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 — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.001
Identifier: 20220025
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (ECS IA13). #14978-S, #14989-S.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Boeing B-707 aircraft sounds from the aircraft interior.Front Side:
1. Taxiing: 2' 20"
2. Take off and Climb: 2' 20"
3. Land and reverse thrust: 1'
4. Engines...
Dates:
Circa 1956-1970s; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.002
Identifier: 20220026
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 41P). 7FRD 130091, 7FRD 130091.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Boeing B-747 Jet Transport Aircraft (Exterior)Front Side:1. Taxi past: 1' 30"
2. Take off: 1' 50"
3. Taxi past and take off: 2'...
Dates:
1971
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.003
Identifier: 20220027
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 41Q). 7FRD 130093, 7FRD 130094.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Boeing B-747 Jet Transport Aircraft (interior sounds)Front Side:- Short taxi and take-off; undercarriage raised at 1' 45"; climb into constant flight at...
Dates:
1975-08-12
