Early Tulsa History
The Beginnings of Tulsa
Railroads Make Their Mark
Oil and Riches
Aviation
A Growing City
Aviation
Fortunately for Tulsans, the prosperity of the oil boom laid the
foundation for another important industry—aviation. Many of
Tulsa's oil men became enthusiasts of the new and promising field.
The second World War solidified Tulsa's importance as an oil
producer and aviation center. Pilots were trained at Spartan School
of Aeronautics, and Douglas Aircraft Co. built its mile-long Air
Force Plant No. 2 in 1942 to build bombers.
In later years, McDonnell-Douglas and Rockwell International
facilities in Tulsa would contribute to space programs and national
defense.
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