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Airplane Makers Back Roosevelt Defense Drive for 50k Planes
Southern California aircraft firms voiced readiness to expand production to meet President Roosevelt’s plan for 50,000 planes annually. Industry leaders including Robert E. Gross of Lockheed Aircraft stressed capability to run three shifts and accelerate output with available materials and tools. The article outlines proposed defense spending across air, naval, and ground forces, including B-17 bombers and pilot training, with figures totaling billions.
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