Allison Model V-1710-35 Engine Handbook of Operation

A copy of the Allison Model V-1710-35 Engine Handbook of Operation manual. Dated October 21, 1941.

Used in aircraft like the Bell FM-1 Airacuda, Bell FL Airabonita, Bell P-39 Airacobra ,Bell P-6 Kingcobra ,Boeing XB-38 Flying Fortress, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender ,Curtiss XP-60A ,Curtiss P-37 ,Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster ,Lockheed P-38 Lightning ,North American A-36 Mustang ,North American F-82 Twin Mustang and North American P-51 Mustang.

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Learjet Early Design Brochure

A copy of a Learjet Early Design Brochure. Lots of good info from Bill Lear on the early Learjet! Dated 1962. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum

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Grumman FM-2 Wildcat Pilot’s Handbook

An copy of  Navy Pilot’s Handbook AN 01-190FB-1, for the Grumman FM-2 Wildcat aircraft, this one dated 15 Juner 1945.

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Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer Flight Manual

A copy of the Consolidated company generated PB4Y-2 Privateer Flight Manual. Dated 1945.

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F-18 Arctic Splinter Camouflage

A few photos of another interesting paint scheme! This time the F-18’s Arctic Splinter Camouflage of the VFC-12 “Fighting Omars” at Naval Air Station Oceana Virginia Beach, VA.
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F-15 65th Aggressor Squadron Desert Camouflage Scheme

Several photos of the interesting F-15 65th Aggressor Squadron Desert Camouflage Scheme.

From Airwingspotter: “The Desert Scheme consists of 2 tone tan and Brown of FS 30140 and FS 30279. The leading edge has the Grey FS 36251. Nose cone retains the Mod Eagle Grey FS 36176. A very distinctively colored camouflage scheme where it mimic Soviet era jet fighters like the MIG-23 or the newer SU-27 with the Russian Style Bord Number. The pattern has a tightly sprayed soft edge camo pattern.”

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Robert Taylor Aviation Artwork

A set of 47 great bomber and fighter aircraft artwork from the artist Robert Taylor.

“The name Robert Taylor has been synonymous with aviation art for over a quarter of a century and he is widely regarded as the world’s premier painter of aviation subjects, and is certainly the most widely collected artist in the history of the genre.”

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Douglas A-20G Havoc Erection and Maintenance Manual

A copy of the Douglas A-20G Havoc Erection and Maintenance Manual, AN 01-40AL-2, dated 1945.

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C-17A Globemaster III Walk Around–Part II

Walk around photos of the C-17A Globemaster III. Taken at Abbotsford airshow, Abbotsford International Airport in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Ross Spenard

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Part I C-17A walk around is here

I Remember Rockwell Bldg 290

Attached is a essay called “I Remember Bldg 290”. It’s about Anthony D. Vidana’s time working for Rockwell Space Division for the Apollo Test and Operation (ATO) at the Apollo Spacecraft and Space Shuttle factory in Downey, CA. Credit: Anthony D. Vidana PE

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Man On The Moon Booklet

A copy of the company made Apollo 11 book that employees could purchase at work at Space Division Rockwell during the Apollo era. Dated 1969. Credit: Anthony D. Vidana PE

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The Story of Space Station Mir

A comprehensive history of the Russian space station MIR. Written by David M. Harland. Dated 2005.

Details how a succession of Salyut space stations led to the development of Mir. Depicts Mir’s assembly piece by piece, in space, between 1982 and 1996. Describes how Mir became an international research laboratory. Advises how Mir technology went on to form the ‘core modules’ of the ISS. The definitive account of Mir throughout its life through to de-orbiting in March 2001.

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50 Years of X-Planes

A set of posters issued by Popular Mechanics magazine listing all the X-planes of the past 50 years. Dated 1996. A nice summary in one place!

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Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight Pilot Handbook

A copy of the Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight Pilot’s handbook, Report No. AN 01-40FAB-1, dated July 15 1952.

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The Douglas F3D-1 Skyknight Pilot’s handbook is here

Goodyear GA-468 Inflatoplane (XAO2G-1)–Part I

This original concept of an all-fabric inflatable aircraft was based on Taylor McDaniel's inflatable rubber glider experiments in 1931. Designed and built in only 12 weeks, the Goodyear Inflatoplane was built in 1956, with the idea that it could be used by the military as a rescue plane to be dropped in a hardened container behind enemy lines. The 44 cubic ft (1.25 cubic meter) container could also be transported by truck, jeep trailer or aircraft. There were at least two versions. It took about five minutes to inflate to about 25 psi (170 kPa); at full size, it was 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) long, with a 22 ft (6.7 m) wingspan. A pilot would then hand-start the two-stroke cycle, 40 horsepower (30 kW) Nelson engine, and takeoff with a maximum load of 240 pounds (110 kg). On 20 US gallons (76 L) of fuel, the aircraft could fly 390 miles (630 km), with an endurance of 6.5 hours. Maximum speed was 72 miles per hour (116 km/h), with a cruise speed of 60 mph. Later, a 42 horsepower (31 kW) engine was used in the aircraft.

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Evolution of the F-4 Phantom II

A McAir account and introduction to the F-4 Phantom II given by H.D. Barkley, Vice President of McAir Engineering. Presented at the Technical Program Management Siminar of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers on 20 April 1971. Credit: Bill Spidle

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Bell YFM1B Operation and Flight Instructions

A copy of the Bell YFM1 and YFM1B Operation and Flight Instructions Handbook. Dated June 1, 1940.

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Bell YFM1A Operation and Flight Instructions

A copy of the Bell YFM1A Operation and Flight Instructions Handbook. Dated December 20, 1940.

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Arkansas ANG Fort Smith Photos

Mark Nankivil took a tour of the Arkansas Air National Guard on 20 March 2015. Home of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard (ARANG), Fort Smith, Arkansas, "Flying Razorbacks" Has F-101 and F-4 aircraft! Credit: Mark Nankivil

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Holloman AFB QF-4E Photos

Mark Nankivil and his son took a tour of the 82nd ATRS (Aerial Targets Squadron) at Holloman AFB on 16 March 2015. Many photos of QF-4 target aircraft! Credit: Mark Nankivil

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