William Burke founded the Vulcan Last Company, a shoe making concern that branched into golf clubs and accessories.
In 1928, Burke partnered with two brothers, Harvey and Wilson Doyle to develop a monoplane of their design.
[2] Seven examples of the $2500 Vulcan American Moth Monoplane were built just before the Great Depression set in.
[3] Martinez eventually broke his leg and Vulcan's chief pilot Pat Love died a year later in a crash.
[4] The Doyle Brothers left the company after Wilson was passed over for plant manager.