Boeing Aircraft Since 1916Highly acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage of the aviation industries and their products, from the turn of the century to the present, this popular series includes an abundance of photos and highly accurate line drawings. Each volume provides fascinating evaluations of aircraft design and construction and complete histories of aircraft manufacturers. |
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Some were assigned to fighter squadrons and some to bomber squadrons on the
aircraft carriers Saratoga and Lexington . Dual use of the aeroplanes did not alter
the basic fighter designation . The use of the dual symbol BF to designate a ...
Some were assigned to fighter squadrons and some to bomber squadrons on the
aircraft carriers Saratoga and Lexington . Dual use of the aeroplanes did not alter
the basic fighter designation . The use of the dual symbol BF to designate a ...
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Chapter 8 THE B - 17 FLYING FORTRESS In July 1935 , Boeing introduced an
entirely new bomber , the four - engine ... at company expense for entry in a
scheduled Air Corps competition for multi - engine bombers that had been
announced ...
Chapter 8 THE B - 17 FLYING FORTRESS In July 1935 , Boeing introduced an
entirely new bomber , the four - engine ... at company expense for entry in a
scheduled Air Corps competition for multi - engine bombers that had been
announced ...
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XB - 40 was the second Boeing - built B - 17F converted by Vega to prototype of a
heavily - armed escort bomber intended to protect regular bombers when beyond
escort fighter range . ( Lockheed Photo B - 2192 ) • FORTRESS II - Nineteen ...
XB - 40 was the second Boeing - built B - 17F converted by Vega to prototype of a
heavily - armed escort bomber intended to protect regular bombers when beyond
escort fighter range . ( Lockheed Photo B - 2192 ) • FORTRESS II - Nineteen ...
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Photographs and Acknowledgements | 7 |
The Beginning of Boeing | 33 |
Furniture and Other Peoples Aeroplanes | 55 |
Copyright | |
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Accommodation added additional aeroplane Air Force aircraft airline American armament Army assigned basic became Boeing Model Boeing Photo bomber bombs built C/ns cabin cargo carried changes civil cockpit colouring completed configuration contract converted crew Cruising speed delivered delivery designation developed door early Empty weight engine entirely equipment extended factory Field fighter fitted flight flying forward four fuel fuselage improved increased initial installed June landing later Length letter loading lower major manufacturer March markings miles military modified Navy nose Note operation original passengers performance pilot Power plant Pratt & Whitney production prototype Purchaser Range redesignated registration replaced requirements resulted retained seating Seattle serial numbers side similar single Span speed sq ft standard structural surfaces tail TECHNICAL DATA thrust trainer transport Type United upper Wichita wing Wing area
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| Titolo | Boeing Aircraft Since 1916 The Putnam Aviation Series |
| Autore | Peter M. Bowers |
| Edizione | 2, illustrata |
| Editore | Naval Institute Press, 1989 |
| ISBN | 0870210378, 9780870210372 |
| Lunghezza | 668 pagine |
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