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In 1959, the US Air Force awarded contracts to produce Tektronix Type 545 scopes, an order which involved companies [[Hickok]] and [[Lavoie]]. | In 1959, the US Air Force awarded contracts to produce Tektronix Type 545 scopes, an order which involved companies [[Hickok]] and [[Lavoie]], and later also [[Jetronic]]. | ||
In February 1961, Tektronix filed suit against the US Government. Litigation took many years, the case was ultimately closed only in 1979, when Tek was paid $4.5M compensation. | In February 1961, Tektronix filed suit against the US Government. Litigation took many years, the case was ultimately closed only in 1979, when Tek was paid $4.5M compensation (~$19M in 2023 Dollars). | ||
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