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  • Consolidated Aircraft Corporation

    Series series Images of America
    Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American history. For roughly 60 years, this prolific company was synonymous with San Diego. In fact, whole sections of the city were designed to provide homes for the Convair workers and their families. These men and women were responsible for building ... Read more

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  • San Diego's North Island

    1911-1941

    Series series Images of Aviation
    San Diego�s North Island is one of the most significant venues of aviation in the world. Starting in 1911, it was the home to one of the nation�s first aviation schools, founded by Glenn Curtiss, who pioneered seaplane flight. He trained the nucleus of America�s future air forces there, including Lt. Theodore Ellyson, the first naval aviator. When the United States entered World War I, the ... Read more

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    De'Quincy Harrison thought he had found the love of his life until she broke his heart and made him a single father.Not one to wallow in hurt and self-pity he picked up the pieces and strived to provide a stable environment for his daughter giving her the love she deserved.Whitney Whitmore grew up in a dysfunctional household and vowed to never raise her children in dysfunction. Her boyfriend ... Read more

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