How to Hide an Airplane Factory

Posted By Guest on March 05, 2010

Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant
Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant

During World War II the Army Corps of Engineers needed to hide the Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant to protect it from a Japanese air attack. They covered it with camouflage netting to create an optical illusion resembling a rural subdivision from the air.

Lockheed Plant After Camouflage Netting
Lockheed Plant After Camouflage Netting

Closeup of Camouflage Netting Over Lockheed Plant
Closeup of Camouflage Netting Over Lockheed Plant

Cars Parked Under Camouflage at Lockheed Plant
Cars Parked Under Camouflage at Lockheed Plant