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3.5: Cold War Crushers: The Awesome History of The Air Force Heavy Press Program
3.5: Cold War Crushers: The Awesome History of The Air Force Heavy Press Program
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Length:
97 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The US Air Force Heavy Press program, executed between 1950 and 1957 is one of the most incredible industrial achievements in history. After identifying a huge technology gap at the end of WWII, the government worked with private industry to create the world's most extensive network of heavy press capability. The machines are insane, the work they do is even cooler, and the effort it took to create them is off the charts.
One of the most successful industrial programs ever, 8 of the 10 heavy presses of the 1950s are still working today, making parts for everything from cars to stealth aircraft. Here's the story told the Dork-O-Motive way!
One of the most successful industrial programs ever, 8 of the 10 heavy presses of the 1950s are still working today, making parts for everything from cars to stealth aircraft. Here's the story told the Dork-O-Motive way!
Released:
Mar 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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