Unusual Research and Development at Lockheed

Source: Aviation Week
Issue: Dec 14, 1959
Era: 1950s
Subject: Graphic · Industry · Recruiting
Maker: Lockheed
Format: Original page, 8.5″ × 11″

Archivist's note

A recruiting-flavored ad showcasing Lockheed's advanced R&D, appealing to engineers drawn to the era's most experimental aerospace work.

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Provenance & Condition

This is an original print advertisement, carefully removed from an authentic Dec 14, 1959 issue of Aviation Week — not a reproduction. 67 years old, with the paper tone and character of a genuine press run. Approximate size 8.5" x 11".

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