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November 22, 1942
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
U.S. Navy cancels Nash-Kelvinator's contract for Vought-Sikorsky flying boats due to Pacific strategic needs, redirecting facilities to combat planes and patrol bombers production. Announced in Detroit on Nov. 21.
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U. S. Navy Cancels Flying Boat Order
DETROIT, Nov. 21, (U.P.)—Nash-Kelvinator Corporation today announced cancellation by the Navy of its huge contract for mass production of giant Vought-Sikorsky flying boats because of strategic development in the Pacific area.
Quick revision of the Navy's aircraft requirements in view of developments in the Pacific was the reason given for cancellation of the contract by Rear Admiral E.M. Pace Jr., director of the materials division of the Navy Department.
Increased production of combat planes and fast patrol bombers is needed immediately, Admiral Pace said. And that means that some of the facilities available through Nash-Kelvinator for flying boats production will have to be turned over to contractors who are already at work on the types of planes we now need in order that they may expand their output.
DETROIT, Nov. 21, (U.P.)—Nash-Kelvinator Corporation today announced cancellation by the Navy of its huge contract for mass production of giant Vought-Sikorsky flying boats because of strategic development in the Pacific area.
Quick revision of the Navy's aircraft requirements in view of developments in the Pacific was the reason given for cancellation of the contract by Rear Admiral E.M. Pace Jr., director of the materials division of the Navy Department.
Increased production of combat planes and fast patrol bombers is needed immediately, Admiral Pace said. And that means that some of the facilities available through Nash-Kelvinator for flying boats production will have to be turned over to contractors who are already at work on the types of planes we now need in order that they may expand their output.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Navy Contract Cancellation
Flying Boats
Pacific Strategy
Aircraft Production
Vought Sikorsky
What entities or persons were involved?
Rear Admiral E.M. Pace Jr.
Nash Kelvinator Corporation
Where did it happen?
Detroit
Story Details
Key Persons
Rear Admiral E.M. Pace Jr.
Nash Kelvinator Corporation
Location
Detroit
Event Date
Nov. 21
Story Details
The U.S. Navy cancels its contract with Nash-Kelvinator for mass production of Vought-Sikorsky flying boats due to strategic developments in the Pacific, requiring increased production of combat planes and fast patrol bombers instead.