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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A fast-paced look at the corporate dysfunction--the ruthless cost-cutting, toxic workplaces, and cutthroat management--that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation Boeing is a century-old titan of American industry. The largest exporter in the US, it played a central role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings. It remains a linchpin in the awesome routine of air travel today....
4) Swing shift
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A vivid look at the wartime conditions that stood society on its head. Kay Walsh had never held a wrench before but you're never too pretty to learn. The women and men that stayed home during World War II worked in the factories that turned out the weaponry to turn the tide of battle.
Author
Publisher
Zenith Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Explore the WWII history of the company that later became a part of Boeing and made more aircraft from 1938 to 1944 than any other company in the United States. This is a fascinating story of a remarkable time in aviation history, when American businesses helped fund the arsenal of democracy that helped defeat the Axis powers.Warbird Factory tells this story with over 200 photographs, many of which come directly from the NAA/Boeing archives, where...
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