Video by ovationtribute on YouTube · Charles H Kaman at Wright Memorial Celebration in 1997
This is a commemorative VHS of Charles H. Kaman at a Wright Memorial Celebration, featuring the subtitle 'Vision, Innovation & Achievement' and the tagline 'Moving America Up. Charles H. Kaman, the founder of Kaman Corporation (parent company of Ovation Guitars), featuring a black-and-white portrait photograph and a Wright Brothers Flyer trophy/award on the back cover. Many thanks to Nancy Hackett, Executive Director, Aero Club of Washington, for the permission to share this nice & unique video of Chrales H.Kaman with you.
Year: 1997
This paperweight is a great item for a fan of Charles H. Kaman like me. From what I know, it was given as a gift during the Wright Memorial ceremony honoring C. H. Kaman in 1977. You can find the video of this event and C. H. K.'s speech via the link below: https://www.ovationtribute.com/multimedia/1997-charles-hkaman-at-wright-memorial-celebration
Year: 1984
This document consists of images from a book titled 'Kaman: Our Early Years' authored by Charles H. Kaman, founder of Kaman Corporation, a helicopter and aerospace company. The book includes two personalized inscriptions signed by Charlie Kaman: one dedicated to 'Don Jones' with the message 'With my deep respect to an early birder!' and another to 'David Saw' expressing gratitude for continued interest in the company. This is not an Ovation guitar catalog or brochure; it is a corporate history book related to Kaman's aviation/helicopter business.
Year: 1983
Published address by Charles H. Kaman delivered at the 1983 Connecticut Meeting of The Newcomen Society of the United States at Mystic Seaport on August 5, 1983. This 24-page booklet covers the complete history of Kaman Corporation from its founding in 1945 through 1983, including the development of helicopters and servo-flap rotor technology, diversification into nuclear sciences (Kaman Sciences Corporation), bearings manufacturing (Kamatics), aviation services (AirKaman), and the creation of Ovation Instruments and the Ovation guitar with its distinctive rounded back. Features a photograph of the Adamas guitar.
