{"title":"Air Forces of the USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes artifacts of the US air services during and after WWII of the US Army Air Corps, US Army Air Force, US Navy, US Air Force, and the WWI-era Aviation Section US Army and Post-WWI-era US Army Air Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe last row in the page may not be completely full even though there are more items to browse.  Please click on the next page number to see more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b-17-tail-wheel-hayes-g-3","title":"B-17E\/F Tail Wheel, Hayes G-3-217, Firestone K0-200-195","description":"WHEEL ASSEMBLY-26.00 SMOOTH CONTOUR TAIL\u003cbr\u003eHAYES G-3-217, G-3-168 FIRESTONE K0-200-195\u003cbr\u003eCHARACTERISTICS:\u003cbr\u003eRim type ...... drop center, Flange type .... demountable\u003cbr\u003eAxle type ...... stub Axle diameter .. inner: 3.000 inches, outer: 2.500 inches\u003cbr\u003eRELATIONSHIP OF PARTS: Used with:\u003cbr\u003eTire diameter .... .. 26 inches\u003cbr\u003eFlange diameter .... 10.500 inches\u003cbr\u003eLedge diameter .... 8.250 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall width ...... 11.200 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight .... ... ... . approximately 19.25 lbs. 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They could be opened inward to allow a pilot to de-ice his main windscreen or, in the worst case, to see forward if the main screen was iced over.  The internally-facing, botton-mounted handle unlocks when flipped up, and then the opened window would be affixed to the internal cockpit ceiling with the snap-fit strap.","brand":"Boeing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24783640263,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_5928.JPG?v=1468359763"},{"product_id":"inclinometer-type-b-24","title":"Inclinometer, Type B-2, Jaeger, B-24","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a WWII-era Inclinometer Type B-2, made by Jaeger, as used in the US Army Air Force heavy bomber B-24 Liberator, J-L models.  It has a serial prefix of AF43, indicating a manufacturing year 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccording to its spec sheet from the Army\/Navy Index of Aeronautical Equipment, Vol 6 Instruments dated 1944:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis instrument is used to indicate the angle of the airplane, so bombs may be safely \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ereleased in bombing operations. This is accomplished by a compound pendulum which is free to oscillate in a plane parallel to the longitudinal fore and aft axis of the airplane. The pendulum is geared to a pointer which revolves in a limited arc on a dial calibrated through the range from zero (level) to 30 degrees nose up or down. When the airplane noses up or down the pendulum remains vertical, thus changing its position with relation to the rest of the instrument. This change is indicated by the pointer on the dial.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are two small white index markers along the perimeter of the scale (in the photo of the front, one is at the 0 degree position and the other is at Nose Down 5 degree position) that can be set at a target degree range by turning the knob. Pulling and turning adjusts the Nose Down marker, pushing and turning adjusts the Nose Up marker.  On the back is a lock\/free screw, that captures the pendulum for safe storage before installation when locked.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is in terrific condition given its age.  The dial markings are clear and the glass and case are intact. The gasket between the frame and glass appears to be missing, so the glass is slightly loose, but secure. Measures ~3.25 inches diameter by ~3 inches deep. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jaeger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37803630218,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN9435.JPG?v=1512154867"},{"product_id":"p-26-peashooter-aircraft-bronze-seattle-souvenier","title":"P-26 Peashooter Aircraft Bronze Statue, Seattle Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis artifact seems to be a 1930-40's-era tourist souvenir of Seattle, Washington, home of Boeing. This small (~2.5 inches wide by ~3 inches high) bronze statue depicts what looks like a Boeing P-26 Peashooter fighter of the 1930's with US Army Air Corps markings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very cool memento of the golden age of aviation!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manufacturer Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38218593162,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_6594.JPG?v=1487804869"},{"product_id":"instrument-flight-manual-us-navy-natops","title":"Instrument Flight Manual, US Navy NATOPS 1967","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1960's-era Instrument Flight Manual for the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program (aka NATOPS...of course!) dated 1967.  At about 170 pages, it details the use of flight instruments of the era, such as indicators for Altitude, Radio Magnetic compass, Bearing Distance Heading, Horizontal Situation, and Attitude, for basic instrument flight procedures and IFR, with additional background and other aspects.  It is a useful guide for instruments used in Viet Nam War-era aircraft such as the F4 Phantom II as well as for helicopters such as the UH-1 Huey, and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite slight discoloring of the cover, it is in exceptional condition for its age. A few pages have a pencil marking crossing out the section and some yellow highlights, but all is clearly legible.  A fine document.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Government Printing Office","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38655795402,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_6714.JPG?v=1488414185"},{"product_id":"armament-service-and-instruction-manual-b-24d","title":"B-24D Armament Service and Instruction Manual, 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original WWII-era Armament Service and Instruction Manual for the Consolidated B-24D Liberator heavy bomber of the US Army Air Force, copyrighted in 1943.  It is in exceptional condition.  At almost 200 pages, the manual details instructions for operating and servicing the B-24D's Bombing Equipment, Defensive Armament, Turret Operation (4 chapters worth).and a ~50 page supplement on the 50 Cal machine gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual is hard-bound, and in exceptional condition given its age.