Thursday, November 30, 2023

Douglas A-26B/C Pilot’s Handbook

Douglas A-26BC Pilot’s Handbook _01 A copy of the Pilot’s Manual #AN 01-40AJ-1, for the Douglas A-26B/C aircraft, dated 24 January 1946.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot Training Manual (Later)

North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot Training Manual (Later)_01 A copy of the later Pilot Training Manual (AAF Manual No.50-11) for the North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft. Dated 1 April 1945.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Boeing YC-14A Photos and Info

YC-14-03 Thirty one photos of the Boeing YC-14A prototype aircraft for the United States Air Force's Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) competition. It lost to the McDonnell Douglas C-17. High marks for originallity!

Other photos (51) here

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Monday, November 27, 2023

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions_01 A copy of the North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions (TO 1L-10A-10).

 

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Army Aviation Article

Army Aviation Report_01 An article on the state of Army Aviation in 1962. Here is the entire issue of Flying magazine from May 1962. A wonderful trip thru history!

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Apollo 13 Hardee Pogs

s-l1600 (1)s-l1600 (2) Now, for something different!! 

FromHardee's Food Services - 1995

Note: These milk caps were distributed at Hardee's restaurants.

No.   Title

1    Apollo XIII (Mission Patch)
  2    All Systems So
  3    Lift Off
  4    Stage 1 Separation
  5    (Earth)
  6    Odyssey Docks LEM
  7    Odyssey Fires Engine
  8    (A13 Logo)
  9    (Moon)
10    Houston, We Have a Problem
11    A View Home
12    Aquarius Fires Engine
13    (Moon with Earth)
14    Service Module Jettisoned
15    (Apollo 13 Crew)
16    Lunar Module
17    Reentry
18    Splash Down
19    O.K. Houston!
20    Recovery

--    Apollo 13 Mission Pog Milk Caps (Checklist Card)

Metal Slammers

--    Apollo XIII (Mission Patch)
--    (A13 Logo)

Good individual photos here 

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

McDonnell SRV Project

SRV-006 Thirteen original McDonnell company photos for the mid-60’s SRV Project. Sub-Orbital Reusable Vehicle (SRV) (I think this is correct’ but, I can’t find any more info on subject! Does anyone know anything about this program?) 

American re-entry vehicle technology satellite. The Boost Glide Re-entry Vehicle (BGRV) investigated related technological problems, particularly hypersonic maneuvering after re-entry into the atmosphere.

AKA: BGRV. Status: Operational 1968.

The test was flown on 26 February 1968 from Vandenberg AFB, California to the area of Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean. It was launched from an Atlas missile booster and served to provide much data on hypersonic maneuvering flight characteristics. This data was of great value in developing later maneuvering re-entry vehicles. Upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, flight control was achieved through the use of the aft trim flares and a reaction jet system commanded from an on-board inertial guidance system instead of by aerodynamic controls.

 

A Boost Glide Re-entry Vehicle (BGRV) is a type of missile that can maneuver at hypersonic speeds after re-entry into the atmosphere 1. The BGRV program was initiated by the United States Air Force to investigate missile maneuvering at hypersonic speeds after re-entry into the atmosphere. Upon re-entry, flight control is achieved by using aft trim flares and a reaction jet system commanded from an on-board inertial guidance system. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Lockheed L-1011 Access Guide

PSC 78-30921 L-1011-Access-Guide March 1978_01 The Lockheed guide (PSC 78-30921) to the L-1011 aircraft. Dated March 1978. Credit: Bill Spidle

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Monday, November 20, 2023

F-106A/B Structural Repair Manual

F-106AB Structural Repair Manual_01 A copy of the F-106A/B Structural Repair Manual T.O. 1F-106A-3, dated 16 August 1982.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

US Navy F-4 Tail Markings

Smoke Trails Vol.1 No.1_18 A very nice group of three articles on US Navy Tail markings as used on the F-4 Phantom II aircraft. From Smoke Trails magazines. Written by Roger Chenard.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Proposed Layout of the CF-105 Arrow Aircraft

Proposed Layout of the CF-105 Arrow Aircraft_01 A copy of the Canadian goverenment report on the Proposed Layout of the CF-105 Arrow Aircraft’s description and maintence instructions. Short;but, interesting.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Navy F-4 Phantom II Differences Article

