Men assembling bombardiers' and pilots' enclosures for aircraft, Willow Run assembly plant
Description:
View of men assembling bombardiers' and pilots' enclosures for bomber plane at the Willow Run assembly plant. Label on back: "Several Ford improvements were made on production methods in the subassembly of the pilots' and bombardiers' enclosures at Willow Run. The fixtures themselves are designed by company engineers. Underframes are made on draw dies in large sections, providing additional strength and fewer operations. From Ford news bureau. John W. Thompson, director. Administration Building, Dearborn, Michigan." Handwritten on back: "Aircraft--Bombers (Parts & assembly)."
