Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Employees of DePonti Aviation holding Gov.'s Safety Award Flag

DePonti Aviation, established in 1935 at Wold-Chamberlain Field in Minneapolis, received a subcontract from Northwest Aeronautical Corporation to build the the glider fuselages, tail assemblies and landing gear.
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This 1943 photograph shows DePonti employees proudly holding the Governor's Safety Award flag, which was given to defense companies with excellent safety records.

Identifer: location HE1.5 r8

Employees of DePonti Aviation holding Gov.'s Safety Award Flag