-275, 294, 302, 305, 359; Hewitt Rubber Corp., :\ircraft Pn)d-
manufacturers, 4I4 ucts Div., 354
Globe Steel Tubes Co., 347 Hickey, 1<. F., 650
Glues, 456 I Liggins Aircraft, Inc., 262, 277-27R
Coad, L. C., GCi4 Hintersehr, ]. F., 642
Goodrich, B. F., Co., 347-349 Hodges, A. C .. Gso
Gorrell, E. S., 042 Hoists, 458
Governmental activities, I 93-21 G Horchler, B. H., 646
Governors, 442 Hose, 458
Govro-Nelson Co., 349 Hose clamps, 395, 458
Graham,]. R, 644 Hose fittings, 458-460
Graham Rotary File & Tool Co., 349 Houghton, E. F., & Co., 354-355
Grant, D. N. W., 648 Howard Aircraft Corp., 278
Grayson, G. H., 650 Hoyt, K. K., 124, 128, 130, IJI
Gregory, A. T., 646 Hub Industries, Inc., 183, 355
Gregory, H. F., 235 Hudson Motor Car Co., 280
Grommets, 456 Hunsaker, J, C., 652
Gruss, R. E., 642, 644, 658 Hunter, C., 642
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., Hydraulic controls anrl assemblies, 317,
275-277 460
Guiberson Aircraft and Heater Div. of Hyland 1-.Iachine Co., 355
Guib~rson Diesel Engine Co., 349-350
I
Gunn, W., 83
Gyropilot, 381-383 India campaign, 71-So
....,....,. . ~ ,,.,........
INDEX
I ndu,trial Sound Control, 355 Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co., 3.57
Inland Airlines, 134, 13.5. 142 Kelly. R. D .. 646
Inspection equipment. 490-492 Kemper. C.. 652
ln,:.titute of the Aeronautical Sciences, Kcnnamctal Inc., 357-358
roster, 646: work of, 233-236 Kenney. G. C .. 8o. 82. 83. 162
I n:-tructors, licensed ground, 704 Kcnt-.~loore Organization. 358
ln,;truments. 329. 339-341, 343, 358. 359, I-;harakhonotT. B .. 254
361-.162. 375, .~78-379, 381-382. 384- Kidde. \\'alter, & Cu.. 358-359
3~.5.460-462
"I'ilgt·n .-\ircraft Di\·, of, Kilgcn Organ
ln,;ulating materiab, 346, 462-464 Co., 359
lnh·rdcpartmcntal Quarantine Commis- Kilgore ~fanuiacturing Co.. Interna-
sion. 214 tional Flare-Signal Div., 355
International Flare-Signal Dh•. of Kil- Kindelberger. J. H., 6.p. 644. 658
gore )lanuiacturing Co., 355 King. E.] .. 92. u8-u9. 650
International Technical Committee of King5ley. C .. 644
At.·rial Legal Experts, rg6 Kinner ~'[otnrs, Inc .. 310-31I
Inter;tate Aircraft & Engineering Knerr, H .. 5•J
Corp.. 3.55-356 Knox. F .. 92. II.!. 284
I nn~ntion~ • ..!OC.J-...! 1 1 Koehler Aircraft Products Co.. 359
I relaml. G. S .. 644 Kolbman Instrument Div. of Square
lr\\;n. R. R.. 6.42 D Co.. 359
Italian t.-ampaign. 17-19. 66-67, 68-6(). 91 Kropp Forge A\'iation Co.. 36o
Kuter, L. S., 17. 62, 648
J
Jacobs Aircraft Engine Co., 309-310 L
jacoel Cahk Splicing Equipment Co..
356 Landing gears, 324. 464-4t)6
James. W. S .. (146 Landing lights. 464
Japan, 24: approaches to, 23 Langley Memorial Aeronautical Labo-
jan.·i~ ~Ianufacturing Co., Southern ratory, 207
California :\irparts Div., 3H1 Lm~ter. F., (15ti
Jeffries, J ,,Jm, A ward, 23.5 Lasalco Inc., 36o
Jessop ::'tt·el Co., 357 Lawrance Aeronautical Corp .. 36o-361
Jet propubion, 40, 246-248 Leach Relay Co., 361
Johnst~n, E. L., 123, T24, 126. 128, 129, Lee, J. C., 6,::8
