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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chambers, Joseph R. Emblems of exploration : logos of the NACA and NASA / by Joseph R. Chambers and Mark A. Chambers, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Communications, Public Outreach Division, History Program Office. pages cm. — (Monographs in aerospace history ; #56) Includes bibliographical references. 1. United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Insignia. 2. United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Medals. I. Chambers, Mark A. II. Title. TL521.312.C438 2015 629.402’7—dc23 2015019236 This publication is available as a free download at http://www.nasa.gov/ebooks.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix CHAPTER 2 Maturity and Pride, 1941–1957 21 CHAPTER 1 Wings of Eagles, 1915–1940 1 Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory . . . . 2 The First Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Emblems at the Flight Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Aircraft Markings 4 The Shield 9 Ground Crews and Equipment 9 Birth of the NACA Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Applications of the NACA Wings . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Building Emblems 12 Publications and Correspondence 19 John Victory: No NACA Insignia. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Zenith of the NACA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 An Official Insignia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The “Modified Standard” Emblem . . . . . . . . . . 24 Applications of Standard and Modified Wings . . . . 25 Building Emblems 25 Aircraft Markings 29 Insignia and Deception 40 Employee Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lapel Pins 41 Service Pins 43 Badges 45 Retirement Plaques 49 Publications and Correspondence 49 Miscellaneous Applications 51 The NACA Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Anticipating the Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 iii
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