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Original January–February 1943 issue of The Globe Beam, Volume II, Number 1, published by Globe Aircraft Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas, for its employees.
This illustrated WWII magazine offers a firsthand look at AT-10 aircraft production and American home-front life. An appealing original for collectors of military aviation, Texas history, and wartime industrial ephemera.
The cover, “A Texas-Made Trainer in Flight,” features AT-10 aircraft and chief test pilot Ted Yarbrough with company president John Kennedy. Contents include aircraft assembly photographs, Globe’s wartime production anniversary, employee War Bond drives, company news, and a report on a labor representation vote.
The striking “Pour It On!” back cover features War Production Board artwork depicting a foundry worker pouring a stream of military aircraft.
Good vintage condition. Covers show creasing, rubbing, scattered spotting, small edge tears, and minor chipping. A pronounced diagonal crease crosses the upper back cover. Interior pages are intact, with light age toning and handling wear. Please review photographs for the condition of this individual copy.
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1943 Globe Beam WWII Aircraft Magazine AT-10 Fort Worth Texas Jan Feb.
$125.00
This illustrated WWII magazine offers a firsthand look at AT-10 aircraft production and American home-front life. An appealing original for collectors of military aviation, Texas history, and wartime industrial ephemera.
The cover, “A Texas-Made Trainer in Flight,” features AT-10 aircraft and chief test pilot Ted Yarbrough with company president John Kennedy. Contents include aircraft assembly photographs, Globe’s wartime production anniversary, employee War Bond drives, company news, and a report on a labor representation vote.
The striking “Pour It On!” back cover features War Production Board artwork depicting a foundry worker pouring a stream of military aircraft.
Good vintage condition. Covers show creasing, rubbing, scattered spotting, small edge tears, and minor chipping. A pronounced diagonal crease crosses the upper back cover. Interior pages are intact, with light age toning and handling wear. Please review photographs for the condition of this individual copy.
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