Category Archives: publications

A-26 Invader Ditching Procedure

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A-26 ditching procedure, from: Pilot’s Handbook for Army Models A-26B and A-26C Airplanes, AN 01-40AJ-1, August 1945, revised January 1946.  

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M26 Driver’s Controls

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Diagrams of the driver’s compartment on the M26 armored tractor from TM 9-767: 40-Ton Tank Transporter Truck-Trailer M25, War Department Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, February 1944.   A–WINDSHIELD THUMB SCREW B–SPEEDOMETER C–AMMETER D–INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT E–TACHOMETER F–OIL TEMPERATURE GAGE … Continue reading →

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M15 40-ton Trailer

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Illustrations of the M15 40-ton trailer from TM 9-767: 40-Ton Tank Transporter Truck-Trailer M25, War Department Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, February 1944. The M25 Tank Transporter, nicknamed the “Dragon Wagon,” was a heavy tank transporter and tank recovery vehicle … Continue reading →

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P-40 Pilot’s Ground Checks

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Ground checks for the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk from Pilot Training Manual for the P-40, Headquarters, AAF, Office of Flying Staff, 1943. P-40 Pilot’s Ground Checks Before you get into your airplane, look it over closely. Walk around and inspect the … Continue reading →

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New Luftwaffe Books from Kagero

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A new book and book/decal combination release for February 2014 have been announced by Kagero Publishing.

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SBD-3 Flying Characteristics

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Basic flying characteristics of the SBD Dauntless from Pilot’s Handbook Model SBD-3, Douglas Aircraft, 1942. Flying Characteristics The model SBD-3 airplane is a single engine, low wing, monoplane, designed for dive bombing or scouting operations from either shore stations or … Continue reading →

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Airframe Constructor No. 2: He 219 Uhu

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Upcoming book announcement from Valiant Wings Publishing on the He 219 Uhu: Airframe Constructor No.2: Building the Heinkel He 219 Uhu: A Detailed Guide to Building the Zoukei-Mura 1/32nd Kit by Daniel Zamarbide. Pre-order price is £13.95. 

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P-38 Instrument Panel

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Diagram of the P-38 Instrument Panel from Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions for Army Models P-38H Series, P-38J-5 and F-5B-1, T.O. No. 01-75FF-1, September 1943. Labels: 1. Directional gyro; 2. Gyro horizon; 3. Compass indicator; 4. Fuel pressure gages; 5. Altimeter; … Continue reading →

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Squadron Signal Pz. 38(t) and M3 GMC Books

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two new WWII books from the Squadron Signal “In Action” and “Detail In Action” series. SS 52052: Pz.Kpfw.38(t) Variations In Action. By Charles K. Kliment. Illustrated with more than 186 photographs, detailed line drawings and color profiles; 80 pages. ISBN … Continue reading →

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WWII Armor Books from Oliver Publishing

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two new WWII armor books from Oliver Publishing have been announced on the Oliver Publishing Group Facebook page: To The Last Bullet: Germany’s War On 3 Fronts. Part 2, Italy and Case Yellow: German Armour in the Invasion of France, … Continue reading →

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