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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 wartime magazine offers a firsthand look at AT-10 trainer production and the workers supporting the Army Air Forces. An appealing original for collectors of WWII aviation, Texas industrial history, and home-front ephemera.
Features include coverage of Globe’s first anniversary of wartime production, remarks by company president John Kennedy, employee War Bond drives, and an illustrated “AT-Ten-Shun!” spread showing aircraft assembly and engine installation. Includes “Our First Year of War” by War Production Board chairman Donald M. Nelson.
The back cover features striking “Pour It On!” War Production Board artwork depicting a foundry worker pouring a stream of military aircraft.
Good vintage condition with age toning, creasing, and edge wear. A noticeable tear with paper loss affects the lower inner margin of the contents leaf near the staples, as pictured. Wear is also visible along the inner fold. Photographs and printed text remain clear. Please review all photographs for condition details.
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1943 Globe Beam WWII Aircraft Magazine AT-10 Fort Worth Texas Jan Feb
$125.00
This illustrated wartime magazine offers a firsthand look at AT-10 trainer production and the workers supporting the Army Air Forces. An appealing original for collectors of WWII aviation, Texas industrial history, and home-front ephemera.
Features include coverage of Globe’s first anniversary of wartime production, remarks by company president John Kennedy, employee War Bond drives, and an illustrated “AT-Ten-Shun!” spread showing aircraft assembly and engine installation. Includes “Our First Year of War” by War Production Board chairman Donald M. Nelson.
The back cover features striking “Pour It On!” War Production Board artwork depicting a foundry worker pouring a stream of military aircraft.
Good vintage condition with age toning, creasing, and edge wear. A noticeable tear with paper loss affects the lower inner margin of the contents leaf near the staples, as pictured. Wear is also visible along the inner fold. Photographs and printed text remain clear. Please review all photographs for condition details.
D10