tJ0-131 Lecce-~eville Co.. 361
J.,hnson. P. G.• (142, 658 Leland Electric Co., 301
loint Aircraft Committee. 193 Lewis. G. W., 052
Tones. G. D., 644 Liberty Aircraft Products Coq1 .. 361
Jones. J. W., 648 Liberty ).Jotors & Engineering Corp.,
Jones, Casey. School of Aeronautics, Jtli·J6.:!
t84·I85 Life saving l'quipmcnt, 466
Journal of Air Law. 670 Lifts. -tsH
Journal of the Aeronautical Sciences, Link :\ viation Dc\·ices, .~62-364
6;o Link-lklt Cu., 3h4-;~b5
Jowein. Inc. Aircraft Div., 357 Liquidomett•r Corp .. 3t1;;
Littl'iftbl', lnc., 365
K
Littlt!, D. M .. 654
Kaiser. H. J .. .:!73 Littll'wood, \V., 652
Kellett Aircraft Corp., 278 Lockheed Aircraft C:orp., 222, 278'-283
722 I NDEX
Lockh eed E mployees R ecr ea ti on lu b, i\'[ e rcu ry . ircraf t lnc ., J 7
278 Me tal & T o I Rcc ml itionin g n ·ice,
Lockheed Overseas Corp., 278, 28- 367
Lodwick A viation Military Academy, Meteo r logy, 2 14-2 16
190 The M eye rs Airc raft Co. , 287-2
L odwi ck School of Aeronautics, 191 .1vf icro Sw itch C rp., 3 8
Lord Manufacturing Co., 365 M id- Continent Airlines, 13-1 . 135, 14-
Losey, R o bert M. , Award, 235 J\i[idway, ba ttl e f, 9-
Lothrop , E . E., 642 M il es , A. C., 650
Lovelace, W. R., 254 M ilita ry air tra nsport, see A ir tran -
Lovett, R. A., 42, ·123 port, milita ry, 136
Lubricants, 378, 466 M ill er, L. \ ·., 648
Lycoming Div., Th e Aviation Corp. , :tvfinistry o f . irc raft P roducti on, 246
230, 31 I :M ira L oma Fli ght Academy, 183
Lyon-lhymond Corp., 366 'M i ce ll a neo us activiti es, 217-240
i\•I itchell , William E ., ·rv[e morial A\\·ard ,
M
301
M cA rthur, vVa rren, Corp., 366 Model A irpl ane ews, 670
McAvoy, W. H., 235 Mod ifi ca tion centers, 144-14 5, 282 -283
McCain, ]. S., 92, 650, 652 M onogram Ma nu fac turing Co. , 368
McClelland, H. H., 648 Mo ntgomery, A. E., 107
McDonnell Aircraft Corp., 271, 283 Montgome ry,]. K., 61
MacArthur, D., 81, 82, 86 Moore-Eastw ood & o., 368-369
MacCraken, \•V. P., Jr., 644 Morgan, H., 71
Machine pa rts, 468 Morgan, ]. E. P. , 642
Machine Tools, 252, 319, 347, 357-358, Morris,]. P., 6s6
371-372, 373. 377-378, 387, 388-390. Moseley, C: C., 183
394-395 , 466-468 Moss, S. A., 234
Machinery, 468 Motors, auxiliary, see A u x ilia ry moto r s
Macwhyte Co., 367 M:ountbatten, L., 75
Magnetos, 342, 377 Mundorff, G. T., 650
Maitan, J. ]., 646 M unitions Control Unit, 204-206
Manifolds, 446, 468 Murray, G. D., 177
Manpower, see Aircr aft manufacturin g Murray,]. P., 42,217,642, 644
industry, manpower
Manufacturers Aircraft Association , N
roster, 644; work of, 236-238 Naidcn, E. , 71
Manufacturers Screw Products, 367 National Advi sory Committee fu r
Marchev, A., 642, 664 Aeronautics, 34-35, 36-37, 384; rosll:r ,
Marshall Islands campaign, 91, 104-107 652; work of, 206-209
Martin, G. L., 642, 664 National Aeronautic Association, ros-
Martin, R. M., 650 ter, 644
M a rtin, The Glenn L., Co., 230, 235, Nationa l Aeronautics, magazine, 670
