Convair SD Archers Competition, 1957

From the January 1957 edition of Convairiety, a bi-monthly publication centered around employee and company activities.

San Diego was home to two Convair facilities, Kearny Mesa (Astronautical Div) and San Diego (Downtown). Convair is a defense contractor responsible for building many of the US military’s most recognizable aircraft and missiles. At one time, they were most likely the largest employer in San Diego. A division of General Dynamics the Kearny Mesa facility is long gone and covered with condominiums (East of 163 near the Rally’s).

Harry Ross, pictured, was a former SDFA and SDA’s president. Harry operated an archery shop in the basement of his home in National City.