Grumman Flight Test

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Here are two Grumman Test Pilot flight suits. These are probably from the mid to late 1970s. There is also a flight helmet that was owned by this pilot, and a set of Tomcat rudder pedals. He was a Korean War era Marine pilot and eventually retired from the USMC Reserves as a Colonel.

 

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Here is a short bio on the Colonel test pilot. A very interesting Man!!

 

[digi-shots]

Chris, very cool.... thanks for posting!

 

I used to work for a subcontractor of Grumman....Tomcat related.

 

(guess you're snowed in??

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Thanks Linda. Did not know you worked with Grumman. I have a soft spot in my heart for the A-6 and F-14 having worked on both.

 

Snow is not too bad yet at my house, how about you?

 

Chris

[digi-shots]

Snow is not bad but still coming down and a bit heavier. Not planning on going anywhere.

 

F14 ACMS (Air Combat Maneuvering System) Simulators.

[TLeo]

Nice group of items. Those f-14 rudder pedals are scarce to get hold of for sure.

Hope you guys in Virginia don't get hit too hard with the snow. We have at least 9 inches here in NC and hasn't stopped yet but has slowed down at least and should be ending this morning

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Snow is still falling!! Who knows when it will stop?

 

Here is a photo of a Grumman display at the Grumman Memorial Park on Long Island.