The early history of Boeing: From World War I to World War II
With all the interesting aspects that Boeing possesses as a corporation, one of the things Alexis Fecteau is most fascinated by is the history of the company. After all, a business that is over a century old that is also the greatest aircraft manufacturer and a leading force in technology is bound to have some of the greatest stories ever. Image source: aerotime.aero Image source: aerotime.aero When William Edward Boeing established the company on July 15, 1916, in Seattle, it was named Pacific Aero Products Co. That name would be changed a year later to Boeing. During World War I, the U.S. Navy bought over 50 of the seaplanes built to help in winning the war. While the 1920s were good years for Boeing, the decade after was a different matter. The Great Depression had a disastrous effect on the aviation industry. However, Boeing managed to come up with some of its most iconic planes yet, including the 314 Clipper. Fast forward to World War II. During this ...