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                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, DC 20549

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                                   FORM 10-Q
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               QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the quarterly period ended January 1, 1995

                        Commission File Number:  1-3102


                          FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Delaware                                   52-0579835
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(State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                     Identification No.)

                   Washington Dulles International Airport
                    300 West Service Road, P.O. Box 10803
                         Chantilly, Virginia 22021
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                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)


                                (703) 478-5800
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             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                                       Yes  X  No
                                                          ----   ----

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                                         Outstanding at
Class                                    January 1, 1995
- -----                                    ---------------
Common Stock, $100.00 par value               1,400

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          FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES*

                                    INDEX

PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                      Page

            Item 1.    Financial Statements

                       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                       as of January 1, 1995 (Unaudited) and
                       June 30, 1994                                     3

                       Consolidated Statements of Earnings
                       for the Three and Six Months Ended
                       January 1, 1995 and January 2, 1994
                       (Unaudited)                                       5

                       Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                       Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
                       January 1, 1995 and January 2, 1994
                       (Unaudited)                                       6

                       Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
                       Statements (Unaudited)                            7


            Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis
                       of Results of Operations and Financial
                       Condition                                        10


PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

            Item 1.    Legal Proceedings                                16


            Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                 16


*For purposes of Part I of this Form 10-Q, the term "Company" means 
Fairchild Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise 
indicated.  For purposes of Part II, the term "Company" means Fairchild 
Industries, Inc. unless otherwise indicated.

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                       PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                       ------------------------------

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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         FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                              January 1,       June 30,
ASSETS                                           1995            1994
- ------                                       ------------    ------------
                                              (Unaudited)         (*)
<S>                                          <C>             <C>
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents....................  $  4,596        $  2,468
Accounts receivable-trade, less allowances 
  of $2,268 and $2,135.......................    71,611          68,364
Inventories:
   Finished goods............................    59,082          46,358
   Work-in-process...........................    24,083          28,418
   Raw materials.............................     9,848          10,120
                                                -------         -------
                                                 93,013          84,896

Prepaid expenses and other current assets....    16,344          29,353
                                                -------         -------
Total Current Assets.........................   185,564         185,081

Property, plant and equipment, net of
  accumulated depreciation of $98,090 and
  $85,563....................................   160,210         157,301

Net assets held for sale.....................    35,410          34,515
Cost in excess of net assets acquired,
  (Goodwill) less accumulated amortization of
  $31,804 and $28,864........................   196,744         195,929
Prepaid pension assets.......................    16,384          17,795
Other assets.................................    26,771          26,855
                                                -------         -------
Total Assets.................................  $621,083        $617,476
                                                =======         =======



*Condensed from audited financial statements.



The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
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         FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                             January 1,        June 30,
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            1995             1994
- ------------------------------------        ------------     ------------
                                             (Unaudited)         (*)
<S>                                         <C>              <C>
Current Liabilities:
Bank notes payable and current
  maturities of long-term debt...........     $ 13,849         $ 12,735
Accounts payable.........................       34,923           32,372
Due to affiliated companies..............       42,817           52,250
Other accrued liabilities................       66,442           64,351
                                               -------          -------
Total Current Liabilities................      158,031          161,708

Long-term debt, less current maturities..      220,600          224,132
Other long-term liabilities..............       15,094           16,412
Retiree health care liabilities..........       48,062           49,200
Noncurrent income taxes..................       19,214           26,576
                                               -------          -------
Total Liabilities........................      461,001          478,028

Redeemable Preferred Stock: $3.60
  Cumulative Series A Convertible
  Preferred Stock, without par value,
  424,701 shares authorized, issued
  and outstanding at redemption value
  of $45.00 per share....................       19,112           19,112

Stockholders' Equity:
Series B Preferred Stock, without par
  value, 3,000 shares authorized, 2,256
  and 2,025 issued and outstanding;
  liquidation value of $100,000 per share      225,600          202,500

Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock,
  without par value, 558,360 shares
  authorized, issued and outstanding;
  liquidation value of $45.00 per share..       24,015           24,015

Common stock, par value of $100.00 per
  share, 1,400 shares authorized,
  issued, and outstanding................          140              140
Paid-in capital..........................        2,390            2,390
Accumulated deficit......................     (115,405)        (111,855)
Cumulative translation adjustment........        4,230            3,146
                                               -------          -------
Total Stockholders' Equity...............      140,970          120,336
                                               -------          -------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
  Equity.................................     $621,083         $617,476
                                               =======          =======
*Condensed from audited financial statements.


The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
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          FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
                               (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                          Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                        January 1,  January 2,       January 1,  January 2,
                                          1995        1994             1995        1994
                                        ----------  ----------       ----------  ----------
                                                        (*)                         (*)
<S>                                     <C>         <C>              <C>         <C>
Revenue:
   Sales...............................  $119,921    $108,830        $234,483    $219,321
   Other income, net...................       788          82           1,357         216
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
                                          120,709     108,912         235,840     219,537
Costs and Expenses:
   Cost of sales.......................    93,121      82,955         177,507     170,484
   Selling, general & administrative...    19,772      17,576          38,106      36,210
   Research and development............       913         971           1,881       2,037
   Amortization of goodwill............     1,475       1,465           2,939       2,969
   Restructuring.......................      --         9,903            --         9,903
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
                                          115,281     112,870         220,433     221,603

Operating income (loss)................     5,428      (3,958)         15,407      (2,066)

Interest expense.......................     8,464       4,949          16,930      14,167
Interest income........................       (54)        (84)            (80)       (179)
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
Net interest expense...................     8,410       4,865          16,850      13,988

Investment income......................      --         1,900             278       2,800
Equity in earnings of affiliates.......       136         144             413         250
Minority interest......................       (32)         10             (99)         (2)
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
Loss from continuing operations before
  taxes................................    (2,878)     (6,769)           (851)    (13,006)

Income tax provision (benefit).........      (972)       (809)            748      (2,518)
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
Loss from continuing operations........    (1,906)     (5,960)         (1,599)    (10,488)
Cumulative effect of change in
  accounting for postretirement
  benefits, net........................       --         --              --          (252)
Cumulative effect of change in
  accounting for income taxes, net.....       --         --              --       (11,486)
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
Net loss...............................    (1,906)     (5,960)         (1,599)    (22,226)

Series A Preferred Dividends...........       382         382             764         764
Series C Preferred Dividends...........       594         594           1,187       1,187
                                          -------     -------         -------     -------
Net loss after Preferred Dividends.....  $ (2,882)   $ (6,936)       $ (3,550)   $(24,177)
                                          =======     =======         =======     =======

* Restated for the inclusion of a division previously included in net assets
held for sale.  (See Note 1).

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
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          FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
                              (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                   Six Months Ended
                                               January 1,      January 2,
                                                  1995            1994
                                              ------------    ------------
                                                                   (*)
<S>                                           <C>             <C>
Cash provided by (used for)
  Operations:
    Net loss................................    $ (1,599)       $(22,226)
    Cumulative effect of accounting changes,
      net...................................        --            11,738
    Depreciation and amortization...........      16,491          16,003
    Accretion of discount on long-term
      liabilities...........................       1,567           1,560
    Adjustments for other non-cash charges..         435           7,772
    Adjustments for non-cash credits........        (413)           (250)
    Loss on sale of fixed assets............         225             347
    Changes in assets and liabilities.......      (4,464)         (3,071)
                                                 -------         -------
    Cash provided by operations.............      12,242          11,873

  Investments:
    Capital expenditures....................      (8,402)         (5,693)
    Business acquisitions...................     (11,550)           --
    Changes in net assets held for sale.....        (895)         (2,422)
    Other, net..............................         970             143
                                                 -------         -------
    Cash used for investments...............     (19,877)         (7,972)

