No Fatal Accidents
Mar. 26, 1940 Commercial airlines of the U.S. flew for a year without any fatal accidents or serious injury to passengers or crew.
First High-Altitude Flight
July 8, 1940 The Boeing Stratoliner, the first airliner with a pressurized cabin, made its first flight. It was able to fly up to 20,000 feet without turbulence.
Helicopter Record
Apr. 16, 1941 Igor Sikorsky hovered a helicopter over a Stratford, Connecticut airport for 1 hour 5 minutes, setting a national record.
U.S. Army Air Force Formed
June 20, 1941 The U.S. Army Air Force is formed.
Jet-Propelled Fighter Airplane
Jan. 7, 1944 The U.S. Army Air Force produces its first jet-propelled fighter airplane.
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Airships And Automobiles
Packard Automobile
1940 Packard began installing air-conditioning in their cars.
The “Jeep” is Born
Nov. 11, 1940 The “Jeep,” a Willy’s Quad, featuring 4-wheel drive, was entered in a U.S. government competition for a small military utility vehicle.
Car Factories Switch Gears
Feb. 2, 1942 U.S. car factories turn from commercial use to manufacturing vehicles and planes for use in the war. 1942 was the year the factories stopped production of all passenger cars and civilian trucks.
1940 Packard began installing air-conditioning in their cars.
The “Jeep” is Born
Nov. 11, 1940 The “Jeep,” a Willy’s Quad, featuring 4-wheel drive, was entered in a U.S. government competition for a small military utility vehicle.
Car Factories Switch Gears
Feb. 2, 1942 U.S. car factories turn from commercial use to manufacturing vehicles and planes for use in the war. 1942 was the year the factories stopped production of all passenger cars and civilian trucks.