A number of photos showing how damaged aircraft are moved. Unusual to see this process!
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Aircraft on Trailers
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
A-12 Avenger II Mockup Transfer Photos
The McDonnell Douglas/General Dynamics A-12 Avenger II on the truck during its ride from its former home at the old General Dynamics plant at the former Carswell Air Force Base, now known as Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. General Dynamics donated the Avenger II mockup to the City of Fort Worth, which has placed the airframe on permanent loan to the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. The mockup was moved in June 2013. Credit: Bill Spidle
Youtube video here
Monday, March 16, 2020
Friday, March 13, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
2000 Posts Milestone
Today I have achieved 2000 posts in this blog after seven years blogging! A large milestone for me! Thanks to all the viewers for their encouragement over the years.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Douglas AD-4N Skyraider Walk Around
Walk around photos of the Douglas AD-4N Skyraider in French markings. Photos were taken of a Douglas AD-4N Skyraider in EC (Escadre de Chasse = fighter squadron) 1/20 Aures-Nementcha markings (July 1960 - Sept 1963), French air force. Pictures taken at BAN Lanvéoc-Poulmic on 06/19/05. Credit: P. Salaun
Download here or here (11.2 Megs)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
Friday, March 6, 2020
F-15 Project Development History
A note from Jack Abercrombie: Ron--The F-15 Development Summary recently posted is an early version which contains a typographical error which I later corrected. The "First Achievement of Mach 2.5..." shows a date of 23 August 1973. The date should be 13 August.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
F-4 Official USAF Color Information
Standard System color numbers refer to the Federal Standard system 595 with 5 digit numbered colors. Deviations on real aircraft may occur. Credit: International Plastic Modellers' Society Netherland
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II Walk Arounds
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Douglas AD4NA Skyraider Walk Around series. Photos were taken at The Imperial War Museum at Duxford In Cambridgeshire, England. Credit: Andrew J. WorstencroftMonday, March 2, 2020
A copy of the USAF Thunderbirds Support Manual. Dated 2018.Friday, February 28, 2020
A copy of the Beechcraft Starship 2000 Company Pilot’s Operating Manual. Dated October1996. Credit: Steve Lasday CollectionThursday, February 27, 2020
A copy of the Beechcraft Starship 2000A Company Brochure. Dated circa 1985. Credit: Steve Lasday CollectionWednesday, February 26, 2020
A copy of T.O. 1F-F51D-1 Flight Handbook for the North American F-51D Mustang aircraft, dated 1952. Credit Epdf.pubTuesday, February 25, 2020
A copy of Pilot’s Training Manual #AAF 51-127-4, for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt aircraft, dated 1945. (This is a much better copy and smaller)Monday, February 24, 2020
A copy of the Boeing B-29 Erection and Maintenance Manual, dated 20 August 1944.Friday, February 21, 2020
F-101 Voodoo Pitch Control System
As one of the MAC “Old Timers” said of this brochure: “I agree that nowadays the drawings would be a no-no. Actually, by about 1961, they would have been forbidden. That's the period when sexism was outlawed at MAC--no touching, no bad jokes, and one could not even address a group of females as, "you gals." “
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Another article by Fred Roos from the MDC model club’s Phantom Flyer magazine. This article on foreign Phantoms.Wednesday, February 19, 2020
An article from MDC model club’s Phantom Flyer by Bob Pukala on F-4 Phantom II Paint and Color Schemes. Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Part II of the F-4 Phantom II Photo Feature on Navy and Marine Group Commander aircraft, from MDC model club’s Phantom Flyer. Bob Pukala wrote the article.Monday, February 17, 2020
Part I of the F-4 Phantom II Photo Feature on Navy Squadron and Group Commander aircraft, from MDC model club’s Phantom Flyer. Bob Pukala wrote the article.Friday, February 14, 2020
Some nice detail shots of the McDonnell F3H-2 Demon . This aircraft is on display at Pima Air and Space Museum. Credit: Michael BenolkinThursday, February 13, 2020
A copy of the Navy Pilot’s Handbook AN 01-190EB-1 for the Grumman TBM-3 Avenger aircraft, dated 1 November 1945. Wednesday, February 12, 2020
A copy of Navy Pilot’s Handbook #AN 01-35CA-1, for the Martin JRM-1 Mars aircraft, dated 15 November 1947. Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Northrop YF-17 Cobra Walk Around Photos
From Wikipedia: “The Northrop YF-17 (nicknamed "Cobra") was a prototype lightweight fighter aircraft designed by Northrop aviation for the United States Air Force's Lightweight Fighter (LWF) technology evaluation program. The LWF was initiated because many in the fighter community believed that aircraft like the F-15 Eagle were too large and expensive for many combat roles. The YF-17 was the culmination of a long line of Northrop designs, beginning with the N-102 Fang in 1956, continuing through the F-5 family.”
