GoodyearF2G 2

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Goodyear, a company primarily known for manufacturing automobile tires, also produced aircraft.
  • During World War II, Goodyear built the gull-wing F4U Corsair carrier fighter.
  • In addition to fixed-wing aircraft, Goodyear also manufactured lighter-than-air ships.
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GoodyearF2G 2
Goodyear Tire Muscle Car

Speaking of pretty planes, this world-class maker of automobile tires also built the gull-wing Corsair carrier fighter during World War II, along with some more rotund lighter-than-air ships, as well.

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