Begins production of military vehicles for WWII; Willow Run plant produces B-24 bombers.

As World War II intensified, the Ford Motor Company transformed from an automotive powerhouse into a crucial contributor to the Allied war effort. The company shifted its focus from producing civilian cars to manufacturing military vehicles, demonstrating a remarkable display of industrial adaptability and patriotism. Ford's entry into war production included everything from jeeps and tanks to parts for aircraft, but perhaps its most iconic wartime achievement was the mass production of the B-24 Liberator bomber. This transition highlighted the potential of American industry to scale rapidly in response to global needs. The Willow Run plant in Michigan became the centerpiece of this transformation. Dubbed the “Arsenal of Democracy,” it was one of the largest factories in the world at the time and symbolized the power of mass production applied to warfare. At its peak, the Willow Run plant produced one B-24 bomber every 63 minutes—a staggering achievement in both speed and scale. Ford’s ability to apply assembly line techniques to aircraft manufacturing not only bolstered the Allies’ strategic capabilities but also set a new standard for wartime logistics and production. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #WWIIProduction #WillowRun #B24Bomber #ArsenalOfDemocracy #IndustrialMight