Monday, February 10, 2020
An copy of the T.O. 1F-111(E)A-1 Flight Manual for the General Dynamics EF-111A Raven aircraft, this one is dated 18 October 1985. Credit: Irfan S. HokanFriday, February 7, 2020
This commemorative volume highlights in pictures and text seventy five years of accomplishments of the Langley Research Center (1917-1992). This introductory matter features wind tunnels and their contribution to the development of aeronautics.Thursday, February 6, 2020
High Speed Civil Transport Study
From Wikipedia: “The High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT), a supersonic airliner, was the focus of the High-Speed Research (HSR) Program, a NASA program to develop the technology needed to design and build a supersonic transport that would be environmentally acceptable and economically feasible. The aircraft was to be a future supersonic passenger aircraft, baselined to cruise at Mach 2.4, or more than twice the speed of sound. The project started in 1990 and ended during 1999. The goal was to employ up-to-date technologies.”
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
A copy of the Boeing proposal for the High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT) Program. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space MuseumTuesday, February 4, 2020
McDonnell Douglas High Speed Civil Transport
From Wikipedia: “The High Speed Civil Transport, a supersonic airliner, was the focus of the High-Speed Research Program, a NASA program to develop the technology needed to design and build a supersonic transport that would be environmentally acceptable and economically feasible.”
Download photos and specs here
Monday, February 3, 2020
A few more photos of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster. The original Globemaster aircraft. Credit: Greater St. Louis Air and Space MuseumFriday, January 31, 2020
A copy of the Northrop A-9 Technical Proposal. Dated 10 October 1972. Lot’s of good A-9 info here!Thursday, January 30, 2020
A copy of the Northrop A-9 Source Selection Competition Report, NB 72-325. Dated 20 December 1972.Wednesday, January 29, 2020
A copy of the Appendix A of the Apollo 13 Review Board Report, Flight Systems and Operations. Dated 1970. Credit: Cliff SteenhoffTuesday, January 28, 2020
Douglas C-124C Globemaster II Walk Around
The C-124C version introduced more powerful engines, weather radar and better de-icing equipment. These changes were later refitted to earlier aircraft. A total of 447 Globemaster IIs were built.
Monday, January 27, 2020
A poor Xerox copy of an article about the XF-88 Voodoo predecessor. From a Douglas Service Publication. Dated July/August 1975.Friday, January 24, 2020
A selection of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 company issued stickers.Thursday, January 23, 2020
A copy of the company supplied Northrop XB-35 Pilot’s Manual. Report HB-18.Wednesday, January 22, 2020
A copy of D'Orcy's Airship Manual; an international register of airships with a compendium of the airship's elementary mechanics. by Orcy, Ladislas d' Publication dated 1917. If you love airships..Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Expanding the Envelope–NASA Flight Research
A copy of the company generated Consolidated B-24 Liberator Flight Manual. Dated 15 September 1942.
A copy of the Apollo 13 Review Board Report. Dated 15 June 1970. Credit: Cliff Steenhoff
A copy of the T.O. 1F-106A-2-2 TECHNICAL MANUAL 
A copy of the T.O. 1F-106A-3 Convair F-106A/B Structural Repairs Manual. Dated 16 August 1982.
A copy of the T.O. 1F-106A-2-1 for the Convair F-106A/B aircraft. Dated 15 November 1961. Credit: Anymouse Collection
A copy of the Illustrated Parts Breakdown manual for the McAir F2H2/2B/2N/2P Banshee aircraft. AN01-245FBB-4, dated 1 August 1955.
A copy of the T.O. 1F-106A-1CL-1 Flight Crew Checklist for the Convair F-106A/B aircraft, dated 39 October 1978. 