283-287 National Air Lines, 134, 135, 142
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, National Aircraft Standards Commit -
383-384 tee, 217
Mead, L., 164 National Aircraft 'vVar Production
Mead, M., 146 Council, 222
Mechanics, number of, 199 National Inventors Council, 209-21 I
Mediterranean campaign, 6r-67 National Safety Council, 283
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INDEX 723
Xational Screw & llanufacturing Co., Old, W., 71
369-370 Oldfield. H. R .. 648
Xaval Air Transport Service, see Kavy Onsrud'l\lachine \\'orks. Inc.. 371-372
air forces Oster, H. R.. 6so
Xaval Aviation, sre Xavy air forces
p
Xavigation lights, 464
Xavy air forces, 91-122: Air Transport Pace, E. M .. 652
Service. 91: Airship Training Com- Pacilic Aviation, 372-373
mand. 177; X a val Air Transport Pacific Dh·.. Bendix :\ viation Corp.,
Service, 118. 133. 136. 138. 139. qo· J24
141, 143. 145. 146. 153. 1~4. 156: ros- Pacific Finance Corp.. 278
ter, 650; strength of. 91 : training, Packing, dehydrated. 3.U-J.l5. 438
176-179 Paints. 452
Xavy Department, 133 Palmer. R C.. 221. 644
Xelson. Herman, Corp., 370-371 Palnut Co., 373
Xew England School oi Aeronautic;;, Pan ..:\merican Airways ,System, 134.
190 13:;, 1j8. 139, J40, 142, 153-100
X ew Guinea campaign. 8o-83 Pan- American-Grace Airways, 134.
Xichols. \\'. H .. 6~0 135· 140. 142. q6, 16o-I6I
Xight bombing n.·rsus day bombing, Panagra, ue Pan American-Grace Air-
50-52 ways
Ximitz, C.\\'., 23,93 Panels. 470
Xorma Hoffmann Bearings Corp., 371 Parachutes, 338. 353· 373. 386, 470;
X orris. E. W ., 642 parts. 470
Xorth African campaign, 10-17, 19, 61- Pardum, S. \V., 6so
64 Parks Air College. 18,:;-186
Xorth American Aviation. Inc., 222, Parrish, W. W •. 648
257.288-293 Parts, aircraft, 47o-478: aluminum,
Xorth Pacific campaign. 19-20. 87-oa. 472-474; cork, 474; felt. 474; fibre,
91, 102-103 4i4; leather, 474; magnesium. 47 4:
Xortheast Airlines. 134. 135, 142 plastic. 474-476: plywood, 476: ru~~
Xorthern Aircraft Products Div. l•f ber. 476; steel, 4;"6-478: synthetic,
A '\-iation Corp., 230, 37 r 478: wood. 478
X orthrop Aircraft, Inc., 222. 294 Patents. 236-238
~orth-'\\·est Airlines, 134- 135, 140. 142. Payne, J. H .. 642
146, 166 •· Peabody. H .. 648
Xorthwestern Aeronautical Corp., 294 Peirse. R .. 76
Xumberall Stamp & Tool Co., 371 Penn~ylvania-Central Airlines Corp.,
Xuts, 4.50 134· 135. 140, 142. q6
Permanent American Aeronautical
0
Commission, 19()
O'Domtell, .E_, Jr., 71 Permoflux Corp.. 373
Office of Civilian Defense, 204 Perrin, E. S .. 648
Office oi \\~ar Information, 29, 31-32. Personnel. scr Aircraft manufacturing
292; report oo air transport, 133-147: industry. manpower
n.jl()rt on Civil Air Patrol. 125-126 Pesco Products Co.. 373
Office of War Mobilization, 2:2-2 Peters, W. F .. 658
Official A ''iation Guide, 6;o Peterson, I. C., 642
O'Hare, E .. II2 Philippines, 9
Oil seals, 468-470 Pilots, number of, 123, 1g8-199
INDEX
Pioneer Parachute Co., 373 J{eid, H. ]. E .. 652

