The Jewish Encyclopedia
of Western Pennsylvania
A project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
Vern Estes writes to Jay Apt with three rockets for him to carry on the shuttle for his first mission. The rockets are named “V.E.” for Vernon Estes, “J.A.” for Jay Apt, and Scout. The letter includes information on the construction of each rocket and Estes preference on which rocket to take.