McDonnell Hallway Mural

This large mural was hung on the wall outside my office for many years back in the 1960's. It was about 4 ft by 5 ft. I always liked to look at the Banshees, Demons and Phantom IIs!

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F4H-1 No. 1 (BuNo 142259) Photos

Two high  resolution USN photos of the first F4H-1Phantom II , BuNo 142259. Credit: Naval History and Heritage Command via Bill Simone

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Vought F4U-4 Illustrated Assembly Breakdown

A copy of the Illustrated Assembly Breakdown for the Vought F4U-4 aircraft. Dated 1 September 1944.

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Vought F4U-1/C/D, FG-1/D, F3A-1/D & British Corsair I-IV Pilot's Handbook

A copy of the Pilot's Handbook, AN 01-45HA-1, for the Vought F4U-1/C/D,  FG-1/D, F3A-1/D & British Corsair I-IV aircraft. Dated 1944.

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Vought F4U Pilot's Manual

A copy of the Pilot's Manual for the Vought F4U aircraft. 

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North American P-51 Pilot Training Manual

A copy of the Pilot Training Manual, AAF 51-127-5, for the North American P-51 aircraft.  Dated 15 Aug 1945.

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Sikorsky UH-60A/L & EH-60A Operators Manual

 A copy of the Sikorsky UH-60A/L & EH-60A Operators Manual, TM 1-1520-237-10. Dated 31 October 1996.

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Pistons to Jets Monograph

A short history of Naval Aviation from Pistons to Jets. For the 75th Year of Naval Aviation. Edited by Captain Rosario Rausa. Credit Bill Simone

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North American F-51D Flight Handbook

A copy of T.O. No. 1F-F-51D-1 of the Flight Handbook on the North American F-51D aircraft, dated 20 January 1954.

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North American P-51D/Mustang IV Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

A copy of AN01-60JE-1 for the Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions on the North American P-51D/Mustang IV aircraft, dated 5 April 1944.

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North American P-51D/K/Mustang IV Erection and Maintenance Instructions

A copy of AN01-60JE-2 for the Erection and Maintenance Instructions on the North American P-51D/K/Mustang IV aircraft, dated 1944.

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Patches and Stickers XI

More patches and stickers

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Air Trails Color Covers–Part 3

The third in the series of WWII and late 40's Air Trails color cover photos. Great color photos of aircraft and aviation themes. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Army Air Corp Recruiting Poster

An interesting pre-war U. S. Army Air Corp Recruiting Poster from 1939.

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Northrop/McAir YF-23A Drawings

Several poor quality Northrop/McAir YF-23A Drawings showing 3-views, section cuts and internal placement of equipment. Credit: As marked

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Air Trails Color Covers–Part 2

More WWII and late 40's Air Trails color cover photos. Great color photos of aircraft and aviation themes. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Click here to download all covers in one ZIP file (33.6 Megs)

Skylab/Saturn 1B Flight Manual

Skylab/Saturn1B flight Manual, MSFC-MAN-206, dated September 30 1972.  Issued by the Marshall Space Flight Center. Credit: Cliff Steenhoff

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Marshall Star Skylab 30th Anniversary Special Edition

A 30th anniversary booklet for the Skylab, Americas first space station. Has astronaut bios and Skylab accomplishments. Dated 2003.

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WWII Recognition Model Drawings

A set of 58 WWII Recognition Model Drawings. Credit: Mark Nankivil

Click here to download all drawings in one ZIP file (105 Megs)

Air Trails Color Covers–Part 1

WWII and late 40's Air Trails color cover photos. Great color photos of  aircraft and aviation themes.

I have dozens of these and will post several parts in the future. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Click here to download all covers in one ZIP file (39.4 Megs)

Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 3-View Drawing

An exellent 3-View drawing of the Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark aircraft. From the September 1985 Aviation News magazine "Warpaint" series. Drawings by Mike Keep. (I added another 3-view and photo.)

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Many Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark photos here

F/A-18A 3-View Drawings

Excellent F/A-18A  3-View Drawings from the April 1986 Aviation News magazine "Warpaint" series. Drawings by Enzo Maio.

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Boeing KC-97F/G Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1C-97(K)F-1 Flight Manual for the Boeing KC-97F/G aircraft, dated 15 March 1963. Credit: hydroz.net

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Boeing KC-97G Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1C-97(K)G-1 Flight Manual for the Boeing KC-97L aircraft, dated 15 October 1959. Credit: hydroz.net

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Boeing KC-97E Flight Operating Instructions

A copy of the T.O. 1C-97(K)E(T)-1 (AN 01-20CAO-1) Flight Operating Instructions for the Boeing KC-97E aircraft, dated 10 August 1951. Credit: hydroz.net

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Marine Aviation Plan - 2018

The Marine Aviation Plans for the year 2018. Contains the operational posture, operational plans, and future plans. Lots of nice photos and charts. Credit: Trevor

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Bell P-39K/L Flight Operating Instructions

Flight Operating Instructions for the Bell P-39K-1 and P-39K-1 aircraft. T.O. 01-110FG-1, dated 15 April 1944. Credit: hydroz.net

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German F-4F Cut-A-Way Drawing

For my German F-4 lovers, a very nice German F-4F Cut-A-Way drawing.

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Lockheed C-130E Partial Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1C-130E-1-3 Partial Flight Manual, for the Lockheed C-130E aircraft. Dated 15 September 1971. Credit: hydroz.net

"This partial flight manual has been prepared to include the information necessary for safe and efficient operation of the C-130E airplanes which have been modified to include the AN/APN-I69A Intraformation Positioning Set; which is commonly known as the stationkeeper or SKE. This partial manual is incomplete without T.O. 1C-130B-1."

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Lockheed C-130B/E and HC-130B Performance Data Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1C-130B-1-1 Flight Manual Performance Data, for the Lockheed C-130B/E and HC-130B aircraft. Dated 15 April 1971. Credit: hydroz.net

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Lockheed C-130B/E and HC-130B Flight Manual

A copy of the T.O. 1C-130B-1 Flight Manual , for the Lockheed C-130B/E and HC-130B aircraft. Dated 13 November 1970. Credit: hydroz.net

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Click here to download Part 2 (108.3 Megs)

Another F4H-1F (F-4A) Phantom II Photo (BuNo. 145315)

A very nice photo of the 16th F4H-1F (F-4A) Phantom II, BuNo. 145315, fresh from the factory. Credit: Gerrit59

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Additional post on this aircraft here

The Aircraft of Lambert Field Articles (Update)

 Updated and corrected -  John Brooks published three articles in Crazed Plastic #13, 14, and 16, detailing the military aircraft at Lambert Field from 1946 to 1963. These included Naval Air Station St. Louis and the 110th Squadron of the Missouri Air National Guard. I have listed all three articles under one heading for your convenience.

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