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Program for the memorial service of William H. Cook, Jr., held on April 30, 2012 at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Listed speakers include Cook's daughter and son, Tandy and Wyatt Cook; Garrick Pang; Richard W. "Dick" Taylor; Joseph F.…

Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's family life," written by William H. Cook, Jr.'s son, Wyatt Cook, April 30, 2012. Describes Cook's family life and shares personal anecdotes about the Cook family. The eulogy was given at a memorial celebration held at The…

Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's outdoor adventures," written by Boeing test pilot Richard K. "Buzz" Nelson, April 30, 2012. Describes William H. Cook, Jr.'s outdoor hobbies, including flying, camping, and fishing. The eulogy was given at a memorial…

Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's Boeing career," written by Richard W. "Dick" Taylor, April 30, 2012. Describes William H. Cook, Jr.'s work at Boeing and his involvement in various aircraft projects. The eulogy was given at a memorial celebration held at…

Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's early years," written by William H. Cook, Jr.'s daughter, Tandy Cook Hennings, April 30, 2012. Describes Cook's childhood, school years, and lifelong interest in aviation. The eulogy was given at a memorial celebration held…

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…

Mechanic's license for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, March 28, 1980. Certifies Cook as a mechanic and authorizes him to work on airframe powerplants.

Pilot's license for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, January 29, 1975. Certifies Cook as a private pilot and authorizes him to operate single and multiengine airplanes over land and sea.

Select pages from one of William H. Cook, Jr.'s pilot logbooks, 1952. Includes aircraft and flight details such as dates, locations, certificate numbers, and remarks. One entry indicates that Cook flew with George S. Schairer in his Grumman G-44…

Select pages from one of William H. Cook, Jr.'s pilot logbooks, circa 1950s-1960s. Includes aircraft and flight details such as dates, locations, and remarks. Entries document trips made by Cook and Richard L. Rouzie in Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon.…