aircraft

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The company said it has been in Garden Grove since 1966, and more than 500 employees work at the facility, which manufactures windows and canopies for aircraft and spacecraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe grew up in foster homes and was discovered by an army photographer while working in an aircraft factory during World War Two.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Castlelake’s experience in aircraft leasing may suggest this could be the plan,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

American tanker aircraft helped sustain Israeli operations, and officials from both countries worked closely in planning military actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At first, aircraft were used mainly to carry out reconnaissance flights, affording a bird’s-eye view of the battlefield and enemy positions.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman