THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA)

WEATHERFORD, OK

Apollo Command Module "Boilerplate" #1210 This is located outside the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, OK. Here is the text of the plaque: NASA often used "boilerplate" spacecraft as an economical way to evaluate designs when an actual spacecraft was not required. Originally named for the thick boilerplate steel used to construct early units, boilerplates were built to simulate the same size, shape, structure, mass and center of gravity of the actual spacecraft they represented. Often heavily instrumented, these craft were used for many types of evaluations, including water impact tests, verifying parachute systems, perfecting flotation collars, and water uprighting bags. Boilerplates were also extensively used for training recovery crews, and to develop procedures on how to remove astronauts from their spacecraft after splashdown. "Boilerplate" #1210 This specific Apollo boilerplate was used for landing and naval recovery training, and to test the development of flotation devices used to stabilize the Apollo after splashdown.
Apollo Command Module "Boilerplate" #1210 Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

Thomas P Stafford Airport (OJA) is a public airport located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States. The airport is named in honor of Astronaut Thomas P Stafford, who was born in Weatherford. The airport covers an area of 680 acres and has one asphalt runway designated 17/35, which measures 5,000 by 75 feet.

The airport supports general aviation activities and provides services such as fueling, aircraft maintenance, and hangar rentals. It is equipped with a variety of navigational aids, including an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), which provides pilots with up-to-date weather information.

In addition to serving the general aviation community, Thomas P Stafford Airport also supports local businesses and industries through its proximity to Interstate 40 and the nearby cities of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The airport is located just three miles northeast of downtown Weatherford, making it easily accessible to the city's residents and visitors.

Overall, Thomas P Stafford Airport is a vital transportation hub for the region, providing a gateway for travelers and supporting the economic development of the surrounding communities.

THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA) is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in WEATHERFORD OK. US MID #8404000470

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Apollo Command Module "Boilerplate" #1210 This is located outside the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, OK. Here is the text of the plaque: NASA often used "boilerplate" spacecraft as an economical way to evaluate designs when an actual spacecraft was not required. Originally named for the thick boilerplate steel used to construct early units, boilerplates were built to simulate the same size, shape, structure, mass and center of gravity of the actual spacecraft they represented. Often heavily instrumented, these craft were used for many types of evaluations, including water impact tests, verifying parachute systems, perfecting flotation collars, and water uprighting bags. Boilerplates were also extensively used for training recovery crews, and to develop procedures on how to remove astronauts from their spacecraft after splashdown. "Boilerplate" #1210 This specific Apollo boilerplate was used for landing and naval recovery training, and to test the development of flotation devices used to stabilize the Apollo after splashdown.
American woodcock #1 Scolopax minor, Weatherford, OK, 27 Oct 2024.
Fox squirrel Sciurus niger, Weber park, Weatherford, OK 18 Oct 2024
F-15A - Stafford Air & Space Museum This is a McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle located at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, OK. In April 2024, it was relocated here from its previous display at the National Museum of the Unites States Air Force. <a href="https://oklahomaroute66.com/news/f-15-eagle-aircraft-arrives-at-stafford-air-and-space-museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">oklahomaroute66.com/news/f-15-eagle-aircraft-arrives-at-s...</a>
Hanging thieves (Robberfly) Diogmites sp. Weber park, Weatherford, Ok, 7 July 2024.
Coopers hawk #7 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.
Coopers hawk #8 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.
BIF - Mississippi kite Ictinia mississippiensis, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 4 July 2024
Cooper's hawk with prey #1 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.
Cooper's hawk with prey #2 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.
Cooper's hawk with prey #3 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.
Cooper's Hawk #5 Accipiter cooperii, Weber park, Weatherford, OK, 7 July 2024.

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THOMAS P STAFFORD MUSEUM ENDOWMENT
3000 N LOGAN RD
WEATHERFORD
OK
73096-2681

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MID # 8404000470
Name THOMAS P STAFFORD MUSEUM ENDOWMENT
Alternate Name THOMAS P STAFFORD AIRPORT (OJA)
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 731507156
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.544836, -98.671644
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 039
US Census Tract: 960700
US Census Block: 1089