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November 1943 they were rolling out a new B-24 every hour. At its peak monthly production (August 1944), Willow Run produced 428 B-24s with highest production listed as 100 completed Bombers flying away from Willow Run between April 24 and April 26, 1944. By 1945, Ford produced 70% of the B-24s in two 9-hour shifts. Ford built 6,972 of the 18,482 total B-24s and produced kits for 1,893 more to be assembled by the other manufacturers. The B-24 holds the distinction of being the most produced heavy bomber in history. One of the many reasons the USA manafacturing prowess won the war.
In the quiet town of Stuttgart, Germany, in the year 1941, a sleek and elegant Horch 853 Sportcabriolet stood proudly outside a grand mansion. The car, with its flowing lines and powerful engine, was the pride and joy of its owner, a wealthy industrialist named Heinrich.
Heinrich was known for his love of fine automobiles, and the Horch was his most prized possession. He would often take it out for long drives through the countryside, relishing the feeling of power and freedom it gave him.
One day, Heinrich received a letter from an old friend who lived in Berlin. The friend was in trouble and needed Heinrich's help. Without hesitation, Heinrich set out in his Horch, determined to assist his friend in any way he could.
The journey to Berlin was long and arduous, but the Horch performed flawlessly, its engine purring as it ate up the miles. When Heinrich arrived in Berlin, he found his friend in dire straits, facing financial ruin.
Using his wealth and influence, Heinrich was able to help his friend out of trouble, saving him from ruin. As a token of his gratitude, the friend gifted Heinrich a rare and valuable painting, which he carefully placed in the Horch's spacious trunk for the journey home.
The return journey was a joyous one, with Heinrich feeling a deep sense of satisfaction at having been able to help his friend. As he drove through the German countryside, the Horch attracted admiring glances from all who saw it, its timeless beauty a testament to the craftsmanship of its makers.
When Heinrich arrived back in Stuttgart, he proudly displayed the painting in his mansion, a constant reminder of the adventure he had undertaken in his beloved Horch. And though the years would pass and the world would change, the memory of that journey would always remain fresh in Heinrich's mind, a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the timeless beauty of the Horch 853 Sportcabriolet.