Placido TrujilloMachinist and InventorDivision Chief of Building and GroundsServed 1947 – 1978Inducted 2018 In August 1947, 23-year-old Placido Trujillo drove down to southern New Mexico from his hometown of Belen, NM, on his way to a new job as a skilled machinist at the Alamogordo Air Field, now called Holloman Air Force Base. Never havingContinue reading “White Sands Missile Range Hall of Fame Biographies”
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WSMR Accepting Nominations for Hall of Fame
White Sands Missile Range is now accepting nominations from all sources until the end of March for its Hall of Fame.
White Sands Missile Range Hall of Fame Biographies
Patrick QuinlanChief of Targets Control BranchServed 1954 – 1996Inducted 2024 In the 1960s, working as a staff engineer and then senior engineer, Quinlan was responsible for systems modernization, purchasing them, their evaluation, and installation. When a requirement came up to support Lance missile tests and some of the contracted equipment wasn’t ready yet, Quinlan designed,Continue reading “White Sands Missile Range Hall of Fame Biographies”
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – February 2023
The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for February 2023.
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – November 2022
The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for November 2022.
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – August 2022
By Jenn Jett, Museum Specialist The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for August 2022. The newsletter contains the following articles: Work on the Museum’s New Exhibit Hall is Marching OnJim Eckles, Editor Two Belt Buckles Available for a DonationWSMR Historical Foundation In Memoriam – A TributeContinue reading “WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – August 2022”
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – May 2022
By Jenn Jett, Museum Specialist The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for May 2022. The newsletter contains the following articles: Last ‘Distant Runner’ Test Obliterated AF Concrete HangerJim Eckles, Editor Letter to the EditorJames Lane, Captain (ret.), Minnesota State Patrol New Training Organization Takes Up ResidenceContinue reading “WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – May 2022”
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – February 2022
By Jenn Jett, Museum Specialist The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for February 2022. The newsletter contains the following articles: 2021 In Review – An Interesting 2022 UpcomingFrances Williams, Foundation President Early Days Photos from Stephanie CrowleyStephenie CrowleyJim Eckles, Editor Patterson Family Photos of White SandsContinue reading “WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Quarterly Newsletter – February 2022”
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Its Quarterly Newsletter – May 2021
By Jenn Jett, Museum Specialist The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for May 2021. The newsletter contains the following articles: Good News, Bad News, And Winds Of ChangeFrances Williams, President Making History 75 Years Ago At White SandsJim Eckles The “Hands Across History” newsletter is publishedContinue reading “WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Its Quarterly Newsletter – May 2021”
WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Its Quarterly Newsletter – February 2021
By Jenn Jett, Museum Specialist The White Sands Missile Range Historical Foundation has published its quarterly “Hands Across History” newsletter for February 2021. The newsletter contains the following articles: WSMR Historical Foundation’s 2020 In ReviewFrances Williams, PresidentGerry Veara, Secretary Fond Memories Of Living And Working HereLarry Stanfel WSMRite Enjoyed Good Food On His TDY TripsBruceContinue reading “WSMR Historical Foundation Publishes Its Quarterly Newsletter – February 2021”