Manor, Shmuel (Shmulik)
Ben Leah and Avraham Elron. Born on December 28, 1950 in Tel Aviv. He spent most of his childhood in Ramat Gan, where he studied at Hashmonaim and Shiloh primary schools. He completed his high school studies at the Herzliya Gymnasium in the real-world track. Shmulik’s hobbies were building models of airplanes and playing. He played accordion, except for a piano, and marveled at his musical performance in the organ. He played his body and soul. After graduating from high school, he was accepted to study aeronautical engineering at the Technion as part of the academic reserve and graduated with honors. At the end of November 1972, Shmulik was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces and joined the Israel Air Force as an engineer, including a senior engineer in Israel Aircraft Industries in the Kfir project, responsible for the design and development of one of the Israel Air Force planes, , A project officer in a transport planner and commander of an engineering unit with the rank of lieutenant colonel, the following are the assessments of his commanders, which are in his personal file: “An excellent engineer with a great ability to work. Has a good character, and is comfortable working with him. Responsible and devoted to his work. Disciplined, is a personal example in his work. “” A very diligent and responsible officer with excellent achievements in fulfilling his duties. Dedicated to his work while giving up personal comfort. Excellent engineer and excellent absorption ability. A diligent officer with a very high level of professionalism. Diligent and highly motivated. Has professional knowledge and extensive experience. A well-trained team leader. “He was promoted to an outstanding officer during his service, and Shmulik completed a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, married Chasida and eventually had their daughters, Shiri and Hila and their son Asaf On December 9, 1989, Shmulik fell during his service and was put to rest at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. He left behind a wife, two daughters, a son, parents, two brothers – Yitzhak and Ronen, and a sister – Orly. He received a certificate of appreciation and respect for his service in the career army. In his letter of condolence to the family, his commander wrote: “Since his enlistment 17 years ago, Shmulik has been developing and maintaining weapons for the Air Force, whether in uniform or working in the defense industry. The veteran engineers of the day, the projects he initiated and developed in the skies of the Middle East, and will continue for many years to become an important and significant part of its power. “Shmulik developed a new system for the Kfir aircraft, which improved its capabilities and was a breakthrough for the Air Force. The “yassur”, which constitute a force multiplier for the corps and improve in a meaningful way The ability of the helicopter system was praised, and the commander of the air force praised it, and the list is long and large and its size is the size of our pain. ” Shmulik left behind a rich and impressive collection of oil paintings he created.
