Tag: Forgotten Factories
Helio: The History of the Developer of the Courier Aircraft
From the Helio Courier to the Stallion, explore the rise, decline and legacy of Helio…
Schweizer: The Journey of Early Seaplane and Helicopter Pioneer
Schweizer Aircraft built iconic sailplanes, agricultural aircraft and light helicopters, including the SGS 2-33, Ag…
Interstate: The History of the Cadet S-1 Maker
Interstate Aircraft built the Cadet, L-6 and TDR combat drone before shifting from aircraft manufacturing…
Enstrom: The Story of One of America’s Piston Helicopter Pioneers
Enstrom grew from Rudy Enstrom’s homemade helicopter experiments into a major US rotorcraft maker, producing…
Hiller: The Tale of Developer of First Civilian Helicopter to Cross the US
Hiller Aircraft pioneered West Coast helicopter manufacturing, developing the UH-12 and experimental rotorcraft while contributing…
Globe: The Little-Known Aircraft Maker Behind the GC-1 Swift
Globe Aircraft Corporation built the GC-1 Swift, wartime trainers and a series of target drones…
TEMCO: The Texas Aircraft Maker That Helped Build America’s Cold War Arsenal
TEMCO grew from a Texas aircraft maker into a Cold War defense and electronics powerhouse,…
EDO: The Tale of the Factory That Once Dominated America’s Aircraft Floats
EDO Aircraft Corporation began with aluminum floats before expanding into aircraft parts, instruments and avionics,…
Curtiss: The Tale of the Largest US WWI Aircraft Manufacturer
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company helped shape American aviation with the JN-4 Jenny, HS flying…
Republic Aviation: Why the manufacturer of P-47, F-84 disappeared
Republic Aviation built legendary aircraft from the P-47 Thunderbolt and F-84 Thunderjet to the F-105…
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