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consolidated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38657592458,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_6683.JPG?v=1488434488"},{"product_id":"clock-aircraft-8-day-civil-date-indicator-aeronaval-cdia-waltham-wwii","title":"Aircraft Clock, 8-day Civil Date Indicator Aeronaval (CDIA) Waltham WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a fine example of a WWII-era CDIA Aircraft Clock, 8 day, 24-hour-dial, made by Waltham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Waltham website:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 134.000 CDIA aircraft clocks where produced and equipped with Waltham’s famous 37 size, 8-day movement, housed in a black aluminum case secured to the aircraft’s instrument panel. The crystal glass was secured by a bezel and gaskets to seal the movement against dust. The bezel assembly enclosed the civil date quick set button, positioned at the 15 o’clock numeral. The winding and setting crown was positioned adjacent to the quick set button. The dial had a lusterless black finish with printed indexes and numbers. ...The civil date, 31-day sub-dial was located at the center of the main dial, with numerals and indexes. Large Arabic numerals indicated the even-numbered hours and, small Arabic numerals indicated the odd-numbered hours. The CDIA was mounted on board of several U.S. Navy Airplanes, such as the F6F Hellcat, as well as the bombardier B24 Liberator, in services throughout World War II.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra 'touch' for this clock is the custom stand. Of clear plexiglas, it has two WWII aircraft etched on opposite corners.  The time set perfectly by using the knob.  The date is set by depressing the small button just above the winding knob with a narrow tipped tool such as a paperclip, and the date pointer advances the date for each depression. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43985206154,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN8378.JPG?v=1512960544"},{"product_id":"rf-4x-phantom-instrument-panel","title":"F-4E(S) Phantom Instrument Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1970's F-4E(S) Phantom instrument panel is in the collection of a friend of AeroAntique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation on the F-4E(S) program borrowed from www.f-4.nl:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Israel had long expressed an interest in acquiring the HIAC-1 high-altitude camera for use in keeping a close eye on its Arab neighbors. However, this camera was originally so large and bulky that it could only be carried aboard the Martin\/General Dynamics RB-57F. In later years, slimmed-down variants of this camera became available which could be carried in pods small enough to fit underneath fighter aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom. Such pods had been developed for the USAF RF-4C, but they were still so large and bulky that they imposed an unacceptably severe performance penalty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the interest of achieving an acceptably high performance in an aircraft carrying the HIAC-1, Israel had launched a project known as Peace Jack in collaboration with General Dynamics and the USAF. At first, an extremely advanced aircraft known as the F-4X was envisaged, one which was to have special water injection propulsion system which had the potential of achieving a Mach 3+ performance. Israel loaned an IDF\/AF F-4E (USAF serial 69-7576) to General Dynamics as a mockup for the project. However, this program eventually fell through because of the high cost and because of fears on the part of US State Department officials about the export of an aircraft with such an advanced performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the collapse of the F-4X project, a less-ambitious project known as the F-4E(S) was undertaken. Three Israeli Air Force Block-44 F-4Es (among them 69-7576) were converted to a special high-speed reconnaissance configuration by replacing the F-4E radar and gun installation with a new nose containing the HIAC-1 66-inch focal length long range oblique photography camera. Behind the HIAC-1 camera was a vertical KS-87 camera. The three aircraft were also fitted with datalink, Elta IFF and UHF, and formation-keeping strip lights. In the interest of security, a false black radome was painted on the nose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSAF serials of the three aircraft were 69-7567, 7570, and 7576. The flight test program began on November 20, 1975 and was carried out in high secrecy. The three planes carried US civil registration numbers based on their military serials (N97576, N97570, and N97567). The modified aircraft were returned to the Israeli Air Force in 1976-77. Their subsequent history is largely unknown, although rumors suggest that least one of them has been lost in action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcDonnell Douglas Aircraft Since 1920: Volume II, Rene J. Francillon, Naval Institute Press, 1990. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcDonnell F-4 Phantom: Spirit in the Skies. 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Many items are still needed to complete the panel (see images in gallery), so any leads to finding them would be greatly appreciated. The two missing nozzle position indicators have now been found, also the clock (which is being serviced at present), but all other holes in the panel still need to be filled, including the CREW CAPSULATED and EMER AIR SUPPLY light units (H-2499), the plastic light plate on left side of panel, and the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMASTER WARNING light unit ------- C4-384\/98869. \u003cbr\u003eVendor's Assembly No. H2551-1, -2, -3, -4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMASTER CAUTION light unit ------- C4-384\/71689. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndicator, Pilot Data -------------- FZC4-3124\/56232. \u003cbr\u003eVendor's Assembly No. 1780932\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndicator, Rudder Position ------ FZC4-5154\/96774. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFire switches (push-handles) ---- C4-087-77326 -1, -2, -3 \u0026amp; -4 (x1 of each). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndicator, Angle of Attack ------- 02987 (2\", round, 0-20 degrees). \u003cbr\u003eVendor's Assembly No. 27461C2A1A2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndicator, Airspeed --------------- 81755\/ Spec FZC4167\/89944. \u003cbr\u003eVendor's Assembly No. B3288110001, B2366110004, B2366110001\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Convair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4186373488670,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/59-2437_2017-10-28.jpg?v=1509377747"},{"product_id":"chinook-c-instrument-panel-147007","title":"Chinook C Instrument Panel 147007","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chinook model C instrument panel was rescued by our friend Emerson Rasmussen of South East Queensland, Australia, where it resides in his personal collection.  This panel is for sale, please inquire here if interested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Emerson:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bought from the Netherlands, I believe this was removed when they converted the Canadian C models to D's when they first were bought by the Dutch. While with Canada 147007 was involved in the recovery of a Canso CF-HFL and of a Russian Radioactive Satellite as part of Operation Morning Light. Currently empty if anyone has Chinook instruments around.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boeing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4596075266078,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/CH-47C_Chinook_Panel.jpg?v=1510175930"},{"product_id":"f3d-skyknight-instrument-panel","title":"F3D-2 Skyknight Fighter Instrument Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Cold War-era F3D-2 Skyknight instrument panel resides in the collection of one of our good friends in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to its owner:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lots of help needed to fill-out this panel, please, including the cover panel. Nothing known about this panel's origins or history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4596651851806,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/F3D-2.jpg?v=1510178174"},{"product_id":"f4u-instrument-panel","title":"F4U-1 Corsair Instrument Panel NZ5539","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WWII-era F4U-1 instrument panel reside in the collection of one of our good friends in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to its owner:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The F4U-1 panel from NZ5539 of the RNZAF had a hard life after WW2, as shown by heavy corrosion pitting around the edges. Nothing is known of is service in WW2. Still missing in this photo are the clock and a 75\" manifold pressure gauge\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vought","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4817590419486,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/F4U-1_NZ5539.jpg?v=1510775812"},{"product_id":"boeing-b-29-superfortress-familiarization-and-maintenance-manual-usaaf-1944","title":"B-29 Superfortress Familiarization and Maintenance Manual, USAAF 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eB-29 Familiarization and Maintenance Manual\u003c\/span\u003e as designed by Boeing and published by AAF Publications of the US Army Air Force. This is its first printing, June 1944.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual, with ~634 pages, describes the following systems of the aircraft in dedicated, color-tabbed sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction (an overview of the entire aircraft with illustrations and diagrams) 30 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical, 63 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel System, 38 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Stands and Instruments, 15 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabin Supercharger and Heating System, 53 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding Gear, 38 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen System, 15 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Handling and Lubrication, 28 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament, 67 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum and De-Icer System, 30 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic System, 43 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunications, 38 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil System, 24 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbosupercharger and Induction System, 41 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Icer System, 10 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Plant, 24 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight and Engine Controls, 54 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumps, 21 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual consists of loose leaf pages inserted into a hard cover binder in exceptional condition. It contains both color and black and white illustrations, including several as multiple-page fold-outs. 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The front and back cover pages have detached, but all 60 internal pages are intact and all in good condition. The front cover page has some deterioration at its bottom, see photo. Measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sperry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22138304987225,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN2303.JPG?v=1567461318"},{"product_id":"japanese-ships-data-book-office-of-naval-intelligence-1942","title":"Japanese Navy Ships' Data Book, Office of Naval Intelligence 1942, ONI 14","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an original WWII restricted intelligence document published by the Office of Naval Intelligence of the US Navy: Japanese Navy Ships Data Book, May 1942. 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It runs when wound, but only temporarily, so it clearly needs some servicing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31211513512025,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN2803.jpg?v=1575342847"},{"product_id":"aviation-ordnance-equipment-catalog-865-1944","title":"Aviation Ordnance Equipment Catalog 865, 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WWII-era publication of the US Navy Department Bureau of Ordnance, Pamphlet 865, May 1944, is a compendium of all major components and accessories used in aviation ordnance (gunnery, bombing, pyrotechnics, etc.). This 463-page reference is a comprehensive guide of ordnance used in aircraft (or the supporting ground equipment) by the US Navy, and as well, by the US Army Air Force. 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