B-24 Liberator Flight
Manual
Reprint of the Flight Manual for the B-24D airplane. The B-24 was probably the most successful combat airplane developed during World War II. The flight Manual is a faithful reproduction of the original and contains numerous illustrations and tables, as well as a history of the B-24's evolution. 168 pages ................................. $12.75
Martin B-26 Marauder
Pilot's Manual
Reprint of the Pilot's Manual for the medium bomber that combined fighter plane qualities of speed and maneuverability with a 3,000 lb. bomb load. The B-26 became a symbol of American air supremacy. Includes complete flight operating instructions for both design versions, B-26B and B-26C. 124 pages..............$14.95
Reprint of the Pilot's Training Manual for the B-29. Includes information on the development and history of the"Superfortress" along with many great photos.
208 pages................................................... $15.95
B-29 Pilot
Flight Operating Instructions
A
reprint of the official government handbook designed to show the new cadet how
to fly the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with all the data. 8¼"x 10¾",
softcover.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Reprint of the Pilot's flight operating instructions for both the B-17-F and G models. The flying fortress carried the war into the heartland of Nazi Germany. It pioneered daylight high accuracy bombing raids, complementing British night attacks. Its formidable defensive firepower made fighter escorts less necessary.
Many photos and diagrams, 108 pages................$10.95
North American B 25 Mitchell Bomber
Reprint of the Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Models B-25C and B-25D.
84 pages ......................................................... $12.75
Curtiss P 40 Warhawk
Reprint of the Pilot's Manual. . Used by all the Allies, the Warhawk was celebrated for its ruggedness and dependability in combat. A manual to delight enthusiasts.
36 pages ............. $8.25
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Reprint of the Pilot’s Manual for Republic P-47B, P-47C, P-47D, and P47G.The JUG, with a weight of more than 21,000 lbs. Carried more bullets and bombs than any other World War II fighter. It secured air superiority for the allies in western Europe. An absorbing manual covering everything
Many photos and diagrams, 62 pages......$8.25
Pilot
Training Manual for the F-51D Mustang
This
reprint of the official government handbook will show you how to fly the
Mustang. It is printed complete and full size with all the photographs,
diagrams and data included, just like the original issue. 8½"x
11", softcover.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Reprint of the Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions for Army Models P-38H series, P-38J series, P-38L, L-5 and F5B airplanes. One of the most feared and revered fighter-bombers of WWII. The entire manual is reprinted, including a statistical study of its uses in the war.
Many photos and diagrams,68 pages.....$8.25
Bell P-39 Airacobra
Reprint of the Pilot’s Operating Instructions for Army Model P-39Q-1. Certainly the most advanced design of WWII, utilizing a 37mm cannon that fired through the propeller shaft. It was a terror to enemy tanks, locomotives, and ground installations.
Many photos and diagrams, 48 pages......$8.25
Bell P-63 King Cobra
Reprint of the Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions for airplane Model P-63C fighter airplane. Larger and more powerful than little brother P-39, the Airacobra had greater firepower and featured laminar airflow wings. Many P-63’s went to the Soviet Union for use against Nazi tanks. It was also widely used by the Free French in North Africa.
Many photos and diagrams, 72 pages.....$9.25
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Reprint of the Pilot’s Manual. As big as a bomber, as agile as a light plane, this night fighting specialist destroyed hundreds of Axis aircraft during night raids.
Many photos and diagrams, 72 pages....$9.25
F-82 Twin Mustang
Reprint of the Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions. Pilot’s Manual for F-82E. The planes actually two Mustang fuselages placed side by side, and was faster than the Mustang in speed and performance. It was the last propeller driven fighter and scored the first victories in Korea. This hot one set a distance record with a flight from Hawaii to New York City.
