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Box 55

 Container

Contains 142 Results:

Letter of congratulations from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, in regards to Bridges winning the Bill Anderson Memorial Trophy, April 8, 1976

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 17
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 8, 1976

Announcement of Bridges' election into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as an Associate Member, June 15, 1973

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 18
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 18
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 15, 1973

Application for Advance in Grade, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, May 24, 1973

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 19
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 19
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 24, 1973

Announcement, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2004

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 20
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 20
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: 2004

Announcement, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2005

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 21
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 21
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, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2001

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 22
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 22
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: 2001

Nomination form, Presidential Rank Awards Program, March 1997

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 23
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 23
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 1997

Citation to accompany the award of the Distinguished Service Medal, 1996

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 24
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 24
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

Citation to accompany the Award of Defense Superior Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Roy. D. Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, December 19, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 26
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: December 19, 1991

Announcement and citation to accompany the Award of Defense Superior Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Roy. D. Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, August 21, 1989, 1985 - 1989

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 27
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 27
Scope and Contents

For contributions to the success of the Space Shuttle Mission STS 51-F from July 29 to August 6, 1985.

Dates: 1985 - 1989

Announcement and citation to accompany the Award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Roy. D. Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force , 1990 - 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 28
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 28
Scope and Contents

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States during the period indicated…January 28, 1990 to August 15, 1991."

Dates: 1990 - 1991

Announcement and citation to accompany the Award of the Legion of Merit to Roy. D. Bridges, Jr., United States Air Force, 1986 - 1989

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 29
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 29
Scope and Contents

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States during the period indicated…May 19, 1986 to March 17, 1989."

Dates: 1986 - 1989

Request for Award of Space Badge, June 15, 1983

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 30
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: June 15, 1983

Certificate (photocopy), NASA Space Flight Medal, August 6, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 31
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: August 6, 1985

Notification, NASA Group Achievement Award - Space Shuttle Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Integration Team, July 21, 1983

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 32
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: July 21, 1983

Request and Authorization for Aeronautical Orders, Senior Pilot, March 16, 1978 - March 15, 1984, issued March 6, 1978, 1978 - 1984

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 33
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: 1978 - 1984

Citation to accompany the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), "Captain Roy D. Bridges Jr. distinguished himself by heroism while participating in serial flight over North Vietnam on 26 July 1968…", July 26, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 34
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: July 26, 1968

Notification of receipt of Distinguished Flying Cross (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), November 15, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 35
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: November 15, 1968

Clipping, "Against Impossible Odds: AF Fighters Join Jolly Green Rescue," The Observer, Vol. 7, No. 14, Saigon, Vietnam, August 7, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 36
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 36

Pilots Flight Record, June 27, 1972 - June 10, 1975

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 37
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: June 27, 1972 - June 10, 1975

Article about Commando Saber Operation, "Misty," by Lawrence Spinetta, Aviation History, pp. 54-58, July 2009

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 38
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 38
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 2009

"Misty" History and individual mission summary - Operation Commando Sabre (Bridges was a part of the operation.), July 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 39
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 39
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 1968

Announcement and citation to accompany the Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster), May 15, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 40
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 40
Scope and Contents

"First Lieutenant Roy D. Bridges distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot near the Mu Gia Pass, North Vietnam on 14 February 1968…,"

Dates: May 15, 1968

Announcement and citation to accompany the Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 41
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 41
Scope and Contents

"First Lieutenant Roy D. Bridges distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 pilot near Khe Sanh on 15 February 1968…" notification dated April 19, 1968

Dates: 1968

Citation to Accompany the Award of the Meritorious Service Medal, 1973 - 1975

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 42
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 42
Scope and Contents

Per notations, "Major Roy D. Bridges, Jr., distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States while assigned to the A-10 Joint Test Force, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California from 21 January 1973 to 30 June 1975…"

Dates: 1973 - 1975