Lot 102
Aviation, 1964, NASA T-33/T-38 Aircraft Evaluation Letter. A fascinating, three-page typed letter on NASA letterhead stationary dated Jan 17, 1964 to the Honorable Ken Hechler, Congressman, 4th District, West Virginia from Richard Callaghan, Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs in which he discusses NASA's airplane needs. He states, in part: "Air Force F-106 airplanes at Langley were used in preparation for Mercury Missions through MA-3, Since that time, astronaut training has centered at MSC, Houston where six T-33 and four F-102 airplanes have been provided." He goes on to say that the planes are old, and inadequate for NASA needs both in quality and number. He recommends the purchase of T-38 planes in addition to the 15 planes budgeted already for purchase.
Rep. Hechler send this original letter along with a typed cover letter to Maj. Cooper on 10 Feb with a personal note added to the bottom. A great source document as to the origin of the T-38 trainers added to NASA's fleet.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the astronaut LeRoy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Estate collection.
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