Vacation Time (Short Time)

I am going on vacation for the next three days; so, see you Thurs, May 21st.

Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1967 - 1968

  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

Note: This is a VERY large file!

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Wingleader Magazine Sample

A copy of the latest free Wingleader Magazine, Issue 11.

This is a great free aviation magazine with great articles! Enjoy!

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The Hurricane Pocket Manual

A copy of the The Hurricane Pocket Manual. All marks in service 1939-1945. Dated 2016.

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The Spitfire Pocket Manual

A copy of The Spitfire Pocket Manual. For all marks in service from 1939-1945. Dated 2010.

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McDonnell F2H Banshee Booklet

A copy of the McDonnell F2H Banshee Introduction Booklet

From Booklet: “This booklet was prepared so that Navy personnel could become better acquainted with the BANSHEE and its capabilities. There was no at-
tempt made. therefore. to dissect the airplane in detail. but instead. to
present its salient features in an easily digested manner.”

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U-2C and U-2F Flight Manual

A copy of the U-2C and U-2F Flight Manual, AF(C)-1-1, dated 15 Oct 1968.

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Red Eagles: America’s Secret Migs

A copy of Red Eagles: America’s Secret Migs.

Amazon: “From the late 1960s until the end of the Cold War, the United States Air Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, culminating in a secret squadron dedicated to exposing American fighter pilots to enemy technology and tactics.Red Eagles tells the story of this squadron from the first tests of MiGs following the Vietnam War when the USAF had been woefully under-prepared in aerial combat.”

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The Spitfire V Manual

A  copy of the RAF Museum Spitfire V Manual, Vol 1. Official Air Publication for the Spitfire F.VA, F.VB, F.VC, LF.VB and LF.VC, 1941-45 (R.A.F.Museum). January 1, 1976

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F-4D Gun Module Report (Repost)

McDonnell report number B425, dated January 12 1965. This report investigates the desired position on the F-4D Phantom II aircraft for a gun module. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum

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C-17A Loadmaster III Design and Development Brochure

A copy of the C-17A Loadmaster III Design and Development Brochure. Dated Oct 2012. Lots of photos and diagrams!

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RF-4B NATOPS Flight Manual (Reblog)

A July 15 1979 edition of the Navair 01-245FDC-1 RF-4B NATOPS Manual. This May 1 1985 change notice document contains all the operating and performance data for the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.

From Wikipedia: “The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) program prescribes general flight and operating instructions and procedures applicable to the operation of all US naval aircraft and related activities. The program issues policy and procedural guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) that is applicable to all U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aviation personnel.

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