  Financing:
    Issuance of debt........................       2,607          89,920
    Debt repayments, net....................     (14,458)        (90,293)
    Issuance of Series B preferred stock....      23,100           4,000
    Dividends...............................      (1,951)         (1,951)
    Other, net..............................        --               144
                                                 -------         -------
    Cash provided by financing..............       9,298           1,820

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash.....         465            (899)
Net increase in cash........................       2,128           4,822
Cash, beginning of period...................       2,468             --
                                                 -------         -------
Cash, end of period.........................    $  4,596        $  4,822
                                                 =======         =======
* Restated for the inclusion of a division previously included in net assets
held for sale.  (See Note 1).

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these statements.
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         FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
           NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (Unaudited)

Note 1 - Financial Statements

     The consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 1995, and the
consolidated statements of earnings and cash flows for the six months ended
January 1, 1995 and January 2, 1994 have been prepared by the Company,
without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows at January 1, 1995, and for
all periods presented have been made.  The balance sheet at June 30, 1994,
was condensed from audited financial statements as of that date.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.  These consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's June 30, 1994, Form
10-K.  The results of operations for the period ended January 1, 1995 are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.  Certain
amounts in prior years' quarterly financial statements have been reclassified
to conform to the current presentation.

     The Fiscal 1994 first six months data presented vary from the amounts
previously reported in the Form 10-Q dated January 2, 1994, and have been
restated due to the Company's decision not to sell a division, which was
previously included in net assets held for sale, and not included in the
results of operations.  Sales from the division were $7,579,000 in the first
six months of Fiscal 1994.  Earnings from the division had no material effect
during this period.

Note 2 - Acquisitions

     On November 28, 1994, Fairchild Communications Services Company
("Fairchild Communications"), a partnership whose partners are indirect
subsidiaries of the Company, completed the acquisition of substantially all
of the telecommunications assets of JWP Telecom, Inc., ("JWP") for
approximately $11,000,000 plus the assumption of approximately $3,000,000 of
liabilities.  JWP is a telecommunications system integrator, specializing in
manufacturing, distribution, design, installation and maintenance of voice
and data communications equipment.  In the first quarter of Fiscal 1995,
Fairchild Communications acquired all the shared telecommunications assets of
Eaton & Lauth Co., Inc. for approximately $550,000.

Note 3 - Revolving Credit Facility

     On August 18, 1994, the Company's revolving credit facility was reduced
by $9,250,000 to provide a total available facility of $50,250,000, of which
$42,357,000 was available on January 1, 1995.  In addition, (1) the borrowing
rate was increased by 1.0% to generally bear interest at 3.75% over the
London Interbank Offer Rate and (2) the commitment fee charged on the unused
portion of the revolving credit facility was increased to 1.0%.

Note 4 - Redeemable Preferred Stock

     The Company's Series A Preferred Stock has a mandatory redemption value
of $45.00 per share and an annual dividend requirement of $3.60 per share. 
There were 424,701 shares of Series A Preferred Stock authorized, issued and
outstanding at January 1, 1995 and June 30, 1994.

Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Guaranties
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     In connection with the sale of Metro Credit Corporation, the Company 
remained contingently liable as a guarantor of the payment and performance of
obligations of third party lessees under aircraft leases, which call for
aggregate annual base lease payments of approximately $3,454,000 in Fiscal
1995, and approximately $9,669,000 over the remaining 4-year guaranty period. 
In each case, the Company has been indemnified by the purchasers and lessees
from any losses related to such guaranties.

Government Claims
- -----------------

     Following an investigation by the Inspector General of NASA, the civil
division of the United States Department of Justice alleged improprieties in
years 1982 and 1984 through 1986, in indirect costs rates and labor charging
practices of a former subsidiary of the Company.  The Company settled these
claims with the Department of Justice and agreed to pay the government
$5,000,000, payable in six equal semi-annual installments, with interest at
6.0% per year.  The first installment was made in the current second quarter
period.  The unpaid balance is collateralized by certain excess real estate. 

