{"title":"Warbird Man Cave Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eTell your gift-givers what you really want ... Historic warbird artifacts to display in your man cave! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAeroAntique presents more than 100 warbird artifacts up to 75% off regular prices in our Warbird Man Cave Sale!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom WWI, WWII, and the Cold War, from the common to the rarest of items, all offered at deeply discounted prices. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMost items are the last ones in our inventory, and once they are gone, they are gone.   Act now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"airspeed-indicator-340-knots-british-royal-air-force","title":"Airspeed Indicator, 350 Knots, British Royal Air Force","description":"Here is a WW2-era British Airspeed Indicator IXE 6A\/585 WW2, with a maximum airspeed of 350 Knots.  As the airspeed increases, rotating the pointer clockwise from the 6 o'clock position, it rotates 360deg past 0 once 220 Knots is exceeded, thus following the airspeed index on the inner scale, up to 350 Knots.  According to the Royal Australian Air Force 346 Types and Locations of Instruments dated 1945, this indicator was used in the twin-engine Bristol Beaufighter.","brand":"Air Ministry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27422984391,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_5898.JPG?v=1471037349"},{"product_id":"flight-helmet-gentex-h-4-us-navy-us-marine-corps-1950s","title":"Flight Helmet, Gentex H-4, US Navy, US Marine Corps 1950's","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an Flight Helmet made by Gentex, type H-4, size Medium, used by pilots of the US Navy and US Marine Corps Aviation during the mid 1950's.  According to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.salimbeti.com\/aviation\/helmets1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Salimbeti Helmets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAndrea Salimbeti's website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan size=\"+2\" color=\"white\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eThe {Gentex} H-4 was a further development of H-3. The rigid shell with reinforcing ridges, in different shape respect to the H-3 model, is constructed of a fiberglass cloth reinforced with epoxy resin. Also for this model a cloth inner helmet which incorporate the earphones was utilized. This was secured to the rigid shell by \"pull the dot\" snap fasteners on the cheek flaps and in some cases with additional straps attached to snap fastener in front and in the back of the rigid shell. The H-4 was equipped with a boom mounted microphone M-6A\/UR to be used below 10.000 feet. Above this altitude an A-13A or A-14 oxygen mask were used. Black rubber goggles B-8 with modified straps to be attached to snaps placed on the sides of the helmet shell below the adjustment webbing were normally worn as well as normal goggles but in some case a USAF P series external visor were also installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31732404874,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_5916.JPG?v=1475790983"},{"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":"theory-of-instrument-flight","title":"Theory of Instrument Flying, US Air Force, 1954, AF Manual 51-38","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Cold War-era US Air Force manual Theory of Instrument Flying, dated April 1954. Part 1 contains Basic Aircraft Control and Instrument Interpretation, Part 2 addresses Navigation, and Part 3 reviews Weather.  The manual very competently describes how instruments of the era work, and how they are applied to the conditions of flight and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in exceptional condition.  Contains over 300 pages in a soft cover format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Air Force","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38655469834,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_6729.JPG?v=1488414039"},{"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":"directional-gyro-raf-mk-ib-ref-6a-1666-1945-nos","title":"Directional Gyro, RAF Mk IB, Ref 6A\/1666 1945 NOS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting WWII-era Directional Gyro, labeled for the British RAF as Gyro Mk IB, Stores Reference number 6A\/1666, with a year of manufacture of 1945, and the late war Air Ministry upward arrow symbol on its data label, made by the US manufacturer Sperry in New York. It is new old stock, but out of its box.  It is very similar to the US spec Directional Gyro AN-5735-2.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it particularly interesting is the white anchor stamp for the US Navy.  How that got on a British instrument, we may never know.  However, aircraft of the US Navy were used by the British Royal Navy during WWII, such as the F4F Wildcat (as the Martlett), the F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, and the TBM Avenger (as the Tarpon).  So it is possible that there is some connection there, but its pure speculation. It has the typical British warning usually placed on RAF gyro's \"DO NOT JAR HANDLE LIKE EGGS\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in exceptional condition.  The knob rotates the compass card when pushed in and turned, and frees the compass card when pulled out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sperry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6187697340446,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN0022.JPG?v=1514681622"},{"product_id":"altimeter-tyco-25-000ft-wwi-aviation-section-signal-corps-us-army","title":"Altimeter, Tycos Type C, 25,000FT, WWI Aviation Section Signal Corps US Army","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a Type C Altimeter used in early military aircraft of the US Army Air Service during WWI.  