Piper Aircraft Corp., 295 l{einartz, E. G., 235
Pistons, 446 !{clays, 322, 442
Plastic bonding, 337, 353-354, 359 Remington I<and, 373-374
Plastics, 263-264, 283, 478 Republic Aircraft Products Div. of
Plywood, 203-204, 271, 302, 336-338. Aviation Corp .. 230, 374
353, 359, 391-392 Republic A viatiun Corp., 230, 295-297
Polaris Flight Academy, r83 l{csearch, 206-209, 252-254, 271-272, '
·,
Pollard, R. E., 650 298, 307-3(JS, 38o, 386

Pope, L. S., 6so Reynolds Metals Co.. Aircraft Parts
Portal, C., 59 Div .. 374
Porter-Cable Machine Co., 373 Rheem 1Ianufacturing Co., 28o
Postwar planning, 219-220, sec also air- Hheostats, 442
craft manufacturing industry, post- Richardson, L. ll., 650
war planning Ring, S. C., 6so
Power plants, auxiliary, 426 Rings, engine, 446
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Div. of Rivets. 482-484
United Aircraft Corp., 311-312 Roberts & ~fander StO\'e Co., 374
Price, G. C., 648 Robertso11 Aircraft Corp., 297
Price, P. R., 642 Rochester Manufacturing Co., 374-375
Primers, engine, 478-480 Roebling's, John A., Sons Co., 375
Progress of Civil Aeronautics, 694-698 Hogers, ]. M., 644
Propellers, 317, 33I-333, 351, 480; parts, l{ohr Aircraft Corp., 375-376
480 Rommel, E., r r, 12, 13, 14, 15
Pruitt, R. S., 644 Roosevelt, F. D., 124, 127, 167, 255
Pulleys, 480 Roosevelt Aviation School, 186
Pumps, 340, 388, 454, 480 Rosendahl, C. E., 177
Public Health Service, 2II-2I4 Rotor aircraft, manufacturers, 410-414
Round-the-clock bombing, 52
Q Hoyal Air Force, sec R.:\.F.
Quarantine, aircraft, 2II-2I4 Royal Aircraft Establishment, 234
Royal Canadian Air Force, 271
R Royal Norwegian Air Force, 271
R.A.F., ro-rr, I2, I3, 14, IS, 24, 27, so- Royce, D., 6so
sz, 54, I83 Rubber Development Corp., r6o
Radiators, 346, 48o Russell, F. F., 22I
Radios, 482; accessories, 3I8-319, 323, Russell, F. H., 236, 644
373, 378, 480-482; equipment, 350- Russell,]. S., 650
3SI, 353, 393-394, 480-482; shielding, Ryan, T. C., 642, 658
325, 484 Ryan Aeronautical Co., 222-223, 297-
Raids, see Air raids 300
Ramsey, D. C., I I6, 6so Ryan School of Aeronautics, 186-r88
Ranger Aircraft Engines Div. of Fair-
child Engine and Airplane Corp., 230, s
3I2-3I4 SKF Industries, Inc., 376-377
Rectifiers, 442 Safety belts, 484
Redding, W. P., 644 St. Louis Aircraft Corp., 300
Redfern, M. F., 642 Sanborn, J. A., 644
Reed, Sylvanus Albert, Award, 234 Sarle, C. F., 654
Reichelderfer, F. W., 652,654 Scales, 343, 484
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INDEX
I
~chrader's. A.. Son. Di\·, of ScO\·ill Speedway :\fanufacturing Co.. 381 I

