The Boeing B-17, a pivotal four-engine heavy bomber of WWII, was renowned for its durability and effectiveness in strategic bombing. This reprinted B-17 Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual, originally classified, offers insights into operating the famed aircraft, featuring authentic WWII text and black-and-white images.
Deluxe Full Color Reprint of the 1945
Highlighting the technological advancements of the Boeing B-29, this manual details its innovative features, such as remote-controlled guns and pressurized crew compartments. As the heaviest production aircraft of WWII, it played a crucial role in devastating Japan during 1944-45, culminating in the atomic bombings that led to Japan's surrender. Originally a classified U.S. Army Air Force training manual, this reprint preserves the complete text in its original multi-color format, spanning over 200 pages, offering a unique insight into piloting the Superfortress.
The XF-11, envisioned as a high-speed reconnaissance aircraft, showcases the innovative design of Howard Hughes, who drew inspiration from his earlier DX-2 model. This unique plane features a twin-engine, twin-boom structure with a tricycle landing gear and a pressurized crew nacelle. Its powerful 28-cylinder engines are enhanced by contra-rotating propellers, highlighting Hughes' engineering prowess and ambition in aviation design.