by Lawrence R.
Lockheed acquired several companies in the
1990s, and their legacy is also part of the Lockheed Martin story. I am from Ford
Aerospace, and we have a past that I would like to share. I am sure Sam Araki
and Vance Coffman would agree with me. I have written two articles for the AIAA
in 2009 and 2010 with a peek at Philco, Philco-Ford and Aeronutronic (Newport
Beach). Most people are not aware that there was a time when Ford Motor Company
considered buying Lockheed. I am sure IBM Federal Systems and others bought out
by Lockheed would like to tell their story and share their legacy. I hope they
do!
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| Ford Aerospace Satellite from the 1960s |