'!
:\lanufacturing Co.. 377 Spencer, L. V .. 648
Scintilla ~lagneto Div.. Bendix Avia- Spencer, R. E., 6:;4
tion Corp.. 377 Spencer & Morris. 381
Scott, R L., Jr.. 71 Sperry, E. A .. Jr .. 646
Scott Aviation Corp.. 377 Sperry Gyroscope Co.. 381-384
Scovill :\lanufacturing Co.. A. Schra- Sperry. Lawrence, Award, 235
der's Son Div.. 377 Sperry Products. Inc., 384
Screw~. -1.50 Sportsman Pilot, magazine. 670
Seats. 366, -184 Spricsch Tool & Manufacturing Co.,
Seybold Di\', of Harris-Seybold-Potter 384
Co., 377-.~78 Springs. 486
Shadle, \\'., 6:;6 Stampings. 486-488
!Sharp, E. R., 6,:;2 Standard Aircraft Products. 384-385
Sheffield Corp., 378 Standard Oil Company of California.
Shell Oil Co...178 385
Shielding. radio and ignition, 388. 484 Stanley. R. M .. 247-248
Shims, 446 Stanton. C. 1.. 179. 197. 656
Shock struts, 354-3.55 Starters. 339. 488
Shop equipment. 365, 381. 484-486 Stem. B.. 656
Shure Brothers. 378 Stewart. R. :M .. 181, 656
Sicilian Campaign, 17. 65-66, 91 Stewart Technical School. r81)-rgo
Sidebottom, ]. H., 642 Stilwell, J. W., 7I. i2
Signals, 454 Stockburger, A. E., 656
Sikorsky Aircraft Div., United Air- Strainers, 450
craft Corp .. 300-301 Stratemeyer. G. E .. 75. 76
Simmonds Aerocessories. Inc., 378-379 Stresse!.'. 203
Skiis. 454 Subassemblies, 344- 353, 3iS-3i6. 4ss
Sky1.\-ays. magazine, 670 Summerill Tubing Co.. 385
Slessor. J., ;o Sumners. H. Vl.. 132
Smith, D. F., 650 Superchargers. 488-490
Superior Tube Co.. 385 I I
Smith. L. H .. 664
Society of Automoti,·e Engineers, ros- Surface Combustion Div. of General
ter, 6-16: work of. 238-240 Properties. Inc.. 38:;- 386
Socony-\.'acuum Oil Co.. 379-38o Swenson, L. H., 644
Solar Aircraft Co.. 380-381 Switches, 442
Solomons Campaign, 91 ' Switlik Parachute Co.. 386
Sommers,]. E., 656
South Pacific Campaign, 20-23, 83-R7. T
99-102, 108-110, II6-II/
Southern Aircraft Corp., 301 Tail wheel assemblies. 490
Southern California Airparts, Div. of Tanks.354,381,490
Jarvis ~Ianufacturing Co .. 381 Tannehill, I. R•. 654
Southern Flight. magazine. 670 Tapes. 446
South\\"est Pacific Campaign. 20-23 Taylor, I. H .. 217
Spaatz. C. A .. 50, 59. 61. 62, 69. 71 Taylor-Winfield Corp.. 386- 387
Spark plugs. 323. 326, 486 Taylorcraft Axiation Corp., 301-302
Spartan Aircraft Co.. 280, 301 Tedder, A. W., 61, 64, 70
Spartan School of Aeronautics, 188-189 Terminals. 442-444
Speas, D., 163 Testing Equipment, 335, 362, 490-492
INDEX
Texas Co., 3R7 Vandeburg, C. M., 664

