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Koch, Theodore

 Person

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 1 Collection or Record:

World War I Aircraft: 1916 Bristol Fighter (Exterior) [Sound Recording], 1916, Circa early-mid 1970s

 Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.010
Identifier: 20220034
Scope and Contents Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 104C). 7FRM 122119, 7FRM 122120.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Bristol fighter aircraft recorded in 1916.Front Side: 1. Take off, climb into constant flight: 4' 15" 2. Landing; taxi to stop; tickover; switch off: 1'...
Dates: 1916; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s