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Bernard Lindenbaum Vertical Flight Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-364
Abstract Bernard Lindenbaum was an aeronautical engineer with the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory (AFFDL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio from the mid-1940s until the mid-1970s. During his time with the laboratory, he was involved in the research and development of many types of vertical take-off and landing aircraft (VTOL) including the Avro "Avrocar," a number of Sikorsky helicopters, the Vought XC-142 tilt wing, and many other similar aircraft. His collection of vertical...
Dates: 1918-1999; Majority of material found within 1945-1980
Found in: Special Collections

John William Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-345
Abstract Most of the items in this collection are either about John Miller or were used by him in his career as an engineer and civil expert on the jet engine at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from 1941 to 1976. The collection documents the testing and development of aircraft engines, helicopter transmissions, and other subsystem components. The collection includes: educational background about Miller; personal information, such as memorabilia and personnel records; engineering and technical...
Dates: 1920-2005; Majority of material found within 1950-1969
Found in: Special Collections

Don Roetman Papers (MS-381)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-381
Abstract

The Don Roetman Papers are a collection of materials primarily concerning helicopters. The collection includes materials concerning various helicopter and aircraft projects from his career, as well as a substantial amount of corporate materials from various helicopter companies.

Dates: 1928-2008; Majority of material found within 1960-1979
Found in: Special Collections

Drew Taylor Aircraft Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-371
Abstract

The Drew Taylor Aircraft Collection contains a variety of photographs and documents on United States Air Force aircraft, primarily from the mid-twentieth century. The collection contains photographs, negatives, articles, perspective drawings, and technical information on each airplane. The collection also includes a flight manual from 1965, a 1974 Aerospace Information Handbook on Air Force vehicles, and a booklet on Air Force Aces.

Dates: 1910-2011
Found in: Special Collections
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