F/A-18A Cockpit Walk Around

Forty photos of an F/A-18A Cockpit walk around with ejection seat photos. Credit: Nick Kiriokos

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McDonnell Flight Test Team Article

A short ;but, nice article on our (McAir) Flight Test Pilot’s. Yes, I knew all three of them! Good people.

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McDonnell KUD-1 Gargoyle Development and Test

A copy of the final report on the development and development test of the McDonnell KUD-1 Gargoyle drone. Report No. R-0092. Dated 27 March 1947. 

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Airspeed Horsa Glider Pilot's Notes

 A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (AP 2097-A) for the Airspeed Horsa Glider. Dated 1944.

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Stinson L-5/B/C/E and OY-1 Sentinel Pilot's Manual

A copy of the Pilot’s Manual (AN 01-50DB-1) for the Stinson L-5/B/C/E and OY-1 Sentinel aircraft. Dated 23 June 1945.

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Janes Air-Launched Weapons

A copy of Janes Janes Air-Launched Weapons. Dated June 1997.

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Boeing V-22 Osprey Guidebook

A copy of the Boeing V-22 Osprey Guidebook. Dated 2011. Credit: Steve Lasday Collection

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Vought Corsair I-IV Pilot’s Notes

A copy of the Pilot's Note’s, AP 235-1A,B,C & D, for the Vought Corsair I-IV  aircraft. Dated 1944.

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Models of Fighting Planes

The paper-plane construction style of this book was developed by Wallis Rigby, an Englishman. He was internationally known for his paper models ofairplanes, ships and trains. This is one of Rigby’s many books of paper-model WWII airplanes. Rigby is generally credited with developing and popularizing the tab-and-slot type of paper-model construction. This simpli-
fied construction gave thousands of young modelers their first experience with model airplanes. Credit Phil Koopman, Sr.

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Models of Warplanes of the World

Paper models of all types are popular in many countries. Called Paper-Card Modeling in Europe, it spans the range from simple folded-paper darts, to complex three-dimensional models of airp|anes, ships and buildings. The paper-plane construction style of this bookwas developed by Wallis Rigby, an Englishman. He was internationally know for his paper models ofairplanes, ships and trains. This is one of Rigby’s many books of paper-model WWII airplanes.
Rigby is generally credited with developing and popularizing the tab-and-slot type of paper-model construction. This simplified construction gave thousands of young modelers their first experience with model airplanes. Credit Phil Koopman, Sr.

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North American F-86E Erection and Maintenance Instructions

A copy of to 1f-f-86-2 for the Erection and Maintenance Instructions on the North American F-86E aircraft, dated 20 December 1952.

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North American F-86H Flight Manual

A copy of the North American F-86H Flight Manual, T.O. 1F-86H-1. Dated February 26 1960. This is a later copy of the manual.

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An Overview of AutoGyros and the McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane

A copy of the NASA/CR-2003-212799 booklet on An Overview of AutoGyros and the McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane. Dated October 2003. Written by Franklin D. Harris. Prepared for the Ames Research Center. A bit dry; but, a lot of great XV-1 photos and info.

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Grumman F8F-1/1B/1N/2/2N/2P Bearcat Pilot's Handbook

A copy of AN 01-85FD-1, the Grumman F8F-1/1B/1N/2/2N/2P Bearcat Pilot's Handbook. Dated  1 December 1949.

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Gloster Meteor Mk 7 Pilot’s Notes

A copy of AP 2210G-PN, the Gloster Meteor Mk 7 Pilot’s Notes. Dated  December 1957.

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Champlin Fighter Museum Photos

The Champlin Fighter Museum was an aircraft museum located at Mesa, Arizona. It specialized in airworthy World War I and World War II fighters. After 22 years of operation, the Museum was closed on May 26, 2003 and its collection was moved to the Museum of Flight at Seattle's Boeing Field.

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Aviation Links Page

A very good web page listing many aviation related web sites. Try it! You will like it! But, be prepared to spend a LOT of time going thru the links!

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Douglas DB-7B Boston III Pilot’s Notes

A copy of AP 2023C, the Douglas DB-7B Boston III Pilots Notes.

