This is where we'll be providing bits and pieces from the BEPD past. As you can see, this is a "serious" effort. Most of these photos are thumbnails; just click on the thumbnail to see a full size photo, then use your browsers "back" button to return here.

The "Barny" Book - circa 1968

Mention the word "Barney" today, and most people think of that purple dinosaur on TV; a few think of a fashionable clothing store in New York, some older folks think of Fred's good friend and neighbor (yes, Barney Rubble, Betty's husband), but for a select few of the Ol' Gang, the word Barney means just one thing.........

Norbert P. Barny, Director, Sales & Service

Mr. Barny completed the Merchant Marine efficiency training program in 1932 and was qualified to serve as both an Engineering and Deck Officer, and spent the next four years at sea in various capacities. In 1936 he joined the National Radiator Co. and rose to the position of Sales Manager.

He joined The Bendix Corporation in 1943 and in 1946 he was made chief sales engineer at Bendix Navigation and Control Division and then in 1950 was appointed assistant sales manager.

When we became a full operating division in 1952, he became Director, Sales and Service. He is responsible for all of our sales and service activities.

Mr. Barny is a member of the American Ordnance Association, Air Force Association, and American Management Association.

During Norbert's tenure at Bendix EPD, we won and provided one of the largest and most sophisticated electric power systems ever manufactured. It was for the Boeing 747 family of commercial transport jets. Bendix EPD electric power equipment provided quality electrical power for the 747-100, -200 & -300 family of jets. (It was sadly replaced by a Sundstrand system on the 747-400 jets)

Also during Norbert's tenure a book was assembled that provided a detailed technical understanding and operation of the 747 electrical system, along with a brief history and biographical synopsis of the fine people who were involved in it's development, manufacture and support. This book became affectionately know as "the Barney Book". The book was prepared about 1968 and offers a wonderful glimpse at the golden days of Bendix EPD, the facilities and its people. I am very glad that a copy of this book still survives today (in fact the copy used here belonged to Robert C. Eckenfelder)! Herewith are some great glimpses back at Bendix Electric Power Division.

KOLAR, EDWARD F. - General Manager, Electric Power Division

After graduating from Crane College in Chicago in 1928, Mr. Kolar joined Jenkins and Adair, Inc., of the same city, manufacturers of radio station audio equipment.

In 1937 Bendix formed the Radio Division by purchasing Jenkins and Adair along with a number of other electronic companies, and Mr. Kolar was transferred to the Bendix operation, first in Chicago, and then in 1938 to Baltimore,! Maryland. His responsibilities with Bendix have ranged from Audio Engineering through Production Manager, through General Factory Manager to his present position of General Manager of the Electric Power Division, which he has held since being transferred from Baltimore in 1951.

Mr. Kolar is a Senior member of the IEEE having previously been a member. of both the IRE and AlEE. He is also a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Monmouth College.

CLERICUZIO. GERALD P. -Sales Manager, General Products

Upon receiving his MS in ME degree from New York University in 1935, Mr. Clericuzio joined Bendix. He began at the technical publication group in Teterboro where he was responsible for all technical literature.

In 1946 he joined the sales engineering group where he handled all government accounts and all air frame customers. .

When Electric Power Division was formed in 1952. Mr. Clericuzio became assistant sales manager and in 1959 was appointed to his present position. He has had over 25 years of continuous service in the aircraft electrical accessory field.

NADLER, HENRY - Manager Field Sales

Mr. Nadler joined Bendix Sales Department in 1955. He was appointed a Sales Engineer in 1957 and Senior Sales Engineer in 1960 and covered accounts on the Eastern Seaboard. In 1966 he was appointed Manager, Field Sales.

A U.S. Navy Veteran, Hank has flown a variety of Naval Aircraft for better than 23 years both on active and reserve duty. His background includes overhaul and repair experience as well as flight-line quality control responsibilities.

Mr. Nadler attended Temple University and is a member of the IEEE and a Director of the Jersey Shore Council of Navy League.

LAIRD, DONN - Northwest Regional Sales Manager

Donn joined Bendix in 1954 as Sales Engineer and was assigned to our West Coast Office where he represented this division at several airframe accounts. In 1959 he was promoted to Sr.. Sales Engineer and in 1962 was made Regional Sales Manager and put in charge of our San Francisco Office.

He has been active in West Coast Electrical Society Groups and is well-known throughout the aircraft electric power industry.

Prior to joining Bendix, Donn was Sr. Sales Representative for Fairchild and Plant Engineer for West Coast Lacquers.

He holds a BS degree in Adm. Eng'g. from Tri-State College, Indiana which he received in 1948.

(Note: your humble webmaster met Donn while attending Tri State College in Angola, Indiana. Donn owned Lakeland Electronic Supply and was retired from Bendix EPD. Donn hired me (can you believe?) and upon graduation (which came as a surprise to both of us!), it was Donn who suggested and recommended I take a look at Bendix EPD in Eatontown. That was 1976.)

ZACK, NICHOLAS T. - Southwest Regional Sales Manager

When Mr. Zack joined Bendix in 1954 he brought with him a background of project engineering experience accumulated with Curtis-Wright and Sperry Gyroscope Corporations.

He adapted quickly to sales-engineering assignments and handled our aerospace customers throughout the Southwest area.

In 1960 he was appointed to his present position and was transferred to our West Coast Office where he directed sales engineers assigned to that area.

Mr. Zack is a graduate of Lafayette College and holds a degree in Arch.. Engineering.

CRAWFORD. ROBERT A. - Supervisor. Service Repair

Mr. Crawford has been with Bendix since 1950 and has held a number of production jobs.

In 1959 he was transferred to our Service Repair Dept. and in 1961 he was appointed foreman.

Since 1963 he has been Supervisor. Service Repair and is responsible for all Service repair functions, tear-down analyses repairs and tests in conjunction with items returned for repair, overhaul and modification.

Mr. Crawford holds an FAA Repairman Certificate and he is an active member of the ASTME.

FLOCKHART, JOHN - 747 Product Support. Manager

Mr. Flockhart joined Bendix in 1950. He is a graduate of Casey Jones School of Aeronautics and attended Newark College of Engineering.

He has 30 years experience in the field of aviation and has been with the Service Department for 16 years. He holds current FAA mechanics and ground instructor’s certificates.

Prior to joining Bendix, Mr. Flockhart had several years experience as an employee of the commercial airlines. He has covered many of the airlines as a Service Engineer since joining Bendix.

In addition to his 747 Electric Power System responsibilities, Mr. Flockhart also assists the Service Manager in supervisory duties.

COLLINS, JOHN R. - Supervisor, Service Repair West Coast

Mr. Collins joined our Bendix West Coast facility in March 1955, as a Material Device Mechanic.

In 1959 he transferred to Pacific Division as a Service Technician. He remained there until 1962, when he transferred to Electric Power division as a Sr. Service Technician, and in 1964 he was promoted to Service Repair Supervisor, Electric power systems.

He holds FAA Certificate No. 1544540- Repairman, Accessory.

More from the "Barny" book in the next update.

From the Vault

Here's another group of ol' photos and memories. These are from a "big bunch" of ol' photos that Jim Widdis rescued and sent to me (Thanks, Jim!). They all seem to be from Bendix Management Club events, but I'm not too sure which photo goes with which dinner. If you can help, please do. Here's some more classics from this group.