Many military aircraft were produced in 1942 during World War II including drones, gliders, liasons, pursuits/fighters, observation, reconnaissance and many more.
For a list of specific planes produced, see the related link for US Military aircraft from 1942-1948.
Aircraft Recognition - magazine - was created in 1942.
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing was created on 1942-06-27.
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Japanese aircraft carrier Unyō was created on 1942-05-31.
Japanese aircraft carrier Chūyō was created on 1942-11-25.
Japanese aircraft carrier Hiyō was created on 1942-07-31.
Japanese aircraft carrier Jun'yō was created on 1942-05-03.
It sunk on June 4 1942
The first aircraft carrier battle was the battle of coral sea in may of 1942.
Total Number of Aircraft Produced WorldwideThere is no legal way of knowing this, unfortunately. However, there are likely millions. wikipedia has a list of the most produced aircraft by type. that list would give you a good starting place.
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13 Australia:PG Finland:S Netherlands:AL (original rating) (1946) Sweden:15 UK:U