The collection contains items reflecting Mr. Reedy’s career and his lifelong passion for aviation. There are papers, photographs, albums, scrapbooks, drawings and patents, reports, models and other memorabilia, from the late 1920s up through the 1980s. Included are Swallow and Stearman file
Robert V. Kerley worked in fuels and lubricants research and development. In 1945, he joined Ethyl Corporation as Director of Aeronautical Research. He was heavily involved in the autobiography of Sam Heron.
Robert Von Willer formed the Exotic Aircraft Company in El Cajon, specializing in the restoration of antique aircraft, including warbirds.
Colonel Hall was assigned to the 62 Squadron of the famous 5 FG at Boxted Air Base in England during WWII and was credited with the destruction of two enemy aircraft (Junkers Ju- 188 bombers). He flew 55 combat missions with a total of 310 combat hours in WWII and the Korean War.
The collection contains primarily photographs of a wide range of aircraft, locations, and people; there are also papers authored by Dr. Bilstein and others on aviation history; finally, there are audio cassette tapes of interviews with aviation-related people, including Werner von Braun. The folders are in the order developed by Dr. Bilstein.
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