     The Corporate Administrative Contracting Officer (the "ACO"), based upon
the advice of the United States Defense Contract Audit Agency, has made a
determination that the Company did not comply with Cost Accounting Standards
in accounting for (i) the 1985 reversion to the Company of certain assets of
terminated defined benefit pension plans, and (ii) pension costs upon the
closing of segments of the Company's business.  The ACO has directed the
Company to prepare cost impact proposals relating to such plan terminations
and segment closings and, following receipt of such cost impact proposals,
may seek adjustments to contract prices.  The ACO alleges that substantial
amounts will be due if such adjustments are made.  The Company believes it
has properly accounted for the asset reversions in accordance with applicable
accounting standards.  The Company has entered into discussions with the
government to attempt to resolve these pension accounting issues.

Environmental Matters
- ---------------------

     The Company and other aerospace fastener and industrial product
manufacturers are subject to stringent Federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulations concerning, among other things, the discharge of
materials into the environment and the generation, handling, storage,
transportation and disposal of waste and hazardous materials.  To date, such
laws and regulations have not had a material effect on the financial
condition of the Company, although the Company has expended, and can be
expected to expend in the future, significant amounts for investigation of
environmental conditions and installation of environmental control
facilities, remediation of environmental conditions and other similar
matters, particularly in the Aerospace Fasteners segment.

     In connection with its plans to dispose of certain real estate, the
Company must investigate environmental conditions and may be required to take
certain corrective action prior or pursuant to any such disposition.  In
addition, management has identified several areas of potential contamination
at or from other facilities owned, or previously owned, by the Company, that
may require the Company either to take corrective action or to contribute to
a clean-up.  The Company is also a defendant in certain lawsuits and
proceedings seeking to require the Company to pay for investigation or
remediation of environmental matters and has been alleged to be a potentially
responsible party at various "Superfund" sites.  Management of the Company
believes that it has recorded adequate reserves in its financial statements
to complete such investigation and take any necessary corrective actions or
make any necessary contributions.  No amounts have been recorded as due from
third parties including insurers, or set off against any liability of the
Company, unless such parties are contractually obligated to contribute and
are not disputing such liability.

Other Matters
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     The Company is involved in various other claims and lawsuits incidental
to its business, some of which involve substantial amounts.  The Company
either on its own or through its insurance carriers is contesting these
matters.

     In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of the legal
proceedings, including those discussed above, will not have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition or the future operating results of
the Company.

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ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
     ---------------------------------------------

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The Company currently operates in three principal business segments: 
Aerospace Fasteners, Industrial Products and Communications Services.  Set
forth below is a comparison of the results from continuing operations of the
Company for the three and six month periods ended January 1, 1995 and January
2, 1994.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)
                                         Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                        January 1,  January 2,    January 1,  January 2,
                                           1995        1994          1995        1994
                                        ----------  ----------    ----------  ----------
                                                       (*)                       (*)
<S>                                     <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>
Sales by Business Segment:
   Aerospace Fasteners................   $ 53,273    $ 50,446      $105,405    $102,024
   Industrial Products................     44,080      39,944        86,568      80,714
   Communications Services............     22,568      18,440        42,510      36,583
                                          -------     -------       -------     -------
Total.................................   $119,921    $108,830      $234,483    $219,321
                                          =======     =======       =======     =======
Operating Income (loss) by
Business Segment:
   Aerospace Fasteners................   $ (3,320)   $(11,654)     $ (2,149)   $(18,031)
   Industrial Products................      5,480       4,903        10,660       9,897
   Communications Services............      3,829       4,114         8,251       8,045
                                          -------     -------       -------     -------
Total.................................      5,989      (2,637)       16,762         (89)

   Corporate administrative expense...       (985)       (954)       (1,809)     (1,897)
   Other corporate income (expense)...        424        (367)          454         (80)
                                          -------     -------       -------     -------
Operating income (loss)...............      5,428      (3,958)       15,407      (2,066)

Net interest expense..................     (8,410)     (4,865)      (16,850)    (13,988)
Investment income.....................       --         1,900           278       2,800
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net
  of minority interest................        104         154           314         248
                                          -------     -------       -------     -------
Loss from continuing operations before
  income taxes........................     (2,878)     (6,769)         (851)    (13,006)
Income tax provision (benefit)........       (972)       (809)          748      (2,518)
                                          -------     -------       -------     -------
Loss from continuing operations.......   $ (1,906)   $ (5,960)     $ (1,599)   $(10,488)
                                          =======     =======       =======     =======





* Restated for the inclusion of a division previously included in net assets
held for sale.  (See Note 1).

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General
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     Overall sales increased by 10.2% in the second quarter and 6.9% for the
Fiscal 1995 six month period compared to sales for the same periods in Fiscal
1994, which reflected stronger sales performances from all three business
segments.

    Operating income increased $9.4 million in the second quarter and $17.5
million for the Fiscal 1995 six month period compared to operating income for
the same periods in Fiscal 1994.  Operating losses decreased significantly in
the Aerospace Fasteners segment.  The Fiscal 1994 second quarter and six
month period included a restructuring charge in the Aerospace Fasteners
segment of $9.9 million.  Operating income was up in the Industrial Products
segment in both periods and in the Communications Services segment for the
six month period.  (See discussion below.)

Aerospace Fasteners
- -------------------

     Sales in the Aerospace Fasteners segment increased 5.6% in the second
quarter and 3.3% for the six month period ended January 1, 1995, compared to
the corresponding Fiscal 1994 periods, primarily resulting from aggressive
management efforts during the quarter to reduce backlog caused by quality
problems and earthquake disruption, which are diminishing.

     Operating losses in the Aerospace Fasteners segment decreased $8.3
million in the second quarter and $15.9 million for the Fiscal 1995 six month
period over the corresponding Fiscal 1994 periods; however this segment
continues to be affected by soft demand and price erosion and higher quality
control costs resulting from customers' intensified quality requirements. 
The Fiscal 1995 quarter loss resulted primarily from excess costs incurred to
reduce the past due sales backlog, which includes many orders of small
quantities at low profit margins.  A restructuring charge of $9.9 million was
recorded in the prior year second quarter and six month periods for
nonrecurring costs related to exiting certain aircraft engine bolt lines.

     On January 17, 1994, the Company's Chatsworth, California Aerospace
Fasteners manufacturing facility suffered extensive damage from the Southern
California Earthquake.  This disruption caused increased costs and reduced
revenues in Fiscal 1994 and has negatively affected Fiscal 1995 as well. 
While the Company carries insurance for both business interruption and
property damage caused by earthquakes, the policy has a 5% deductible.  The
Company recorded an unusual pretax loss in Fiscal 1994 of $4.0 million to
cover the currently estimated net cost of the damages and business
interruption caused by the earthquake.  Included in prepaids and other
current assets is an insurance claim receivable of $4.3 million for
recoverability of costs related to business interruption and property damage.

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Industrial Products
- -------------------

     Sales in the Industrial Products segment increased 10.4% in the second
quarter and 7.3% in the Fiscal 1995 first six months, compared to the same
Fiscal 1994 periods.  $8.2 million of the net increase in sales in the six
month period was at D-M-E Company ("D-M-E"), which provides tooling to the
plastics industry, and reflects customer response to the fast delivery
programs, new products, and growth of the domestic economy.  Domestic demand
for tooling for plastics has been strong while foreign demand has shown signs
of improvement principally reflecting the strengthening European economy. 
Expansion into selected new foreign markets is being pursued and appears to
have potential.  Also included in the Industrial Products segment were sales
from Fairchild Data Corporation, which declined $2.3 million from the prior
year six month period.

