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NASA/ABMA 1958 SATURN APOLLO EARLY DEVELOPMENT EI/F1/H1 ENGINES VON BRAUN TEAM

$ 205.36

Availability: 15 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: This recent find comes from Estate of Retired NASA MSFC AEROSPACE Engineer that was part of Wernher von Braun's Pioneer Rocket Team and later worked on the Shuttle's SSME starting in 1968 designing its Engines. Listing includes 1958 binder notebook full of his personal handwritten notes including meetings and discussions relating to the research, testing and development of the X1, F1, H1 Engines (early Saturn). ABMA, Bell Aircraft, General Electric and Rocketdyne references along with multiple drawings. Binder/Notebook is in Excellent overall condition for use/age and storage with some expected wear. Photos have handwritten details on backside and are paperclipped together with markings from paperclip. Meeting memos shown in picture 1 have been folded and stored (will be shipped) in pocket of binder. Inside cover of binder has Mr. Thomson's name/details handwritten in ink. Note: Badge shown in picture #12 is reference only to owner of notebook and not include. Please see all pictures..
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Year: 1958
  • Type: NASA EARLY NOTES X1/E1/F1/H1 ENGINES
  • Exploration Missions: Apollo

    Description

    This recent find comes from Estate of Retired NASA MSFC AEROSPACE Engineer that was part of ABMA and NASA working with Wernher von Braun on the pioneering Rocket Team.  Mr. Thomson was ultimately responsible for the development of the H1, J2 and F1 Rocket Engines and eventually put in charge of the Shuttle and later worked on the Shuttle's SSME starting in 1968 designing its Engines. Listing is for one 1958 binder notebook full of personal notes from meetings/discussions relating to the development, research and testing of the X1/E1/F1/H1 Engines and includes drawings as well as details of ABMA, General Electric, Rocketdyne and Bell Aircraft.
    Binder/Notebook (4-3/4"W x 7-1/4"L) is in Excellent Overall condition for use, age and storage with some expected wear with photos being paperclipped together and having markings from paperclip. 2 full size paper memos from 1958 Attendees in meetings on Juno Propulsion and Precision Loader/Lox Liquid Regulator (shown in picture 1) were folded (and will be shipped folded) and stored inside back pocket of notebook. Mr. Thomson put his name and details in ink on the inside cover. Badge shown in picture 12 is NOT included in listing, but shown only for reference purposes. Please see all pictures. NOTE: International orders are subject to buyers Country charging tariff/customs fees upon entry - NOT included in Purchase/shipping price for item.. To see more Vintage/Antique Collectibles from this Estate, other Estates and several picks, just VISIT My Store Link and Thank You for Looking!!!