Airframe Components by Williams, Inc.

05/22/2026

Our lawn maintenance teen and work-base coop teen are both graduating. We wish them the best of luck in their next endeavor! We have loved having you at Airframe Components!

05/22/2026

Looks like we need more parking. Air Tractor 802 from Nick’s Flying Service landed for a visit today.

05/05/2026

We work hard for our customers, but can enjoy some Cinco de Mayo fun too!!

04/10/2026

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We bow our heads in solemn remembrance as we say goodbye to Louise Unkrich, a titan of the Greatest Generation, who has completed her century-long journey at 100 years old. She wasn't just a witness to history; she forged it with her own two hands. Your tools are silent now, but the echo of your resolve will soar in our hearts forever.🕊️🇺🇸

In 1943, a young girl from a humble Iowa farm stepped out of the quiet cornfields and into the thunderous heart of the American war effort. While the world trembled under the shadow of tyranny, Louise answered the call. She didn't just learn a trade; she mastered a weapon of hope. Her instructors called her "extremely competent," but the truth was more profound: she was essential.

At the Glenn L. Martin bomber plant, Louise became a "Bomberette"—a guardian of the hangar. Amidst the searing heat and deafening roar of the factory floor, she riveted the B-29 Superfortress.

With a spirit of iron and hands that never wavered, Louise and her team set a legendary speed record assembling ailerons—the very parts that allowed the "mighty B-29" to take flight and turn the tide of the Pacific Theater.

"They did not wear medals on their chests, but they carried the weight of the free world on their shoulders."

Louise fought a different kind of war. Her battlefield was the factory floor; her bayonet was a riveting gun. Every spark that flew from her station was a strike against oppression. Every aircraft she sent into the clouds carried the prayers of a nation and the promise of a homecoming for sons, brothers, and fathers.

She lived for a century with a quiet, humble pride, never asking for the applause she so richly deserved. She reminded us that freedom is not merely defended on distant shores—it is built, bolt by bolt, by those with the courage to lead.

01/20/2026

An employee caught this amazing light display early this morning before work, all the way down here in Northeast Indiana!

01/07/2026

Another new Cessna Wing Fixture being delivered by our friends at WickFab MetalWorks.

01/06/2026

When our shipping manager takes a day off, Eddie the cat steps up on forklift duties!

12/12/2025

Thanks to Airparts Inc. for keeping us supplied with sheet metal. This should last a few months!

12/12/2025

Caught Eddie, the cat, trying to stow away yet again inside a wing crate!

12/05/2025

Hosted the EAA Chapter 1665 annual Christmas Party. Always a great crowd and a great time!