Lamson, Robert T., 1914-2011
Person
Biographical Note
Robert "Bob" T. Lamson was born on October 30, 1914. Lamson was a test pilot for Boeing from circa 1943-1953. In 1965, he built the Lamson L-106 Alcor, the world's first high altitude pressurized sailplane, which is hosued at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Robert T. Lamson died on April 20, 2011.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ruth K. (Pellinen) Petrich Photograph Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2025-06-26
Content Description
The Ruth K. (Pellinen) Petrich Photograph Collection is a small collection consisting of 21 photographs and two clippings related to Petrich's time working at the Boeing Company as an assistant to test pilots during World War II. Petrich's wartime work for Boeing primarily consisted of packing parachutes and preparing gear for the company test pilots, and this work is documented through the photographs and clippings. The photographs include black-and-white official Boeing photos,...
Dates:
circa 1941-1945
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
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