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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.During World War II, Los Angeles was the ultimate boom town. By the end of the war, the L.A. area had produced 17 percent of all of America's war needs. North American Aviation, Inc. (NAA) , operating out of their main Inglewood, California, plant, which is south of and adjacent to the city, was a key player in that work.From 1938 to 1944, NAA built over 40,000 aircraft, more than any other company in the United States. The bulk of them were of three iconic types designed by NAA:- The P-51 Mustang, arguably the best fighter of WWII.- B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, which saw worldwide combat.- Two-seat military pilot trainers, such as the AT-6 Texan.
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Note: The book signing at Barnes & Noble South Center store has been rescheduled to February 21. Apparently "Warbird Factory" sold out and they are awaiting a second press run.
