WWII Hidden Aircraft Plants

[Torplexed]

Originally Posted by MH

If i remember there was a great fear of possible Japanese invasion on west coast which was defenseless at the time of pearl harbor attack.

Yes, there was a lot of fear. Much of it groundless as Japan had it's hands quite full just grabbing the Philippines, Malaya, Burma and Indonesia, while holding on to China. No one really knew that at the time however.

[Anthony W.]

Some famous British magician created a fake port complete with fake bomb explosions to confuse the German night bombers to drop at the wrong time

That allowed AA and other defenses to be set up at the real port, and ships and supplies to get in, which proved pivotal in the upcoming battle.

We had cardboard tanks to make the enemy think they were vastly outnumbered

Truly amazing the tales of strategic illusion out of WWII

[Torplexed]

The Germans went to elaborate lengths to hide factories with netting and smoke screens. Even so far as to build dummy oil refineries with similar reference points to fool bombardiers trying to hit it, instead of the real factory a few miles further on.

[magic452]

The Walt Disney Studios did much the camouflage work on Lockheed's Burbank plant. I can still remember seeing it when my mom drove dad to the plant. All the nets were down but the paint work remained for years.
Used the same ideas as Boeing. Suburban housing etc.

Magic

[Torplexed]

Originally Posted by magic452

The Walt Disney Studios did much the camouflage work on Lockheed's Burbank plant. I can still remember seeing it when my mom drove dad to the plant. All the nets were down but the paint work remained for years.
Used the same ideas as Boeing. Suburban housing etc.

Magic

It's too bad they didn't keep the stuff and props. Would have made a great exhibit.

[Task Force]

Originally Posted by Anthony W.

Some famous British magician created a fake port complete with fake bomb explosions to confuse the German night bombers to drop at the wrong time

That allowed AA and other defenses to be set up at the real port, and ships and supplies to get in, which proved pivotal in the upcoming battle.

We had cardboard tanks to make the enemy think they were vastly outnumbered

Truly amazing the tales of strategic illusion out of WWII

Lol, and when it rained!
"Hanz look ze tommies tanks are melting"

Of course, other than the Matilda the British tanks could have been made out of cardboard! lol

[Growler]

Originally Posted by Task Force

Of course, other than the Matilda the British tanks could have been made out of cardboard! lol

Too bad they forgot to arm the Matilda, though.

[Task Force]

Originally Posted by Growler

Too bad they forgot to arm the Matilda, though.

Indeed, would have actualy been good if it had a decent gun... when it worked... if it worked...