Smoke Trails Vol.3 No.1_02 A nice article by Paul F. Collin on the differences between U S Navy F-4 Phantom II’s. From the Smoke Trails Vol.3 No.1

magazine.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Douglas Skystreak D-558-1 Factory Photos and Press Releases

Skystreak - 006 Copies of original press releases and photos of the Douglas Skystreak D-558-1 aircraft. Dated 1953. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter

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Monday, November 13, 2023

The Untouchables - Eros Brochure II

Eros1 - 001 Another brochure on the EROS i Eliminate Range Zero System of aircraft collision avoidance that McDonnell pioneered in the 1960’s. I was a part of the flight test on the aircraft equipped with this system. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter

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Additional posts on the EROS system are here

Monday, November 6, 2023

Time Off

Several weeks ago, my wife managed to fall down the basement stairs and break both legs!

She is home now; but, as I am the primary care giver and have mobility issues of my own, I am going to take this week off of posting to calm things down around here.

Should be posting next Monday, Nov 13th.

Ron

Friday, November 3, 2023

FH-1/FD-1 Phantom I Photos

80G-396471-FH-1-111750-NATC-Belly-Tank-Trials-19480914 A few very nice photos, sharing some US Navy 80-G series images of FH-1, FD-1 aircraft from the US National Archives. Shows the belly tank aircraft and general views of another FH-1. Credit: Bill Spidle

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

McDonnell Aircraft Flight Ramp Photos

078 Eighty five McDonnell Aircraft Flight Ramp Photos. A lot of hardly seen photos.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Early Jet Recommendations Report from 1944

Early Jet Recommendations Report from 1944_01 A copy of an interesting report written on 12/09/1944 about the Recommendations given on an early jet aircraft proposal.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

XF-88 Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions

Scan2199 A copy of the McDonnell Aircraft company produced  XF-88 Preliminary Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions for the XF-88 aircraft. Report 1032. Dated 16 December 1948.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Some Missile Info

Chinese_ICBMs Facts and figures on many world wide missiles.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak News Releases

1-Douglas-D-558-1-Skystreak_thumb Official Douglas company news releases from 1953 for the D-558-1 Skystreak aircraft.

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Additional Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak info here

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Sea Eagle: How America's F-15 Fighter Almost Became a Aircraft Carrier Jet

The Sea Eagle - How America's F-15 Fighter Almost Became a Aircraft Carrier Jet_01  An excellent article on the F-15 proposal to become a carrier jet! Written by Michael Peck for the National Interest web magazine.

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Additional info here

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Cam Ranh Bay Article

Can-Ranh-Bay-Jan-Van-Waarde-2008_01A good article by Jan-Van-Waarde on on the Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam base air operations. Dated 2008.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Northrop Grumman Pegasus User Guide - 2020

Pegasus-User-Guide-1_01 Pegasus is an air-launched launch vehicle developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) and now built and launched by Northrop Grumman. Pegasus is the world's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. Capable of carrying small payloads of up to 443 kg (977 lb) into low Earth orbit,

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Orbital Sciences Pegasus User Guide - 2010

Pegasus User Guide_01 Pegasus XL is a category 3 NASA-certified vehicle. Developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC). Pegasus is the world's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. Capable of carrying small payloads of up to 443 kg (977 lb) into low Earth orbit,

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Friday, October 20, 2023

McDonnell Douglas Lithographs–Part V

A-12_leaf_01a 220 scans of McDonnell Douglas Lithographs. McDonnell issued a lot of lithographs for publicity and for handouts. Enjoy!

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Other Lithographs here

Thursday, October 19, 2023

James Crow German WWII Photos

Title James Crow photos are unique as he had spent years going to German WWII pilots and widows and copying their personal photos!

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James Crow German Me-109 Booklet here

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

F-18A Structural Arrangement Body Group

Title Sheet 1 and 2 of the F-18A Structural Arrangement Body Group drawing 74J008508. Dated 29 December 1980.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Mitsubishi J8M (Shusui) Photos and Drawings

Mitsubishi_J8M_Syusui-21 A set of very good photos and drawings for the Mitsubishi J8M (Shusui) aircraft.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NATO aircraft over the Atlantic

Title New photos from the 1970s - 1980s of NATO aircraft over the Atlantic, taken by pilots of the 409th Heavy Bomber Regiment of the USSR Long-Range Aviation. Credit: Konstantin Strelbitsky

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Friday, October 13, 2023

North American F-86 Article

Aerei Modellismo 1981_03 A very nice article on the North American F-86 aircraft. From the Aerei Modellismo 1981 magazine. Altho written in Italian, it is nostly photos and drawings.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Northrop Tacit Blue Walk Around Photos

P1680938 Sixty four photos of the Northrop Tacit Blue at the National Museum of the USAF. Credit: John Heck, Vladimir Yakubov

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Photos and Drawings

FH-1 Phantom 2 Over 200 photos and drawings for the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom aircraft.

