In 1941, North Carolina engineers laid a 3,000-foot runway from perforated steel mats in 11 days; by World War II, similar runways could be ready within 72 hours
Explore how North Carolina engineers innovated runway technology during World War II, drastically reducing runway preparation times from 11 days to 72 hours with the Marston Mat. Discover the evolution of prefabricated aviation surfaces and their impact on military operations.