It is labeled as having been manufactured for the Aviation Section Signal Corps US Army, which was active from 1914 to 1918. Crudely measured altitude from 0-25,000 ft, which was pretty high for aircraft of that era and requiring supplemental oxygen for the crew to exceed ~12,500 ft based upon modern standards.  The knob rotates the face of the dial while the pointer remains fixed to set the present field elevation.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures ~4.75 inches diameter and ~1.75 inches deep. It is in terrific condition given its ~100 yr age. The metal seal is in place in the lower right of the case, thus has never been opened, or opened and resealed at some point in its journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tycos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7449826852894,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/IMG_7958.JPG?v=1518202787"},{"product_id":"fuel-quantity-indicator-tbm-avenger-early-4-tank-liquidometer-ea-101-1","title":"Fuel Quantity Indicator, TBM Avenger (early), 4 Tank, Liquidometer EA-101-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is another exceptional artifact from the iconic WWII-era US Navy Torpedo Bomber, the TBM Avenger: a 4-tank Fuel Quantity Indicator.  Made by Liquidometer, part number EA-101-1, the unit indicated fuel quantity in four tanks: left, right, and center wing tanks, and the bomb bay droppable tank, in concentric scales respectively starting from center axis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis indicator appeared in early versions of the TBM and can be seen in this\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gId18EYl2kU\" title=\"TBM Training Video\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTBM\/F training video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at minute 6.22. The capacities of each tank match those shown on the fuel quantity indicator of the later TBM version, see our listing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aeroantique.com\/products\/fuel-quantity-indicator-tbm-avenger-4-tank-liquidometer-ea-140-5\" title=\"TBM fuel qty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.  A fuel tank selector switch was mounted on the panel above this indicator.  The pilot would view the fuel quantity in a specific tank by selecting the tank with the switch, and the quantity would be displayed on the corresponding scale by the single pointer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in nice condition given its age, see photos. Measures 3.25 inches diameter and ~3.5 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquidometer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7489285095454,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN0541.JPG?v=1518494384"},{"product_id":"copy-of-inclinometer-type-b-2-jaeger-b-24","title":"Inclinometer, Type B-2, Jaeger, B-24 Liberator, NOS","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a WWII-era Inclinometer Type B-2 new in its original box, 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\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 Nose Down 10 degree position and the other at the Nose Up 10 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 New Old Stock and in terrific condition given its age. The dial markings are clear and the glass and case are intact. It comes in its original box with the mounting hardware. Measures ~3.25 inches diameter by ~3 inches deep. \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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":12198683050073,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN1113.JPG?v=1531096963"},{"product_id":"compass-direct-reading-magnetic-45-deg-angle-us-navy-mark-x","title":"Compass, F-4F Wildcat, 45 deg Angle, US Navy Mark X","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WWII-era Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark X, Kollsman FSSC number 88-C-857 was made for aircraft of the US Navy such as the fighter F-4F Wildcat, where it appeared on the angled center panel in front of the control stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting aspect of the design of this compass is that the directional mechanism lies horizontally within the rear chamber, and displays the direction on a compass card mounted at a 45 degree angle.  In addition, the desired course heading can be selected by rotating the knob at the bottom center of the dial, which turns the double-arrow pointer clockwise or counter-clockwise.  The single pointer would indicate true magnetic north. There are adjustment screws for E-W and N-S for calibration beneath the compass body.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in good cosmetic condition and functions as it should . The fluid is contained the rear chamber, and the single pointer rotates to the proper northerly direction. This is the first of the angled Mark X that we've ever come across in our years of collecting. 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Immediate identification of aircraft, friend vs foe, was essential in order for the observer (whether in the air e.g., pilot, gunner, or patrol observer, or on the ground, e.g., anti-aircraft crew) to determine his next course of action (e.g., acknowledge, attack, evade, or only report).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters have been linked to a US Navy procurement order of \"GPO Order 11174, Req No 3912, and Jacket No 572602\" from an earlier reference.  