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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:

Aircraft: Vickers VC-10 [Sound Recording], Circa 1962-1970, Circa early-mid 1970s

 Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.009
Identifier: 20220033
Scope and Contents Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: TBD.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents:Front Side: Aircraft [Vickers] VC-10 (Interior) 1. Descends, lands, taxis: 1' 30" 2. Taxis, terminal; slow down; stop; switch off: 4' 00"Back Side: Aircraft [Vickers] VC-10 (Exterior) - Warms up;...
Dates: Circa 1962-1970; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s