The Texas Engineering and Mfg Co. was founded in 1945 in Dallas, TX, and was renamed TEMCO in 1952. Became Ling-Temco in 1959. Merged with Vought in 1961.
TEMCO manufactured a variety of aircraft during the 1950s, including a primary jet trainer, and the post-1947 production of the Globe Swift.
Five year pin with designation "Aircraft Corporation".
Ten year pin with two white stones - this is unusual for a such a relatively low-year pin. Note "Aircraft Corporation" is missing.
Badge with attached ten year pin. The badge has been drilled to accept the screw back service pin. The heavy clasp was originally a safety pin style, but the owner modified this with a spring clip.
The Aerofiles TEMCO entry.
The Globe Temco Swift Homepage.
The TT-1 Pinto.