War & Pianos

[Frank Weston]

Actually, Pratt Read made whole gliders which were used as trainers by the
Navy.  These gliders were configured for side-by-side seating, and looked a
little like a dragonfly.  They were well built and had a reputation for
durability and reliability.

Frank Weston

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> From: Bill Ballard <yardbird@sover.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: War & Pianos
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 1998 6:47 PM
> 
> >Ki Ray,
> >I Think  changes made to the piano plus what the makers did in the wars
> >years, would make good read.
> 
> As I comb through my oral  history,  Pratt, Read made spruce airplane
> propellers, .....
> 
>