Box 55
Container
Contains 75 Collections and/or Records:
Summer, H. Looking back at Tet. Washington Times, p. F-3, January 29, 1988
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 25
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 25
Scope and Contents
Per Bridges, "I arrived in Vietnam early in January 1968 and flew a lot of combat missions in support of Army and Marine ground forces during Tet."
Dates:
January 29, 1988
Article announcing that Bridges' Shuttle Commander, Colonel Gordon Fullerton was leaving the Astronaut Corps, newspaper and date unknown., undated
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 26
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
undated
A humorous presentation of the AFFTC budget while Bridges was the 6510th Test Wing Commander, 1988
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 27
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 27
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1988
Humorous proclamation from Public Affairs Office on Bridges' departure as the Eastern Space and Missile Center Commander, January 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 28
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 28
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
January 1990
Program, Change of Command Ceremony, Eastern Space and Missile Center, January 27, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 29
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 29
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
January 27, 1990
Draft Promotion Party Invitation and guest list for Bridges' Brigadier General Select party on , January 16, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 30
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 30
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
January 16, 1990
Orders for Bridges to move to Andrews AFB, January 10, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 31
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 31
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
January 10, 1990
Map of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch complexes, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 32
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 32
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1990
Invitation, program and photographs for a farewell dinner for AFSC Commander, General Randolph and his wife who were visiting Patrick AFB, undated
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 33
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 33
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
undated
Humorous going away letter on Bridges' departure from Patrick AFB as the Eastern Space Missile Commander, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 34
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 34
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1990
Certificate of Appreciation to Benita Bridges, Honorary Advisor to the Enlisted Wives Club, Edwards AFB CA, 1991 - 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 35
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 35
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1991 - 1992
"It's Still Fun," Airman , undated
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 36
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 36
Scope and Contents
Bridges was the 6510th Test Wing Commander at the time.
Dates:
undated
Official photograph, 13, 8 x 10s and five, 4 ½ x 5 ½, September 8, 1988
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 37
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 37
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
September 8, 1988
Letter from Bob Walsh, NASA JSC , October 5, 1987
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 38
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 38
Scope and Contents
"Updating Bridges on things that had happened in his world of managing the Crew Flight Data File (FDF) since Bridges left NASA. Per Bridges, "I was once the Astronaut Office FDF representative responsible for coordinating all changes of the many FDF books with the crews and getting their concurrence."
Dates:
October 5, 1987
"The 12 Days of Christmas" , circa 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 39
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 39
Scope and Contents
Per Bridges, "Singing or rather performing this was a traditional event at the Test Ops Christmas Party, Edwards AFB, CA."
Dates:
circa 1986
Chili Cook-off Invitation, annual Edwards AFB tradition, October 25, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 40
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 40
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
October 25, 1986
"510,000 flock to Air Show," Desert Wings , November 14, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 41
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 41
Scope and Contents
Per Bridges, "As the Wing Commander, I was responsible for organizing and producing this event each year safely."
Dates:
November 14, 1986
Photographs and letter regarding Bridges' talk to the Fireman's Ball, October 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 42
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 42
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
October 1986
Itinerary for Wives' Day and photographs of Mrs. Bridges dressed out to get a high-speed taxi in an A-37 aircraft at the USAF Test Pilot School, along with a draft of her thank you note, October 17, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 43
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 43
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
October 17, 1986
Wedding invitation from Buzz Aldrin and Lois Driggs Cannon, December 14, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 44
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 44
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
December 14, 1986
Letter and invitation to be the presenter at the Alpha Charter Center Debutante Ball, November 29, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 45
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 45
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
November 29, 1986
Newspaper articles on the dedication of the Test Pilot School classroom to Dick Scobee, December 1, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 46
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 46
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
December 1, 1986
Program, Test Pilot School with listing of Past Recipients of the Liethen-Tittle Award for Top Graduates of the program, December 13, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 47
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 47
Scope and Contents
Astronauts on the list include Ron Grabe, Dick Covey, Guy Gardner, Carl Meade, Don McMonagle, Kevin Chilton, and Roy Bridges, Jr.
Dates:
December 13, 1986
Photographs of Major General Ted Twinting, AFFTC Commander and Bridges being briefed on the new unducted fan engine being done by Douglas Aircraft Company and General Electric, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 48
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 48
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1986
Letter inviting Bridges to be the Grand Marshal in the Palmdale Christmas Parade, December 13, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 49
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 49
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
December 13, 1986