Mr. MAC’s Helicopters - Part II

Another good report on McAir’s helicopter history from 1842 to 1960. Written by Professor Paul Czysz based to his years at McAir and Fred Roos’ article.

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Ilyushin IL-2 Flight Manual (English)

An english translation of the original Russian manual for the Ilyushin IL-2 aircraft.

Russian copy here

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Mr. MAC’s Helicopters–Part I

A nice report on the McAir helicopter projects from 1939 t0 1960. Written by Fred Roos and first presented at the AIAA conforence in January 2003.

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F-4K/M Phantom II 3-View and Profile Article

A very nice article from the Modeling Designer Magazine of 2012. Written in Russian; but, can be translated by using this website: http://www.i2ocr.com/free-online-russian-ocr

Page gallery here

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McDonnell and Douglas 3-View Drawings and Profiles

A few 3-View Drawings and Profiles from the magazine Modeling Designer that I found in my files. Enjoy!

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McAir Four Aircraft Poster

A unique poster from McDonnell Aircraft showing four different types of aircraft built in St. Louis. Shows Phantom I, Banshee, Demon and the first Phantom II.

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Douglas Skyrocket Article

One of the first articles on the “new” Douglas Skyrocket aircraft. Note original style flush canopy. This short article is from the February 5 1948 Flight magazine issue.

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Booklet

A nice little simple booklet on the The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds team. Some nice F-16 photos.

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The Blue Angels Booklet

The 1975 booklet on the Blue Angels demonstration team. Lots of nice photos.

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History and Heroism- The RAF Museum in Focus

A special publication to celebrate the RAF Museum in the RAF’s 100 anniversary. Many photos of the history of the museum and the exhibits.

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Soviet Long Range and Naval Aviation Missiles

A copy of an obsure publication called Soviet Long Range and Naval Aviation Missiles. Written by Sergie Moroz and Sergie Popsuevich and dated 2001. Many 3 views and info on all of the above missiles. Written in both Russian and English! A true find for understanding Soviet missiles.

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On the Frontier–Flight Research at Dryden

From the NASA History Series. A copy of the report On the Frontier–Flight Research at Dryden from 1946 to 1981 (SP-4303). Written by Richard P. Hallion and dated 1984.

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VFW-614 Flight Manual

A copy of the flight manual, Vol. 1-Operating Information, for the VFW-Fokker 614 commercial aircraft. Dated January 1978.

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OV-10A (Black Pony) Information Sheet

A xerox copy of the North American OV-10A (Black Pony) Information Sheet. Covers aircraft ststs, weapons and type of patrols the aircraft were used for. “Black Ponies” were the Navy's Close Air Support Squadron in Vietnam

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USAF OperationsTraining Course for the OV-10

A copy of the North American OV-10 USAF OperationsTraining Course. Dated February 1983. Dated 26 January 1983.

From the course introduction: “During the transition phase {Initial Qualifica-
tion), you will practice previously learned flying skills while developing the specific techniques required for the 0V-10. In the tactical phase {Mission Qualification}. you will learn the duties of a Forward Air Controller. Upon completing the course you will be designated a Mission Capable (MC) FAC. if your final assignment is to a command other than TAB. you might receive an additional checkride along with theater indoctrination before upgrade to Mission Ready (MR) status.”

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North American OV-10 Operational Training Course

A copy of the North American OV-10 Operational Training Course #2. Dated February 1983.

From the introduction: “This syllabus prescribes the overall training strategy and approximate amount of instruction required for a student having the entry prerequisites to attain the course goals and to graduate.”

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Future Aeronautical and Space Systems Report

An AIAA report on Future Aeronautical and Space Systems, dated January 1, 1997. Written by A. Noor and S. Venneri. Interesting reading!

From review: “As the Earth's population grows and migrates, air and space travel as we currently know it will have to change to meet the requirements of a new society. This exciting book looks at the possibilities and probabilities of future air and space travel. It reports on the latest experimental research, including up-to-date artists' renderings, color plates, and more than 200 figures and tables. It also details applications for these new systems and vehicles.”

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Italian C-130J/KC-130J Performance Manual

A copy of the Lockheed Martin Company manual for the Italian C-130J and KC-130JPerformance Data. Dated 21 October 2006.

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Laminar Flow Control Reports

Having been a Wind Tunnel Test Conductor at one point in my Aeronautical Engineering career, I am a sucker for these reports! Here are three NASA Laminar Flow Control Reports on aircraft.

1. Overview of Laminar Flow Control, dated October 1998

2. Aircraft Laminar Flow Control, dated 1998

3. Feasibility and Benefits of Laminar Flow Control on Supersonic Cruise Airplanes,     dated July 3 1989

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F-4 & F-101 Deceleration Parachute

Desription and dimensions of F-4 and F-101Deceleration Parachute. It says F-101 but it's the same type as used by the F-4, according to Mills. Dated May 15 2013. Credit: Charles

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McAir 1000th Aircraft Rollout-F3H-1N Demon

McDonnell Airscoop newspaper article on the 1000th aircraft built by McDonnell Aircraft, aF3H-1N Demon. Paper is dated January 1955. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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F-101 Voodoo Introduction Article

McDonnell Airscoop newspaper article on the introduction of the F-101 Voodoo aircraft. Paper is dated December 1954. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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Boeing B-727 Fuselage and Wing Station Charts

 We are used to station and dimension charts for military aircraft; but. seldom see them for commercial aircraft. I came across these for the Boeing B-727 aircraft in an FAA Advisory Circular, dated 22 January 1973.

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Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Walk Around

Two sets of Walk Around photos of Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Bu No. 37973 on display at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino California. Credit: Cees Hendriks

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Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket Plans

Douglas Company issue of scale model plans for the Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket. Credit: William Rudolph collection

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A nice poster of the Skyrocket is here

Toward Mach 2 - The Douglas D-558 Program

OV-10A Bronco Service News

The July/August 1970 edition of the North American Rockwell, Columbus Division, Service News.featuring the OV-10A aircraft.

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F3H Demon Combat Capability Report

A poor Xerox copy of the F3H Demon Combat Capability Report, No. 3125, dated 1 September 1953.

This Combat Capability Report expresses the summation of the Demon’s capability to fulfill it’s missions and to conduct combat actions. 

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F-4C Close Air Support (CAS) Report

McAir report No. B720 on the F-4 Close Air Support (CAS) proposal, dated 14 May 1965.

From the forward: “The close air support aircraft described in this report is designated the F-4(CAS). The aircraft is a production F-4C modified by deleting equipment and systems not required in the performance of the basic close air support mission and by adding other equipment and systems that enhance that basic mission.”

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Army Materiel Painting Instructions

A copy of the Army Materiel Painting Instructions, TM 43-1039, dated 27 July 1988. Paint and Camo instructions for Army weapons.

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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Photos-Part III

Some more A-4 Skyhawk pictures for your pleasure. Credit: The Jean Aker archive collection via the BoxArt Den

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Part I photos here

Part II photos here