Douglas Park in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kenneth G. Farrar
Photographed By Kevin W., March 12, 2024
1. Kenneth G. Farrar Marker
Inscription.
Kenneth G. Farrar. . Ken Farrar joined Douglas in the early 1930's in the Manufacturing Division. During World War II he was sent to the Douglas Tulsa Plant to organize the production of the A-24, A-26 and the Convair B-24 being built there. He later become the General Manager of the Douglas Long Beach Facility prior to the beginning of the DC-8 program. His major accomplishment was the successful transition of the production lines from military propeller driven airplanes to commercial jet transports.
Ken Farrar joined Douglas in the early 1930's in the Manufacturing Division. During World War II he was sent to the Douglas Tulsa Plant to organize the production of the A-24, A-26 and the Convair B-24 being built there. He later become the General Manager of the Douglas Long Beach Facility prior to the beginning of the DC-8 program. His major accomplishment was the successful transition of the production lines from military propeller driven airplanes to
commercial jet transports.
Erected 2007 by City of Long Beach.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 33° 49.812′ N, 118° 8.653′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Douglas Park. Marker is on McGowan Boulevard. Marker is imbedded in a sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3891 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach CA 90808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
