Friday, June 2, 2023

General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Drawings Part 1

ALQ-87-001 ALQ-87-002 ALQ-87-003 A copy of the General Electric AN/ALQ-87 ECM Pod QRC-513, sheet 2 Installation drawing. Dated July 1970.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

General Electric AN/ALQ-71/72/87/101/119 Info Part 1

20230528_135813_0002 A copy of portions of the TO 1F-4C-35 Manual on the

General Electric AN/ALQ-71/72/87/101/119 ECM pod.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Fabulous Phantom Article

1 20230527_132348_0001 A nice pictorial article on the F-4 Phantom II.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Naval Air Launched Guided Missiles

001 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)

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Monday, May 29, 2023

General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Configurations

ALQ-87001 A copy of the General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Configurations brochure. Dated June 6 1972.

“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.”

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine Flight Manual

Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine Flight Manual _Unlocked_01 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.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-101, and AN/ALQ-131 ECM POD CONFIGURATIONS

ALQ-119-2-001 A copy of parts of a WESTINGHOUSE DEFENSE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CENTER report on the AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-101, and AN/ALQ-131 ECM POD CONFIGURATIONS. Dated October 1980.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

AN/ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod Report

ALQ-119-006 A copy of parts of a Westinghouse report on the AN_ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod. Dated July 1981.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

AN/ALQ-119/101/131

1 ALQ-119-005  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.)

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Wings for Combat

Wings for Combat_01 A copy of the story behind the Army Air Forces Training Command. Lot’s of photos! WWII issue. Credit: aafcollection

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Bomber Planes that Made History

Bomber Planes that Made History_01 A copy of the Bomber Planes that Made History booklet. Dated 1959.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Army Air Force WWII Posters

Army Air Force WWII Posters_01A collection of Army Air Force WWII Posters from the National Archives. Dated February 2013.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The F-4 Phantom's F3H Demon Roots

The F-4 Phantoms F3H Demon Roots_01 A copy of a very good short article on the F-4 Phantom's F3H Demon Roots. Dated 28 May 2016. Credit: tailsthroughtime

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Douglas F6D Missileer

Douglas F6D Missileer _01 A copy of a very good (But short) article on the Douglas F6D Missilier. Dated 29 October 2015. Credit: tailsthroughtime

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Douglas EF-10B Skyknight Flight Manual

Douglas EF-10B Skyknight Flight Manual_01 A copy of the Navair 01-40FAB-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas EF-10B Skyknight aircraft, dated 15 October 1969.

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Hickam Bomber 1942 Booklet

Hickam Bomber 1942 Booklet_01 A 1942 yearbook for the Bomber Command, Hickam Field, near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This book was the first booklet published in the months following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Credit: aafcollection

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Boeing B-29/A Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions

Boeing B-29A Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions_01 A copy of the Boeing B-29/A aircraft Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions (AN 01-20EJA-1)  Dated 20 May 1945. Credit: aafcollection

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

WWII Vargas 1945 Calender

WWII Vargas 1945 Calender_01 Now something different. A full 1945 year calendar with Vargas pin-up pictures on it! A rare find. The Vargas “girls” pictures were used on a lot of WWII aircraft nose art. With notes written on it from it’s owner. Enjoy!

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook

s-l1600 (1) A copy of the Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook (AN 01-85SAA-1). Dated 1 May 1956. Credit: aafcollection

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual

Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual_Unlocked_01 A copy of the Austrailian Air Force Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual. Dated 16 March 1972. (Air Pub 7211-001-1)

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Friday, May 5, 2023

F-4 Phantom II 5000 th Bluebook

F-4 Book 01 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!

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Bell FM-1/B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions

Bell FM-1B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions_01 A copy of the Bell FM-1/B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions. (TO 01-110HA-1) Dated 1 June 1940. Credit: aafcollection

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions

Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions_01 A copy of the Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions. (TO 01-110HB-1) Dated 20 December 1940. Credit: aafcollection

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Baade 152 Jetliner

Baade152 Some photos and a video of a very interesting aircraft! “The Baade 152 also known as Dresden 152, VL-DDR 152 or simply 152, was a post-war airliner designed and manufactured by East German aircraft company VEB Flugzeugwerke Dresden. The aircraft was named after German aeronautical engineer Brunolf Baade, the principal designer involved in the programme. It had the distinction of being the first jet airliner to be developed in Germany.” From Wikipedia

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Monday, May 1, 2023

USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973

USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973_01 A copy of the USAF office of Air

Force History on the USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973. Dated 1976.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Accessing the Sukhoi PAK FA Article

Accessing the Sukhoi PAK FA Article_01 A copy of the Air Power Australia article on Accessing the Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50). Dated 11 April 2010.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) Program Report

Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) Program Report_01 A copy of the Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) Program Report. Dated 2 March 2010. The Russian Federation’s 5th Generation Fighter.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Bendix Chin Turret Operation Manual

Untitled 1 A copy of the Bendix Chin Turret Operation Manual. Dated 1940’s. Credit: aafcollection

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde Photos

Concorde 102_2 (000) Here are 103 photos of the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde aircraft. A beautiful aircraft!

