Koch, Theodore
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 6 Collections and/or Records:
A Brief History of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation [Promotional brochure], 1940
A Pictorial Review of United Aircraft Corp at War
In The Company of Eagles: Pratt & Whitney 65th Anniversary Publication, 1990
Document Type: Publication (Historical Study).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Full color manufacturer's marketing brochure, with numerous photographs, celebrating Pratt & Whitney's 65th anniversary.
Contents: Series of vignettes with photos rather than a comprehensive history.
"Masters of the Air: Curtiss-Wright Flying Service" [Advertising Brochure with San Francisco Flight School Insert], Circa 1930-1931
Packard: Master Motor Builders [Packard Motor Car Company Promotional brochure], Circa 1928
Document Type: Sales and marketing (Promotional).
Purpose: Sales and marketing.
Authority: Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Describes Packard's aircraft, airship, armor, auto and marine engines.
Contents: TBD