Biographical Note
Theodore (Ted) Koch is a donor to the Aircraft Engine Historical Society (AEHS).
Biographical Information (from 7 September 2025 email): "In my early career I worked as a Pratt & Whitney Aircraft [P&WA] experimental test development engineer. I developed and tested engines and [engine] components, and [was part of] the fuel cell development for the Apollo Space Program. I was part of the launch team for the first six Apollo launches at KSC [Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida].
As a P&WA Area Director, I became a customer technical representative covering Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
After retirement from P&WA, I contracted to Martin-Marietta [Company] to develop and implement a Customer Service Department for their recently purchased engine nacelle manufacturing program.
Later I became a supplier to antique aircraft refurbishers making unique individual hardware pieces."
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Item — Box MC-019-TBD, Folder: TBD
Identifier: 20191013
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Air Force ManualDocument Number: AF Manual 52-9From the Foreword:
1. PURPOSE. This Manual provides Air Force personnel with a better understanding of the nature and possibilities of engine conditioning for reciprocating engines.2. APPLICABILITY. The material included is for use by flight crews and operations personnel, as well as maintenance personnel and engine conditioning crews. 3. CONTENT. This Manual explains and defines...
Dates:
Publication: 1953-03
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.013
Identifier: 20220037
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 500C ). 7FRD 137990, 7FRD 137991.Scope: Recorded during World War II by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: German Focke-Wulf FW-190 Fighter AircraftFront Side:
1. Start, warm-up and switch off: 2' 55"
2. Taxi past: 1' 45"Back Side:
1...
Dates:
Circa 1941–1945; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.014
Identifier: 20220038
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 500E ). 7FRD 137986, 7FRD 137987.Scope: Recorded during World War II by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: German Heinkel HE-111 Bomber Aircraft (Interior sounds) Front Side:
1. Start up, revving and taxi: 2' 10"
2. Constant flight: 2'...
Dates:
Circa 1939–1944; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s
