Japanese Aircraft Performance and Characteristics

A copy of the Japanese Aircraft Performance and Characteristics manual published in the Division of Naval Intelligence by the combined personnel of United States and British services for use of allied forces. Contains an alphabetical index of aircraft, contents of aircraft performance, aircraft code names, suicide glide bombs, engine section, armament section, radio section, and a conversion table. Dated June 1 1945. Credit: Scott Bouchard at https://scottbouch.com/rtfm/

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MDC F-18 Lithographs

Copies of the various MDC F-18 Lithographs issued over time.

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Douglas DC-2 Photos and Info

Copies of 59 photos and info on the Douglas DC-2 aircraft.

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Luftwaffe's Wooden Wonder - He-162

A copy of the Heinkel He-162 Article from the Aviation History magazine July 2013. Nicely done article.

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The Kamikaze Admiral Article

A copy of the Kamikaze Admiral Article from Flugzeug Classic magazine  issue of December 2025. (I have translated it into English using A.I.)

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No More Docdroid Downloads

I won’t be using Docdroid.com to store my files for your download as they raised their rate from $4.00/mo to $20.00/mo.

So, I am looking for a new PDF and ZIP storage website.

Any feedback from my readers would be appreciated. Free would be best!

Drop me a note at aviationarchives(at)gmail.com if you have a favorite.

Thanks,

Ron D.

Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Photos

Copies of the new Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Photos.

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Heinkel He-162 Article

A copy of the Heinkel He-162 Article from the Flugzeug Classic magazine November 2007. A reproduction build of this aircraft using some original parts! (I have translated it into English using A.I.)

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Lockheed F-104D and F-104G and F-104N Photos

Copies of official Edwards Air Force Base photos of the Lockheed F-104D and F-104G and F-104N aircraft. Credit: Bill Spidle

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Lockheed F-104A and F-104B and F-104C Photos

Copies of official Edwards Air Force Base photos of the Lockheed F-104A and F-104B and F-104C aircraft. Credit: Bill Spidle

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McDonnell FH-1 Phantom I Article No. IV

A copy of the very good McDonnell FH-1 Phantom I Article from the Czech magazine Aviation + Cosmonautics1988 No. 7. (I have translated it into English using A.I.)

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Focke-Wulf Fw-190 A-5/A-6 Aircraft Manual

 A copy of the Fw-190 A-5/A-6 Aircraft Manual. Dated January 1944.

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Russian Lavochkin Constructions Article I

A copy of the short; but, very good Russian Lavochkin Constructions Article from the Czech magazine Aviation + Cosmonautics1974 No. 15/535. (I have translated it into English using A.I.)

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McDonnell VF Jet Propelled Proposal Recommendations

In response to a U.S. Navy request, McDonnell Aircraft proposed several jet-propelled "VF" (fighter) designs in the mid-1950s that ultimately led to the development of the F-4 Phantom II. The recommendations evolved from the F3H Demon and were initially rejected, but McDonnell's persistence and design modifications resulted in one of the most successful combat aircraft in history. Dated 9 December 1944.

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Bell P-39 Airacobra Article

A copy of the Bell P-39 Airacobra Article from the Czech magazine Aviation + Cosmonautics1974 No. 14. (I have translated it into English using A.I.)

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Lockheed P-38 Lightning Photos and Info

Copies of 143 photos and info on the Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft.

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Lockheed German F-104G Starfighter Flight Manual

A copy of the Lockheed report 1-14404-1 German Flight Manual for the Lockheed F-104G aircraft, dated 15 June 1961.

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Lockheed F/RF/TF-104G Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. T.O. 1F-104G-1 Flight Manual, for the Lockheed F/RF/TF-104G aircraft. Dated 31 January 1973.

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Lockheed F-104S Technical Parts Manual

A copy of the Illustrated Parts Nomenclature Catalog AA.1F-104S-4 for the Lockheed Italian F-104S aircraft. Dated July 22 1974.

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Lockheed F-104A Weapon System Support(Reblog)

A copy of Lockheed company report No. LAC513761 on the Lockheed F-104A Weapon System Support. Dated 15 April 1957. Credit: Giulio Cristante Collection

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Lockheed QF-104A Partial Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1F-104A-1-3 Partial Flight Manual, for the Lockheed QF-104A aircraft. Dated 30 June 1966. Credit: Kenneth Kevula Manuals

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Photos and Info

Copies of 251 photos and info on the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter aircraft.

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Braniff International Airways Photos and Info

For my commercial aviation fans, 309 Braniff International Airways Photos and Info.

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Grumman F6F Hellcat Photos and Info

Copies of 178 photos and info on the Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft.

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GD/McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II Drawings

A copy of the General Dynamics/McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II aircraft Drawing set. Dated circa 1990’s.

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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo Article No III

A copy of the another great article from the magazine Scale Aircraft Modelling of  May 1982 on the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo aircraft.