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Other photos here

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Boeing XB-47 General Arrangement Drawings

Boeing XB-47 Flight Manual_01a Four drawings for the General Arrangement of the Boeing XB-47 aircraft. From Boeing report D-8005.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

British Aerospace Harrier Photos

British Aerospace Harrier_4 (000)One hundred and twenty seven British Aerospace Harrier photos.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

F/A-18F Super Hornet Photos

Boeing FA-18F Super Hornet_4 (015) One hundred  F/A-18F Super Hornet Photos from my archives.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Grumman TBM-3 British Avenger III Pilot’s Manual

Grumman TBM-3 Avenger III Pilot’s Manual_01 A copy of the Navy Pilot’s Handbook AN 01-190EB-1 for the Grumman TBM-3 British Avenger aircraft, dated 15 June 1945.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Aurora 7 Mercury Space Flight of Scott Carpenter

Aurora 7_ The Mercury Space Flight of Scott Carpenter_01 A very nice book on Scott Carpenter’s life and his Aurora 7 Mercury Space Flight in May 1962. Dated 15 September 2015.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sputnik/Explorer 1: The Race to Conquer Space

Sputnik_Explorer 1 The Race to Conquer Space_01 An excellent booklet on Sputnik and Explorer 1 history: The Race to Conquer Space. Written by Samual Willard Crompton. Part of the Milestones in American History Series. Dated January 1, 2007.

“Bolstered by biographical sketches, extensive photographs, excerpts from primary source documents, and first-person narratives, each title in this history series presents a three-dimensional look at a particular event and those people who not only played an integral part in making it significant but also those who were ultimately affected by its consequences.”

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Monday, October 2, 2023

F-15C Background and History

F-15C_DCS_Flaming_Cliffs_Flight_Manual_EN_01 (2) A very good history of the F-15C aircraft. It gives the origin and backstory of the aircraft very well. Credit: Digital Combat Simulator

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Pilot’s Handbook

Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Pilot’s Handbook_01 A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (Report No. D-3910) for the Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger aircraft. Dated May 1950.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Hawker Sea Fury 10 and 11 Pilot’s Notes

Hawker Sea Fury 10 & 11 Pilot's Notes_01A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (AP 4018A,B.) for the Hawker Sea Fury 10 and 11 aircraft. Dated May 1950.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Fairchild Republic A-10A Aircraft Flight Manual

Fairchild Republic A-10A Aircraft Flight Manual_01 A copy of the Fairchild Republic A-10A Aircraft Flight Manual [T.O. 1A-10A-1]. Dated 15 March 1988.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Convair F-106A Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual

 Convair F-106A Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual_01 A copy  of the T.O. 1F-106A-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual for the Convair F-106A aircraft. Dated 1 January 1988.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

CIA Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21FL Flight Manual

Title An unusual copy of the American CIA Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21FL Flight Manual. A truely horrible copy; but, it is all I have! Dated January 1966.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes

Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes_01A copy of AP-1565A, the Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes with the Merlin II and III engine. Dated  May 1940.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

North American T-28B/C and AT-28D Trojan Flight Manual

North American T-28BC and AT-28D Trojan Flight Manual_01 A copy  of the North American T-28B/C and AT-28D Trojan Flight Manual (TO 1T-28-1). Dated 15 January 1974.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Douglas SBD-5 and A-24B Flight Manual

SBD-5 and A-24B Flight Manual_01A copy of the Douglas company produced flight manual for the SBD-5 and A-24B aircraft. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Boeing XB-47 Flight Handbook

Boeing XB-47 Flight Handbook A copy of the Boeing company produced flight handbook (D-8005) for the XB-47 aircraft. Dated October 1 1947. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Martin XP6M-1 Utility Flight Manual

XP6M-1 Utility Flight Manual_01A copy of the Utility Flight Handbook for the Martin XP6M-1 model, Bu No 138822. Report CSR035 dated May 1 1956. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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