The photo below was my last view of Plant 2, as I observed "SEATTLE II" construction, a Douglas World Cruiser
being build by Bob Dempster. I was acquainted with Bob through the "2009 CELEBRATION" at Sand Point.
I am currently the webmaster for Sand Point Naval Air Station, aiding in the revitalization of the base history.
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The
white building in the background (2-25) is the last building
upgrade of the Corporate Headquarters before the Headquarters was moved
to Chicago. The historic hanger left is (2-40).
As a Boeing Cable and Wire Design Engineer,
I was part of the 2-25 upgrade. I remember the tunnels under 2-40
which doubled as storage area for artifacts. I was also the Data Wiring
Engineer for new buildings 2-22, 2-122/123,
and 3-801. The BOUWMAN BOX
was designed especially for 2-122. Building
3-390 was a favorite building, where I placed the 1st fiberoptic
cable to the 1st "777" testing connection. I also worked on B-29 Fi Fi.
Vern Bouwman
1991-2000
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| In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Myraid B-50 bombers and C-97 Transports were being produce in this factory. Below: EMPTY on Sept. 18 2011 |
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The B-17 and B-29 were moved to the east side of Boeing Field.
The Connie was moved South to the new "Air Park" at the Flight Museum.
View Bob Bogash's "REPORT"
