Sperry Early Warning Radar Test Set

Around the clock, both coasts. Navy WV-2 and Air Force RC-121D Super Constellations flew radar picket patrols as an early warning line against Soviet bombers. Sperry's AN/UPM-44B rode along, checking the big S-band radar in flight so a weak set never went unnoticed.

Provenance & Condition

This is an original print advertisement, carefully removed from an authentic Apr 22, 1957 issue of Aviation Week — not a reproduction. 69 years old, with the paper tone and character of a genuine press run. Approximate size 8.5" x 11".

What's Included

Every order ships with bonus clippings from the same issue and a curated report of what was making aerospace news that week — a snapshot of the world this ad first appeared in.

Display Options

Choose your finish at checkout: unframed print only, framed, or framed with your choice of mat. Framed options arrive ready to hang.