Description: A vintage poster / print of the United States Air Force B-61 Martin Matador Pilotless Bomber. This would be a manufacturer's (Glenn L. Martin Co.) produced print/poster.Poster is original. Circa early late 1940s to 1950s.Poster size exposed in photos is about 17" x 14 1/2" (matted size). (Poster underneath mat is, of course, larger.)Print was owned by then Colonel John F. Freund. In 1946, Freund represented HQ, Army Ground Forces as Liaison Officer for Guided Missiles at the Wright-Patterson Air Development Center. In 1949, Freund was assigned to the 1st Guided Missile Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas, where he served until July 1952 as battalion commander, group officer, group executive officer, and group commanding officer. During 1953 to 1957, General Freund was assigned to the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group, Office of the Secretary of Defense, as an army member and guided missile specialists. Some information about Major General Freund is available on wikipedia. Condition is used. Poster/Print may have Poster has a few 'white spots' with color loss. Poster may have other minor marks/spots from age/dust etc. Mat around poster is stained/dirty/marked/discolored. Mat is pulling away in upper right corner from backing. It appears the print/poster is glued unto backing. See photos.Will be shipped in a box. Can not be rolled. As the U.S. Air Force's first pilotless bomber, the Matador used a concept similar to the German V-1 "buzz bomb" of World War II. Originally designated the B-61, the surface-to-surface tactical missile carried either a conventional or nuclear warhead. Launched from a mobile 40-foot trailer by a booster rocket that fell away, the Matador continued toward its target powered by a jet engine. Unlike the V-1, however, the Matador was controlled electronically from the ground during flight.Development of the Matador began in August 1945, and its first launch took place in January 1949. For test and training purposes, the USAF organized the first Pilotless Bomber Squadron (Light) in October 1951.
Price: 48 USD
Location: Potomac, Maryland
End Time: 2024-08-16T18:35:16.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