Thickstun, W. 1~ .• ().:;4 \'andenberg. H. S., 648
Thompson Grinrle•· Co .. 3H7-38S Varnishes, 452
Thompson Products, Inc., 3AA Vaughan, G., 642, 664
Thurston, \V. Harris, Tnc., 38R Vega Aircraft Corp., 278
Timm Aircraft Corp., 2R0-302 Veneers, 494-496
Tinnerman Products, Inc., 388 Ventilating equipment, 496
Tires, 344-345, 347-349, 492 Vibration dampers, 496
Titeflex, Inc., 388 Victor :Metal Products Corp., 392
Tomkins-Johnson Co., 388-390 Victory,]. F., 652
Tools, 328, 349, 358, 362, 392, 492 Vinco Corp., 392
Towers,]. H., 23, 92, 65o Vought, Chance, Div. of United Air-
Traffic control, see Airways Traffic craft Corp., 183, 302-305
control
Training, 171-192; Equipment, 362- w
364; Training, see also Air transport,
training; aircraft manufacturing in- \VAC, see Women's Army Corps
dustry, t•·aining; Civil Aeronautics WAVES, see Women's Appointed
:\dministration, \Var Training Serv- Volunteer Emergency Service
ice Waco Aircraft Co., 305-306
Transcontinental & \\'estern Air, 134, Wagner, F. D., 650
135, qo, 142, q6, 1()6-r67. 279 Wakefield, R. C., 652
Trippe, J. T .. 154 Waldes Koh-I-Noor, Inc., 392
Tube Turns, Inc., 390 Walker, F. C., 65o
Tubes, 492 Walker, P. A., 652
Tubing, 347. 385, 388, 3')2, 4fJ2-494 Walsh, R., 644
Tunisia, 14 War, 9-28
Tunisian campaign, 15-17 \Var Department, 133
Turrets and part~, 494 War Labor Board, 250
T\\'ining, N. F., 71, 84 War Manpower Commission, 194, 224
War Production Board, 125, 194
u Ward,]. C., Jr., 642, 664
U. S. Air Services, magazine, 670 Warner, E., 652
Uniforms, 494 Warner, ]. A. C., 646
Union Aircraft Products Corp., 390 Warner Aircraft Corp., 314
United Ai•· Lines, 134, 135, 140, 142, 146, Washers, 450
167-170 Watts, L. F., 656
United Aircraft Products, Inc., 390-391 Weather Bureau, roster, 654; work of,
United-Carr Fastener Corp., 391 214-216
United States Army Air Forces, see Weatherhead Co., 392-393
Army Air Forces Weber Showcase and Fixture Co., 280,
United States Navy, see Navy air 393
forces Weems, P. V. H., 191
United States Plywood Corp., 391-392 Weems System of Navigation, Inc.,
Utica Drop Forge & Tool Corp., 392 191-192
Welding equipment, 496
v Wellman Bronze & Aluminum Co., 393
Valk, W. E., 644 Western Airlines, 134, 135, 140, 142, 146
Valves, control, 346, 359, 372, 384-385, Western Electric Co., 393-394
494; engine, 388, 446 Western Flying, magazine, 670
- j
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INDEX
\Vestinghousc Electric & Manufactur- \\"ire, control, 375; electrical, 329. 498
ing Co.. J'l4 \\'omen's Airforce Service Pilots. 149-
Wheels. 496 rso
\\'hit<'. T. D., 648 \\'omen's Appointed Volunteer Emer-
White. S. S., Dental Mfg. Co., Indus- gency Service. 179
trial Div.. J94 \\,.omen's Army Corps, 150
White-Rogers Electric Co•. 394 Woodhead. H .. 6-tz. 658
Whitman, R P .. 644 \\'oods. L. E .. 6.50
Wichita Dh·., Boeing Airplane Co., 255 \\'right, 0 .. 234. 652
Wichard, C. R. 656 Wright, T. P., 193, 652
Wickes Brothers. 394-395 \\'right Aeronautical Corp., 310, 314-
Wieber, C \V.. 6so 316. 384
Wiggins, E. W .. Airways. Inc.. rgo, 395 Wright Brothers Lecture. 234
Williams. G. M., 646 Wittek Manufacturing Co.. 395
Willoughby. A. 0 .. 650 Wyman Gordon Co.. 395
Wilson, C E., 193
\\'ilson, E. E.. 642 y
Wilson, H. W .• 70
Windshield wipers. 496-498 Yount, B. K .. 648
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AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK FOR 1944

