Lycoming Aircraft Engine Factory during WW2

[Two Types]

I was sorting through some family photographs and found an album of pictures that had been presented to my great-uncle during WW2. He was an engineer working for Bristol Aviation in the UK and was sent to the Lycoming aircraft engine factory in Williamsport, PA (presumably to assist them on building engines for the British?).

Arthur Longden:

Factory interiors:

Arthur Longden on the factory floor:

Lycoming staff:

Lycoming management:

Photo presented to Arthur by members of the Williamsport Antlers Club:

 

[kampkatz]

Thank your for the pics, Two Types. Williamsport is only 35 miles north of my home and I have been there. Lycoming was a major employer during the War years. Those days of bustling business are sadly no more.

 

[Treetopflyer]

That's pretty cool. Thanks for posting those pics.

 

[Buggnkat]

Really nice shots! Not too often you get an individuals insight behind the scenes. Being an ex-aviation mechanic the shots are really interesting, that is to see things being done by hand rather than machines and lathes with no person around. Looks like someones shop rather than an industrial giant arming a nation.

Thanks for sharing.