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Army Missile Defense System
Filename: 990_16_4-Army-Misc_2HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3806 (14.6MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Fort Meade
County: Maryland
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Army Missile Defense System
Fort Meade, Maryland: March 23, 1957. Electric consoles are the heart of the MIssile Master System. Here, operators use photo-electric light guns placed against the screens to enter targets into the electronic tracking system
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Media ID 9738157
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1950s 1957 Army B And W Caucasian Appearance Cold War Concentration Defense Electric Electronics Maryland Military Missiles Monochromatic Monochrome Several Men Soldiers Tracking United States Army Us Army Workers Focused Fort Meade Radar
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the heart of the Cold War era, specifically Fort Meade, Maryland on March 23,1957. The image showcases a crucial component of the Army Missile Defense System - the electric consoles that served as the backbone of the Missile Master System. In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness several dedicated soldiers diligently operating these consoles. The concentration etched on their faces is evident as they use photo-electric light guns against screens to input targets into the electronic tracking system. These skilled workers play a vital role in defending our nation against potential missile threats during this tense period in history. The monochromatic aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia and authenticity to this vintage photograph. It serves as a reminder of how far military technology has advanced since then while also highlighting the importance and significance of such systems during that era. As we gaze upon this snapshot from over six decades ago, we are transported back to an intense time when national security was paramount. This image not only captures a significant moment in American military history but also pays tribute to those brave men who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to protect our country from potential dangers lurking beyond its borders.
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