White cover showing nine aircraft, bi-planes to jetsnon-fictionHistory of Aeronautica Macchi from 1913 to present 1991

The front is a deep blue with a stylization of air flow over a fighter concept. The back is a lighter blue with a photo of a jet fighter.non-fictionThis book covers the conceptual fundamentals of fighter design and operation. Covering multiple fighter designs and time periods, it covers the concepts that define the role and operation of fighter aircraft.fighters, aircraft

Spiral bound manual . Chapters 1 & 4 in separate manualsnon-fictionDescription of reciprocatihg & jet turbine powerplants, systems & components acroas 2 manuals, circa early 1960sreciprocating & jst turbine engines

non-fictionFundamentals, terms, components , operation & performance of gas turbine engines fundamentals and operation of gas turbine/jet engines

Front cover showing close up of a Lavochkin La-7 downing a German Jet, river below, grey skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2

Historical Details: The CA-31 Factory Mockup was constructed by CAC to provide a full size – 3 dimensional demonstration of the aircraft’s overall size, layout and cockpit configuration. It was constructed in CAC’s development Hangar, (the CAC Butler Hangar now relocated to. Description: The CAC CA-31 concept was developed in 1964 as a two seat delta wing trainer to support the intended use of the GAF Mirage fighter in RAAF service. It followed on from an earlier swept wing jet trainer proposal first commenced in 1953, which went through. Level of Importance: National

Historical Details: . Description: The Viper was developed in England from the earlier Armstrong Siddeley Adder engine. It introduced the concept of 'Power by the Hour' where operators paid Armstrong Siddeley a fixed rate per flying hour for maintenance. The Viper powered many aircraft inc. Level of Importance: State

Historical Details: . Description: Developed in 1944 the Nene was essentially an enlarged version of the Derwent. It powered versions of the Vampire but saw little other use in British aircraft. It was built under licence in America and powered the Grumman Panther and inexplicably seve. Level of Importance: State

Historical Details: . Description: The Avon was first run in 1946 and entered service in 1950. When Australia decided to build the Sabre the Avon engine was chosen as its power plant and CAC built the Avon under licence. The Avon powered many aircraft including the GAF Canberra and H. Level of Importance: States/n CAC8

Historical Details: . Description: The Atar jet engine was designed and built in France and was developed from the wartime German BMW 109 003 engine. It powered a number of aircraft types, the most notable of which was the Dassault Mirage. The Atar was built in Australia by the Commonw. Level of Importance: State

Historical Details: Example of the Avon Engine built locally by CAC to support the local manufacture of the GAF Canberra Bombers. Description: The Avon was first run in 1946 and entered service in 1950. When Australia decided to build the Sabre the Avon engine was chosen as its power plant and CAC built the Avon under licence. The Avon powered many aircraft including the GAF Canberra and H. Level of Importance: s/n CA21504A

Historical Details: . Description: The Mirage was Australia’s first truly supersonic jet fighter, entering service in 1965. Designed by Avions Marcel Dassault, 116 examples were built under licence by the Government Aircraft Factory as the primary contractor. The wings, fin, tail cone and. Level of Importance: State

Framed print of Boeing 707 refueling jet.33rd Sqn, Richmond Air Base, Afghanistan 2002

Technical questions/answers & illustrations covering light aircraft to heavy jet operations, circa 1993aerodynamics, engines, navigation, instruments, and more

Cover showing eleven b&w photos of light aircraft, title in blue on yellow backgroundnon-fictionNotes, sketches and photos of various per title, THE LIGHT PLANE SINCE 1909 From Santos-Dumont's Demoiselle to the Bede 5 Jet