Friday, December 29, 2023

List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Variants

List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Variants_01 A copy of a List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Variants. From military-history.fandom.com

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Navy Phantom II–The Beginning!

Smoke Trails Vol.3 No.1_03 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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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

A Phantom for the US Army?

A Phantom for the US Army_01 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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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Flying the B-26 Marauder Over Europe

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

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas!

MC1 Merry Christmas to you all and your family from me and my family!

Ron D.

Friday, December 22, 2023

Requirements for Color, Interior, Aircraft

MIL-C-8779E - Military Specification, Colors, Interior, Aircraft, Requirements For - Amendment 1 (15-03-1989)_01 A copy of MIL-C-8779E, Requirements for Color, Interior, Aircraft. Dated 15 March 1989.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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

Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft 2007-2008_01 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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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Markings and External Finish Colors for Airplanes and Missiles

MIL-M-25047C - Markings and Exterior Finish Colors for Airplanes, Airplane Parts and Missiles (18-06-1968) (1)_01 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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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1996 - 1997

Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1996-1997_01 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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Monday, December 18, 2023

MiG-25PD Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual

MiG-25PD Flight and Combat Employment Training Manual_01 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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Friday, December 15, 2023

Aircraft Camouflage Markings and Insignia

Aircraft Camouflage Markings and Insignia_01 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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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Emblems and Markings on ADC Aircraft and Missiles

Emblems and Markings on ADC Aircraft and Missiles_01 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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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Guided Missile Fundamentals

AFM 52-31, Guided Missile Fundamentals_01 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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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

F-15 Eagle - The Early Years

F-15 Eagle--The Early Years(Mod)_01 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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Monday, December 11, 2023

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

Title 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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Friday, December 8, 2023

Boeing B-29 Airplane Commander Manual (Later)

Boeing B-29 Airplane Commander Manual (Later)_01 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

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Boeing YB-17 Flight Manual

Boeing YB-17 Flight Manual_01 A copy of the company produced manual for the Boeing YB-17 aircraft. Dated November 11 1936.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Flight Manual

Title 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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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco Flight Manual

OV-10D Flight Manual_01A copy of the NAVAIR 01-OV10D-1for the North American Rockwell OV-10D Bronco Flight Manual. Dated 1 February 1982.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

F-18A General Arrangement Drawing

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

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Boeing B-29 Flight and Operational Manual

Boeing B-29 Flight and Operational Manual_01 A copy of the Boeing Company B-29 Flight and Operational Manual. Dated circa 1943.

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