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Later research work in United States and Canada [textual record, graphic material]

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Date:

1959-1988.

Reference:

R15632-3-0-E

Type of material:

Photographs, Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

4913823

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Ralph Waechter fonds

Later research work in United States and Canada
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Series includes:

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Date(s):

1959-1988.

Place of creation:

United States

Extent:

0.1 m of textual records.
7 photographs : 4 b&w and 3 col.

Language of material:

English

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This series consist of records relating to Ralph Waecther's professional career after the terminination of the CF-105 Arrow programme in 1959 and the subsequent loss of his job with A.V. Roe Ltd. Records consist of correspondence, research reports, and photographs.

In the United States, Waechter worked for American Airlines from late 1959 to 1965, and was senior performance engineer working on the Boeing 707 Astrojet. From 1965 to 1967, he worked with the consulting company, Aero Performance Inc. as well as Dixon Speas Associates. For further details on related records, please see lower level sub-series description.

In Canada, Waechter worked at de Havilland Aircraft of Canada from 1967-1978, and worked specifically on Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft designs. Waechter then worked for Canadair from 1978-1988, and, among other things, did market analysis on stretch versions of the Challenger jet aricraft. For further details on related records, please see sub-series description.

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Volume [R15632] 4

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Volume [R15632] 4

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