Friday, August 30, 2019

McDonnell Aircraft Model 188E US Tour

  McDonnell report No. A952 on the McDonnell Aircraft Model 188E US Tour from 12 June thru 8 July 1964. Dated 22 July 1964.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

McDonnell Douglas Model 188E in Eastern Livery

  Factory hotos of the McDonnell Douglas Model 188E STOL aircraft in Eastern Airlines Livery.

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Also drawn in United Airline Livery here

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

McDonnell Douglas Model 188E in American Livery

  Factory photos of the McDonnell Douglas Model 188E STOL aircraft in American Airlines Livery.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Brequet 941 (McDonnell Model 188) Photos

  Photos of the Brequet 941 model aircraft which became the McDonnell 188E STOL aircraft.

In June 1961, the French company Breguet flew the prototype of the Breguet 941 aircraft, a four-engine transport vehicle with a short take-off and landing. Breguet signed a licensing agreement with McDonnell Douglas) for the marketing of this aircraft in the US market.

The prototype, also known as Model 188 , has undergone intensive evaluation trials in the United States - both promising civilian and military customers, but no orders were received. The prospective modification of the Model 188E for 76 passengers was also did not gain any customers. This option was planned to be equipped with General Electric CT58-16 engines.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

McDonnell Model 188E Booklet

  A copy of an early McDonnell Aircraft Model 188E Booklet for the “Americanized” Breguet 941. Dated June 15 1963.

From the booklet: “The Breguet 941 is the only truly satisfactory STOL transport flying today by virtue of its outstanding controllability and safety at the low airspeeds associated with very short take-ofl‘ and landing distances. Prompted by appreciation of this outstanding accomplishment and by a recognition of the need by the U. S. Military for a truly safe STOL transport, McDonnell executed
a license agreement with Société Breguet in 1962. This permits the use of the flight-proven Breguet 941 design in an American produced STOL transport, the McDonnell 188E. Built to U. S. Military Standards, the McDonnell 188E will take full advantage of the more than nine years of research and development effort already invested in the basic design, as well as the flight experience gained since June 1961.”

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Operation Sun Run Booklet

  McDonnell Aircraft booklet on the RF-101C Voodoo Sun Run on Nov. 27, 1957. Dated 1957.

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Additional posts here

Nice Sun Run article here

Thursday, August 22, 2019

F3H-1 Demon Article

  A nice article by Thomas G. Foxworth on the McDonell F3H Demon. Dated 1971.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

XF3H-1 Pilot's Handbook

  A copy of MAC Report No 2353Pilot’s Handbook for the XF3H-1 aircraft. Dated November 15 1951.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

1941 Historical Aircraft Group/National Warplane Museum Photos

  Photos from the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum; now, the National Warplane Museum located in Geneseo, NY. Many unusual aircraft. Credit: Bill Maloney

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More photos here at Bill Maloney’s site.

Many more museum photos here

Monday, August 19, 2019

T-45 Goshawk Walk Around Photos

  Walk around photos of the McDonell Douglas T-45 Goshawk. Date and location unknown. Credit: Derek Pennington

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Friday, August 16, 2019

Boeing B-52C,D Flight Manual

  A copy of the TO 1B-52C-1 Flight Manual for the Boeing B-52C,D aircraft, dated 15 April 1974. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

North American A-5A Vigilante Flight Manual (Later Version)

  A later version of the North American A-5A Vigilante Flight Manual, NAVWEPS 01-60ABA-1, this one dated 1 May 1965. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Earlier manual here

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Grumman F9F-7 Cougar Flight Manual

  A copy of the AN 01-85FGE-1 Flight Manual for the Grumman F9F-7 Cougar aircraft, dated 1 May 1954. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Factory Floor Photos - Part X

  More Bldg. 002 factory floor assembly photos of F-15 aircraft taken in 1972, 1973 and 1978.

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Other Factory Floor Postings here

Monday, August 12, 2019

Factory Floor Photos - Part IX

  More Bldg. 002 factory floor assembly photos. This time of F-15 aircraft taken in March of 1972.

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Other Factory Floor Postings here

Friday, August 9, 2019

Douglas A3D-2P Flight Manual

  A copy of the NAVWEPS 01-40ATB-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas A3D-2P aircraft, dated 15 September 1961. Credit: Anymouse collection
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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Douglas A-4C/L Flight Manual

  A copy of the NAVAIR 01-40AVE-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas A-4C/L aircraft, dated 1 April 1977. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Douglas A-4 and TA-4 Tactical Pocket Guide

  A copy of the NAVAIR 01-40AV-1TB Tactical Pocket Guide for the Douglas A-4 and TA-4 aircraft, dated 1 February 1976. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Douglas A4D-1 and -2 Flight Manual Supplement

  A copy of the AN 01-40AVA-1 Flight Manual Supplement for the Douglas A4D-1 and -2 aircraft, dated 15 July 1957. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Douglas A4D-1 and -2 Flight Manual

  A copy of the AN 01-40AVA-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas A4D-1 and -2 aircraft, dated 1 October 1956. Credit: Anymouse collection

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Hiller UH-12E Hauler Brochure #2

A poor copy of a Hiller UH-12E Hauler Booklet from the early 1950’s. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Hiller Copter News 10th Anniversary

  A copy of the December 1952 special Hiller Helicopter edition for their 10th Anniversary. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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