On the Frontier–Flight Research at Dryden

From the NASA History Series. A copy of the report On the Frontier–Flight Research at Dryden from 1946 to 1981 (SP-4303). Written by Richard P. Hallion and dated 1984.

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VFW-614 Flight Manual

A copy of the flight manual, Vol. 1-Operating Information, for the VFW-Fokker 614 commercial aircraft. Dated January 1978.

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OV-10A (Black Pony) Information Sheet

A xerox copy of the North American OV-10A (Black Pony) Information Sheet. Covers aircraft ststs, weapons and type of patrols the aircraft were used for. “Black Ponies” were the Navy's Close Air Support Squadron in Vietnam

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USAF OperationsTraining Course for the OV-10

A copy of the North American OV-10 USAF OperationsTraining Course. Dated February 1983. Dated 26 January 1983.

From the course introduction: “During the transition phase {Initial Qualifica-
tion), you will practice previously learned flying skills while developing the specific techniques required for the 0V-10. In the tactical phase {Mission Qualification}. you will learn the duties of a Forward Air Controller. Upon completing the course you will be designated a Mission Capable (MC) FAC. if your final assignment is to a command other than TAB. you might receive an additional checkride along with theater indoctrination before upgrade to Mission Ready (MR) status.”

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North American OV-10 Operational Training Course

A copy of the North American OV-10 Operational Training Course #2. Dated February 1983.

From the introduction: “This syllabus prescribes the overall training strategy and approximate amount of instruction required for a student having the entry prerequisites to attain the course goals and to graduate.”

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Future Aeronautical and Space Systems Report

An AIAA report on Future Aeronautical and Space Systems, dated January 1, 1997. Written by A. Noor and S. Venneri. Interesting reading!

From review: “As the Earth's population grows and migrates, air and space travel as we currently know it will have to change to meet the requirements of a new society. This exciting book looks at the possibilities and probabilities of future air and space travel. It reports on the latest experimental research, including up-to-date artists' renderings, color plates, and more than 200 figures and tables. It also details applications for these new systems and vehicles.”

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Italian C-130J/KC-130J Performance Manual

A copy of the Lockheed Martin Company manual for the Italian C-130J and KC-130JPerformance Data. Dated 21 October 2006.

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Laminar Flow Control Reports

Having been a Wind Tunnel Test Conductor at one point in my Aeronautical Engineering career, I am a sucker for these reports! Here are three NASA Laminar Flow Control Reports on aircraft.

1. Overview of Laminar Flow Control, dated October 1998

2. Aircraft Laminar Flow Control, dated 1998

3. Feasibility and Benefits of Laminar Flow Control on Supersonic Cruise Airplanes,     dated July 3 1989

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F-4 & F-101 Deceleration Parachute

Desription and dimensions of F-4 and F-101Deceleration Parachute. It says F-101 but it's the same type as used by the F-4, according to Mills. Dated May 15 2013. Credit: Charles

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McAir 1000th Aircraft Rollout-F3H-1N Demon

McDonnell Airscoop newspaper article on the 1000th aircraft built by McDonnell Aircraft, aF3H-1N Demon. Paper is dated January 1955. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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F-101 Voodoo Introduction Article

McDonnell Airscoop newspaper article on the introduction of the F-101 Voodoo aircraft. Paper is dated December 1954. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Boeing B-727 Fuselage and Wing Station Charts

 We are used to station and dimension charts for military aircraft; but. seldom see them for commercial aircraft. I came across these for the Boeing B-727 aircraft in an FAA Advisory Circular, dated 22 January 1973.

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Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Walk Around

Two sets of Walk Around photos of Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Bu No. 37973 on display at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino California. Credit: Cees Hendriks

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Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Plans

Douglas Company issue of scale model plans for the Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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A nice poster of the Skyrocket is here

Toward Mach 2 - The Douglas D-558 Program

OV-10A Bronco Service News

The July/August 1970 edition of the North American Rockwell, Columbus Division, Service News.featuring the OV-10A aircraft.

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F3H Demon Combat Capability Report

A poor Xerox copy of the F3H Demon Combat Capability Report, No. 3125, dated 1 September 1953.

This Combat Capability Report expresses the summation of the Demon’s capability to fulfill it’s missions and to conduct combat actions. 

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F-4C Close Air Support (CAS) Report

McAir report No. B720 on the F-4 Close Air Support (CAS) proposal, dated 14 May 1965.

From the forward: “The close air support aircraft described in this report is designated the F-4(CAS). The aircraft is a production F-4C modified by deleting equipment and systems not required in the performance of the basic close air support mission and by adding other equipment and systems that enhance that basic mission.”

