The Fabulous Phantom Article

A nice pictorial article on the F-4 Phantom II.

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Naval Air Launched Guided Missiles

An incomplete copy of the Naval Air Launched Guided Missiles, NAVAIR 00-120A-1. Dated 15 August 1971. Lot’s of great missile drawings and dimensions info! (Ninety pages)

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General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Configurations

A copy of the General Electric AN/ALQ-87 Configurations brochure. Dated June 6 1972.

“The AN/A LQ-87, currently an operational and proven ECM
pod system, has inherent design features that may be utilized
in 3 80 different configurations by the employment of versatile
mounting hardware.
The mini-back provides an interface between any of the
inventoried canisters and 14-inch mounting brackets. The
pylon adapter interfaces between either three or four canisters,
together with their low voltage power supplies and primary
power adapter, and any standard 14-inch or 30-inch pylon
mounting bracket.
The use of the adapter increases the effectiveness of the
AN/A LO-87 system by permitting additional ECM capabilities
to be combined into one pod.”

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Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine Flight Manual

A copy of the flight manual for the Antonov An-2 airplane with ASz-62IR engine. This includes the An-2R, An-2T, An-2TP, An-2TD, and An-2P aircraft. Dated 20 October 1989.

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AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-101, and AN/ALQ-131 ECM POD CONFIGURATIONS

A copy of parts of a WESTINGHOUSE DEFENSE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CENTER report on the AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-101, and AN/ALQ-131 ECM POD CONFIGURATIONS. Dated October 1980.

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AN/ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod Report

A copy of parts of a Westinghouse report on the AN_ALQ-131 Modular ECM Pod. Dated July 1981.

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AN/ALQ-119/101/131

  Original photos from Westinghouse Co. files.

“The ALQ-131 is an advanced electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod designed to provide an aircraft self-protection against radar threats. The ALQ-131 accomplishes this by responding with a combination of noise, repeater or transponder electronic jamming techniques. The pod weighs 600 pounds, with modular design for multiple frequency band capability. It has an ability to be quickly re-programmed against changing threats. The ALQ-131 is used by A-10, F-16 and F-111 aircraft. Other ECM pod systems being used by USAF aircraft include the ALQ-119 and ALQ-184.” (From the National Museum of the Air Force.)

“The AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) pod is the most successful ECM system ever built. Northrop Grumman has fielded more than 1,600 ALQ-131 pods, which used state-of-the-art technology to successfully protect aircrews and aircraft in every conflict since becoming operational.

To stay ahead of new and emerging threats with advanced capabilities, Northrop Grumman revolutionized the ALQ-131 through the insertion of digital technology. The architecture is a derivative of technologies from the most capable fighter aircraft, including F-16 Block 60 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This upgrade does not change the pod’s size, weight or power requirements; neither does it induct any mandatory aircraft modification.” (From Northrop Grumman website.)

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Wings for Combat

A copy of the story behind the Army Air Forces Training Command. Lot’s of photos! WWII issue. Credit: aafcollection

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Bomber Planes that Made History

A copy of the Bomber Planes that Made History booklet. Dated 1959.

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Army Air Force WWII Posters

A collection of Army Air Force WWII Posters from the National Archives. Dated February 2013.

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The F-4 Phantom's F3H Demon Roots

A copy of a very good short article on the F-4 Phantom's F3H Demon Roots. Dated 28 May 2016. Credit: tailsthroughtime

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Douglas F6D Missileer

A copy of a very good (But short) article on the Douglas F6D Missilier. Dated 29 October 2015. Credit: tailsthroughtime

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Douglas EF-10B Skyknight Flight Manual

A copy of the Navair 01-40FAB-1 Flight Manual for the Douglas EF-10B Skyknight aircraft, dated 15 October 1969.

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Hickam Bomber 1942 Booklet

A 1942 yearbook for the Bomber Command, Hickam Field, near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This book was the first booklet published in the months following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Credit: aafcollection

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Boeing B-29/A Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions

A copy of the Boeing B-29/A aircraft Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions (AN 01-20EJA-1)  Dated 20 May 1945. Credit: aafcollection

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WWII Vargas 1945 Calender

Now something different. A full 1945 year calendar with Vargas pin-up pictures on it! A rare find. The Vargas “girls” pictures were used on a lot of WWII aircraft nose art. With notes written on it from it’s owner. Enjoy!

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Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook

A copy of the Grumman S2F-1,–2 Tracker Flight Handbook (AN 01-85SAA-1). Dated 1 May 1956. Credit: aafcollection

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Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual

A copy of the Austrailian Air Force Pilatus PC-6 Porter Flight Manual. Dated 16 March 1972. (Air Pub 7211-001-1)

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F-4 Phantom II 5000 th Bluebook

In May of 1978, McDonnell Douglas issued a booklet to commemorate the 5000 th Phantom II produced. Myself, Bob Pukala and several of my aviation historian friends were tasked with the makeup of this booklet.(Our names are at the end) We looked through thousands of photos, added captions and wrote letters to get permission to publish several pictures. While it had limited distribution, it was wildly received!

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Bell FM-1/B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions

A copy of the Bell FM-1/B Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions. (TO 01-110HA-1) Dated 1 June 1940. Credit: aafcollection

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Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions

A copy of the Bell FM-1A Airacuda Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions. (TO 01-110HB-1) Dated 20 December 1940. Credit: aafcollection

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Baade 152 Jetliner

Some photos and a video of a very interesting aircraft! “The Baade 152 also known as Dresden 152, VL-DDR 152 or simply 152, was a post-war airliner designed and manufactured by East German aircraft company VEB Flugzeugwerke Dresden. The aircraft was named after German aeronautical engineer Brunolf Baade, the principal designer involved in the programme. It had the distinction of being the first jet airliner to be developed in Germany.” From Wikipedia

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USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973

A copy of the USAF office of Air

Force History on the USAF in VietNam Aces and Aerial Victories 1965-1973. Dated 1976.

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