Introduction
This series of photographs taken in March 1962 at Ditton Works, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, illustrates the major stages of introduction of the first model in the Vanguard range, from design to despatch. See how many people you recognise!
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1. Electronic design of the Vanguard PT B10AM |
2. Mechanical design |
3. General view of Drawing Office at rear of Mobile Lab |
4. Parts Listing Department |
5. Purchasing & Progress Dept. |
6. IBM mainframe computer room |
7. Control Room of the internal Pye Transport radio system |
8. Pye Telecom Training School |
9. Production planning meeting |
10. Assembly of production models |
11. Electrical Inspection Dept. testing of incoming components |
12. Stores pick and issue materials to the production lines |
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33. Company vans will deliver equipment to the end customers |
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