U.S. Senate Hearings on TFX Contract Investigation 1963 Two Volumes

Description: Committee on Government Operations - Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations - Hearings U.S. Senate 1963 - TFX Contract Investigation in Two Volumes. The Two Volumes are in good condition. There are no old book or smoke odors. Very interesting content and attractive shelf decor books. The TFX Contract Investigation delved into the Department of Defense’s (DOD) contract policies for the F-111 Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program. This program aimed to develop an advanced tactical fighter aircraft that could serve both the Air Force and Navy. Here are some key points related to the investigation:Background:The TFX program was initiated to create a versatile aircraft that could meet the needs of both branches of the military.General Dynamics’ proposal was selected due to its commonality between Air Force and Navy versions, despite sharing less than half of the major structural components with Boeing’s proposal.The TFX contract was signed by General Dynamics in December 1962.Investigation:The Congressional investigation followed the selection process but could not alter the decision.The investigation aimed to scrutinize DOD contract award procedures for the TFX program, also known as the F-111.Hearings:The United States Senate Committee on Government Operations, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, conducted hearings during the Eighty-Eighth Congress, first session.These hearings took place on March 12, 13, 21, 27, and 28, 1963.Classified material was redacted from the records. Please examine the 13 pictures for additional description. Your collectible books will be wrapped in white paper and shipped in a solid box with additional padding. Buyer to pay the actual shipping fee calculated by eBay. The books weigh about 7 pounds.

Price: 48 USD

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

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