What kind of manufacturing "took flight" at the Steinway & Sons company in World War II ?

Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

"During WWII the Steinway Factory in New York received orders from the Allied Armies to build wooden gliders to convey troops behind enemy lines. Few normal pianos could be made, but one particularly special model was built, the Victory Vertical. It was a small olive green piano with matching stool, designed to be launched from an airplane with a parachute, in order to bring music to the GIs"

Correctamundo ! The special I saw also mentioned them making coffins, but I could not find good verification of that.

Thanks for the answer !

Flying pianos for the military? Used when Europe was Liberaced , no doubt.

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Originally posted by FredPuli:
Flying pianos for the military? Used when Europe was Liberaced , no doubt.

In grand fashion, and supposedly the key to victory.

Sharp replies.