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John K. Northrop

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John K. Northrop

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Auction Date:2012 Aug 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
American aeronautics engineer and industrial designer (1895-1981). ALS signed “John K. Northrop, US Plane Designer-Builder 1916–1952” at the top, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 5, 1969. A response to some questions from an aviation enthusiast. In full: “Lockheed Vega, Designed in 1926 was one of my early successes. Later I pioneered the smooth-skin all metal type of construction in general use since 1932. I also designed the US P-61 night fighter (’Black Widow’). This was the 1st US planes equipt with radar, permitting detection without direct vision.” In fine condition, with scattered wrinkling and a uniform shade of mild toning.