by Gene W.
This is a photo
of the SAM-D launcher design team with a mock-up of the launcher. The SAM-D was
a predecessor of Patriot Missile System. We’re standing on the front lawn of Martin
Marietta’s Orlando, Florida, plant in January 1973. I’m standing in the back
row, thirteenth from the left.
You’ll notice some
employees are wearing ties, while others are not. There was a directive that
all engineers must wear ties. Our team’s hourly employees (draftsmen) were not
required to do so, and they let certainly us know about that requirement!
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| SAM-D Launcher Design Team |
