Consolidated Aircraft Corporation

by Katrina Pescador and Mark Aldrich

Book Overview

Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American history. For roughly 60 years, this prolific company was synonymous with San Diego. In fact, whole sections of the city were designed to provide homes for the Convair workers and their families. These men and women were responsible for building some of the most significant aircraft in aviation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738559385
• ISBN13: 9780738559384
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"