AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Retired Air Force Col. and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Larry Graviss describes the requirements document written by Frank Wattendorf in the 1940s that he contributed to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. In the document Wattendorf detailed the facilities needed for a new test center. This center was later constructed and dedicated as Arnold Engineering Development Center on June 25, 1951. Holding the document is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

PHOTO BY: Keith Thornburgh
VIRIN: 260627-F-FU327-1956.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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28/10

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1/1250

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64

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