Douglas A-26B/C Pilot’s Handbook

A copy of the Pilot’s Manual #AN 01-40AJ-1, for the Douglas A-26B/C aircraft, dated 24 January 1946.

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North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot Training Manual (Later)

A copy of the later Pilot Training Manual (AAF Manual No.50-11) for the North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft. Dated 1 April 1945.

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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

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North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions

A copy of the North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Powerplant Buildup Instructions (TO 1L-10A-10).

 

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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!

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Apollo 13 Hardee Pogs

Now, for something different!! 

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 

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McDonnell SRV Project

Thirteen original McDonnell company photos for the mid-60’s SRV Project. Sub-Orbital Reusable Vehicle (SRV) (I think this is correct’ but, I can’t find any more info on subject! Does anyone know anything about this program?) 

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

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Lockheed L-1011 Access Guide

The Lockheed guide (PSC 78-30921) to the L-1011 aircraft. Dated March 1978. Credit: Bill Spidle

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F-106A/B Structural Repair Manual

A copy of the F-106A/B Structural Repair Manual T.O. 1F-106A-3, dated 16 August 1982.

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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.

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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.

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Navy F-4 Phantom II Differences Article

A nice article by Paul F. Collin on the differences between U S Navy F-4 Phantom II’s. From the Smoke Trails Vol.3 No.1

magazine.

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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

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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

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Additional posts on the EROS system are here

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

FH-1/FD-1 Phantom I Photos

A few very nice photos, sharing some US Navy 80-G series images of FH-1, FD-1 aircraft from the US National Archives. Shows the belly tank aircraft and general views of another FH-1. Credit: Bill Spidle

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McDonnell Aircraft Flight Ramp Photos

Eighty five McDonnell Aircraft Flight Ramp Photos. A lot of hardly seen photos.

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Early Jet Recommendations Report from 1944

A copy of an interesting report written on 12/09/1944 about the Recommendations given on an early jet aircraft proposal.

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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.

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Some Missile Info

Facts and figures on many world wide missiles.

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Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak News Releases

Official Douglas company news releases from 1953 for the D-558-1 Skystreak aircraft.

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Additional Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak info here

The Sea Eagle: How America's F-15 Fighter Almost Became a Aircraft Carrier Jet

  An excellent article on the F-15 proposal to become a carrier jet! Written by Michael Peck for the National Interest web magazine.

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Additional info here

Cam Ranh Bay Article

A good article by Jan-Van-Waarde on on the Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam base air operations. Dated 2008.

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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,

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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,

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McDonnell Douglas Lithographs–Part V

220 scans of McDonnell Douglas Lithographs. McDonnell issued a lot of lithographs for publicity and for handouts. Enjoy!

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Other Lithographs here

James Crow German WWII Photos

James Crow photos are unique as he had spent years going to German WWII pilots and widows and copying their personal photos!

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James Crow German Me-109 Booklet here

F-18A Structural Arrangement Body Group

Sheet 1 and 2 of the F-18A Structural Arrangement Body Group drawing 74J008508. Dated 29 December 1980.

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Mitsubishi J8M (Shusui) Photos and Drawings

A set of very good photos and drawings for the Mitsubishi J8M (Shusui) aircraft.

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NATO aircraft over the Atlantic

New photos from the 1970s - 1980s of NATO aircraft over the Atlantic, taken by pilots of the 409th Heavy Bomber Regiment of the USSR Long-Range Aviation. Credit: Konstantin Strelbitsky

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North American F-86 Article

A very nice article on the North American F-86 aircraft. From the Aerei Modellismo 1981 magazine. Altho written in Italian, it is nostly photos and drawings.

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Northrop Tacit Blue Walk Around Photos

Sixty four photos of the Northrop Tacit Blue at the National Museum of the USAF. Credit: John Heck, Vladimir Yakubov

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McDonnell FH-1 Phantom Photos and Drawings

Over 200 photos and drawings for the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom aircraft.

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Other photos here

Boeing XB-47 General Arrangement Drawings

Four drawings for the General Arrangement of the Boeing XB-47 aircraft. From Boeing report D-8005.

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British Aerospace Harrier Photos

One hundred and twenty seven British Aerospace Harrier photos.

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F/A-18F Super Hornet Photos

One hundred  F/A-18F Super Hornet Photos from my archives.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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

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Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger Pilot’s Handbook

A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (Report No. D-3910) for the Boeing XPBB-1 Sea Ranger aircraft. Dated May 1950.

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Hawker Sea Fury 10 and 11 Pilot’s Notes

A copy of the Pilot’s Notes (AP 4018A,B.) for the Hawker Sea Fury 10 and 11 aircraft. Dated May 1950.

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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.

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Convair F-106A Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual

  A copy  of the T.O. 1F-106A-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual for the Convair F-106A aircraft. Dated 1 January 1988.

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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.

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Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes

A copy of AP-1565A, the Supermarine Spitfire I Pilot’s Notes with the Merlin II and III engine. Dated  May 1940.

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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.

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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

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Boeing XB-47 Flight Handbook

A copy of the Boeing company produced flight handbook (D-8005) for the XB-47 aircraft. Dated October 1 1947. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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Martin XP6M-1 Utility Flight Manual

A copy of the Utility Flight Handbook for the Martin XP6M-1 model, Bu No 138822. Report CSR035 dated May 1 1956. Credit: Anymouse Collection

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