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Douglas A-20 Havoc II Pilot’s Notes

A copy of AP 1807B-PN, the Douglas A-20 Havoc II Pilots Notes. Dated July 1941.

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Aviation Officers Safety Guide

The Aviation Safety Oflicer’s Guide is designed primarily to assist the Squadron Aviation Safety Officer in implementing and prosecuting an
active aircraft accident prevention program.

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F/A-18F Super Hornet Walk Around

Walk around photos of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. Location unknown.  Credit: Michael Benolkin

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WWII Allied and Axis Aircraft 3-view Drawings

A copy of forty 1/72 3-view drawings of WWII Allied and Axis Aircraft. Nice drawings!  Credit: Phil Koopman, Sr

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C-17A Globemaster III Walk Around–Part III

Walk around photos of a C-17A Globemaster III. Taken at a paris airport. Credit: G.Galvao

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Northrop A-9A Photos–Part 4

More photos and info on the Northrop A-9A prototype aircraft.

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Goodyear GA-468 Inflatoplane (XAO2G-1)–Part II

More photos of the Goodyear GA-468 Inflatoplane (XAO2G-1). A very unique aircraft!

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Douglas A-26 A/B Erection and Maintenance Manual

A copy of AN 01-40AJ-2 Erection and Maintenance Manual for the Douglas A-26BA/B Invader aircraft. Dated 20 May 1945.

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F2H-2/2B/2N/2P Banshee Illustrated Parts Breakdown

A copy of the F2H-2/2B/2N/2P Banshee Illustrated Parts Breakdown manual (An 01-245FBB-4) Dated 1 August 1955.

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Additional F-101 Voodoo Patches

A note from Jari on his submission of these two Vodoo patches: I was with 409 Squadron at CFB Comox many years ago working on the CF-101 Voodoo and here a couple of patches from that era. The top one shows the outline of a Voodoo with the British Columbia flag behind it with 409 All Weather Fighter Squadron on top and British Columbia Air National Guard at the bottom – there is no BCANG just the designer of the patch added it for humour. The bottom patch is the one we had in Load Section where I worked most of the time, the number on the nose of the CF-101 is 571, as our trade was  Weapon Tech Air 571. Credit and thanks to: Jari

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Douglas A4M Skyhawk Flight Manual

A copy of the Douglas A4M Skyhawk Flight Manual 01-40AVM-1. Dated 1 November 1971.

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Douglas B-26B/C and JD-1 Flight Handbook

A copy of the Douglas B-26B/C and JD-1 Flight Handbook. TO 1B-26B-1. Dated 22 July 1953.

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Douglas B-26K Illustrated Parts Breakdown

A copy of the Douglas B-26K Illustrated Parts Breakdown manual. TO 1B-26K-4. Dated 15 September 1965.

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Douglas A-20A Havoc Flight Instructions Handbook

A copy of the Douglas A-20A Havoc Flight Instructions Handbook (TO 01-40AB-1). dated March 15 1941.

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Consolidated B-32 Dominator Flight Manual

A copy of the Consolidated B-32 Dominator Flight Manual. Dated 15 July 1945.

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Avro Lancaster I/III/X Pilot’s Notes

A better copy of the Pilot’s Notes (A.P. 2062A-P.N.) for the Avro Lancaster I/III/X aircraft. Dated May 1944. Thanks Steve! Credit: Steve Billings

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Douglas Dakota IV Pilot’s Notes

A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (A.P. 2445D-P.N.) for the Douglas Dakota IV aircraft. Dated June 1946.

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Avro Lancaster I/III/VII/X Pilot’s Notes

A copy of the Pilot’s notes (A.P. 2062A-P.N.) for the Avro Lancaster I/III/VII/X aircraft. Dated May 1944.

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Towing with the Vertol 44 Brochure

A Vertol company brochure that ilustrates the towing capacities of the Vertol 44 (Military H-21 Workhorse) helicopter. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum

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McDonnell Alpha Draco Missile–30th Year Reunion

A decent xerox of the Alpha Draco Missile – 30th Year Reunion Notes. Lots of info on this little known project. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter Collection

ALPHA DRACO [Air Force)
Air-to-surface experimental missile entered by McDonnell
Aircraft in the BOLD ORION (later SKYBOLT) competition.
Solid propellant. Mission: to demonstrate the feasibility of air-
launched ballistic missiles.