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Army Materiel Painting Instructions

A copy of the Army Materiel Painting Instructions, TM 43-1039, dated 27 July 1988. Paint and Camo instructions for Army weapons.

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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Photos-Part III

Some more A-4 Skyhawk pictures for your pleasure. Credit: The Jean Aker archive collection via the BoxArt Den

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Part I photos here

Part II photos here

Gulf Oil Lunar Module Paper Model

A “Golden Oldie” from the Gulf Oil Company. Their 1969 Lunar Module Paper Model. The originals were pre-punched for easier assembly. Credit: The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Models via Rob Iwata Padawan

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JB-2 Loon Walk Around

27 photos of the JB-2 Loon at Point Mugu Missile Park, CA. Credit: Vladimir Yakubov

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Additional Loon walk around here

JB-2 - America's First Cruise Missile

A great thesis project on history of America's First Cruise Missile, the JB-2. Written by Gary Francis Quigg and dated May 2014. Lots of photos.

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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo Booklet #1 (Revised)

One of the promotional pamphlets issued by McDonnell Aircraft for the F-101 Voodoo.

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U.S. Navy Pilots' Information File

A copy of the U.S. Navy Pilots' Information File, NAVAER 00-80T-33, dated June 1949. Credit: Anymouse collection

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F-4 Phantom II Pamphlet (Revised)

Early 1961 F-4 pamphlet issued during the Navy’s 50th anniversary showing armament and three world records.

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Martin AGM-12 Bullpup Missile Article

An article on the Martin AGM-12 Bullpup Missile from the Air Progress magazine of Fall 1962. F-4 Phantom II’s and A-4 Skyhawk’s carried this missile.

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F-3H Demon Article #2

A very nice 17 page article on the F-3H Demon with paint schemes, markings cut-a-ways, profiles and a whole lot of info. From the March 2008 Aeroplane magazine Database.

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Temco TT-1 Pilots Handbook

A copy of the NAVAIR Pilot’s Manual,  01-270KAA-501, for the Temco TT-1 aircraft. This manual is dated 15 August, 1958. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Temco Model 58

A copy of the company brochure for the Temco Model 58 aircraft. Dated 1956. Credit: William Rudolph collection

“The new Temco Model 58 is a private venture, tandem-seat trainer designed for military use. Unlike most tractor Lycoming-powered aircraft, the Temco Model 58's 340-h.p. Lycoming GSO-480-AIA flat-six, drives a three-blade, constant-speed, metal airscrew. With a loaded weight of 2,993 lb., the Model 58 has a maximum speed of 185 knots at 10,000 ft., with a service ceiling of 25,000 ft . plus. Range at 137 kt. is 485 miles at 20,000 ft. Span 33 ft. 2t in.; length 25ft. 10 in.; height 9ft. 10 in. Miscellaneous stores include sixteen 80-mm. rocket projectiles, two 100-lb. G.P. bombs and two under-belly Napalm incendiary bombs. Each wing can mount a single 0.50-in. or 0.30-in. machine gun.”  Air Pictorial 1956-03

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Temco Model 51/TT-1 Pinto

A copy of the company brochure for the Temco Model 51/TT-1 Pinto aircraft. Dated 1956. Credit: William Rudolph collection

“In the early 1950s Temco initiated design of a lightweight primary jet trainer which it designated Model 51 Pinto. A cantilever mid-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear, accommodating the instructor and pupil in tandem in an enclosed cockpit, it was powered by a Continental J69-T-9 turbojet.

The prototype, first flown on 26 March 1956, was later tested by the US Navy, which then ordered 14 production aircraft under the designation TT-1. The first jet trainer in service with any of the US air arms, it was operated by the US Navy to study the feasibility of using jet aircraft for primary training. No further production followed, and plans for a Super Pinto attack trainer also failed.” AviaStar.Org

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CF-118 Hornet Walk Around

One hundred and forty McDonnell Douglas CF-118 Hornet walk around photos. Location is unknown. Credit: Daryl Nightingale

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Operator's Manual for the 28 Ft Diameter Parachute

Department of the Army technical manual, TM 10-1670-213-10, dated 18 September 1975.

“OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR
PARACHUTE PERSONNEL, TYPES
28-FOOT-DIAMETER BACK,
28-FOOT-DIAMETER
CHEST, NB-8 BACK AND
MARTIN-BAKER EJECTION SEAT
HARNESSES”

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North American OV-10A Maintenance Instructions - Airframe

A copy of the Airframe Maintenance Instructions, NAVAIR 01-60GCB-2-2, for the North American OV-10A aircraft. Dated 15 January 1977. Credit: Hyroz.net

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Grumman OV-1D/RV-1D Mohawk Operators Manual

A copy of the Operations Manual,TM 55-1510-213-10,  for the Grumman OV-1D/RV-1D Mohawk aircraft. Dated 4 August 1978. Credit: Hydroz.net

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North American XB-70 Interim Flight Manual

A copy of the Interim Flight Manual, T. O. 1B-70(X)A-1,  for the North American XB-70 aircraft, dated 25 June 1965.

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Grumman OV-1B/C/D/RV-1D Maintenance Instructions

A copy of the Grumman OV-1B/C/D/RV-1D Maintenance Instructions for airframe systems, TM 55-1510-204-23P-1. This is a technical manual and is dated 5 May 1986.

“AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE
MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL
TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE
REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS)
                          FOR
AIRCRAFT, OBSERVATION OV-1B, OV-1C, OV-1D
AND RV-1D AIRCRAFT, RECONNAISSANCE”

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Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Maneuver Guide

A copy of the Army student manuver guide for the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk aircraft. Dated November 1966.

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Grumman 0V-1D Army Evaluation

The final report on the Army Evalution II of the production OV-1D Mohawk aircraft’s performance and handling qualities. Dated March 1971. Project n0. 70-03.

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Grumman OV-1A Mohawk Operators Manual

A copy of the Army operators manual, TM 55-1510-204-10/2, for the Grumman OV-1A Mohawk aircraft. Credit: Hydroz.net

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Grumman OV-1B Operator's and Crewmember's Checklist

A copy of the Army Operator's and Crewmember's Checklist for the Grumman OV-1B Mohawk. Dated 22 February 1979. Credit: Hodroz.net

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Douglas C-133A Cargomaster Walk Around

A group of 164 photos of the Douglas C-133A Cargomaster at the Travis Air Expo in 2008. Credit: Vladimir Yakubov

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History of Californian Aviation

A got a note from Joe Towner alerting me to a new web site on the History of Californian Aviation.

Info from Joe:

“I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know about a new guide that Air New Zealand have recently launched that celebrates the rich history of aviation in California. From early pioneers in the 1910s, through to World War II, space shuttles and modern tech companies like SpaceX. Although California, and Los Angeles in particular, is very well known as the home of media and entertainment, its role in aviation history can sometimes be overshadowed. I thought this might be an interesting look back for your readers, at such events as:  

- The first major airshow in America
- The first and only flight of "The Spruce Goose"
- Creation of Apollo 9 landing capsules in Downey, CA
- The launch of reusable rockets by Space X”

Lot’s of interesting facts!

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Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey Aircrew Pocket Checklist

A copy  of the A1-V22AB-NFM-500 Aircrew Pocket Checklist for the Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey, dated 1 October 2006.

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F-15C/D Nonnuclear Weapon Delivery Manual

A copy of the Nonnuclear Weapon Delivery Manual, T.O. 1F-15C-34-1-1, for the F-15C/D aircraft, dated 15 March 1981.

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McDonnell F-101B Voodoo Walkaround

A group of 149 photos of the McDonnell F-101B Voodoo at The Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, CA. Credit: Vladimir Yakubov

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Another F-101B walk Around here

F-101B/F Voodoo Flight Manual (Later)

A copy of the USAF Flight Manual TO-1F-101B-1 for the McDonnell F-101B/F aircraft. This manual is a later one and is dated 1 November 1980. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Earlier Flight Manual here

The U. S. Air Force “Have Doughnut” Project

This is the tale of a borrowed Mig-21 and it’s evaluation in 1968.

From the report:

“1. The U.S. borrowed a Soviet-built MiG-21 F-13 FISHBED E from 23 January 1968 to 8 April 1968
2. The Foreign Technology Division of AFSC led the exploitation utilizing expertise
from AFFTC, ASD, TAC, NWC
3. The purpose was to substantiate and supplement existing threat dat
4. Included ground and flight testing
5. 102 flights (77 flying hours) in 40 days of flying
6. The U.S. gave the jet back when they were done with it”

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Have Doughnut Project Report #1 here or here

Have Doughnut Project Report #2 here or here

Additional info here and here

Many photos and info here

US Navy Pilots' Information File

A copy of NAVAER 00-80T-33 of the US Navy Pilots' Information File, dated 1949. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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McDonnell and Douglas Profile Publications

A set of the Profile Publications dealing with McDonnell and Douglas aircraft. Excellent reference material!

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