Box 46
Container
Contains 122 Collections and/or Records:
Career Scrapbooks, 1950 - 2009
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4
Scope and Contents
The career scrapbooks consist of thirty-one three-ring binders that Bridges put together throughout his Air Force and NASA careers. There is a wealth of material that is contained in the binders. Some of the items are: applications, appraisals, certificates, correspondence and letters of congratulations, notification of appointments, speaking notes, and other various notes, emails, cards and miscellaneous items from his retirement. The binders also include photographs from...
Dates:
1950 - 2009
Air Force, 1965 - 2003
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
The sub-series is comprised of six sub-groups with a scope note for each at the sub-group level. The contents of each page within the binders is listed in the finding aid. If Bridges provided a comment about the contents, this is noted in the finding aid too.
Dates:
1965 - 2003
Test pilot, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1972 - 1987
Sub-Group — Box: 46, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 2, File 1
Scope and Contents
This sub-group consists of photographs, certificates, and clippings from Bridges' time as a test pilot. The last 2/3rds of the binder contains clippings dealing with various aircraft, including Fairchild's A-10, A-7, Northrop A-9A, A-10A, A-7D, and fly-offs, circa 1972-1977.After returning from Vietnam, Bridges was assigned as an instructor pilot with the 3575th Pilot Training Squadron at Vance AFB, Oklahoma, from January 1969 to July 1970. He then attended Test Pilot School at...
Dates:
1972 - 1987
Commander, Eastern Space and Missile Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, 1969 - 2003
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 4
Scope and Contents
Sub-group four contain various photographs, correspondence, articles, and miscellaneous items collected during Bridges' tour as the Commander, Eastern Space and Missile Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Also included in this sub-group are two binders containing letters of congratulations upon Bridges' promotion to Brigadier General, January 1990.
Dates:
1969 - 2003
Performance Appraisals and Training Certificates, 1965 - 1996
Sub-Group — Box: 46, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1
Scope and Contents
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
1965 - 1996
Appraisal, Purdue University, Graduate Astronautical Engineering, Master's degree ("twenty-seven hours completed"), June 9, 1965 - January 22, 1966
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
June 9, 1965 - January 22, 1966
Appraisal, 3526th Student Squadron, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona, Undergraduate Pilot Training, ("800:50" hours completed) , January 23, 1966 - March 25, 1967
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 23, 1966 - March 25, 1967
Appraisal, 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat AB, RVN, (PACAF), November 23, 1967 - May 22, 1968
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
November 23, 1967 - May 22, 1968
Appraisal, 16th Tactical Fighter Squadron, /dy Commando Sabre Operation, Phu Cat AB, RVN (PACAF), May 23, 1968 - October 30, 1968
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
May 23, 1968 - October 30, 1968
Appraisal, 3575 Pilot Flight Training Squadron (ATC), Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, October 31, 1968 - July 23, 1969
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
October 31, 1968 - July 23, 1969
Appraisal, 3575 Pilot Flight Training Squadron (ATC), Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 24, 1969 - January 23, 1970
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 24, 1969 - January 23, 1970
Appraisal, 3575 Pilot Flight Training Squadron (ATC), Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, January 24, 1970 - June 23, 1970
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 24, 1970 - June 23, 1970
Appraisal, United States Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, CA, ("348 days"), June 24, 1970 - July 16, 1971
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
June 24, 1970 - July 16, 1971
Appraisal, 6512 Test Squadron, Aerospace Research Flight Test Officer, July 17, 1971 - July 16, 1972
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 17, 1971 - July 16, 1972
Appraisal, 6512 Test Squadron, Aerospace Research Flight Test Officer, ("365 days"), July 17, 1972 - July 16, 1973
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 17, 1972 - July 16, 1973
Appraisal, 6512 Test Squadron, Aerospace Research Flight Test Officer, ("287 days"), July 17, 1973 - May 14, 1974
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 17, 1973 - May 14, 1974
Appraisal, 6512 Test Squadron, Aerospace Research Flight Test Officer, ("365 days"), May 15, 1974 - May 14, 1975
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
May 15, 1974 - May 14, 1975
Appraisal, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL – Resident Course, Air Command And Staff College, ("292 days"), May 15, 1975 - June 4, 1976
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
May 15, 1975 - June 4, 1976
Appraisal, Development and Acquisition, Research and Development, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, DC, ("190 days"), June 5, 1976 - December 31, 1976
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
June 5, 1976 - December 31, 1976
Appraisal, Development and Acquisition, Research and Development, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, DC, ("364 days"), January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1977
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 15
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 15
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1977
Appraisal, Development and Programming, Research and Development, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, DC, ("183 days"), January 1, 1978 - July 2, 1978
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 16
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 1, 1978 - July 2, 1978
Appraisal, Development and Programming, Research and Development, and Acquisitions, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, DC, ("239 days"), July 3, 1978 - February 28, 1979
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 17
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 3, 1978 - February 28, 1979
Appraisal, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research, Development and Acquisition, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, DC, ("156 days"), March 1, 1979 - September 30, 1979
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 18
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 18
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
March 1, 1979 - September 30, 1979
Appraisal, Classified, Intermediate Headquarters, Assistant Director of Plans, Weapons Test and Evaluation Section, Chief of Plans and Programs Section, Resources Advisor and Engineering Flight Test Pilot for a high priority classified project, ("192" days), October 1, 1979 - June 1, 1980
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 19
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 19
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
October 1, 1979 - June 1, 1980
Appraisal, Air Force Element, NASA, Detachment JSCO (ELM), Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, ("334 days") ("Prepares to fly the world's most complex manned flying vehicle--the Space Shuttle"), June 2, 1980 - June 1, 1981
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 20
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 20
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
June 2, 1980 - June 1, 1981