We have been unable to link this information to other US Navy documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven their age, these posters are in very good condition. The poster in the photo represents the collection, but some may be better than others. Judging from the consistent paper stock and printing, it is our judgement that these are not reproductions; however, interested parties are invited to confirm their authenticity. Each poster measures ~19 inches by ~25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18670251999321,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN1632.JPG?v=1543706447"},{"product_id":"recognition-posters-us-navy-1942-us-naval-aircraft-collection","title":"Recognition Posters, US Army and US Navy Aircraft Collection of 29 Posters, US Navy 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a collection of authentic WWII-era Recognition Posters of aircraft of the US Army Air Force and US Navy as published by the US Naval Aviation Training Division during the war. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this collection are the following aircraft posters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA-20 Havoc\u003cbr\u003eA-31 Vengeance\u003cbr\u003eB-24 Liberator\u003cbr\u003eB-25 Mitchell\u003cbr\u003eB-26 Marauder\u003cbr\u003eA-30 Baltimore\u003cbr\u003eC-46 Commando\u003cbr\u003eC-54 Skymaster\u003cbr\u003ePBY Catalina\u003cbr\u003ePB2Y Coronado\u003cbr\u003ePBM Mariner\u003cbr\u003eL-4 Grasshopper\u003cbr\u003eL-5 Sentinel\u003cbr\u003eF4F WIldcat\u003cbr\u003eF6F Hellcat\u003cbr\u003eA-29 Hudson\u003cbr\u003eKingfisher Landplane\u003cbr\u003eKingfisher Seaplane\u003cbr\u003eC-59 Lodestar\u003cbr\u003eP-38 Lightning\u003cbr\u003eP-39 Airacobra\u003cbr\u003eP-40 Warhawk\u003cbr\u003ePV-3 Ventura\u003cbr\u003eSB2C-1 Helldiver\u003cbr\u003eSB2C-2 Seaplane\u003cbr\u003eSBD Dauntless\u003cbr\u003eSeagull Floatplane\u003cbr\u003eAT-6 Texan\u003cbr\u003eTBF Avenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach poster provides the silhouettes, dimensions, and relevant information to educate both air and ground personnel in aircraft identification. Immediate identification of aircraft, friend vs foe, was essential in order for the observer (whether in the air e.g., pilot, gunner, or patrol observer, or on the ground, e.g., anti-aircraft crew) to determine his next course of action (e.g., acknowledge, attack, evade, or only report).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese posters have been linked to a US Navy procurement order of \"GPO Order 11174, Req No 3912, and Jacket No 572602\" from an earlier reference. We have been unable to link this information to other US Navy documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven their age, these posters are in very good condition. The poster in the photo represents the collection, but some may be better than others. Judging from the consistent paper stock and printing, it is our judgement that these are not reproductions; however, interested parties are invited to confirm their authenticity. 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Immediate identification of aircraft, friend vs foe, was essential in order for the observer (whether in the air e.g., pilot, gunner, or patrol observer, or on the ground, e.g., anti-aircraft crew) to determine his next course of action (e.g., acknowledge, attack, evade, or only report).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters have been linked to a US Navy procurement order of \"GPO Order 11174, Req No 3912, and Jacket No 572602\" from an earlier reference.  We have been unable to link this information to other US Navy documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven their age, these posters are in very good condition. The poster in the photo represents the collection, but some may be better than others. Judging from the consistent paper stock and printing, it is our judgement that these are not reproductions; however, interested parties are invited to confirm their authenticity. 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Immediate identification of aircraft, friend vs foe, was essential in order for the observer (whether in the air e.g., pilot, gunner, or patrol observer, or on the ground, e.g., anti-aircraft crew) to determine his next course of action (e.g., acknowledge, attack, evade, or only report).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters have been linked to a US Navy procurement order of \"GPO Order 11174, Req No 3912, and Jacket No 572602\" from an earlier reference.  We have been unable to link this information to other US Navy documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven their age, these posters are in very good condition. The poster in the photo represents the collection, but some may be better than others. Judging from the consistent paper stock and printing, it is our judgement that these are not reproductions; however, interested parties are invited to confirm their authenticity. 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The intent of the leaflet is to persuade Soviet Troops to surrender and fight with the German army as part of the collaborating POA\/ROA Russian Liberation Army under German command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaflet measures ~7 inches by ~5.5 inches.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caption on the photo states that this German POA mortar emplacement on the eastern front consists exclusively of Russian Volunteers. The text on the reverse side, as translated by Google, reads as follows (uncensored and without correction):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eWHY FORMER KRASNNO ARMEYNTS, OFFICERS AND POLITICAL WORKER AND THE RED AND ARMY HAVE BECAME IN THE RANKS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE'S LIBERATION COMMITTEE? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoldiers, officers and political workers Kraspoy army! Stalin's propaganda disseminates all sorts of lies about us, the soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of the Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia. The Stalinist propagandists, they call us German hirelings, traitors and traitors, then they declare that our army is the remnants of white immigrants who are fighting for the restoration of the old royal orders in Russia. Is it so? Of course not! We are your brothers, just like you, the sons of the working people, the peasants, the working intelligentsia, the former fighters, the commanders and political workers of the beautiful Fr. fucking and from former prisoners of war and pre-war army soldiers, commanders and political workers who “came to our side of a crackle.” We all long and clearly understood who was the real culprit of all our misfortunes and misfortunes of our homeland. The blame is the communist system with Stalin. Stalin and his henchmen are the worst enemies of the people. It was they who, long before the war, condemned the people of rich Russia to a half-starved, beggarly existence. They were the ones who, during the years of collectivization, under the slogan \"liquidation of the kulaks\", destroyed millions of Jews. They knew honest workers for their millennial existence. They introduced hard labor laws for the workers, made the worker a true slave of the capitalist state. They squeezed the last juices out of the people, justifying it with the need to defend the country, and, hypocritically speaking about their peace, prepared the current war., We're ready, yeno poyav, who is the culprit of all disasters that have befallen our Rodnnu, now for weapons, We are raising the banner of popular struggle, Brothers, soldiers and officers of the Red Army! We, the people of Stalin’s abusive burden, take in the name of liberating our name to stop this somewhat of the future of our Motherland, you know that the Committee of the Emancipation of the Peoples of Russia is now organized. The goals and objectives of the Committee tell you about its manifesto. onny. This is the overthrow of the slave regime of Stalia, stop the war and the prisoner of honorable peace with Germany. This is a free Russia without Bolsheviks and exploiters, where the peasants will be the owner of the land, where the worker will be provided free labor and the whole people material well-being. For peace! For a great homeland! For the earth, for the will, for the best loli. For our bright future and our children! 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The intent of the leaflet is to persuade Soviet Cossacks to surrender and fight with the German army as part of the collaborating POA\/ROA Russian Liberation Army under German command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaflet measures ~7 inches by ~5.5 inches.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo is entitled \"Cossacks in the Fight Against Bolshevism\", and the caption states that this POA column of Cossacks on horseback in Hungary is lead by a German liaison officer. The text on the reverse side, as translated by Google, reads as follows (uncensored and without correction):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eWHY FORMER RED ARMENIANS, OFFICERS AND POLITICAL WORKER AND THE RED ARMY BECAME IN THE RANKS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE'S LIBERATION COMMITTEE? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoldiers, officers and political workers of the Red Army! Stalin's propaganda disseminates all sorts of lies about us, the soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of the Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia. The Stalinist propagandists, they call us German hirelings, traitors and traitors, then they declare that our army is the remnants of white immigrants who are fighting for the restoration of the old royal orders in Russia. Is it so? Of course not! We are your brothers, just like you, the sons of the working people, the peasants, the workers and intellectuals, the former soldiers, the commanders and political workers of the Red Army. All of the former members of the Liberation Committee in the overwhelming majority are army men, Comanopoles, and Craps who voluntarily come over to our side. All of us and political workers. and our misfortunes and our own stoa with Stalin at the head. Stalin clearly understood him, who is the true culprit of all misfortunes. By this communist henchmen are the worst enemies of the people. It was the people of rich Russia who were half-starved, the years of collectivization under the slogan “abolished and joining, at work and the peasantry, rotting in exile and prisons honors millions led our country to a terrible year of 1932-33, Russia knew the millennial existence, It was they who introduced them not long before the war, both of them were still awards. laws for workers made the worker a true slave of the capitalist state. They squeezed out the last juices of the people, justifying it with the need to defend the country, and, hypocritically speaking of their peaceableness, they were preparing the current war. And here we are, having clearly understood who is the cause of all the disasters that befell our Homeland, now we take up arms. We are raising the banner of popular struggle. Brothers, fighters and officers of the Red Army! We take upon ourselves this people from Stalin’s slavery, for the sake of the happy future of our Motherland, to end this bloody war unnecessary to the people. You are carrying a heavy burden in the name of liberating our name. The goals and objectives of the Co. are now \"organized by the Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia. I know you from its manifesto. This is the overthrow of the slave regime of Stalin, the end of the war and the honorable peace with Germany. This is a free Russia bsz bolsheviks and the exploiters, where the peasants will be, the owner of the land, where the worker will be provided with free labor and all the people material prosperity. For the world! For a great motherland! For the land, for the will, for the best share ... For the bright future of pasha and fallen children! Former Red Army men, officers and political workers of the Red Forces, army-soldiers and officers of the Armed 1072 \/ XII. 44. 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Measures ~10 inches wide and ~6 inches tall and ~1 inch thick.  