Been Absent

Recent illness and doctors visits/tests have taken all my time; so, no new blogs until new week!

Ron

Bell P-39Q Flight Manual

An early copy of the Bell P-39Q Flight Manual. Dated Circa 1943.

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AV-8B/TAV-8B Flight Manual (Reblog)

A copy of the NATOPS Flight Manual #A1-AV8BB-NFM-000 for the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B/TAV-8B aircraft, #161573 AND up. This manual is dated September 1, 2011. Credit: Captain Rex (Trevor)

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Air War Over South Vietnam 1968-1975

A copy of a very nice pamphlet from the Air Force History and Museum Program.

Deals with the role of the United States Air force in advising the South Vietnamese Air Force and waging war in South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos from 1968 through 1975. Dated 2001.

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Aircraft Recognition Manual 1962

A multi service Army, Navy and Air Force Aircraft Recognition Manual, ARMY FM 30-30, Nav Weps 00-80T-75, Nav MC2522 and AIR FORCE AFM 50-40. dated June 1962.

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Rockwell B-1 Operating Procedures Manual

A copy of the Rockwell B-1 Operating Procedures Manual. The Rockwell B-1 Lancer (affectionately known as the "Bone") has officially documented operating procedures in the United States Air Force Flight Manual (T.O. 1B-1B-1) and various public supplemental guides. These manuals outline everything from engine startup protocols to complex combat flight operations. Dated 14 December 2020.

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U.S. Air Force Models U-2C and U-2F Aircraft Flight Manual

A copy of the U.S. Air Force Models U-2C and U-2F Aircraft Flight Manual. Dated 15 October 1968.

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Japanese Insignia, Camouflage and Markings

A copy of an old reliable work on the Japanese Insignia, Camouflage and Markings of WWII. Dated 1966.

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Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Photos

Copies of very good photos of the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy collection of aircraft and missiles. Taken by Richard Powers. Great photography! Thanks Richard for sharing! Includes a fact sheet with each item!

From Richard:

“While in SF I was lucky enough to be assigned as engineering project manager to the design and construction of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. We had full-time site presence during construction. Therefore, we were around when NASM was moving "artifacts" into the museum before the December 17, 2003 opening. Since I spent a lot of time there. after work I would wander the building with my camera taking photos of the construction and the artifacts.

The earliest photos are the Piper J-3, the "politically correct" first airplane to be brought into Hazy for display in March 2003. The latest photos were taken in December 2003 immediately before the grand opening on December 17.”

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Aircraft in Profile: US Navy and Air Force–Vol2

A copy of the Aircraft in Profile: US Navy and Air Force–Vol2

Aircraft in Profile is a monthly section occupying the center pages of Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine providing an initial 'first step' in researching an aircraft type, and is aimed at those readers who have had little previous interest in its subject, rather than those with expert knowledge. The section outlines the history and development of its chosen type providing a context for a modelling project, while the plans and drawings are designed to expand upon this and we hope we hope will be of use or interest to both modelers and aviation enthusiasts alike

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Aircraft in Profile: British Classics–Vol 1

A copy of the Aircraft in Profile: British Classics–Vol 1.

Aircraft in Profile is a monthly section occupying the centre pages of Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine providing an initial 'first step' in researching an aircraft type, and is aimed at those readers who have had little previous interest in its subject, rather than those with expert knowledge. The section outlines the history and development of its chosen type providing a context for a modelling project, while the plans and drawings are designed to expand upon this and we hope we hope will be of use or interest to both modellers and aviation enthusiasts alike Volume one collects six 'Classic' British subjects following a number of requests to provide the material in book form.

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Curtiss–Wright AT-9 Jeep Photos

Copies of Curtiss factory photos of the Curtiss–Wright AT-9 Jeep.

The Curtiss-Wright AT-9 Jeep is an American twin-engine advanced trainer aircraft used by the United States during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engine trainers and twin-engine combat aircraft. The AT-9 had a low-wing cantilever monoplane configuration, retractable landing gear and was powered by two Lycoming R-680-9 radial engines

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Tupolev Tu-134 Photos

Copies of 20 photos of the Tupolev Tu-134 aircraft.

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McDonnell Model 119C (UCX)

The Model 119C was designed in 1957 for the U.S. Air Force's UCX (Utility-Cargo Experimental) contract announced in August 1956, competing with the Lockheed JetStar. McDonnell entered the UCX competition with an eye on commercial sales; as the company had never produced a civil aircraft.

