1950 Garrett Corporation - Crashing The Unknown

Before our external hard drive went kaput, a bunch of my Sci-fi files had been loaded onto the laptop and I've been able to use these to come up with some more posts. here's a scan of a cool Nifty '50s space advertisement for the AiResearch Division of The Garrett Corporation, Los Angeles. This classic illustration is from the noted artist Chesley Bonestell. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Space Ad - 1961 Ford Motor Space Vehicle

From 1961 is this rather ambitious sounding space ad from Ford. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Space Ad - 'Missiles and Rockets' Magazine November 17, 1958

Not having any photos ready yet for posting we're taking the easy way out again today. Here's an interesting space ad from the November 17, 1958 edition of Missiles and Rockets magazine. I love concept art and this spearhead shaped spaceship rendezvousing with the triangular shape space station is intriguing. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

American Bosch Arma Corp - Frank Tinsley Artwork

I've been slowly acquiring ads featuring space art of late. There's so much out there it's hard to pick a favorite but thought it would be nice to feature this ad for the American Bosch Arm Corporation with artwork by famed space artist Frank Tinsley.Frank Tinsley (1899-1965) who was known for his pulp, aviation, and space art. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina