List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Variants

A copy of a List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Variants. From military-history.fandom.com

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Navy Phantom II–The Beginning!

A copy of Paul Collins short article on Navy Phantom II differences. Nice article from the Vol 3, No 1 Summer 1987 Smoke Trails magazine.

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A Phantom for the US Army?

A copy of a 2013 article by Kim Simmelink on the proposal of a A Phantom for the US Army. Interesting article.

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Flying the B-26 Marauder Over Europe

A copy of Flying the B-26 Marauder Over Europe by Carl H. Moore. Circa 1980.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all and your family from me and my family!

Ron D.

Requirements for Color, Interior, Aircraft

A copy of MIL-C-8779E, Requirements for Color, Interior, Aircraft. Dated 15 March 1989.

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Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft 2007-2008

A copy of Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 2007-2008 edition.

“The authority on aircraft under development or in production Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft is the most comprehensive and detailed reference available on aircraft under development or in production worldwide. You will find authoritative commentary on each type of aircraft by country of manufacture, complete with photographs and line drawings to provide additional detail and aid recognition. Fully updated to take account of developments throughout the year, no other aviation reference provides you with as much detail.” Via Amazon.com

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Markings and External Finish Colors for Airplanes and Missiles

A copy of the Markings and External Finish Colors for Airplanes, Airplane Parts and Missiles. MIL-M-25047C, dated 18 June 1968.

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Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1996 - 1997

A copy of Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1996-1997 edition.

“The authority on aircraft under development or in production Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft is the most comprehensive and detailed reference available on aircraft under development or in production worldwide. You will find authoritative commentary on each type of aircraft by country of manufacture, complete with photographs and line drawings to provide additional detail and aid recognition. Fully updated to take account of developments throughout the year, no other aviation reference provides you with as much detail.” Via Amazon.com

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MiG-25PD Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual

A copy of another unique manual. After the defection of Viktor Belenko flying a MiG-25P FOXBAT A in 1976, the Soviets developed the MiG-25PD/PDS FOXBAT E variant with improved weapons and avionics. PD were new build aircraft and PDS were upgraded P aircraft to the same standard. This is the MiG-25PD (and PDS) Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual published in English by the Soviets for export customer Iraq. Circa 1980.

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Aircraft Camouflage Markings and Insignia

A copy of the Army Air Force Manual T.O. 07-1-1 on Aircraft Camouflage Markings and Insignia Dated  June 15 1943.

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Emblems and Markings on ADC Aircraft and Missiles

A copy of the USAF Emblems and Markings on ADC (Air Defense Command) Aircraft and Missiles, ADC Regulation 66-23. Dated 26 March 1969.

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Guided Missile Fundamentals

A copy of USAF manual AFM 52-31. This manual is a text for training personnel in the principles of guided missiles and a reference for all personnel concerned with guided missiles training and operation. It covers the operation, maintenance, and inspection of guided missiles control and guidance systems. It discusses electronics as applied to guided missiles.... This manual covers aerodynamics, propulsion, instrumentation, and electronic control and guidance systems.

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F-15 Eagle - The Early Years

Another narrative from Jack Abercrombie on the early years of the F-15 Eagle project, An exciting first hand account of the F-15 design program with all it’s warts. This narrative is part of Jack Abercrombie’s memoirs. Jack was an Aerodynamics Project Engineer from 1971 to 1978. Credit: Jack Abercrombie

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MiG-25P FOXBAT A Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual

A copy of the MiG-25P FOXBAT A Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual. It was written in English by the Soviets for the FOXBAT A aircraft exported to Iraq. Circa 1980.

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Boeing B-29 Airplane Commander Manual (Later)

A copy of a later Airplane Commander Manual  for the Boeing B-29 aircraft, dated March 1945. AAF Manual No. 50.9

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Earlier version here

Boeing YB-17 Flight Manual

A copy of the company produced manual for the Boeing YB-17 aircraft. Dated November 11 1936.

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North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Flight Manual

A copy of the NAVAIR 01-60GCB-1for the North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Flight Manual. Dated 1 April 1976.

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North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco Flight Manual

A copy of the NAVAIR 01-OV10D-1for the North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco Flight Manual. Dated 1 February 1982.

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F-18A General Arrangement Drawing

A copy of the F-18A General Arrangement Drawing. Dated October 5 1978. Credit: H.J. "Mike" de Garcia collection

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Boeing B-29 Flight and Operational Manual

A copy of the Boeing Company B-29 Flight and Operational Manual. Dated circa 1943.

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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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