Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Fighter Aircraft Pilot's Flight Manual

Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Fighter Aircraft Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: United States Navy
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1935327526

The Grumman F8F Bearcat was designed to defeat the nimble Japanese fighter aircraft that appeared at the end of WWII. The conflict ended before the Bearcat could be placed into service, and althought it eventually saw combat with the French in the Indo-China war, it never flew in harm¿s way in the U.S. Navy. One of the best piston-powered fighters ever built, the F8F could achieve a cruising speed of over 420 mph. In 1946 a Bearcat set a time-to-climb record of 10,000 feet in 94 seconds, a feat not matched until the advent of high-performance jet fighters nearly a decade later. Originally printed by Grumman and the U.S. Navy, this Flight Operating Handbook taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified ¿Restricted¿, the manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

P-51 Mustang Pilot's Flight Manual

P-51 Mustang Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: Periscope Film Com
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2006-05-03
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1411690400

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Douglas A-26 Invader Bomber Pilot's Flight Manual

Douglas A-26 Invader Bomber Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: Periscope Film.com
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2006-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1411691156

One of the only aircraft to fly and fight in three wars ' World War II, Korea and Vietnam ' the Douglas A-26 Invader earned a reputation for its durability under fire. First flown in 1942, the Invader (known after 1948 as the B-26) featured a single pilot, with a navigator / bombardier sitting in the co-pilot's position. Many B-26's served as transport and fire-fighting aircraft after their combat service. This reproduction of an original A-26 Pilot's Flight Manual gives a rare glimpse into the cockpit of this warbird.

B-24 Liberator Bomber Pilot's Flight Manual

B-24 Liberator Bomber Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: Periscope Film Com
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 141161321X

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator first saw combat in June of 1942, making a daring raid into Nazi-occupied Romania to bomb the oil fields at Ploesti. Nearly 18,500 Liberators were built during the war years, making it by far the most-produced American combat aircraft. It served in many roles beyond heavy bomber, transport, and anti-submarine patrol, and flew in Africa, Europe, India, the Atlantic, India and the Pacific Theatre. Originally printed by the United States Army Air Force in 1942, the B-24 Liberator Pilot's Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Pilot's Flight Manual

Northrop P-61 Black Widow Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: Film Com Periscope Film Com
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1411689003

The heavily armed P-61 Black Widow was the U.S. Army Air Force's first dedicated night fighter. Equipped with radar, four .50 caliber machine guns and four 20mm. cannons, the Widow was a fearsome adversary. It flew as both an intruder and interceptor in Europe and the Pacific. Originally printed by Northrop in 1945, the YP-61 Pilot's Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Northrop Yb-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Manual

Northrop Yb-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Manual
Author: Film Com Periscope Film Com
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 141168866X

Visionary designer Jack Northrop built a series of experimental "flying wing" aircraft both before and during WWII. One of the most radical designs of the post-war era, the propeller-driven YB-35 bomber's all-wing design minimized drag and promised maximum payload capacity and terrific endurance. The YB-49, a turbojet powered variant built on the YB-35 airframe, forever altered aviation history and inspired the design of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Originally printed by Northrop Aircraft in 1948, the YB-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

VOUGHT F4U-4 CORSAIR PILOTS FL

VOUGHT F4U-4 CORSAIR PILOTS FL
Author: United States Navy
Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781940453385

One of the most storied aircraft of WWII, the Vought F4U-4 Corsair was the first single engine production aircraft capable of 400 mph in level flight. With its characteristic gull wing and giant 18-cylinder Double Wasp engine, it proved a superb fighter in the Pacific Theater and achieved victory ratio approaching 11 to 1. The exploits of the famed Black Sheep Squadron of Corsairs was recounted by their leader, Marine fighter ace Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, in the book "Baa Baa Black Sheep." This Flight Operating Instructions manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before climbing into the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This revised version includes an original assembly breakdown manual as an appendix.