ALPHA DRACO Fact Sheet
Written and Edited by Cliff Lethbridge

From:  https://www.spaceline.org/rocketsum/alpha-draco.html

Classification: Research Rocket

Length: 46 feet, 1 inch

Diameter: 2 feet, 7 inches

Finspan: 7 feet, 1 inch

Alpha Draco, also known as Model 122B Test Vehicle, was built by McDonnell Aircraft in support of Air Force high-altitude research activities. Just three were launched from Cape Canaveral.

Launched from a mobile trailer/erector launcher designed for the Honest John missile, Alpha Draco was a two-stage solid-fueled rocket. It carried an aeroballistic nosecone payload.

Although the rocket was launched like a ballistic missile weapon, the payload was designed to reach a high altitude, then be placed on a level flight path by utilizing its own lifting characteristics, which could be done without the use of wings.

Since the payload could then glide toward its target unpowered, without reaching space altitudes, a weapon utilizing this capability could theoretically carry a heavier weapons payload than a purely ballistic missile weapon. It would not need to fly as high to be able to cover the same distances.

The concept was known as boost-glide since the first and second stage boosters would carry the payload to its desired altitude, then the payload would glide toward its target.

It had been called the skip-bomber by German rocket scientists during World War II, although the Germans could never thoroughly test the theory. Alpha Draco, on the other hand, successfully tested the technique, which had been studied and refined carefully by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) well into the 1950's.

In a typical flight profile, the Alpha Draco was launched on a nearly horizontal angle of about 100 degrees. The first stage booster shut down and was jettisoned at an altitude of about 42,000 feet, then the unpowered second stage and payload continued a ballistic trajectory. The second stage fired at an altitude of about 65,000 feet.

The second stage burned out at an altitude of about 92,000 feet about 40 miles downrange of the launch site. The aeroballistic payload, which remained attached to the second stage, then achieved a nearly level glide path, gradually decreasing its altitude until being programmed to begin a terminal dive and impact the ocean about 240 miles downrange of the launch site.

In addition to validating the boost-glide concept, Alpha Draco yielded important data on the aerodynamics of hypersonic flight as well as materials that can withstand high temperatures. The payload employed a pioneering slow roll as it glided to help distribute heat evenly throughout the structure. Although short-lived, the program was valuable in U.S. missile technology evolution.

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FH-1 Phantom Pilots Handbook

A copy of Navy Pilot’s Handbook #AN 01-245FA-1, for the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom aircraft, dated 1 September, 1949.

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RF/YRF-101A Voodoo Flight Manual

  A copy of the USAF Flight Manual TO-1F-101(R)(Y)A-1 for the McDonnell RF/YRF-101A Voodoo aircraft. Dated 1 November 1961.

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William Phillips–Aviation Artist

William Phillips is now a renowned aviation artist and the artist of choice for many collectors. Here is a selection of his aviation art.

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The Brightest New Jet Under the Sun

A company brochure introducing the DC-10 aircraft. Has 3-view drawings and other info. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter Collection

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Shuttle Orbiter Aft Propulsion System

A short company brochure to introduce the Shuttle Orbiter Aft Propulsion System as built by McDonnell Douglas. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter Collection

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America’s 20th Century Space Travelers

A great two sheet listing of all Mecury, Gemini, Apollo and Skylab missions. From Mcdonell Douglas Corp. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter Collection

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F-101 Voodoo Patches

Several original McDonell F-101 VooDoo patches. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter Collection

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McDonnell F4H-1 - Early Internal Memos

A number of early McDonell internal company memos on the F4H-1 project. Interesting reading! Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum

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F-101B Voodoo and Cockpit Layout Walk Around

A few walk around photos of McDonnell F-101B-85-MC Voodoo Serial: 57-0282 at Pima Air and Space Museum, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ. Credit Michael Benolkin

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