B-25 Bomber Plant, Kansas City, KS - 03 - Aerial View of Airport - North American Aviation, 1944
On December 2, 1940, North American Aviation, Inc. president Dutch Kindelberger visited the existing airport at the Fairfax site and a nearby 75-acre alfalfa field, and telegraphed the following: “Have inspected Fairfax site and it is okay. Airport small but suitable for immediate needs with improvements.” In just 13 months, a factory was erected, employees were hired and trained, equipment was installed, and the first B-25 completed. The main factory is on the left, while the Modification Center is visible on the right.
B-25 Bomber Plant, Kansas City, KS - 03 - Aerial View of Airport - North American Aviation, 1944
On December 2, 1940, North American Aviation, Inc. president Dutch Kindelberger visited the existing airport at the Fairfax site and a nearby 75-acre alfalfa field, and telegraphed the following: “Have inspected Fairfax site and it is okay. Airport small but suitable for immediate needs with improvements.” In just 13 months, a factory was erected, employees were hired and trained, equipment was installed, and the first B-25 completed. The main factory is on the left, while the Modification Center is visible on the right.