Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Willow Run Bomber Plant: 1943 Milestone

In 1943, the Willow Run Bomber Plant in Michigan, managed by the Ford Motor Company, achieved full production capacity. This pivotal development marked a significant leap in American industrial capacity and scientific achievement during World War II. The plant was instrumental in producing B-24 Liberator bombers for the Allies at a rate of one per hour. This unparalleled manufacturing feat exemplified American innovation and contributed crucially to the Allied victory in World War II.