Aviation Industry After World War 1

Airplanes have become very popular ever since Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Airplanes were used during World War I in dog fights. Dog fights were battles where to fighter planes fought in the air. Dog fights were popular during World War I but not as popular during World War II although they still did occur. Airplanes are always being improved and developed in size, structure, and power. Aircraft strength and power had increased over the years. There are now more powerful bombers, faster fighters, and a lot of it has to do with the fact that this time period is also known as the jet age. Hence the use of jet engines in airplanes. In World War II it was recorded that "aircraft strength went from 1,741 on hand to an authorized level of 15,000” (Lawson and Tillman 13). During World War II there were many improvements made to the

During World War II, the aircraft manufacturing industry took-off. According to Dr. Bright (1978), “by the year 1944 it was the largest industry in America” (p. 1). It soon declined in the years following due to material flaws, lack in engine performance, and production manufacturing methods.

During Japan’s “war” with China the number of American made airplanes sent to Japan increased until July 1938. Before the Japanese invasion of China the United States only sold about a dozen planes annually to Japan. This totaled to two million dollars including the spare parts. However, in 1938 the number of planes exported increased to 66.

With the invention of the machine gun the fighter plane was created and the first flying “aces” arose. This was important because when both sides were entrenched it became the job of the planes to create an opening. In addition to fighter planes the creation of bombers played a vital role in the war and in subsequent wars. Planes were now able to just drop a bomb on the enemy, causing a large amount of damage. The advancements in aircraft made during wartime paved the way for future generations to create advanced airplanes with useful additions like precise maneuvering equipment and missiles. In addition, post-war advancements include the invention of the tri-motor in 1926, the first single engine plane in 1927, and the first transatlantic passenger plane also in 1927. WWI had a huge effect on the development of plane technology because without it people may have never realized the potential for air warcraft except for the few pilots with the vision of dropping bombs on the

The theme that the navy’s wanted their planes to be the last planes flying. (Military Factory said) First, we see this in the United States planes they made their planes 75% faster than the Japanese so

The air force grew largely throughout the first world war. At the beginning of the war, the American army did not have an air force. American Congress used $640 million to build a strong air force (Frandsen, 2017). Benjamin Foulois, also known as the father of the air force, flew with Orville Wright to tests the first airplane for the army. Commander in chief Gen Ferdinand Foch gathered together a air force that included the French Air Division, the Royal Air Force 9th Bridge and US 1st

In World War Two (WWII) air combat was a commonly used war tactic. Many countries in WWII had an Air Force. The Air Forces usually consisted of bombers and fighters. The United States who entered the war after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor had a particularly large Air Force. The U.S. Air Force Had several groups but a major Air Force group was the Eighth Air Force. The Eighth Air Force’s role in WWII was essential to the defeat of Hitler’s Nazi rule by bombardment of strategic targets in Europe. Wich was done successfully after we dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan.

America’s military attempt in Vietnam displayed extremely necessary use of air forces. An interesting fact I found was that I would believe that innovations would already be made previous to the war, but according to the reading, innovations and air combat advancements were being made as the war progressed. The portion Air War marks some of the most used and essential American aircrafts used in Vietnam which

Towards the end of the War the airplane becomes a practical device of war being able to carry weapons. Anthony Fokker and Louis Bleriot create the most successful of early modern biplanes known as the D-VII and D-VIII. Biplanes are eventually taken over by the monoplane, or one wing. This new design allowed for faster flight and better visibility for the pilot. Air-cooled engines lead the way for commercial aircraft, and Boeing introduces the first modern airliner the 247. Airplanes are effected the greatest by supply and demand of war. New styles of war begun to emerge so did new and improved types of aircraft. The population of the U.S. also begun to grow which leads to the modern most sophisticated commercial airliner the 777. Most aircraft improvements are found in the military and intelligence field. The most high tech aircraft known today for such things as spying are the SR-71 Blackbird, and the U-2 Spy plane. The most complicated and best aircraft performance is still held by the space shuttle and probably always will be. The last 200 years have seen incredible changes in aircraft from the man with wings to heavier than air flying machines that can travel at supersonic speeds.

Famous pilots like Charles Lindberg and Amelia Earhart took the United States by storm, turning world records into media events. Likewise, many companies competed to make larger and more advanced planes. The development and advancement in airplane technology permeated the American and worldwide travel markets, creating the fledgling airline industry, flying passengers from place to place for a cost. Perhaps the largest change of course for airplanes occurred due to World War II. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a major increase in the production of airplanes was undertaken by the United States. Over the course of the next three years during the war, more than 100,000 planes were constructed by the U.S. alone, more than all other nations combined. Many of these aircraft are still functioning today in air shows or stored museums. Another important aspect of the war was the development of new technologies that added a new concept to the influence of the development of airplanes: the jet engine. Following the war, the jet would become the primary powerhouse for

The advancement within fighter planes has had an enormous impact on society. Prior to the fighter plane, when in war army troops would be confused where the enemy is based and what they are doing. This was because they never thought flying was achievable so this was not thought about majorly. Fighter planes today are utilized even more than they were 102 years ago… There is now the inclusion of faster engines, higher altitudes, weaponry attached, and the ability to hold more cargo. Fighter planes have had an effect on the growth of people interested in aviation in the army. This therefore is creating jobs for the future and making society better as more people are involved in this workplace. The demand of fighter planes has increased as in

Throughout history a great number of civilizations and inventions fade and crumble out of existences. Although a variety of reasons can be given to explain why these civilizations fade out, but it all boils down to the fact that they just couldn’t change with the times. This vary same thing almost accrued to the airplane before World War One commenced, and sparked its evolution into something that's still being improved upon to this day. Thanks to World War One where aircrafts were first given the chance to prove themselves to be something more than what their reputation was. In the end planes planes were seen as something more and changed into the fighter and the bomber. By the time the Second World War ended planes resembled very little

American Aircraft industry’s expansion is a significant factor in World War II. December 7th 1941 the American Airforce grieves over the lost in Pearl harbor. After the terrible incident America only had 170 planes left in the entire Pacific Area. The United States were faced against a formidable German Luftwaffe and a strong Japanese Airforce while U.S. had a little less of 1000 combat planes. However, even if the planes were not in the air they were quickly on the assembly line. Controlling the skies seemed to a key factor in many American victories. President Roosevelt has given first priority to the manufacture of many aircrafts for fighting the Axis Powers. American Aircraft production’s major factor was the large industry of aluminum and large power capacities that could comply with such massive plane manufacturing. In 1941 America was able extend the production of aircraft to 85,000, it was able to well equip its own military and other Allied powers as well. By the time the U.S. was well into the war 100,000 planes all to go up against the Hitler’s

Throughout history, America has constantly looked to the sky in an effort to gain military superiority and it did not take long for the birth of the Army Air Corp after the Wright Brothers famous first flight. Through trial and innovation early aviation progressed rapidly. With lessons learned in WWI America quickly realized that the future of combat would rely heavily upon aircraft and the ability to build better aircraft then our adversary. Over the decades, many great aircraft have set the foundation for the knowledge we use today to continue to design the most state of the art aircraft. Every aircraft weather a success or failure was a lesson learned that advanced Army Aviation. One such aircraft was the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. While

The Model TA inspired Boeing to construct aircrafts. He hired twelve men and they began building the first Boeing plane. William E. Boeing combined a factory and a seaplane hangar by Lake Union and made the first test flight of the first Boeing plane. His first airplane was a seaplane, and he sold several of them to the US Navy to use as pilot training jet during World War 1. Between World War I and World War II, the Boeing Company developed both civilian and military aircrafts and their heavy bombers played