During World War II, American manufacturers produced massive amounts of material and supplies for the U.S. military and our allies. The Lionel toy train company started producing items for warships. Ford Motor Company produced B-24 bombers. Packard built Merlin engines. On Saturday November 8th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will conduct a presentation on American mass production in support of the war effort, focusing on building and staffing the massive factories that would produce war-winning equipment. Weather, operations, and maintenance permitting, CAF SoCal will fly one of their warbirds for you.
CAF SoCal’s iconic, flyable aircraft will also be on display, like the venerable Supermarine Spitfire, the agile Mitsubishi A6M Zero, and the Zero’s nemesis the F6F Hellcat. For the adventurous, rides for hire will be available in several different vintage military aircraft. Light snacks will also be on hand for those wishing a quick bite.
So, mark your calendars to hear logistics expert John Lowe give us insights into how America became the WWII Arsenal of Democracy.. Saturday November 8th, 11:00am at the Commemorative Air Force museum at the Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, California. For more information visit the CAF website at cafsocal.com. Experience living history.
