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Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company

Predecessor of Lockheed Corporation, founded in 1912, later renamed Lockheed.

Last updated August 26, 2026

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The Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company was founded by Allan and Malcolm Loughead in 1912, and was the predecessor of Lockheed Corporation. Initially based in Santa Barbara, California, it later moved to Burbank. In 1926, the company was reorganized as Lockheed Aircraft Company.

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Early aircraft manufacturing company

Product categories. Aircraft

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