During WWII, thousands of Long Islanders built aircrafts—but many of their names were never recorded
Women, minority and disabled workers were among the estimated 75,000 Long Islanders who worked at wartime companies during WWII. Credit: Cradle of Aviation Museum Two unidentified women work on parts ...
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How Many P‑47 Thunderbolts Were Built?
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (nicknamed "Jug") was one of the top US Army Air Forces fighter planes of WWII. It is counted among the warplanes produced in the highest numbers, and it saw excellent ...
On this day in aviation history, 82 years ago (February 2, 1944), the first flight of the Republic XP-72 occurred. The XP-72 was a fighter-interceptor prototype developed as a progression of the ...
They were the heroes of the home front, factory workers across Long Island who built the aircrafts — and aircraft parts — that enabled America and the allies to win World War II. Eighty years later, ...
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