The extra wide front and back cover shows creases and tears at the unbound ends, but the pages inside appear intact and in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22138294894681,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN2466.JPG?v=1567460891"},{"product_id":"sperry-a-3-gyropilot-manual-1936","title":"Sperry Aircraft Gyropilot Operation and Installation Manual 1936","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic reference \u003cem\u003eInstructions for Operation and Installation of the Sperry Aircraft Gyropilot, Instructions No. 15-726A dated November 1936.\u003c\/em\u003e The Gyropilot was an early automatic pilot system developed by Sperry which quickly became the standard system for private, commercial, and military aircraft of the day and during early WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in exceptional (i.e., very good) condition for its age. 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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":"compass-magnetic-aircraft-wwi","title":"Pilots Compass, WWI","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an authentic WWI aeronautical compass with a very curious history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the label affixed to the compass housing appears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"A.S.S.C US ARMY R.A.F. Pilots Compass.... EUGENE M. 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The front cover is discolored and the tabs for each of the 3 sections are worn. 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It is in exceptional condition given its age. The panels slide very stiffly.  This example is serial # 5031-43 evidence of a 1943 purchase order or manufacture. It is labeled for use by the TBF-1, early Avengers manufactured by Grumman.  Later Avengers, TBMs, were manufactured by the Eastern division of General Motors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've only ever come across five of these calculators, and have not found any additional information on them on the internet. 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The position of the flaps was indicated in the small window inset at the bottom, by showing increments of quarter fractions from Up to fully extended Down. This version was made by General Electric Part Number 8DJ17AAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are in good condition given their age. The photos here are representative of units in inventory. Inventory includes units with rear aluminum housing that is either unpainted aluminum or painted black. Dial faces are identical to what is depicted in the photo gallery. Orders will not be the exact instrument that appears here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377951125593,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN6469.jpg?v=1673395676"},{"product_id":"f-4b-phantom-fighter-flight-manual-natops-jan-1965","title":"F-4B Phantom Fighter Flight Manual NATOPS Jan 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original (not a photocopy) Flight Manual for the iconic F-4B Phantom jet fighter of the US Navy NAVWEPS 01-245FDB-1 published Jan 15, 1965.  It is approximately 300 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition given its age and appears to be complete. In the back is an open book examination that was partially filled out by its original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40377977995353,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN6500.jpg?v=1673397746"},{"product_id":"f-4b-and-f-4n-phantom-fighter-flight-manual-natops-may-1975","title":"F-4B \/ F-4N Phantom Fighter Flight Manual NATOPS May 1975 VMFA-531 Grey Ghosts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original (not a photocopy) NATOPS Flight Manual for the iconic F-4B and F-4N Phantom jet fighters of the US Navy NAVAIR 01-245FDB-1 published May 1, 1975 with update of February 15, 1978.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition given its age and appears to be complete. It was from VMFA-531 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron known as the \"\u003ca title=\"Grey Ghosts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seaforces.org\/usmcair\/VMFA\/VMFA-531.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrey Ghosts\u003c\/a\u003e\". \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40381739401305,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN6516.jpg?v=1673725560"},{"product_id":"f-4b-phantom-fighter-flight-manual-natops-dec-1971","title":"F-4B Phantom Fighter Flight Manual NATOPS Dec 1971, Blue Angels Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original (not a photocopy) NATOPS Flight Manual for the iconic F-4B Phantom jet fighter of the US Navy NAVAIR 01-245FDB-1 published December 15, 1971 with update of August 15, 1972.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition given its age and appears to be complete. This manual was originally the property of Captain Kevin O'Mara, USMC, a Blue Angels pilot 1970-71. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/blueangelphantoms.com\/blue-angel-teams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch interview with Capt O'Mara here:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=knc5E3ZAqkg\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i2P_ZVL-POM\u0026amp;t=110s \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40381752115289,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/9895\/products\/DSCN6526.jpg?v=1673726849"},{"product_id":"airspeed-adjustment-module-for-course-setting-bomb-sight-raf","title":"Airspeed Adjustment Module for Course Setting Bomb Sight RAF","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been advised that this item is an Airspeed Adjustment Module for use with early versions of the British RAF's Course Setting Bomb Sight (aka Wimperis). 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