     Operating income in the Industrial Products segment increased 11.8% in
the second quarter and 7.7% in the first six months of Fiscal 1995, compared
to the same periods in Fiscal 1994.  A 24.8% increase in operating income,
during the first six months, at D-M-E was partially offset by the inclusion
of Fairchild Data Corporation, which reported operating losses in the Fiscal
1995 periods.  The improved results at D-M-E resulted from a higher sales
volume and improved operating margins.  In recent years D-M-E has implemented
several cost savings steps, including overhead reduction and improved
inventory management programs, which have contributed to the higher operating
margins.  In addition, D-M-E has continued to implement improved
manufacturing methods that have reduced cycle time and costs.

Communications Services
- -----------------------

     Sales in the Communications Services segment increased 22.4% in the
second quarter and 16.2% in the Fiscal 1995 first six months, compared with
the same periods in Fiscal 1994, primarily due to the inclusion of sales from
acquisitions and to new customers, the addition of telecommunications
franchises in new office buildings, and growth at existing sites.

     Operating income in the Communications Services segment decreased 6.9%
in the second quarter and increased 2.6% in the Fiscal 1995 first six months,
compared to the same periods in Fiscal 1994.  The decrease in operating
income in the Fiscal 1995 second quarter was primarily due to recognizing
initial costs related to integrating the recent acquisition.  These costs
will likely affect the third quarter as well, after which management expects
this acquisition to contribute to growth in sales and operating income.

Other Expenses/Income
- ---------------------

     Corporate Administrative Expense - Corporate administrative expense did
not vary significantly from the prior year periods.  The Company's staff
performs work on behalf of The Fairchild Corporation ("TFC") and RHI Holdings
("RHI") which is charged out monthly based on the estimated level of effort. 
Management believes that the corporate administrative expense of the Company
would be higher if it operated as a separate independent entity.

     Other Corporate Income -  Other corporate income increased $.8 million
in the second quarter and $.5 million for the six month period ended January
1, 1995, primarily due to increased royalty income received in the Fiscal
1995 periods.
 
     Net Interest Expense -  In the second quarter and six months ended
January 1, 1995, net interest expense increased $3.5 million and $2.9
million, respectively.  The prior year second quarter period includes a $3.8
million reduction in interest expense on intercompany borrowings, which
resulted from reducing the rate from 12.23% to approximate market rates since
January 1, 1993.

     Investment Income - Investment income of $1.9 million and $2.8 million
was recorded in the second quarter and first six months of Fiscal 1994,
respectively, resulting primarily from dividends realized on participating
annuity contracts.

     Income Taxes - In the first six months of Fiscal 1995, the Company
recorded a tax provision of $.7 million on a pretax loss of $.9 million.  A
tax provision resulted rather than a tax benefit largely due to the
amortization of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Accounting Changes:
- -------------------

     1)  Postretirement Benefits - Using the immediate recognition method,
the Fiscal 1994 first six months charge to earnings representing the
cumulative effect of this accounting change was immaterial.  The unamortized
portion of an overstated liability of $10.7 million for discontinued
operations substantially offset the transition obligation of $10.9 million
for active employees and retirees of continuing operations.

     2)  Accounting for Income Taxes - The Company elected the immediate
recognition method and recorded a $11.5 million charge in the first six
months of Fiscal 1994, representing the cumulative effect on prior years. 
This charge represents deferred taxes related primarily to differences
between the tax basis and book basis of fixed assets, prepaid pension
expenses, and inventory.

     Net Loss - Net losses decreased $20.6 million in the first six months of
Fiscal 1995, compared to the first six months of Fiscal 1994, primarily due
to:  (1) the $17.5 million increase in operating income in the first six
months of Fiscal 1995, and (2) the $11.7 million charge, net of tax, for the
cumulative effect of accounting changes which was recorded in the first six
months of Fiscal 1994, partially offset by (3) higher net interest expense,
lower investment income and higher taxes in Fiscal 1995.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Working capital at January 1, 1995, was $ 27.5 million, which was $4.2
million higher than at June 30, 1994.  The primary reasons for this increase
included a $13.5 million increase in cash, receivables and inventory,
reflecting acquisitions and efforts to reduce backlog, plus a $3.7 million
net reduction in current liabilities.  This increase was offset partially by
a $13.0 million reduction in prepaid expenses and other current assets
reflecting (1) current taxes being reclassified to noncurrent and (2) a $2.4
million reduction in the earthquake insurance claim receivable.

