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The Martin Company was founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin during World War I. Martin was mainly a producer of military airplanes for the US Army, Air Force, and Navy. Martin has also built several commercial types, including the model M130 Clipper, with which Pan American Airways opened transpacific commercial air service. Since the 1950s, Martin has been active in the development and production of a wide variety of rocket, missile and space programs, including lifting-body vehicles. Martin was also a pioneer in nuclear power units for remote sites.
NASM.1989.0141
Glenn L. Martin Company
1932-1972
Martin Marietta Aero and Naval Systems, 1989, 1989-0141, Unknown
114.4 Linear feet
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 84 cubic feet of negatives and 22 cubic feet of photographs chronicling the history of the Martin Company, including the following subjects: aircraft plants; historical themes; people; aircraft programs: historic, US Army, US Navy, civilian export; experimental or projected designs; research and development programs; structures and materials; manufacturing processes; space tools; nuclear power programs; missile programs; and space programs. The collection also contains photograph log books which have information about the images.
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Martin Model 130 Clipper
Aircraft industry
Aeronautics
Aeronautics, Military
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Manuals