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Boeing B-29 and B-50 Gunners Operating Procedures

Boeing B-29 and B-50 Gunners Operating Procedures_01 Boeing B-29 and B-50 Gunners Operating Procedures. SAC Manual 50-126-7, dated August 1948. Credit: aafcollection

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Vacation Time!

I will be gone this week on vacation. Back next Monday April 24th.

Mr AA

Friday, April 14, 2023

Northrop CF-5A and A/R Aircraft Operating Instructions (Incomplete)

Northrop CF-5A and AR Aircraft Operating Instructions (Incomplete)_01 A copy of the Northrop CF-5A and AR Aircraft Operating Instructions (Incomplete) Dated 11 July 1969. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Canadair Sabre Mk 2 And 4 Pilots Operating Instructions

Canada- Canadair Sabre 2 and 4 Pilot's Operating Instructions_01 A copy of the Canadair Sabre Mk 2 And 4 Pilots Operating Instructions (EO 05-5C-1) Dated 19 March 1954. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Lockheed C-130E Partial Flight Manual

C-130E Partial Flight Manual_01 A copy of Lockheed C-130E Partial Flight Manual (TO 1C-130E-1-3) Dated 15 September 1971. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Avro Lancaster Mk X Operating Instructions

Canada- Avro Lancaster Mark X MR Pilots Operating Instructions_01A copy of the Avo of Canada’s Avro Lancaster Mk X Operating Instructions (EO 05-25A-1) Dated 27 April 1955.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part IV

49 F -4E PHANTOM II 1.48 I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the forth and last part of these superb paintings!

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part III

KYUSHU SHINDEN J7W1 I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the third part of these superb paintings!

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part II

KOIKE_F_McDonnell_Douglas_F-15E_Eagle I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the second part of these superb paintings!

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Koike Shigeo Paintings - Part I

Test1 I found a lot of Koike Shigeo Paintings. Here is the first part of these superb paintings!

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part VII

Profile Publications Aircraft 236 - the Mitsubishi A6m5 to A6m8 Zero_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is the last Part VII.

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part VI

Profile Publications Aircraft 176 - Fokker T.viii_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part VI.

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part v

Profile Publications Aircraft 151 - O.aviatik Berg D I_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part v.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part IV

Profile Publications Aircraft 101 - Boeing B-29 Superfortress_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part IV

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part III

Profile Publications Aircraft 076 - Junkers Ju 87ab_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part III.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part II

Profile Publications Aircraft 051 - Gee Bee Racers_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part II.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Profile Publications Aircraft–Part I

Profile Publications Aircraft 001 - SE5A_01 I finally have a full set of Aircraft Profile Publications; so, here they are. In several parts. This is Part I.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Douglas C-47B/D, C-117B/C, R4D6/7 Flight Manual

Douglas C-47BD, C-117BC, R4D67 Flight Manual_01 A copy of the Douglas C-47B/D, C-117B/C, R4D6/7  Flight Manual (TO 1C-47B-1). Dated 1 January 1957. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Douglas C-47A/B/C/D Flight Manual

C-47A, B, D, and HC-47 Flight Manual_02 A copy of the Douglas C-47A/B/C/D, HC-47, C-117A/B/C, R4D-1, C-47H/J, TC-47K  Flight Manual (TO 1C-47-1). Dated 15 March 1963. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Grumman A-6A, B, C, E and KA-6D Intruder Flight Manual

Grumman A-6A, B, C, E and KA-6D Intruder Flight Manual_01 A copy of the Grumman A-6A, B, C, E and KA-6D Intruder Flight Manual (Navair 01-85ADA-1). Dated 1 October 1975. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Avro Canada CF-100 Mk 3D Canuck Operating Instructions

 Canada- Avro CF-100 Mark 3D Aircraft Operating Instructions_01 A copy of the Avro Canada CF-100 Mk 3D Canuck Operating Instructions. Dated 21 15 March 1960.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Lockheed C-141C Flight Manual

C-141C Flight Manual_01 A copy of the Lockheed C-141C Flight Manual (TO 1C-141C-1). Dated 1 August 2001. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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