Synopses & Reviews
Henry Ford has been acclaimed in recent years for his contributions to business and industry during the 20th century. Among the most cited contributions were his introduction of the Model T, an automobile that the average man could afford; the application of the assembly line to automobile production; the introduction ofthe $5 day so his employees could buy what they built and other automotive related accomplishments. Rarely mentioned however, is his, and his son Edsel's, contribution to aviation. This book is written to chronicle the Fords' contribution to the aviation story during a crutial period of its development. A period that saw the stick and fabric planes of World War I develop into the all-metal commercial airliner and the mighty bombers of World War II.
About the Author
Timothy O'Callaghan retired from Ford Motor Company in 1990 after 40 years of service in various management positions and has published a number of articles on Ford aviation and Ford memorabilia.