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North American Aviation in the Jet Age, Vol. 2 AptifyID2685845 The F-35®B LIGHTNING II® isThe Columbus Years, 19411988 The year was 1941, and the flames of world war were threatening Americas shores. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for an Arsenal of Democracy and demanded fabrication of 50,000 warplanes per year. But first, sprawling new airplane factories were needed. Located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, proved to be an ideal choice. The Columbus plant was home to a broad spectrum of fascinating aircraft. Curtiss Wright moved