A copy of the Pilot’s Manual #AN 01-40AJ-1, for the Douglas A-26B/C aircraft, dated 24 January 1946.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Douglas A-26B/C Pilot’s Handbook
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot Training Manual (Later)
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Boeing YC-14A Photos and Info
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
Monday, November 27, 2023
North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions
Friday, November 24, 2023
Army Aviation Article
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!
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Apollo 13 Hardee Pogs
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
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
McDonnell SRV Project
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
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Lockheed L-1011 Access Guide
The Lockheed guide (PSC 78-30921) to the L-1011 aircraft. Dated March 1978. Credit: Bill Spidle
Monday, November 20, 2023
F-106A/B Structural Repair Manual
Friday, November 17, 2023
US Navy F-4 Tail Markings
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.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Proposed Layout of the CF-105 Arrow Aircraft
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.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Navy F-4 Phantom II Differences Article
magazine.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Douglas Skystreak D-558-1 Factory Photos and Press Releases
Copies of original press releases and photos of the Douglas Skystreak D-558-1 aircraft. Dated 1953. Credit: L.M. “Roy” Reitter
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Untouchables - Eros Brochure II
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
Download here or here or here or here (48.5 Megs)
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
Thursday, November 2, 2023
McDonnell Aircraft Flight Ramp Photos
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Early Jet Recommendations Report from 1944
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
XF-88 Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions
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.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Friday, October 27, 2023
Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak News Releases
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The Sea Eagle: How America's F-15 Fighter Almost Became a Aircraft Carrier Jet
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Cam Ranh Bay Article
A good article by Jan-Van-Waarde on on the Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam base air operations. Dated 2008.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Northrop Grumman Pegasus User Guide - 2020
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,
Monday, October 23, 2023
Orbital Sciences Pegasus User Guide - 2010
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,
Friday, October 20, 2023
McDonnell Douglas Lithographs–Part V
Thursday, October 19, 2023
James Crow German WWII Photos
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
F-18A Structural Arrangement Body Group
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Mitsubishi J8M (Shusui) Photos and Drawings
Monday, October 16, 2023
NATO aircraft over the Atlantic
Friday, October 13, 2023
North American F-86 Article
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Northrop Tacit Blue Walk Around Photos
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Photos and Drawings
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Boeing XB-47 General Arrangement Drawings
Four drawings for the General Arrangement of the Boeing XB-47 aircraft. From Boeing report D-8005.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Friday, October 6, 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Grumman TBM-3 British Avenger III Pilot’s Manual
A copy of the Navy Pilot’s Handbook AN 01-190EB-1 for the Grumman TBM-3 British Avenger aircraft, dated 15 June 1945.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Aurora 7 Mercury Space Flight of Scott Carpenter
A very nice book on Scott Carpenter’s life and his Aurora 7 Mercury Space Flight in May 1962. Dated 15 September 2015.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Sputnik/Explorer 1: The Race to Conquer Space
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.”
Monday, October 2, 2023
F-15C Background and History
A very good history of the F-15C aircraft. It gives the origin and backstory of the aircraft very well. Credit: Digital Combat Simulator
Friday, September 29, 2023
Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Pilot’s Handbook
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Hawker Sea Fury 10 and 11 Pilot’s Notes
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Fairchild Republic A-10A Aircraft Flight Manual
A copy of the Fairchild Republic A-10A Aircraft Flight Manual [T.O. 1A-10A-1]. Dated 15 March 1988.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Convair F-106A Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual
Monday, September 25, 2023
CIA Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21FL Flight Manual
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.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes
Thursday, September 21, 2023
North American T-28B/C and AT-28D Trojan Flight Manual
A copy of the North American T-28B/C and AT-28D Trojan Flight Manual (TO 1T-28-1). Dated 15 January 1974.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Douglas SBD-5 and A-24B Flight Manual
A copy of the Douglas company produced flight manual for the SBD-5 and A-24B aircraft. Credit: Anymouse Collection