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PZL TS-11 Iskra Photos

Copies of 80 photos of the PZL TS-11 Iskra aircraft.

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Fairchild/Republic Thundercraft Newspaper No. 1

A copy of the first Fairchild/Republic A-10 Thundercraft Newspaper No. 1,2 and 3 printed in August-September 1973.

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Jane's All the World's Aircraft Development & Production 2016-2017

A copy of the Jane's All the World's Aircraft Development & Production for 2016-2017.

Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2007-2008 is a highly regarded annual reference publication by Jane's Information Group. It served as a comprehensive guide to retrofit packages, upgrade programs, and avionics modernizations for aging civil and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft worldwide.

NOTE: This is a large file (1.2 Gigs)

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Honest John Missile Photos

Copies of 21 Honest John Missile Photos.

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Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft 1990-1991

“The authority on aircraft under development or in production Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft is the most comprehensive and detailed reference available on aircraft under development or in production worldwide. You will find authoritative commentary on each type of aircraft by country of manufacture, complete with photographs and line drawings to provide additional detail and aid recognition. Fully updated to take account of developments throughout the year, no other aviation reference provides you with as much detail.” Via Amazon.com

NOTE: This is a large file (1523.7 Megs)

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Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2007-2008

Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2007-2008 is a highly regarded annual reference publication by Jane's Information Group. It served as a comprehensive guide to retrofit packages, upgrade programs, and avionics modernizations for aging civil and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft worldwide.

NOTE: This is a large file (994 Megs)

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Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2006-2007

Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2006-2007 was a highly regarded annual reference publication by Jane's Information Group. It served as a comprehensive guide to retrofit packages, upgrade programs, and avionics modernizations for aging civil and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft worldwide.

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot's Manual

A copy of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot's Manual. Dated January 20 1943.

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Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 Photos

Copies of 71 photos of the Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 aircraft.

From Wikipedia: The Polikarpov Po-2 (also U-2 before 1944, for its initial uchebnyy, 'training', role as a flight instruction aircraft) was an all-weather multirole Soviet biplane, nicknamed Kukuruznik (Russian: Кукурузник,[N 1] NATO reporting name "Mule"). The reliable, uncomplicated design of the Po-2 made it an ideal trainer aircraft, as well as doubling as a low-cost ground attack, aerial reconnaissance, psychological warfare and liaison aircraft during war, proving to be one of the most versatile light combat types to be built in the Soviet Union. As of 1978, it remained in production for a longer period of time than any other Soviet-era aircraft.

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Nanchang CJ-6 Photos

Copies of 100 photos of the Nanchang CJ-6 aircraft.

From Wikipedia: The Nanchang CJ-6 is a Chinese basic trainer aircraft designed and built by the Nanchang Aircraft Factory (now Hongdu Aviation) for use by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

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Taylor Aerocar Article and Info

A copy of the Taylor Aerocar Article from the Aviation Week magazine of September 6, 1954.

Aerocar International's Aerocar (often called the Taylor Aerocar) is an American roadable aircraft designed and built by Moulton Taylor in Longview, Washington in 1949. Although six examples were made, it never entered large-scale production. It is considered one of the first practical flying cars.

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Air and Space The National Air and Space Museum Story of Flight

A copy of the Smithsonian publication Air and Space The National Air and Space Museum Story of Flight.

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First 25 Years Of McDonnell Aircraft Corp Video

A copy of the McDonnell Aircraft produced video of the companies first 25 years in business.

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Army Aviation Article

A copy of the Army Aviation Article from the May 1962 Flying Magazine.(Vol 70, No 5)

I have included the entire magazine as it also has a Phantom II- World’s Fastest  Fighter article.

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The Birth of the Missile: The Secrets of Peenemünde"

A copy of the booklet, The Birth of the Missile: The Secrets of Peenemünde" by Klee and Merk. Dated 1965.

:The Birth of the Missile: The Secrets of Peenemünde" is a 1965 historical book by Ernst Klee and Otto Merk that documents the development of Nazi Germany's V-2 rocket. The V-2, developed at the Peenemünde Army Research Center by Wernher von Braun and Walter Dornberger, was the world's first successful long-range guided ballistic missile.”

