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Thompson, William

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Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Engine Maintenance for the Engine Mechanic, 1939

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 140, Call No.: TL 701.5 .B7
Identifier: 20121109
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Book written by "Daniel J. Brimm, Jr., M.A., AFIAeS (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane Engines, New York City School of Aviation Trades. Formerly Test Pilot; Manager Marine Flying Services; Chief Engineer Ireland Aircraft, Inc." and "H. Edward Boggess (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic;...
Dates: Copyright: 1939

Aircraft Engines, 1948, 1948

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 143, Call No.: TL 701 .D7
Identifier: 20121112
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: 4th book in Drake's Aircraft Mechanic SeriesScope (from the Preface): "For many years man was hindered in his conquest of air by the lack of a light, powerful engine to pull his aircraft through the air. It was not until the Wright Brothers built their great four cylinder gasoline engine, which developed approximately 12 horsepower and...
Dates: Copyright: 1948; Publication: 1948

Aircraft Engines of the World, 1966/67 (22nd Edition), 1967, 1967-07

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 094, Call No.: TL 701 .W46 1966/67
Identifier: 20121113
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: Aircraft Engines of the World (22nd Edition)Scope: This "international reference book...referred to as the "bible" of the aircraft engine industry" is written and published by Paul H. (Howard) Wilkinson, "CEng [Chartered Engineer (i.e. professionally recognized engineer in the UK)]; Member, Aviation/Space Writers Association; Associate Fellow,...
Dates: Copyright: 1967; Publication: 1967-07

Aircraft Maintenance for the Airplane Mechanic (Revised Edition), 1940, 1940

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 130, Call No.: TL 671.9 .B7 1940
Identifier: 20121110
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical) Purpose: Training & Education Authority: Author ExpertiseNote: Includes a double-sided, quad-folded, 8" x 19" sales brochure (circa 1940) for a variety of aircraft and aviation books sold by The Ronald Press Company. Scope: Book written by "Daniel J. Brimm, Jr., M.A., AFIAeS (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane Engines, New York City School of Aviation Trades. Formerly Test Pilot;...
Dates: Copyright: 1940; Publication: 1940

Aircraft Power Plants (Revised Edition), 1955, 1955

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 147, Call No.: TL 701 .N6 1955
Identifier: 20121106
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: Northrop Institute of Technology SeriesScope: "Aircraft Power Plants has been prepared to provide the stu-dent, mechanic, and aviation technician with a well-rounded background of information on aircraft engines, engine accessories, and power-plant systems. Aircraft Power Plants is one of a series of three texts prepared by...
Dates: Copyright: 1955; Publication: 1955

Douglas DC-6B Lithograph Print (Alitalia Airlines night flight over Rio de Janeiro), Circa mid to late 1950s (possibly 1958)

 Item — Cabinet East Art Storage, Bay / Shelf: 5.4
Identifier: 20240016
Scope and Contents Document Type: Graphic (Poster/Print).Purpose: Sales and marketing.Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Series: Douglas Aircraft Company DC-6 and DC-7 Airline printsScope: Full-color lithographic print from an original painting by artist George Akimoto (later Chief Illustrator at McDonnell Douglas). He was a longtime illustrator for Douglas Aircraft Company creating technical and promotional works. Work was likely done in the late...
Dates: Circa mid to late 1950s (possibly 1958)

Douglas DC-7 Lithograph Print (National Airlines flight over Miami Beach, Florida), Circa mid to late 1950s (possibly 1958)

 Item — Cabinet East Art Storage, Bay / Shelf: 5.4
Identifier: 20240017
Scope and Contents Document Type: Graphic (Poster/Print).Purpose: Sales and marketing.Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Series: Douglas Aircraft Company DC-6 and DC-7 Airline printsScope: Full-color lithographic print from an original painting by artist George Akimoto (later Chief Illustrator at McDonnell Douglas). He was a longtime illustrator for Douglas Aircraft Company creating technical and promotional works. Work was likely done in the late...
Dates: Circa mid to late 1950s (possibly 1958)