Gemini St. Louis Post Dispatch Article

A short article on the Gemini capsule as published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper on September 30 1962.

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National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Photos

Formally known as the National Atomic Museum.

This is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field. An intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age. Exhibits spanning the early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Mark Nankivil took a trip to Albuquerque, NM last July 20 2017 and sent these 215 photos. Lotd of aircraft and missiles! Credit: Mark Nankivil

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Douglas C-124 Globemaster II Photos–Part I

A group of 106 photos of the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II aircraft. Credit: As noted

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Lockheed P-38L-1 Army Erection and Maintenance Instructions

A copy of the Army Erection and Maintenance Instructions for the Lockheed P-38L-1 aircraft. Dated 1945.

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Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook

A copy of the Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook, dated 1982. A standard in the field!

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Phantom FGR Mk. 2 Aircrew Manual–Book 1

A copy of the UK AP.101B-0902-15A Aircrew Manual for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II FG Mk 2 aircraft, dated March 1990.
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McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Walk Around #2

Another set of 97 photos of the XF-85 at the National Museum of the USAF, Dayton, OH. Credit: Vladimir Yakubov and John Heck

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McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Walk Around #1

A set of 76 photos of the XF-85 at the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Ashland, NE. Credit: Vladimir Yakubov and John Heck

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Jane's All the World's Aircraft-1987 & 1988

A copy of the iconic aircraft "bible" for 1987 and 1988.

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Bomber and Transport Aircraft Posters

A set of 52 great bomber and transport aircraft posters from the artist/publisher D-Agostini.

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Fighter Aircraft Posters

A set of 98 great aircraft posters from the artist/publisher D-Agostini.

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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Pilot Training Manual

A copy of Pilot’s Training Manual for the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, dated 1943. Credit: Scribd.com

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Republic P-47N Thunderbolt Pilot Training Manual

A copy of Pilot’s Training Manual #AAF 51-127-4, for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt aircraft, dated 1945. Credit: Scribd.com

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Aviation Art by Nicolas Trudgian

Examples of Nicolas Trudgian’s aviation art (262 paintings). WWII and modern.

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The Aviation Art of Roy Grinnel

A portfolio of 122 aviation paintings by Roy Grinnel.

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Douglas X-3 Stiletto Photos–Part I

Some nice photos of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto.
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Douglas X-3 Stiletto Walk Around–Part I

Douglas X-3 Stiletto Walk Around Photos. (64 photos.) Some nice detail shots of a Douglas X-3 Stiletto at the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.. Credit: Randy Ray, John Heck

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Additional X-3 walk around by Howard Mason here

Castle Air Museum Photos- Part I

Mark Nankivil, president of the Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum, sent 88 photos taken by himself at the Castle Air Museum. Castle Air Museum is a military aviation museum located in Atwater, California. Dated May 8, 2017.

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Castle Air Museum video tour here

President George H.W. Bush Tribute

Jean from the Box Art Den posted a nice recap of President George H.W. Bush’s military service.

“ (The US) is mourning the death, at 94, of the 41st President of the US.
George H.W. Bush finally gave in to the ravages of time, and passed away on Friday.
He was quite a man, and one of his many accomplishments occurred during WWII.

George Bush was a pilot in the US Navy, and flew Grumman TBF Avengers in combat.
He had the misfortune of having one shot out from under him and spent some time floating in the Pacific in a small life raft.
The rest of his crew were killed in the exchange, and he was rescued by a US submarine.
This week we pay homage to him. I collected a handful of images of the Avenger, and found a few of George during the war.”

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Northrop YF-18 Prototype Photos–Reloaded

Fixed the ZIP file to include all of the photos!

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Royal Canadian Air Force Review Today

A copy of the RCAF review magazine for 2018.

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