     The Company's principal sources of liquidity are cash generated from
operations and borrowings under its credit agreement.  The Company also
expects to generate cash from the sale of certain assets.  Net assets held
for sale at January 1, 1995 had a book value of $35.4 million and included
three parcels of real estate in California and an 88 acre parcel of real
estate located in Farmingdale, New York, which the Company plans to sell,
lease or develop, subject to the resolution of certain environmental matters
and market conditions.

     The Company's principal cash requirements include debt service, capital
expenditures, acquisitions, payment of other liabilities and payment of
dividends on preferred stock.

     The level of the Company's capital expenditures varies from year to
year, depending upon the timing of capital spending for new production
equipment, periodic plant and facility expansion, acquisition of building
telecommunications assets, as well as cost reduction and labor efficiency
programs.  For the six month period ended January 1, 1995, capital
expenditures, including the cost of acquisitions, were $20.0 million.  The
Company anticipates that total capital expenditures, including the cost of
acquisitions, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1995 will be approximately
$30.8 million.

     Other liabilities that require the use of cash include post-employment
benefits for retirees, environmental investigation and remediation
obligations, and litigation settlements and related costs.

     The Company expects that cash on hand, cash generated from operations,
borrowings, asset sales and the ability to refinance portions of its long-
term debt will be adequate to satisfy cash requirements.  If such sources are
not adequate, the Company believes that additional capital resources would be
available from RHI, via either new equity contributions or the assumption of
certain of the Company's obligations.  However, there can be no assurance
that RHI would make these additional capital resources available to the
Company.

     The Company's Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with
certain financial covenants, including achieving cumulative earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, ("EBITDA Covenant"), and
maintaining certain coverage ratios.  The Company was in compliance with the
Credit Agreement as of January 1, 1995.  To comply with the minimum EBITDA
Covenant requirements (as amended), the Company's subsidiary, VSI Corporation
("VSI"), must earn for the cumulative total of the trailing four quarters,
EBITDA as follows:   $72.1 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 1995,
$75.0 million for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 1995, $76.6 million for the
first quarter of Fiscal 1996, and $78.4 million for the second quarter of
Fiscal 1996.  VSI's ability to meet the minimum requirements under the EBITDA
Covenant in Fiscal 1995 is uncertain, and there can be no assurance that the
Company will be able in the future to comply with the minimum requirements
under the EBITDA Covenant and other financial covenants under the Credit
Agreement.  Noncompliance with any of the financial covenants, without cure
or waiver, would constitute an event of default under the Credit Agreement. 
An event of default resulting from a breach of a financial covenant may
result, at the option of lenders holding a majority of the loans, in
acceleration of the principal and interest outstanding, and a termination of
the revolving credit line.  However, if necessary, management believes a
waiver can be obtained.

     Any available cash may be paid as dividends to RHI if the purpose of
such dividends is to provide TFC with funds necessary to meet its debt
service requirements under specified notes and debentures.  All other
dividends to RHI are subject to certain limitations under the Credit
Agreement.  As of January 1, 1995, the Company was unable to provide
dividends to RHI.  The Credit Agreement also restricts additional borrowings
under the Credit Facilities for the payment of any dividends.

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                         PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

     Reference is made to Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Unaudited).

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     None.



                                 SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                       For FAIRCHILD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                       (Registrant) and as its Chief
                       Financial Officer:



                       By:  Christopher Colavito
                            Vice President, Controller
                            and Chief Accounting Officer



                       By:  Michael T. Alcox
                            Vice President and Chief
                            Financial Officer



Date:  February 10, 1995


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