Aircraft factories help

[Katlarue]

I'm a newby & not versed on this topic so please bare with me. I am a genealogist starting a book on my family lines. My grandmother worked in an aircraft factory nor near Hanford, Kings County, California in 1943 & 44. Do any of you knowledged members know about plants in this area or have any ideas how I could find such info? So far this forum is my best lead. Thank you for any help you can offer.

[evangilder]

I don't know of any aircraft factories in Hanford, CA, but there was a site in Hanford Washington that was part of the Manhattan Project (they assembled radioactive parts for the A-bomb and worked with plutonium).

[vikingBerserker]

Look for a phone book from that era - their local library might be the best source if you cannot find one online

[Katlarue]

vikingBerserker good idea, tied to my bed right now but will follow that lead when I can. Thanks.

evanglider yes I have come across that one but not where my grandma worked. Thanks though.

[diddyriddick]

These may help....

Hanford History: Contents

California Historical Society | Programs | California Cultural Directory

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[Katlarue]

Thank you so much for the links. I am checking them out.

[klarmie]

I didnt find the town on this list, but thought it may help

A Table of U.S. Airplane Factories in WW2 - Grumman, Curtiss-Wright, Bell, etc.