Miami International FSS (IFSS), 1963


Photos by Percy Spencer and submitted by his son, John Spencer

Miami International FSS (MIA) Building, Florida, 1963
Both the Miami IFSS building and he National Weather Bureau were housed in this same building.

 

1963. Training future IFSS Specialists. Here they learn about VOR and other navigational aids that might assist lost pilots.

 

The 1963 administrative Staff of the then busiest International Flight Service Station stand in front of the FAA Administration Building. Front row (left to right): Arthur Eno (Miami Area Coordinator), Sue Innes, and Henry Ibbetson (Chief of the facility). Back row (left to right): Theron Wheelock, Henry Dale and Morris White.

 

Voice communications with pilots in flight is conducted by Specialists Harley Depew, Luke Testa, Stanley Selkowsky, and Leo Reifman.

 

1963. Percy Spencer, Miami IFSS Station Chief at his desk.