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Additional F-101 Voodoo info here

McDonnell F-101 Voodoo Article No. II or

A copy of the great article from the magazine Aeroplane of  August 2015 on the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo aircraft

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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo Article No. I is here

The Arrow Scrapbook

A copy of the great work The Arrow Scrapbook.

Lots of excellent photos and info on this iconic aircraft!

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F-101 Voodoo Photos Part II

Copies of 119 photos of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo aircraft. Credit Robert Burgess

Note: these are full size photos and the download is large!

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Update!

I borrowed a computer and have been using it for the last 2 weeks; but, through your generous support I have purchased a newer computer and it is on it’s way.

I wish to thank Michael F., Alburto C., Phillip T., Tim C. and Thomas P.

Thanks so much for your help!

Ron Downey

F-101 Voodoo Photos Part I

Copies of 120 photos of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo aircraft. Credit Robert Burgess

Note: these are full size photos and the download is large!

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Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2 Flight Manual

A copy of any English translation on the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2 Flight Manual.

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Messerschmitt Bf 109 Photos and Info

Copies of 88 photos and Info of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft.

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Douglas A-3 Skywarrior Flight Manuals (Reblog)

  A copy of the NATOPS Flight Manual #01-40ATA-1 for the Douglas A-3 A/B  aircraft, dated September 1, 1966 and flight manual #01-40ATD-1 for the EA-3B and TA-3B aircraft, dated January 15, 1981. (Updated links) Credit: Irfan S. Hokan

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McDonnell Aircraft Model 58 (Updated)

A copy of the 3-view drawing and other info of the proposed McDonnell Model 58 aircraft. This was a single afterburning engine J40 jet fighter project. From 1948.

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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Photos and Info

Copies of 88 photos and Info of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk aircraft. Great photos!

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McDonnell FH-1 Phantom I Photos and Info

Copies of 122 photos and Info of the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom I aircraft. Great photos!

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Boeing B-52 Photos and Info

Copies of 80 photos and Info of the Boeing B-52 aircraft. Great photos!

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Aircraft and Missile Drawings and Info

Now, for your achives, 107 Aircraft and Missile Drawings and Info from a old Russian magazine called Modelist Avia. All different and in great detail!

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F-15 Eagle Info

Copies of 21 photos and Info of the F-15 Eagle aircraft. Great drawings!

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My Greatful Thanks

My greatful thanks to all who contributed. It is much appreciated!

Special thanks to:Robert P, Chin L, Robert C, Paul H, John van L, Robert L, T N G, Thomas W, Andreas H, Joel V, Ben B, Tim M, Dennis J, Urbankawboy, and especially Grant G. for all the donations!

You guys are GREAT!

Ron

Consolidated PBY Catalina Photos and Info

Copies of 396 photos and Info of the Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft.

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I am back; but, with a problem!

I don’t know how long I will be posting as my 12 year old computer is dying and I need to replace it. It comes at a bad time as my web paayments are also due and I am on a VERY fixed income.

So, I must ask for some help! If you can spare any amount of money, please go to the upper right hand corner of my blog and use the PayPal buttom to contribute to me.

I must thank Andrew and bsquared for their contined support!

Thank you,

Ron

Consolidated PBY Catalina Photos and History

A copy of the Consolidated PBY Catalina Photos and History booklet. Nicely done. Good history and many photos. Author unknown.

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Grumman TBF Avenger Photos and Info

Copies of 62 photos and Info of the Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft.

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Consolidated PB4Y Privateer Photos and Info

Copies of 193 photos and Info of the Consolidated PB4Y Privateer aircraft.

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Convair B-58 Photos and Info

Copies of 136 photos and Info of the Convair B-58 aircraft.

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Convair B-58 Hustler Brochure (Reblog)

A corporate brochure from Convair for it’s B-58 Hustle bomber. Circa 1958. Credit: Box Art

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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

A copy of a great article on the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo aircraft. Great photos and drawings! Too big to use AI to translate; so, it is in the original Japanese.

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Aircraft Silhouettes

A copy of the Aircraft Silhouettes PDF. WWII fighers and bombers. Unkown author.

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Kennedy Space Center (Reblog)

Photos (58) from a  visit to The Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in 2007. Both the rocket garden and inside exhibits.

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A very nice set of KSC photos are here.

General Electric F4H Engine Install

  An article about the Installation of a one-of-a-kind J79 with liquid nitrogen-cooled conic nozzle. Circa 1960. Very interesting!

Installing a J79 engine with a liquid nitrogen-cooled conic nozzle involves modifying the engine bay, mounting the engine, and integrating a liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling system, including an LN2 tank and piping carried underside of fuselage, to the plug nozzle, as demonstrated in an F-4A aircraft test program. Credit: Jason Chapman

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Chapman’s info is here

North American Aviation B-45 Tornado Photos and Info

Copies of 153 photos and Info of the North American Aviation B-45 Tornado Photos and Info aircraft.

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