Personal papers relating to Ian B. Wright's employment at Frankenstein & Sons
- Made:
- 1955-2007
- maker:
- Wright, Ian B.
Half a box of papers.
Gives a very good insight into the development of pressurised suits developed for and used by the Royal Air Force. There is also information about the feasibility of a British effort into getting a manned vehicle into orbit, using a rocket supplied by Avro. Frankenstein's was also involved in the research and design of space suits used by NASA astronauts in the 1960s.
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- Extent:
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0.2 linear metres
- Identifier:
- YA2010.71
- Subject:
- Textile Industry, Space Sciences, Aircraft
- Access:
- Open access.
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