OUR BOMBERS REACH BERLIN

T Wl::'-'Ti· lXTR .A NNUAL E DIT ION

~ - -~ ~ -- -~---'-'---- - - - -- - - ---~ ~~--· - -

I. THE \VAR I . THE . \IR .

II. THE - 'ME-RIC E ORil

III. THE C. . ARMY _ rR FoR E•

IY. L. . --A "AL- VIATIOli T \ \ . AR I

V. THE Cn.-n.. Am PATROL

A\u TION TRAINING FOR \V AR

VIII. \YoRK oF THE FEDERAL GREA-

IX. AERO~"A"LTICAL OE G IZ TIOK - I-

fLYir G FA T A ·n FIGURES 679

INDEX OF ADVERTI ERS . 710

German Attack o n Ba ri rorth . merican

tor e the R.A .F . knocked the

e em1ao t eir Iar hal Rommel and hi Afrika

shorter s upply lines h e could conq uer the · h

will. Collapse of his air treno-tb pr

c · · i that de vel aio-o . Tb mo t imp rtant crisi

fully as integrated. The ground commander and the air commander

resistance on th e peninsula. In thi fi r t pha e ' c n entrat

1. \·ere German and 1 r-o·- I alian. A n additjonal z 1 aircraft

AIR SUPPORT FOR THE ATTU ~""\"A

a va t g roup of protecting outposts on

Capture of the great airfield wh i h th e J ap had built on

um a . m a bri lliant attack

are n a .in t Japan.

There was plenty of the earth's surface available for a many-

do not e..'< ect white cro to appear tomorrow on he runways at

WE HIT THE J AP I HAIPHONG

know tha t th e nearer to the final assen l ly stage we attack enemy

A S this is written early in April. 1944. absolute control of the

N o enemy boml er has approach ed in range, bomb-load. accuracy

reported: ' ·In , our einO'

THE BOEIN B-r7 G F L YI.i'\lG FORT RESS

plane. >-.rh e Japs have been using th e Mitsubishi or, a land-based

dynamic refinemen io the plane in ea d engine power without

WING TANKS 0 TH • DERB LT

Refinement of wing shapes, fuselage shape , wind hield hapes,

also by improvements in st ructural efficienc . that i . by impro' -

xtr me low ternpe ra-

landing hazards on icy airport runways. Under such conditions the

BELL AIRACOBRAS IN FLIGHT

shields, ammunition boxes, gun turrets. engine parts. antenna masts.

arts and other tactics

m !"0" ncy air tran -

boat '•ere order a' a1 \.ir Tran port

THE LOCKHEED P-3 8 LIGHTNING

BATTLE- RR ED B -T TILL FLY~-c

grow of aircraft produ tion and all that it in ol ed as a contribution

THE NEW LlDATE V "LTEE LIBERATOR

S tates and a few 'anad ian plants ngag d in activities financed by u

U. S. A ircraft \ssembly P lant in Operation

"We rnake no pretense or infallil ility," eneral rn lei c ntin uecl.

T HE FIREPOWER OF A F LYING FORTRESS

hundred . Th e alerno beachhead was one of the t urning points or the

A THUNDERBOLT IN THE NIGHT

th ir ca1 a it.· for