MS 243
Alexander Lippisch

Papers, 1897-1993, n.d.

Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

Descriptive summary   |  Administrative information  |  Biographical/Historical note
Collection description  |  Organization  |  Description of series/container list
 
Series 1, Biographical Documents
Series 2, Aviation History
Series 3, Soaring Sailplanes and Gliders
Series 4, Delta-Winged Aircraft
Series 5, Aerodynamics
Series 6, Smoke Tunnels
Series 7, Aerodynes
Series 8, General Ground Effect
Series 9, Ground Effect - Aeroskimmers
Series 10, Ground Effect - Aerofoil Boats
Series 11, Aerodynamics and Smoke Tunnels
Series 12, Hydrofoil Boat
Series 13, Miscellaneous Files
Series 14, Films

 

Description of series

Series 8 General Ground Effect 1923-1976, n.d.
extent: 4 boxes
description: This series is rich in correspondence (especially Box 40) and patent materials (Box 41) that relate to the phenomena of ground effect. The series also contains photographs (1959-1964, n.d.) of models (including Aeroskimmers and the Aerofoil) in a water tank and wind tunnel. A statistical sampling of the photographs was taken. The methodology used was 10% of each group were selected for retention. One folder of FAA publications and regulations is also included in this series.

See also Series 9, Ground Effect-Aeroskimmers and Series 10, Ground Effect-Aerofoil.

Container list

Box Folder Title Dates
39 1 Publications, 1960-1961: Aerofoil bibliography n.d.
39 2 Publications, 1960-1961: Manual of VTOL aircraft test equipment -- Hiller Helicopters, X-18, V2-7AP, HU2K, K-17, K-16B, XV-3 1960
86 1 Scientific Research: First Runs Data Tape 1959
39 3 Scientific Research, 1960-1961: Transportation efficiency, comparison of efficiency of aerofoil and other craft n.d.
39 4 Scientific Research, 1960-1961: Ground effect theory n.d.
39 5 Scientific Research, 1960-1961: Ground effect research: Experimental results NASA n.d.
39 6 Patent Materials: German patent forms n.d.
39 7 Patent Materials: US patent forms n.d.
39 8 Patent Materials: US patent by C. J. Lake -- 1,469,796 -- "Aircraft" 1923
39 9 Patent Materials: US patent by C. J. Magalis -- 1,968,497 -- "Aeroplane" 1934
39 10 Patent Materials: US patent by D. K. Warner -- 2,364,676 -- "Skimming and flying vehicle" 1944
39 11 Patent Materials: Canadian patent by D. K. Warner -- 437,564 1946
39 12 Patent Materials: US patent by G. F. Myers -- 2,678,783 -- "Convertible aircraft" 1954
39 13 Patent Materials: Unidentified patent material 1956-72
39 14 Patent Materials: US patent by A. M. Thomas -- 2,855,885 -- "Amphibious vehicle" 1958
39 15 Patent Materials: US patent by J. P. Le Bel -- 2,989,269 -- "Convertible aircraft" 1961
86 2 Polaroids: First Test of Delta Model 1959
86 3 Polaroids: Hydrodyne Hull and Bow Model 1959
86 4 Polaroids: Catamaran Model LDG Case 1 1959
86 5 Polaroids: Catamaran Model LDG Case 2 1959
86 6 Polaroids: Delta Model LDG Case 1 1959
86 7 Polaroids: Hydrodyne Model LDG Case 1 1959
86 8 Polaroids: Delta Model LDG Case 2 1959
86 9 Polaroids: Hydrodyne Model LDG Case 2 1959
86 10 Polaroids: Hydrodyne Model LDG Cases 7-15 1959
86 11 Polaroids: 0.30x1.00 M Flat Plate 10% Statistical Sampling (Every 5th polaroid of a group of 50 was selected) ca. 1959
86 12 Polaroids: Swept Models 10% Statistical Sampling (Every 100th polaroid of a group of 10,000 was selected) ca. 1959
86 13 Photographs: Gem #1 in Free Flight 1963
86 14 Photographs: RC1 G.E. Wing in Catapult Flight, Gem #3 1963
86 16 Photographs: Flow Visualization on RC1 Wing with Internal Airfoil Shaped End Plates 1964
86 17 Photographs: Flow Visualization on RC1 Wing with External Airfoil Shaped End Plates 1964
86 18 Photographs: Flow Visualization on RC1 Wing with Flat End Plates 1964
86 19 Photographs: Flow Visualization on RC1 Wing with End Plates and Nose Pieces n.d.
86 20 Photographs: Gem #1 n.d.
86 21 Photographs: 2-D Smoke Tunnel Airfoil in Ground Effect, 1x4 Rectangular Body Creating a Vortex Street n.d.
39 16 Photographs: Sketches of wings in ground effect n.d.
39 17 Photographs: Sketches: the aerodynamics of wings in ground effect n.d.
86 15 Correspondence and Printed Matter: FAA 1963-64
40 1 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 2 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 3 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 4 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 5 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 6 Correspondence between Lippisch and Schönwald, et al. -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 7 Correspondence between Lippisch and Kintzinger -- regarding aerofoil patents 1964-75
40 8 Correspondence: US patent by D. K. Warner -- Hydrofoil stabilization of a ground effect machine 1964
41 1 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch US Patent 3,190,582 -- Ground effects utilizing and transition aircraft -- ser. no. 335,211 1965
41 2 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: US Patent 3,216,673 by H. J. Alter and V. B. Koriagin -- winged hull vehicle 1965
41 3 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: French invention no. 1,452,798 by George Thomas Cocksedge -- air cushion vehicle 1966
41 4 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: German Patent 1,222,379 by Carl Walter Weiland -- tandem aerodynamic ground effect craft 1967
41 5 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: US patent by F. M. Rogallo, et al. -- 3,310,261 -- control for flexible planning 1967
41 6 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: U.S. Patent 3,322,223 by William R. Bertelsen -- ground effect machines: ram-wing craft 1967
41 7 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch German Patent 1,234,535 -- tragflügelausbildung 1967
41 8 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: US patent by J. C. Quady, et al. 3,390,655 1968
41 9 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: German Patent 1,258,742 by John J. McMullen Assoc. Inc. -- ram-wing vehicle 1968
41 10 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: List of Lippisch's aerofoil boat patents (USA) (incomplete) 1969-74
41 11 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: US patent by D. W. Nicholas -- 3,430,725 -- gas cushion vehicles of the side wall type 1969
41 12 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch British Patent 1,296,046 -- wing arrangement... 1969
41 13 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch Italian Patent 878,772 -- wing arrangement 1970
41 14 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch Italian Patent 883,803 -- flugflächenboot 1971
41 15 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch Canada Patent 069,078 -- wing arrangement 1971
41 16 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch Canada Patent Application 065,828 -- flugflächenboot; aerofoil boat 1971
41 17 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch US Patent 3,627,235 -- wing arrangement -- ser. no. 881,676 1971
41 18 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch US Patent 3,661,111 -- aerofoilboat -- ser. no. 869,124 1972
41 19 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch French Patent 69.36.559 -- flugflächenboot 1972
41 20 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: US patent by Szptyman -- 3,702,598 -- watercraft 1972
41 21 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch British Patent 1,284,093 -- flugflächenboot 1972
41 22 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch German patent -- tragflächenfahrzeug 1973
41 23 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch French Patent 69.42 191 -- wing arrangement 1974
41 24 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch US Patent 3,830,179 -- ground effect flying surface -- ser. no. 264,416 1974
41 25 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch US Patent 3,830,448 -- aeroskimmer -- ser. no. 263,769 1974
41 26 Patent Materials, 1965-1976: Lippisch Canada patent -- ground effect flying surface -- appl. no. 174,337. file 3532-7 1975
41 27 Correspondence, 1965-1976: Letters regarding winged hull US-patents 1971
41 28 Correspondence, 1965-1976: Letter from Jane's to Lippisch Research Corp.: entry into Jane's Surface Skimmers 1975
41 29 Correspondence, 1965-1976: An address 1976
1 Lantern Slide Box (Box 7)
Poster tube General ground effect drawings (3 items)

 

Description of series

Series 9 Ground Effect - Aeroskimmers 1959-1976, n.d.
extent: 7 boxes
description: The series contains a wide array of scientific materials. Data and test results are located in Boxes 42-48. All of the material is in English.

See also Series 8, General Ground Effect.

Container list

Box Folder Title Dates
42 1 Publications, 1959-1960: Motorboat Magazine reprint: article on stepped-hull planing boat designer Bob Hobbs n.d.
42 2 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Range formula (related to boats) n.d.
42 3 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Planing boats: performance estimates and comparisons n.d.
42 4 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Aero-skimmer R/c models n.d.
42 5 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Boat design: basic calculations, based on NACA 2981 DTMS n.d.
42 6 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Boat statistics n.d.
42 7 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Hydronamic planing surfaces 1959-60
42 8 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Experimental results on 10 deadrise V-bottom 1959
42 9 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: X-102 Delta boat (Hydrodyne II) -- report on planing surfaces 1960-61
42 10 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: X-102 Hydrodyne Delta-boat -- full-scale tests 1960-61
42 11 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Slip propellers ca. 1960
42 12 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Swept surface measurements for boats X-101 and X-102 1960
42 13 Scientific Research, 1959-1960: Swept surface for delta boat measurements 1960
42 14 Photographs, 1959-1960: Photo of a Mercury raceboat n.d.
42 15 Photographs, 1959-1960: Model of a very simple planing craft n.d.
42 16 Photographs, 1959-1960: Tow tank tests of aeroskimmer model at Collins n.d.
42 17 Photographs, 1959-1960: Aero-foil boat models -- photos n.d.
42 18 Photographs, 1959-1960: Raceboat: George Lippisch design n.d.
42 19 Photographs, 1959-1960: Aeroskimmer tow-tank models 1960-69
42 20 Photographs, 1959-1960: X-102 or X-101: Lippisch and Arthur Collins trying the vessel 1960-62
42 21 Photographs, 1959-1960: Hydrodynamics lecture ca. 1960
43 1 Publications, 1960-1962: Research in the field of planing surfaces at Collins Hydrodynamic Laboratory 1960
43 2 Publications, 1960-1962: The Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Planing Surfaces 1960
43 3 Publications, 1960-1962: "The Paradox of Negative Drag of Planing Surfaces" -- A Collins Engineering Report 1960
43 4 Correspondence, 1960-1962: Stepped-hull boat design at Collins 1961
43 5 Correspondence, 1960-1962: Raceboats: unidentified material 1962-63
43 6 Scientific Research, 1960-1962: Wetted areas: swept wing guides -- planing surfaces 1960
43 7 Scientific Research, 1960-1962: " =20° Chines Dry" -- functional studies of planing boats 1961
43 8 Scientific Research, 1960-1962: Boat-model measurements 1961
43 9 Scientific Research, 1960-1962: NACA Data Check on Aerofoil Studies; =10°, =10° -- planing boat research 1962
43 10 Scientific Research, 1960-1962: Notes: planing boats 1962
44 1 Publications, 1962-1968: SNAME small craft sheets [for boat design] 1963
44 2 Publications, 1962-1968: Descriptions of Switzer-craft twin hull racing boats with lifting wing 1964
44 3 Publications, 1962-1968: "Flymaran" brochures/propaganda 1964
44 4 Publications, 1962-1968: Aeroskimmer proposal by Lippisch Research Corporation to Kiekhaefer Mercury n.d.
44 5 Publications, 1962-1968: Reports by Lippisch Research Corp. to Kiekhaefer Mercury 1968-69
44 6 Correspondence, 1962-1968: Business between Lippisch Research Corporation and Kiekhaefer Mercury: aero-skimmers 1968-69
44 7 Scientific Research, 1962-1968: Tow tank results -- planing boats 1962
44 8 Scientific Research, 1962-1968: Finding the volumes of pyramids (has to do with planing boats) ca. 1962
44 9 Scientific Research, 1962-1968: "Prismatic Wedge" 1962
44 10 Scientific Research, 1962-1968: 12 horsepower one-seat aeroskimmer ca. 1965-66
44 11 Scientific Research, 1962-1968: "Paradox of Negative Drag of Planing Surfaces" and "Experimental Results on 10° Deadrise V-Bottom" ca. 1960
44 12 Photographs, 1962-1968: "Flymaran" -- hydroskimmer with tail-integrated propeller 1964
45 1 Correspondence, 1968: Business between Lippisch Research Corp. (LRC or LIRECo), J-Tec Associates (J-Tec), and Kiekhaefer-Mercury (K-M) 1968
45 2 Scientific Research, 1968: Aero-skimmer: tow tank models and results and sketches and photos 1968
45 3 Scientific Research, 1968: Aero-skimmer model test results 1968
45 4 Scientific Research, 1968: Aeroskimmer data ca. 1968
45 5 Patent Materials, 1968: Draft of two patent applications involving the design of aeroskimmers n.d.
45 6 Photographs, 1968: Photographs of models of aero-skimmers/raceboats and aerofoil boats 1968-69
45 7 Photographs, 1968: X-114 Aeroskimmer/raceboat 1968-69
45 8 Photographs, 1968: Collins tow tank 1968
45 9 Photographs, 1968: Sketches of a raceboat/aero-skimmer n.d.
45 10 Photographs, 1968: Model of a raceboat/aero-skimmer with canard wings and without horizontal tail n.d.
46 1 Publications, 1968-1970: Model Airplane News article -- "The Surface Skimmer" 1969
46 2 Publications, 1968-1970: X-115 raceboat/aeroskimmer: descriptions of films and photos from Lake X tests 1969-71
46 3 Correspondence, 1968-1970: Correspondence between Lippisch Research Corporation and Kiekhaefer Mercury 1969
46 4 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Draft of Aero-Skimmer Phase II Final Report: AS-1, AS-2, and AS-3 -- Towtank data -- launch table 1969
46 5 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Aero-skimmer tow-tank results, AS#1, AS#2, and AS#3 [may be related to X-114 ]1969
46 6 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Aero-skimmer AS IV 1969
46 7 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Notes and test results and ideas 1969
46 8 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Aero-Skimmer AS-IV Collins tow tank testing 1969
46 9 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Aero-Skimmers AS-IV test results Lake X, Florida 1969
46 10 Photographs, 1968-1970: XAS-3A -- eXperimental Aero-Skimmer drawing 1968
46 11 Photographs, 1968-1970: Photographs of tow-tank tests of several models of raceboats/aero-skimmers 1969
46 12 Photographs, 1968-1970: Photographs of tow-tank tests of the AS-IV aero-skimmer raceboat 1969
46 13 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-116 raceboat/aeroskimmer 1970-73
46 14 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-116 technical design -- overview of past aero-skimmer research 1970
47 1 Publications, 1970-1973: Paper on partly submerged propellers 1973
47 2 Publications, 1970-1973: Article on fast boats in Popular Science 1973
47 3 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Handwritten review of work on race boats/aero-skimmers mentions X-114 and X-115 -- covers June 1968-1970 ca. 1970
47 4 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Technical and research: stepped planing boats 1970
47 5 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Diary notes on aero-skimmer X-116 1971
47 6 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: X-116 notes 1972-73
47 7 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Lippisch Research Corporation (LIRECo) aero-skimmer layouts: one-seat sport boat -- model 1972
47 8 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Raceboat design 1973-74
47 9 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: X-117 raceboat/aero-skimmer: triple-hull and tandem-wing 1973-75
47 10 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: X-116 raceboat/aero-skimmer performance 1973
47 11 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Aero-Skimmer Recreational Vehicle 1973
47 12 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Aero-Skimmer Aerodynamic Design (ground effect and stability) 1973
47 13 Scientific Research, 1970-1973: Raceboat "Duckling:" tandem-wing and triple-hull 1973
47 14 Correspondence, 1970-1973: Agreements and plans for the "Record Boat Project" (Aero-Skimmer) 1970
47 15 Correspondence, 1970-1973: Lippisch -- Kiekhaefer Aeromarine Motors, Inc. 1971-76
47 16 Correspondence, 1970-1973: Lippisch Research Corporation 1972
47 17 Photographs, 1970-1973: Kiekhaefer-Mercury: photos of raceboat 1970
47 18 Photographs, 1970-1973: Aeroskimmer X-116 photos sent to Dr. Lippisch by H. S. Gilgenbach (Kiekhaefer-Mercury) in July, 1974 1974-76
47 19 Photographs, 1970-1973: Aero-Skimmer: unidentified material n.d.
47 20 Photographs, 1970-1973: Channel-flow aero-skimmer with air-propulsion 1972
47 21 Photographs, 1970-1973: Information about the Molinari Raceboat, from H. S. Gilgenbach at Mercury Marine to Lippisch 1973-74
47 22 Photographs, 1970-1973: Engine for X-117: T3 engine n.d.
48 1 Publications, 1974-1984: Material about Günther W. Jörg and his skimcraft/skimmerfoil [no free flight possible] 1983-84
48 2 Correspondence, 1974-1984: Notes on contract between Rohr and Lippisch Research Corp 1974
48 3 Correspondence, 1974-1984: References and addresses [planing boats] n.d.
48 4 Scientific Research, 1974-1984: X-117A aeroskimmer raceboat and models (e.g. M5) Molinari seat/tandem-wing 1974-75
48 5 Scientific Research, 1974-1984: X-116 performance estimates n.d.
48 6 Scientific Research, 1974-1984: Army Assault Vehicle Landing Craft (SES) 1975
48 7 Photographs, 1974-1984: X-116 accident (photos) 1974
48 8 Photographs, 1974-1984: Motion-picture frames of a race boat/aero-skimmer accident n.d.
48 9 Photographs, 1974-1984: X-116 crack-up of one of the boats n.d.
48 10 Photographs, 1974-1984: Unidentified photos n.d.
Map case C402 D019 & D020 Aeroskimmer raceboats: X-116 (1970-71), X-117(1974-75), X-112, T-shaped tail, X-115 (AS-4-1000) (1969), and "Flymaran" (1964) (76 oversized items) 1964-1975
Poster tubes (2) Aeroskimmer raceboats: X-116 (1970) and X-117 (1974-76), Flymaran (1964), and X-112 skimmer (1973) 1964-1976

 

Description of series

Series 10 Ground Effect - Aerofoil Boats 1946-1988, n.d.
extent: 13 boxes
description:

This series contains over 400 large drawings/blueprints and has 1,015 pieces of correspondence. Examples of how money/fund-raising was acquired to further promote an invention's success are documented in the series.

See also Series 8, General Ground Effect.

Container list

Box Folder Title Dates
49 1 Publications, 1961-1962: RFB -- key to drawings and their numbers/identifiers n.d.
49 2 Publications, 1961-1962: Outline for a presentation about aerofoil-boats n.d.
49 3 Publications, 1961-1962: Ames talk -- draft n.d.
49 4 Publications, 1961-1962: Advantages of the aerofoil boat (author unknown) n.d.
49 5 Publications, 1961-1962: Outline for a speech or paper on aerofoil boats n.d.
49 6 Publications, 1961-1962: References written down by Lippisch n.d.
49 7 Publications, 1961-1962: Presentation at Hannover, Germany n.d.
49 8 Publications, 1961-1962: "The Aerofoil Boat: An Aerodynamic Ground Effect Vehicle" n.d.
49 9 Publications, 1961-1962: The planning/cost of an aerofoil boat project, and its justification n.d.
49 10 Publications, 1961-1962: Historical notes on ground effect craft and theories n.d.
49 11 Publications, 1961-1962: A chronology of the evolution of Lippisch's aerofoil boats n.d.
49 12 Publications, 1961-1962: Notes for a discussion with Mr. Späte n.d.
49 13 Publications, 1961-1962: Proposal for preliminary design studies of a 500-ton WIG logistics vehicle; involves J-TEC, Lippisch Research Corp., and DTNSRDC ca. post-1972
49 14 Publications, 1961-1962: "The Aerofoil Boat" booklet by Lippisch Research Corp. n.d
49 15 Publications, 1961-1962: Aerofoilboat Ausarbeilungen -- notes and diagrams n.d.
49 16 Publications, 1961-1962: Booz-Allen applied research -- "The Domain of the ground Effect Machine" 1961
49 17 Correspondence, 1961-1962: Addresses written down by Lippisch n.d.
49 18 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: X-113Am and X-113 (model) measurements n.d.
49 19 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Thrust diagram for X-113Am according to wind tunnel measurements n.d.
49 20 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Takeoff drag measurements (flight testing) -- Comparison of X-112 and X-113Am n.d
49 21 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: X-113 Aerofoil Boat, 4-seater -- weight and performance estimates n.d.
49 22 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: X-113 project calculations n.d.
49 23 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Performance and weight estimates for various aerofoil boats, include. X-112, X-113, a two-seater n.d.
49 24 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Possible engines for X-113 -- size and performance comparisons n.d.
49 25 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Notes: some critical thoughts about testing the aerodynamics of wings in ground effect n.d.
49 26 Scientific Research, 1961-1962: Aerodynamics of ground effect -- notes leading to CER 1117-8 1962-63
49 27 Photographs, 1961-1962: Miscellaneous aerofoil-boat drawings n.d.
49 28 Photographs, 1961-1962: JCHTYS Airofoilus Lippisensis n.d.
49 29 Photographs, 1961-1962: Channel-type Aerofoil-boat model n.d.
49 30 Photographs, 1961-1962: Free-flying channel-type aerofoil boat model n.d.
49 31 Photographs, 1961-1962: Radio-control models of aerofoil/aero-skimmer n.d.
49 32 Photographs, 1961-1962: Weiland's Tandem SES n.d.
49 33 Photographs, 1961-1962: Unpowered model of WIG-aircraft n.d.
49 34 Photographs, 1961-1962: Drawing: low-wing aerofoil boat with turbojet engines n.d.
49 35 Photographs, 1961-1962: X-113 wind tunnel test photos n.d.
49 36 Photographs, 1961-1962: Photos of an aerofoil boat model: design of the step in the outer floats n.d.
50 1 Publications, 1962-1963: Article in Naval Research Reviews by R. J. Trauger (USN) 1962
50 2 Publications, 1962-1963: Ground effect theory and transport efficiency -- presentation photos and negatives 1963-67
50 3 Scientific Research, 1962-1963: Ground effect data 1963-73
50 4 Scientific Research, 1962-1963: Ground effect theory -- mounted material 1963-67
50 5 Scientific Research, 1962-1963: Airfoil boat: desired research program and notes 1963-67
50 6 Scientific Research, 1962-1963: Various aerofoil-boat designs n.d.
50 7 Photographs, 1962-1963: Aerofoil-boat tow tank models 1963-66
50 8 Photographs, 1962-1963: River bus model, ducted prop in the tail, 24-passenger 1963-64
50 9 Photographs, 1962-1963: River bus sketch n.d.
50 10 Photographs, 1962-1963: Various river bus aerofoil boat designs n.d.
50 11 Photographs, 1962-1963: Aerofoil test models (pre- X-112) 1963
50 12 Photographs, 1962-1963: X-112 photos/negatives, pilot Clayton Lander 1963
50 13 Photographs, 1962-1963: Aerofoil boat drawing 1963
50 14 Photographs, 1962-1963: Turbo jet aerofoil boat 1963
51 1 Scientific Research, 1963: Mounted photos of X-112 1963
51 2 Scientific Research, 1963: X-112 technical data n.d.
52 1 Publications, 1963-1964: Aerofoil-boat lectures and essays 1964-66
52 2 Publications, 1963-1964: Material about shrouded-propeller-propulsion and associated aircraft, designed by Hanno Fischer at RFB 1964
52 3 Publications, 1963-1964: Articles by T. J. Kaario 1964
52 4 Publications, 1963-1964: Article in Luftahrttechnik-Raumfahrttechnik 1964
52 5 Publications, 1963-1964: Luftahrttechnik-Raumfahrttechnik 1964
52 6 Publications, 1963-1964: "Aerodynamic Ground Effect and the Development of the Aerofoil Boat" -- translated from the journal Luftahrttechnik-Raumfahrttechnik 1964
52 7 Publications, 1963-1964: Article in Flight International 1964
52 8 Publications, 1963-1964: "Aerofoil-Boot-Eine Sensationelle Konstruktion" -- Aerokurier 1964
52 9 Publications, 1963-1964: Article in Sunday Times about X-112 1964
52 10 Publications, 1963-1964: Article -- "Der Aerodynamische Bodeneffekt und die Entwicklung des Flugflächen-(aerofoil)-Boot" and notes 1964
52 11 Publications, 1963-1964: "An Investigation of a Dynamic Instability of a Winged GEM" -- peripheral-jet GEM, at Princeton 1964
52 12 Publications, 1963-1964: Project "Hydro Bus" n.d.
52 13 Correspondence, 1963-1964: Lippisch-Wolfgang Späte 1964-66
52 14 Correspondence, 1963-1964: Correspondence with T. J. Kaario 1964
52 15 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: Collins Marine Laboratory -- wings in ground effect 1964
52 16 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: River bus designs 1965-74
52 17 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: 100-ton aerofoil-boat n.d.
52 18 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: Volkswagen-aerofoil-boat, 25-45 horsepower, 3-seats ca. 1965-66
52 19 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: 2-seat demo aerofoil-boat, VW engine (66 hp) ca. 1971-72
52 20 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: Cabin dimensions for various private aircraft: used for sizing aerofoil-boat cabin ca. 1965-66
52 21 Scientific Research, 1963-1964: Twin-fuselage aerofoil boats: wind tunnel models ca. 1965-66
52 22 Photographs, 1963-1964: Twin vertical tail aerofoil boat 1964
52 23 Photographs, 1963-1964: 4-place reconnaissance aerofoil boat -- George Lippisch design 1964
52 24 Photographs, 1963-1964: Ocean-going aerofoil boat. George Lippisch design 1964
52 25 Photographs, 1963-1964: Military cargo aerofoil boat 1964
52 26 Photographs, 1963-1964: Ocean-going aerofoil transport n.d.
52 27 Photographs, 1963-1964: River bus model 1965-66
52 28 Photographs, 1963-1964: River bus, first design 1965-66
52 29 Photographs, 1963-1964: 6000-mile transport, demonstration model 1965-66
53 1 Publications, 1964-1966: Article about Lippisch's presentation to the "Umb(?) der Luftahrt in Germany, about the ground effect and aerofoil-boats 1965
53 2 Publications, 1964-1966: Drafts of papers on aerofoil boats, ground effect theories, and the X-112 1965
53 3 Publications, 1964-1966: Proposal for research on aerofoil-boats [to the West German Ministry of Defense?] [Mr. von Halen?] 1965
53 4 Publications, 1964-1966: The Aerodynamic Ground Effect Vehicle: The Aerofoil Boat -- Hydrospace Systems Corp. Report 1965
53 5 Publications, 1964-1966: Norway's hovercraft legislation 1966
53 6 Publications, 1964-1966: Literature Search and Comprehensive Bibliography of WIGs and Related Phenomena" -- DTMB Report 2179 1966
53 7 Publications, 1964-1966: The Wall Street Journal: Article about surface effect, ships, and CABs 1966
53 8 Publications, 1964-1966: Surface Effect Ships for Ocean Commerce (SESOC) 1966
53 9 Publications, 1964-1966: Article in Hovering Craft and Hydrofoils 1966
53 10 Publications, 1964-1966: Article in Electronic News 1966
53 11 Publications, 1964-1966: Article in Cedar Rapids Gazette: North Atlantic Aviation Group Visits C.R 1966
53 12 Correspondence, 1964-1966: Contracts and agreements between Lippisch and RFB 1966-74
53 13 Correspondence, 1964-1966: Lippisch -- Späte 1966-67
53 14 Correspondence, 1964-1966: Lippisch -- RFB 1966
53 15 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 10 horsepower test vehicle aerofoil boat ca. 1965
53 16 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: The cost of making aerofoil-boat models in industry ca. 1965
53 17 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 1000-ton vehicle, aerofoil-boat performance estimates ca. 1965
53 18 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 1-meter-span, 1/8 scale model, aerofoil-boat ca. 1965
53 19 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 3-seat, 85 horsepower aerofoil boat -- performance, size, weight estimates ca. 1965
53 20 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 4-seat Aerofoil-boat: weight estimates ca. 1965
53 21 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: Tow glider, 1-seat (manned) 1965
53 22 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 90-horsepower sportplane aerofoil-boat -- performance and weight estimates 1965
53 23 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 30 hp two-seater Solo Hirth "Utility Sport" Aerofoil Boat 1965
53 24 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: 1/4 scale RC-model (46.5" span) of the 30 hp sport-aerofoil-boat n.d.
53 25 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: Preliminary dimensions given to Hanno Fischer by Lippisch -- these involve the full-size X-113 and a 1/8 scale model 1966
53 26 Scientific Research, 1964-1966: Some aerofoil-boat related scribbles 1966
53 27 Photographs, 1964-1966: Meeting with North American Aviation at Hydrospace, with River-Bus 1966
53 28 Photographs, 1964-1966: "Sport Boat" Aerofoil Boat model 1965
53 29 Photographs, 1964-1966: River Bus Aerofoil Boat Model -- George Lippisch Design Sketch 1965
54 1 Publications, 1966-1968: List of publications on (about) the aerofoil boat ca. 1967
54 2 Publications, 1966-1968: Magazine Sig Air-modeler 1967
54 3 Publications, 1966-1968: Proposal and budget for equipment, transport, and preliminary testing of X-113Am, and continuation of model tests n.d.
54 4 Correspondence, 1966-1968: Lippisch -- RFB 1967-68
54 5 Correspondence, 1966-1968: Lippisch --Späte 1967-70
54 6 Correspondence, 1966-1968: RFB -- Lippisch 1967
54 7 Correspondence, 1966-1968: Correspondence between Lippisch and RFB 1968-72
54 8 Correspondence, 1966-1968: Letter to W. Wagner at Deutscher Aerokurier magazine: Presentation at the founding meeting of the Ursinus Society 1968
54 9 Scientific Research, 1966-1968: Hydrodynamic behavior of the following models: X-113 and X-113A. Comparisons. Flight tests at Kaarster Baggerloch 1968
54 10 Scientific Research, 1966-1968: RC-Model, 30" span, square wing 1967
54 11 Scientific Research, 1966-1968: X-113 (model) -- calculations of CG, airfoil profiles, polars, and required thrust 1968
54 12 Scientific Research, 1966-1968: Notes: design of the horizontal stabilizer of the wind-tunnel model X-113A n.d.
54 13 Scientific Research, 1966-1968: Stability calculations -- X-113A n.d.
54 14 Photographs, 1966-1968: Blueprints/drawings of X-113 and X-113A 1966-68
54 15 Photographs, 1966-1968: X-113 original design -- low wing 1967-68
54 16 Photographs, 1966-1968: Drawing of a low-wing s-seat aerofoil boat n.d.
54 17 Photographs, 1966-1968: X-113 low wing model 1967
54 18 Photographs, 1966-1968: X-113 Aerofoil Boat R-C Model (1:8 scale) 1967
54 19 Photographs, 1966-1968: Information about the FKFS wind tunnel in Stuttgart, Germany (ground effect testing) 1967
54 20 Photographs, 1966-1968: X-113 Model: engine and steering / motor and steurung 1967
55 1 Publications, 1968-1970: IFD Report: wind tunnel measurements of the Rhein-Flugzeubau-Aerofoil 1968
55 2 Publications, 1968-1970: Report about the water and flight tests of the model X-113A at Lake Constance in mid-November, 1968 1968
55 3 Publications, 1968-1970: IFD Report: wind tunnel results for the R.F. (Rhein Flugzeugbau-)Aerofoil 1969
55 4 Publications, 1968-1970: RFB Report: flight tests of a model of the X-113Am at Lake Constance (Bodensee) on 25 and 27 October, 1969 1969
55 5 Publications, 1968-1970: Article in Handelsblatt -- "In 20 Hours Across the Atlantic" 1969
55 6 Publications, 1968-1970: Presentations about the aerofoil boat 1970-72
55 7 Publications, 1968-1970: Brief description of X-113Am by VFW-Fokker n.d.
55 8 Publications, 1968-1970: Determination of loads acting on the horizontal stabilizer, using F.A.R. Part 23; X-113Am 1970
55 9 Publications, 1968-1970: RFB Report No. 118 -- X-113 and fiberglass-sandwich construction n.d.
55 10 Correspondence, 1968-1970: Postcard: congratulations on flight of X-113Am, includes newspaper clip ca. 1970
55 11 Correspondence, 1968-1970: The search for aerofoil boat funding -- letters 1970-71
55 12 Correspondence, 1968-1970: Correspondence: Lippisch -- RFB; flight test results 1970
55 13 Correspondence, 1968-1970: Letter to Prof. R. Staufenbiel at Aachen n.d.
55 14 Correspondence, 1968-1970: Contracts between Lippisch and VFW-Fokker 1971-73
55 15 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: X-113Am propeller design 1970
55 16 Scientific Research, 1968-1970: Notes to Dornier about the aerofoil-boat post-1970
55 17 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113Am drawing, high wing, one-seat "mini" version 1969-70
55 18 Photographs, 1968-1970: Color photos of X-113Am in flight ca. 1971
55 19 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113Am flight photos ca. 1971
55 20 Photographs, 1968-1970: Photos: X-113Am ca. 1970
55 21 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113m -- Rheinflug/Dornier 1970
55 22 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113A flying model 1970
55 23 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113m flight tests at Lake Constance. Pilot: Spaete 1970
55 24 Photographs, 1968-1970: X-113Am blueprint: alteration of the support for the tail 1970
56 1 Publications, 1971: Second flight test of X-113Am at Lake Constance: a draft of a report, and bitter correspondence 1971-72
56 2 Publications, 1971: Article in X Magazin 1971
56 3 Publications, 1971: Article in Echo aus Deutschland 1971
56 4 Publications, 1971: Article in Cedar Rapids Gazette: ACVs in Alaska 1971
56 5 Publications, 1971: Article in Aerokurier 1971
56 6 Correspondence, 1971: Lippisch -- Späte 1971-72
56 7 Correspondence, 1971: Letter from Späte to Lippisch 1971-72
56 8 Correspondence, 1971: Lippisch -- RFB 1971
56 9 Correspondence, 1971: Regarding VFW/Jörg/Lippisch patents; aerofoil boats 1971-72
56 10 Scientific Research, 1971: 400-ton ocean aerofoil boat 1971-72
56 11 Scientific Research, 1971: 500-ton wide-body transport aerofoil-boat 1971-72
56 12 Scientific Research, 1971: 10-ton aerofoil boat 1971-72
56 13 Scientific Research, 1971: Passenger transport scaled from X-113Am 1971-72
56 14 Scientific Research, 1971: 200-ton transport aerofoil boat (SES) 1971-72
56 15 Photographs, 1971: 3-ton aerofoil boat [scaled X-113Am] 1971
56 16 Photographs, 1971: X-113Am blueprint of outer boats 1971
56 17 Miscellaneous, 1971: Income tax returns of Lippisch Research Corporation 1971
57 1 Publications, 1971-1972: News release by Lippisch Research Corporation: aerofoil boat concept 1971
57 2 Publications, 1971-1972: Project proposal to Dornier: 6-ton aerofoil boat 1971
57 3 Publications, 1971-1972: "Aerofoil" -- Washington, D.C. drafts 1971
57 4 Publications, 1971-1972: Report on the flight tests of the X-113Am at Lake Constance [Bodensee] by Wolfgang Späte 1971-72
57 5 Publications, 1971-1972: Magazine -- X Magazin 1971
57 6 Publications, 1971-1972: Article in VFW-Fokker Journal 1971
57 7 Publications, 1971-1972: Flight-test at Weser, pilot Wilckens -- X-113Am 1972
57 8 Publications, 1971-1972: Ames presentation: notes on aerofoil boats 1972
57 9 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letter from Boeing to J-TEC: no interest in aerofoil boat 1971
57 10 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letter form Fred Hayes (USMC) to Warren Kintzinger (Collins) regarding surface effect vehicles 1971
57 11 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Addresses from the Ram Wing Meeting -- AFOSR 1971
57 12 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letters 1971
57 13 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letters regarding the association of the Lippisch Research Corporation with Fisher, Pickens, and Barnes (Cedar Rapids attorneys) 1971
57 14 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letters regarding a joint aerofoil-boat project between the US Navy's ONR and the West German Ministry of Defense 1971
57 15 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letter from George Lippisch to his father 1971
57 16 Correspondence, 1971-1972: 77th birthday party poem to Lippisch from aerofoil team at Lake Constance 1971
57 17 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letter from Lippisch to Herschel Shosteck 1971
57 18 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Lippisch -- Pemberton 1972-75
57 19 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Letters indicating interest in the aerofoil boat concept 1972-73
57 20 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Lippisch -- RFB. Mostly regarding X-113B 2-seater and X-113Am flight test at Weser 1972-73
57 21 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Lippisch -- RFB. Mostly regarding trouble with Pilot Späte 1972
57 22 Correspondence, 1971-1972: Lippisch -- Dornier 1972
57 23 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: VW aerofoil boat, 40 hp, 2-seater 1971
57 24 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: 6-ton GEM aerofoil n.d.
57 25 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: 3-ton aerofoil boat, utility boat 1971
57 26 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: Propeller and motor calculations for X-113Am 1971
57 27 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: Statistics about aircraft performance; for comparisons with aerofoil-boats 1972-74
57 28 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: Ground effect -- stability. 1972
57 29 Scientific Research, 1971-1972: 100-ton ocean aerofoil boat 1972
57 30 Photographs, 1971-1972: 300-ton aerofoil SES 1972
57 31 Photographs, 1971-1972: Designs of Z. O. Orley 1972
58 1 Publications, 1972-1973: Flug Revue -- article on aerofoil boat X-113 1972
58 2 Publications, 1972-1973: Article on aerofoil boat in SCALA 1972
58 3 Publications, 1972-1973: Presentation at MARAD (Maritime Administration) 1972
58 4 Publications, 1972-1973: Project proposal to Dornier: 4-seater aerofoil-boat 1972
58 5 Publications, 1972-1973: DFVLR Report by Pilot Wilckens 1972
58 6 Publications, 1972-1973: "The Aerofoil Boat: A Free-Flying Ram-Wing/Surface Effect Vehicle" -- from Jane's Surface Skimmers, London, U.K. 1973-75
58 7 Publications, 1972-1973: Proposals for the low-wing X-113B: 2-seater, an RFB extension of the X-113Am program 1973
58 8 Publications, 1972-1973: RFB Report No. 122 -- flight testing of aerofoil X-113Am 1973
58 9 Publications, 1972-1973: Outline sheet for an article about the aerofoil boat 1973
58 10 Publications, 1972-1973: Article in Aviation Week about Soviet Ekranoplanes 1973
58 11 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Letter about using aerofoil boats in the Amazon region 1972
58 12 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Roger Gallington -- papers and correspondence with Lippisch 1972
58 13 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Evaluation of aerofoil boat concept by the MARAD 1971-72
58 14 Correspondence, 1972-1973: W. Benson's drone and shrouded propeller designs: letter to Lippisch 1972
58 15 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Entries by Lippisch, et al. into Jane's Surface Skimmers; correspondence with Jane's 1973-76
58 16 Correspondence, 1972-1973: The search for aerofoil-boat funding: letters 1973
58 17 Correspondence, 1972-1973: RFB with West German Ministry of Defense, BMVg 1973
58 18 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Letters about merger between Massachusetts Bay Company and Lippisch Research Corporation 1973
58 19 Correspondence, 1972-1973: Correspondence between Lippisch and RFB, mostly regarding X-114 1974-75
58 20 Scientific Research, 1972-1973: Ground effect stability 1972
58 21 Scientific Research, 1972-1973: X-113 reconstruction into a two-seater X-113B -- includes data on other aircraft and float planes 1973
58 22 Scientific Research, 1972-1973: 6-ton river bus layout 1973
58 23 Photographs, 1972-1973: X-113B 1973
58 24 Photographs, 1972-1973: X-113Am at the Weser, photos 1973
58 25 Photographs, 1972-1973: X-113B, 2-seater design 1973
58 26 Photographs, 1972-1973: X-113Am drawing 1973
58 27 Photographs, 1972-1973: X-113Am two-seater 1973
58 28 Miscellaneous, 1972-1973: Legal case involving Lippisch, Späte, and RFB 1974-75
59 1 Publications, 1973-1976: Article in Journal of Hydronautics 1974
59 2 Publications, 1973-1976: Response to R. W. Gallington's article, "Ram Wing Surface Effect Boat" in Journal of Hydronautics 1974
59 3 Publications, 1973-1976: Tech. University Aachen Report: stability of ground effect wings 1975
59 4 Publications, 1973-1976: ADPA Spring Dinner Meeting 1975
59 5 Publications, 1973-1976: AIAA Paper 75-145 1975
59 6 Publications, 1973-1976: AIAA Paper 75-167 1975
59 7 Publications, 1973-1976: "The WIG Investigation" by A.M. Lippisch 1975
59 8 Publications, 1973-1976: Studies of the longitudinal stability of ram-wing vehicles 1975
59 9 Publications, 1973-1976: Memorandum on the X-114: floats and propulsion n.d.
59 10 Publications, 1973-1976: Towing tests on a model of the X-114 1975
59 11 Publications, 1973-1976: Article about X-114 in Design News 1975
59 12 Publications, 1973-1976: Defense Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Program 1976
59 13 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Letter to Claudius Dornier and presentation by Dornier 1974
59 14 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Lippisch -- RFB; X-113B abandonment, beginning of X-114 1974
59 15 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Correspondence between J-TEC and Lippisch, regarding WIG contract with Navy/DDR&E 1975-76
59 16 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Letter by Lippisch, attempting to save the Ursinus house from demolition 1975
59 17 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Correspondence with DOT/FFA regarding certification of aerofoil-boats 1976
59 18 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Correspondence: US Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards, and Office of Invention and Innovation 1976
59 19 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Search for drone engines 1976
59 20 Correspondence, 1973-1976: Letter to Carl 1976
59 21 Scientific Research, 1973-1976: X-112 calculations -- sport model 1974
59 22 Scientific Research, 1973-1976: Aerofoil boat transport 1974
59 23 Scientific Research, 1973-1976: Mathematics notes on G.E.V. 1975
59 24 Photographs, 1973-1976: X-114 model (RFB) ca. 1975
59 25 Photographs, 1973-1976: Construction of X-114 at RFB ca. 1975
59 26 Photographs, 1973-1976: Most likely: construction of X-114 at RFB ca. 1975
60 1 Publications, 1976-1990: Naval Air Development Center 1976
60 2 Publications, 1976-1990: Article in Friendship Bulletin 1977
60 3 Publications, 1976-1990: Article about X-114 in Flying 1977
60 4 Publications, 1976-1990: Article in Kayan International 1977
60 5 Publications, 1976-1990: Magazine -- Popular Science 1977
60 6 Publications, 1976-1990: Article about the X-113 and X-114 in the magazine Die Hausfrau 1990
60 7 Correspondence, 1976-1990: Aerofoil-related letters to Dr. or Mrs. Lippisch 1980-82
60 8 Correspondence, 1976-1990: Fritz Trenkle to Mrs. Lippisch 1987
60 9 Correspondence, 1976-1990: Letter from Johanna Fuchs to Mrs. Gertrude ("Trudel") Lippisch regarding post-World War II interrogation and the Jörg ram-wing and Jörg's award 1988
61 1 Oversized material: Article on ground effect in International Scala 1972
61 2 Oversized material: X-112 photo 1963
Map case C402 D020 Aerofoil boats: ground effect theory, X-113 Riverbus (1968-73), X-112 Collins (1963), X-112 (1963), and X-113 (1970-73) (330 oversized items) 1963-1973
Map case C402 D020 Huckins Yacht Corporation: Fairfoam Flyer (Boat Schematics) ca. 1946-56
Map case C402 D020 Trailer Power Supply, Gear Train, and Cabinet (Schematics) with Three Letter Size Folders Inside 1960
Poster tubes (3) X-113 aerofoil boat/ground effect experimental data and X-112 aerofoil boat (1963) (34 items.)

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