Morrow Aircraft Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1940 in San Bernardino, California, United States |
| Headquarters | San Bernardino , United States |
| Products | Aircraft, wooden pilot seats for military planes |
Morrow Aircraft Corporation was an aerospace manufacturer located in San Bernardino, California, known for pioneering a method of airplane construction involving wood impregnated with plastic.[1]
History
In October 1940, Morrow revealed intentions to establish a $65,000 manufacturing facility at the then-under-construction Municipal Airport, San Bernardino.[2] By the time the airport was officially dedicated in December, building work on the plant was underway. The new premises were distinguished by complete air conditioning.[3] Although initially facing difficulties in recruiting engineering staff, the company expanded its team threefold and moved into the new facility by May 1941.[4][5] Shortly thereafter, authorization was granted to enlarge its operations.[6]
In February 1942, ownership of the plant was transferred to the United States Department of War for $64,000.[7][8] The following month saw relocation of machinery to sites in Rialto, California and at the Tri-City Airport, San Bernardino.[9] Soon after this move, the firm began employing female workers and started manufacturing wooden pilot seats designed for military planes.[10][11] In 1943, the company reorganized under the name Morrow Aircraft-Ziebrach Joint Adventure.[12]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow 1-L | 1941 | 1 | Single-engine monoplane trainer aircraft |
See also
External links
- Morrow Aircraft scrapbook at USC Library of Aeronautical History – Online Archive of California
- Compression Tests of Stiffened Wooden Panels conducted for Morrow Aircraft Corporation – Google Books
- Shear Tests on Wooden Samples performed for Morrow Aircraft Corporation – Google Books
- ↑ "New Technique Developed by Engineers for Construction at Morrow Aircraft Co". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 17 June 1941. p. 6. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Aircraft Firm to Establish Plant in Valley". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 2 October 1940. pp. 11, 19. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ↑ "New Trainer Designed by Morrow Engineers". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 26 January 1941. pp. 11, 19. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ↑ "They Needed Engineers, Got Plenty". Van Nuys News. 9 January 1941. p. 1. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Aircraft Plant Triples Personnel". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 29 May 1941. p. 13. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ↑ "Morrow Aircraft Plant Expansion Reported Certified". Bloomington News. 6 June 1941. p. 3. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "[Untitled]". Aviation. February 1942. p. 301.
- ↑ "Court Grants Cash Advance on Depot Site". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 19 February 1942. p. 13. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Morrow Aircraft Leases New Sites". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 9 March 1942. pp. 4, 11. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Aircraft Firm Preparing for Hiring Women". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 19 June 1942. p. 12. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Morrow Aircraft Making Parts for America's Planes". Colton Courier. 14 July 1942. p. 1. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ↑ "Officers Tell New Set Up of Morrow Firm". San Bernardino Daily Sun. 28 January 1943. p. 13. Retrieved 8 November 2022.