Production At Willow Run Bomber Plant

The video discusses the Ford Motor Company's B-24 Liberator production at the Ypsilanti plant. Despite challenges like manpower and material shortages, production is increasing. The workforce includes 30,000 people, with 10,000 women, applying Ford's mass production techniques to bomber manufacturing. The finished bombers are ready for wartime use, with production efforts ramping up for 1943.

Where is the government-owned facility operated by Ford Motor Company located?

• Ypsilanti, MI

• Detroit, MI

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Flint, MI

What is a significant challenge faced by the Ypsilanti facility in producing B-24 Liberators?

• Environmental regulations

• Lack of technology

• Manpower and material shortages

• High production costs

How many women are employed at the Ypsilanti facility?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 20,000

What new application of Ford's technique is highlighted in the production of B-24 Liberators?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Mass production of bombers

• Electronics assembly

• Shipbuilding

What is the state of the B-24 Liberators once they are completed at the facility?

• Ready for export

• Ready for storage

• Ready for attack

• Ready for testing