Many photos and diagrams, 62 pages....$9.25
Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star
Reprint of the Pilot’s Manual for F-80A-1, 5, 10 and RF-80A-5,10.This respected jet aircraft opened the jet age for the United States. Designed to counteract the ME 262, it Arrived too late for WW II, but served ably as a work-Horse in Korea
Many photos and diagrams, 53 pages....$9.25
Chance Vought F4U Corsair
Reprint of the Pilot's Manual for the F4U Corsair. Remaining in production longer than any World War II airplane, the famous Corsair fought its way through the Pacific and into Korea with the Navy, Marines, as well as British, French, New Zealand and Australian forces. Although basically a fighter, it served well as a dive bomber, attack and torpedo plane.
A legend in aviation history
With photos and illustrations, 68 pages....$9.25
Pilot's
Handbook for Navy F4U
A
reprint of the official pilot's manual for the later-model Corsairs. Large and
detailed with all the photos and diagrams, you'll be ready for flight training
after reading this! 112 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover.
Grumman Wildcat
Reprint of the Pilot’s Handbook of flight Operating Instructions for Navy Model FM-2 and British Model Wildcat VI air-planes. Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Midway, Coral Sea—all were battles where the famous little Wildcat was supreme. It was the first U.S. fighter to take the edge off Japanese air-power. It served gallantly and reliably throughout WWII.
Many photos and diagrams, 64 pages....$12.75
Grumman F6F Hellcat
Reprint of the Pilot’s Handbook for Flight Operating Instructions for Navy Models F6F-3, F6FN, F6F-SN airplanes. The Hellcat is ranked among the best. Big as a corn silo and mostly hollow, its exceptional speed made it the weapon of choice by the Navy and Marines in the Pacific War. It helped regain the Pacific skies from the Japanese.
With photos and illustrations, 60 pages....$9.25
AT-6
Texan
Reprint of the Pilot's handbook for Army model AT-6C and Navy model SN-J4. More pilots were trained in the North American Texan than in any other airplane in existence. It is still used as a trainer. This text covers the entire development from the first to the last models. Amply illustrated, with complete manual for the AT-6/SNJ.
With photos and illustrations, 60 pages....$8.25
Training Manual
for Vultee BT-13
A
reprint of the official USAAF issue pilot’s flight handbook. Covers: plane
description and systems, flight operations and emergency procedures,
check-lists, flight data, charts, etc. as well as photos and diagrams,
8½"x 11", softcover.
56 pages....$12.95
Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing
Reprint of the Pilot’s Handbook for Model YB-49 airplane. Fourth printing of this intriguing study of the Flying Wings. Conceived prior to World War II, but the best known B-49 did not after the end of hostilities. The entire manual of the B-49 is reproduced. Fascinating rare bird.
Many photos and diagrams, 100 pages....$9.25
Curtis Jenny JN4-D
Reprint of the Military Tractor Handbook----1918. Be an expert on the Aeroplane that put the USA into the world of aviation. this WWII Trainer also served as a barnstormer well into the 1930’s. More than 7,000 Jenneys were built by Curtis. It still causes pangs of Nostalgia at local air shows.
Photos and diagrams, 76 pages....$8.25
Messerswchmitt ME-262
A pictorial and design study including the reprint of the Pilot’s Handbook. Hitler destroyed his chances for victory when he delayed the development of the Sturmvogel. The fascinating text was gathered from many captured documents and translated by M. S. Rice. This 66 page book consists of four sections, including schematics, photos, pilot’s notes and foldouts
Many photos and diagrams, 66 pages....$9.25
Supermarine Spitfire
Reprint of the Pilot’s Manual. Undoubtedly the best fighter of the war, the Spitfire was credited with destroying 429 V-Bombs in the defense of English soil. This is an exact reprint of the official British original.
Photos and diagrams, 32 pages....$4.75
Hawker Hurricane
Reprint of the pilot’s manual, the Hurricane made up more than sixty percent of the fighter strength on the English side during the Battle of Britain. A thorough reading of this manual will put you in the cockpit of a most worthy aircraft.
40 pages..................... $4.75
DeHavilland Mosquito
Reprint of the Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions of FB6. This "wooden wonder" of the second great war was one fo the fastest and most deadly of Allied aircraft. Built in three versions for different deployment, using wood to conserve strategic metals. This manual will remind its admirers of the facts behind the legend.
52 pages ........................... $4.75
