1944 Globe Beam August WWII Aircraft Magazine AT-10 Final Production Fort Worth
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THE GLOBE BEAM — August 1944
Volume III, Number 7
Globe Aircraft Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas
Original World War II employee magazine documenting a significant milestone in Globe Aircraft’s wartime production: the completion and delivery of its final AT-10 trainer aircraft.
The bold red-and-black cover announces “End of the Line for Transitional Pilot Trainers,” with a factory photograph showing aircraft approaching completion. Inside, “Saying Farewell to the AT-10” provides an illustrated account of the July 29 ceremony marking the conclusion of Globe’s contract to produce approximately 600 aircraft and associated spare parts.
Photographs show the final aircraft, assembled factory workers, company president John Kennedy, and Army representatives. The accompanying account describes employees signing the aircraft as a farewell gesture and discusses Globe’s transition to producing nose assemblies for the Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando.
Additional contents include:
• “A Job Well Done”—a contemporary Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial recognizing Globe’s production achievement.
• “Presenting: George J. Newman”—a profile of the company’s new vice president and head of production.
• “Materiel Command—Where U.S. Air Power Is Born”—an illustrated feature on aircraft research, testing, and production at Wright Field, including wind-tunnel facilities and Brigadier General K. B. Wolfe.
• “Globe Aircraft Hall of Honor”—employee recognition and biographical material.
• “Introducing: Major Sitley,” “Smith and Sons All Out for War,” and company sports coverage.
• A full-page rear-cover “Blood Donor Roll of Honor” listing participating employees.
Published primarily for company personnel, this issue offers a direct view of the aircraft industry through its own workforce. Its final-production coverage and named employee photographs give it particular interest for AT-10 collectors, aviation historians, and researchers of Fort Worth’s World War II home front.
Condition: Very Good overall vintage condition. Covers retain strong red color and clear photographic detail, with light surface rubbing, handling creases, and edge and corner wear. Small tears and worn spots are visible along the spine, including a short tear near the lower portion of the front cover. Rear cover shows light age toning and scattered minor marks. Interior pages pictured are generally clean and legible, with mild toning and handling wear. Staple binding remains present.
Please review all photographs for condition and details.
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1944 Globe Beam August WWII Aircraft Magazine AT-10 Final Production Fort Worth
$175.00
Subcategory: Magazines & Periodicals
THE GLOBE BEAM — August 1944
Volume III, Number 7
Globe Aircraft Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas
Original World War II employee magazine documenting a significant milestone in Globe Aircraft’s wartime production: the completion and delivery of its final AT-10 trainer aircraft.
The bold red-and-black cover announces “End of the Line for Transitional Pilot Trainers,” with a factory photograph showing aircraft approaching completion. Inside, “Saying Farewell to the AT-10” provides an illustrated account of the July 29 ceremony marking the conclusion of Globe’s contract to produce approximately 600 aircraft and associated spare parts.
Photographs show the final aircraft, assembled factory workers, company president John Kennedy, and Army representatives. The accompanying account describes employees signing the aircraft as a farewell gesture and discusses Globe’s transition to producing nose assemblies for the Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando.
Additional contents include:
• “A Job Well Done”—a contemporary Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial recognizing Globe’s production achievement.
• “Presenting: George J. Newman”—a profile of the company’s new vice president and head of production.
• “Materiel Command—Where U.S. Air Power Is Born”—an illustrated feature on aircraft research, testing, and production at Wright Field, including wind-tunnel facilities and Brigadier General K. B. Wolfe.
• “Globe Aircraft Hall of Honor”—employee recognition and biographical material.
• “Introducing: Major Sitley,” “Smith and Sons All Out for War,” and company sports coverage.
• A full-page rear-cover “Blood Donor Roll of Honor” listing participating employees.
Published primarily for company personnel, this issue offers a direct view of the aircraft industry through its own workforce. Its final-production coverage and named employee photographs give it particular interest for AT-10 collectors, aviation historians, and researchers of Fort Worth’s World War II home front.
Condition: Very Good overall vintage condition. Covers retain strong red color and clear photographic detail, with light surface rubbing, handling creases, and edge and corner wear. Small tears and worn spots are visible along the spine, including a short tear near the lower portion of the front cover. Rear cover shows light age toning and scattered minor marks. Interior pages pictured are generally clean and legible, with mild toning and handling wear. Staple binding remains present.
Please review all photographs for condition and details.
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