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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