A copy of the General Electric AN/ALQ-87 ECM Pod QRC-513, sheet 2 Installation drawing. Dated July 1970.
Friday, June 2, 2023
General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Drawings Part 1
Thursday, June 1, 2023
General Electric AN/ALQ-71/72/87/101/119 Info Part 1
General Electric AN/ALQ-71/72/87/101/119 ECM pod.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Naval Air Launched Guided Missiles
An incomplete copy of the Naval Air Launched Guided Missiles, NAVAIR 00-120A-1. Dated 15 August 1971. Lot’s of great missile drawings and dimensions info! (Ninety pages)
Monday, May 29, 2023
General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Configurations
“The AN/A LQ-87, currently an operational and proven ECM
pod system, has inherent design features that may be utilized
in 3 80 different configurations by the employment of versatile
mounting hardware.
The mini-back provides an interface between any of the
inventoried canisters and 14-inch mounting brackets. The
pylon adapter interfaces between either three or four canisters,
together with their low voltage power supplies and primary
power adapter, and any standard 14-inch or 30-inch pylon
mounting bracket.
The use of the adapter increases the effectiveness of the
AN/A LO-87 system by permitting additional ECM capabilities
to be combined into one pod.”
Friday, May 26, 2023
Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine Flight Manual
A copy of the flight manual for the Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine. This includes the An-2R, An-2T, An-2TP, An-2TD, and An-2P aircraft. Dated 20 October 1989.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-101, and AN/ALQ-131 ECM POD CONFIGURATIONS
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
AN/ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod Report
A copy of parts of a Westinghouse report on the AN_ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod. Dated July 1981.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
AN/ALQ-119/101/131
Original photos from Westinghouse Co. files.
“The ALQ-131 is an advanced electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod designed to provide an aircraft self-protection against radar threats. The ALQ-131 accomplishes this by responding with a combination of noise, repeater or transponder electronic jamming techniques. The pod weighs 600 pounds, with modular design for multiple frequency band capability. It has an ability to be quickly re-programmed against changing threats. The ALQ-131 is used by A-10, F-16 and F-111 aircraft. Other ECM pod systems being used by USAF aircraft include the ALQ-119 and ALQ-184.” (From the National Museum of the Air Force.)
“The AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) pod is the most successful ECM system ever built. Northrop Grumman has fielded more than 1,600 ALQ-131 pods, which used state-of-the-art technology to successfully protect aircrews and aircraft in every conflict since becoming operational.
To stay ahead of new and emerging threats with advanced capabilities, Northrop Grumman revolutionized the ALQ-131 through the insertion of digital technology. The architecture is a derivative of technologies from the most capable fighter aircraft, including F-16 Block 60 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This upgrade does not change the pod’s size, weight or power requirements; neither does it induct any mandatory aircraft modification.” (From Northrop Grumman website.)
Monday, May 22, 2023
Wings for Combat
A copy of the story behind the Army Air Forces Training Command. Lot’s of photos! WWII issue. Credit: aafcollection
Friday, May 19, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Army Air Force WWII Posters
A collection of Army Air Force WWII Posters from the National Archives. Dated February 2013.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The F-4 Phantom's F3H Demon Roots
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Douglas F6D Missileer
A copy of a very good (But short) article on the Douglas F6D Missilier. Dated 29 October 2015. Credit: tailsthroughtime
Monday, May 15, 2023
Douglas EF-10B Skyknight Flight Manual
A copy of the Navair 01-40FAB-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas EF-10B Skyknight aircraft, dated 15 October 1969.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Hickam Bomber 1942 Booklet
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Boeing B-29/A Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
WWII Vargas 1945 Calender
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook
A copy of the Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook (AN 01-85SAA-1). Dated 1 May 1956. Credit: aafcollection
Monday, May 8, 2023
Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual
A copy of the Austrailian Air Force Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual. Dated 16 March 1972. (Air Pub 7211-001-1)
Friday, May 5, 2023
F-4 Phantom II 5000 th Bluebook
In May of 1978, McDonnell Douglas issued a booklet to commemorate the 5000 th Phantom II produced. Myself, Bob Pukala and several of my aviation historian friends were tasked with the makeup of this booklet.(Our names are at the end) We looked through thousands of photos, added captions and wrote letters to get permission to publish several pictures. While it had limited distribution, it was wildly received!
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Bell FM-1/B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions
A copy of the Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions. (TO 01-110HB-1) Dated 20 December 1940. Credit: aafcollection
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Baade 152 Jetliner
Monday, May 1, 2023
USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973
Force History on the USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973. Dated 1976.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Accessing the Sukhoi PAK FA Article
A copy of the Air Power Australia article on Accessing the Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50). Dated 11 April 2010.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) Program Report
A copy of the Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) Program Report. Dated 2 March 2010. The Russian Federation’s 5th Generation Fighter.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Bendix Chin Turret Operation Manual
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde Photos
Here are 103 photos of the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde aircraft. A beautiful aircraft!
Monday, April 24, 2023
Boeing B-29 and B-50 Gunners Operating Procedures
Monday, April 17, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
Northrop CF-5A and A/R Aircraft Operating Instructions (Incomplete)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Canadair Sabre Mk 2 And 4 Pilots Operating Instructions
A copy of the Canadair Sabre Mk 2 And 4 Pilots Operating Instructions (EO 05-5C-1) Dated 19 March 1954. Credit: Anymouse Collection
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Lockheed C-130E Partial Flight Manual
A copy of Lockheed C-130E Partial Flight Manual (TO 1C-130E-1-3) Dated 15 September 1971. Credit: Anymouse Collection
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Avro Lancaster Mk X Operating Instructions
A copy of the Avo of Canada’s Avro Lancaster Mk X Operating Instructions (EO 05-25A-1) Dated 27 April 1955.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part IV
Friday, April 7, 2023
Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part III
I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the third part of these superb paintings!
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part II
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part I
I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the first part of these superb paintings!
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part VII
Monday, April 3, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part VI
Friday, March 31, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part v
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part IV
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part III
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part II
Monday, March 27, 2023
Profile Publications Aircraft–Part I
I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part I.