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  • AEDC at 75: Von Kármán leads Air Force toward new horizons

    When asked, “What is the future of air power and aerial warfare?” Theodore von Kármán not only rose to the occasion to provide answers, but his vision toward new horizons helped establish what became the nation’s premier aerospace ground testing facility, Arnold Engineering Development Complex at

  • Arnold AFB gears up for 75th anniversary open house

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex is celebrating a major milestone, and the community is invited to join in the festivities.A 75th anniversary open house will be held at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC, on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the

  • AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

    Following the June 1951 dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center, construction on three major test facilities continued.At different points throughout the 1950s, the building of the Engine Test Facility, Gas Dynamics Facility and Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility was completed.These

  • AEDC at 75: Wattendorf recommendation leads to AEDC creation

    Frank Wattendorf wanted to pass the time.During a lengthy flight from Europe to the U.S., the American scientist reflected on recent observations, collected his thoughts and began to write.Wattendorf’s composition, which became known as the Trans-Atlantic Memo, not only provided details of what he

  • AEDC at 75: Schriever champions Air Force research and development

    Gen. Bernard A. Schriever frequently visited Arnold Engineering Development Center during its early years.As such, Schriever, referred to in the Air Force as the “Father of Air Force space and missiles,” was present to witness or contribute to significant events occurring at or involving the Center.

  • AEDC at 75: AEDC studies academic partnerships

    Even before the Arnold Engineering Development Center was dedicated in June 1951, partnerships between the new center and academia were being explored.In May 1951, the Industry and Educational Advisory Board considered drafts of a proposed contract between the Air Force and the University of