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A brief history of airplane surface controls and the means of actuation at Boeing by W. H. Cook, August 30, 1985

Manuscript titled "A brief history of airplane surface controls and the means of actuation at Boeing," written by William H. Cook, Jr., August 30, 1985. Addresses different flight control surfaces used at Boeing and the development of new ones over…

Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727 [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]

Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727," March 21, 1960. Discusses potential engineering issues with the Boeing Model 727, such as proper handling during take-off and landing…

727 risks [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]

Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "727 risks," March 21, 1960. Discusses Cook's concerns about the Boeing Model 727 and describes possible development and production risks. Three (3) typed pages.

Brien Wygle oral history interview

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

Anne Simpson oral history interview

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Anne Simpson and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, January 13, 2016.

Herb Phelan oral history interview

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Herb Phelan and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, February 22, 2018.

Jerry Coy oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Jerry Coy and interviewer Ted Lehberger, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 28, 2017. Part 2 of 2.