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U. S. Air Force Museum Brochure

A copy of the U. S. Air Force Museum Brochure from circa 1985.

Lots of details of displays include in their collection!

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Vacation Time

I will be on vacation this week. See you next week!

Ron

Monstro and the Goblins (Reblog)

Richard Powers expanded and detailed his XF-85 article (Listed below) into a treatise on parasite aircraft for the Fall 1973 issue of the American Aviation Historical Society. Excellent article with great photos and captions. A lot of work went into this article! (Monstro is the name of the Boeing EB-29B that carried the XF-85).

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The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin History

A poor copy of The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin History by Richard Powers. Has all the facts and linage of this aircraft. Great article!

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Lockheed Constellation Photos

Copies of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft Photos.

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XF-85 Photos

Copies of 33 McDonnell company photos of the XF-85 aircraft.

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Rockets and Missiles Handbook

A very nice booklet on world Rockets and Missiles.

Dated 1971. Lots of details and info!

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Vacation Time

I am going on vacation for the next few days; so, see you next week.

Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1967 - 1968

  A copy of Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1996-1997 edition.

“The authority on aircraft under development or in production Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft is the most comprehensive and detailed reference available on aircraft under development or in production worldwide. You will find authoritative commentary on each type of aircraft by country of manufacture, complete with photographs and line drawings to provide additional detail and aid recognition. Fully updated to take account of developments throughout the year, no other aviation reference provides you with as much detail.” Via Amazon.com

Note: This is a VERY large file!

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Wingleader Magazine Sample

A copy of the latest free Wingleader Magazine, Issue 11.

This is a great free aviation magazine with great articles! Enjoy!

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The Hurricane Pocket Manual

A copy of the The Hurricane Pocket Manual. All marks in service 1939-1945. Dated 2016.

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The Spitfire Pocket Manual

A copy of The Spitfire Pocket Manual. For all marks in service from 1939-1945. Dated 2010.

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McDonnell F2H Banshee Booklet

A copy of the McDonnell F2H Banshee Introduction Booklet

From Booklet: “This booklet was prepared so that Navy personnel could become better acquainted with the BANSHEE and its capabilities. There was no at-
tempt made. therefore. to dissect the airplane in detail. but instead. to
present its salient features in an easily digested manner.”

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U-2C and U-2F Flight Manual

A copy of the U-2C and U-2F Flight Manual, AF(C)-1-1, dated 15 Oct 1968.

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Red Eagles: America’s Secret Migs

A copy of Red Eagles: America’s Secret Migs.

Amazon: “From the late 1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, culminating in a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy technology and tactics.Red Eagles tells the story of this squadron from the first tests of MiGs following the Vietnam War when the USAF had been woefully under-prepared in aerial combat.”

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The Spitfire V Manual

A  copy of the RAF Museum Spitfire V Manual, Vol 1. Official Air Publication for the Spitfire F.VA, F.VB, F.VC, LF.VB and LF.VC, 1941-45 (R.A.F.Museum). January 1, 1976

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F-4D Gun Module Report (Repost)

McDonnell report number B425, dated January 12 1965. This report investigates the desired position on the F-4D Phantom II aircraft for a gun module. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum

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C-17A Loadmaster III Design and Development Brochure

A copy of the C-17A Loadmaster III Design and Development Brochure. Dated Oct 2012. Lots of photos and diagrams!

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RF-4B NATOPS Flight Manual (Reblog)

A July 15 1979 edition of the Navair 01-245FDC-1 RF-4B NATOPS Manual. This May 1 1985 change notice document contains all the operating and performance data for the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.

From Wikipedia: “The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) program prescribes general flight and operating instructions and procedures applicable to the operation of all US naval aircraft and related activities. The program issues policy and procedural guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) that is applicable to all U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aviation personnel.

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U. S. Air Force Booklet

A copy of the U.S Air Force By Bernard Fitzsimons, dated circa 1988.

A history of the U.S Air Force by photos and info.

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Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1990-91

A copy of the 1990-91 Jane's All The World's Aircraft book. One of the main references in the aviation industry.

Note this is a VERY Large file!

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Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1967-68

A copy of the 1967-68 Jane's All The World's Aircraft book. One of the main references in the aviation industry.

Note this is a very Large file!

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Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide - 1995

A copy of the Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Guide, dated 1995. A standard in the field!

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