Box 55
Container
Contains 142 Collections and/or Records:
Letter of congratulations and certificate from Brigadier General, Robert F. C. Winger for an having an excellent research paper, May 13, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 64
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 64
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:
May 13, 1976
Air Command and Staff Diploma, graduation exercise program, and certificate for winning the softball championship, June 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 65
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 65
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:
June 1976
Letter of appreciation for Bridges' presentation on the A-10 to the March Founder's Flight of the Order of Daedalians, March 22, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 66
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 66
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:
March 22, 1976
Certificate for appearing in the Outstanding Young Men of America, 1972
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 67
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 67
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:
1972
"Troubled Odyssey: 'Buzz' Aldrin's Saga: Tough role for Hero," Los Angeles Times, Feruary 27, 1972
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 68
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 68
Scope and Contents
Per Bridges, "I worked for Colonel Buzz Aldrin when he was Commandant of the Aerospace Research Pilot School for several months. I was asked to stay on after graduation as a F104 Instructor Pilot and Project Pilot for the F104 Spin Chute Test Program as the school was short of instructors. This assignment was only for a few months, but I did have a chance to meet Colonel Aldrin and brief him on my project several times.")
Dates:
Feruary 27, 1972
Pamphlet, USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School information, 1971
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 69
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 69
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:
1971
Poem, "Test Pilot," by Bill Robb Wilson, undated
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 70
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 70
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
Captioned photograph of Bridges receiving the Leithan-Tittle Award as the top graduate of his ARPS class from Apollo 11 Astronaut, Michael Collins, (autographed by Paul Nafziger, Bridges' ARPS classmate who is in the middle of the photograph) in the AFSC NEWSREVIEW, 1971
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 71
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 71
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:
1971
Certificate for flying in the B-26 Variable Stability and Control Aircraft, undated
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 72
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 72
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
Bridges' caricature photograph presented by his classmates in ARPS Class 70B, 1971
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 73
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 73
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:
1971
Certificate for completing first zero-g ride in the Air Force C-135, Wright Patterson AFB OH, December 8, 1970
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 74
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 74
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 8, 1970
Certificate for cruise on the Battleship New Jersey from the Philippine Islands to Vietnam, 1968
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 75
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 75
Scope and Contents
Per Bridges, "While a Misty pilot, I provided fire control for the New Jersey for targets in North Vietnam and was invited to fly to the Philippine Islands and cruise with them back to Vietnam. After arrival off the coast of Vietnam, I was ferried by helicopter back to my base, Phu Cat.)," also included are three postcards of the ship, cabin menu and dinner invitation.
Dates:
1968
Biography highlights, 2005
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 1
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:
2005
Announcement and pamphlet, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Bridges elected to the grade of Associate fellow in the AIAA, January 28, 2005
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 2
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 28, 2005
Correspondence, Office of the President, Purdue University, in regards to Bridges' honorary degree, February 19, 2001
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 3
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:
February 19, 2001
Briefing note from Geoffrey S. Swanson, "Subject: Purdue University involvement in USTDC Acquisition" , November 4, 2002
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 4
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 4, 2002
Certificate, Tau Beta Pi, certified member, April 23, 1999
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 5
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:
April 23, 1999
Announcement of selection into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, November 22, 1994, and program, May 6, 1995
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 6
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:
May 6, 1995
Correspondence to Mr. Darwin Edwards, Museum of Aviation, Warner Robbins, GA listing Bridges' memorabilia sent for a display, April 4, 1995
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 7
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:
April 4, 1995
Announcement of Bridges' selection into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as a Fellow, the highest membership, June 6, 1996, and program from 40th Awards Banquet, September 28, 1996, 1996
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 8
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:
1996
Application for Advance in Grade, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, January 15, 1993
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 10
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 15, 1993
Program, Purdue Engineering Astronaut Alumnus Award Convocation, September 29, 1989
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 11
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 29, 1989
Announcement of Bridges' selection into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as an Associate Fellow, February 15, 1993
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 9
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:
February 15, 1993
Program, Johnson Space Center Honor Awards Ceremony, July 19, 1983
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 12
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:
July 19, 1983
Program, flyer, and brochure, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Mini-Symposium, April 2 - 4, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 13
Scope and Contents
The brochure includes a photograph of Bridges receiving recognition for his best technical paper, YA-10 Stall/Post-Stall/Spin Avoidance Flight Test Program.
Dates:
April 2 - 4, 1976