Outstanding Military Aircraft of World War II, 1961, 1961

Item — Box: TB.S2.002, Folder: TF.S2.A.xxG

Identifier: 20268021

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Periodical (Historical Study).

Purpose: Informational.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope: This periodical was published in 1961 by Superscale for readers interested in the history of World War II aviation, including model builders. It was complied and edited by E. [Everett] R. Atkins, Jr. Illustrators include Atkins, Dave Brazelton, Willis Nye, George Cox and Kikuo Hashimoto.

This periodical provides in-depth information about various military aircraft that were significant during World War II, including detailed descriptions, scale drawings and photographs. It serves as a historical reference for aviation enthusiasts and researchers interested in military aviation history.

Contents: Includes articles about:

- NORTH AMERICAN P-51B "MUSTANG" - NORTH AMERICAN AT-6C "TEXAN" - DOUGLAS A-26C "INVADER" - VICKERS-SUPERMARINE Mk I"SPITFIRE" - MITSUBISHI A6M5 "ZERO". - MESSERSCHMITT Me-109G "GUSTAV" - LOCKHEED P-38L "LIGHTNING" - REPUBLIC P-47D "THUNDERBOLT" - ROLLS-ROYCE Y-1650 "MERLIN" ENGINE - PRATT and WHITNEY R-2800 "TWIN WASP" ENGINE - PRATT and WHITNEY R-1830 "WASP" ENGINE - BOMB AND DROP TANKS - MACHINE GUNS

Dates

Copyright: 1961
Publication: 1961

Creator

From the Collection: Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Stapled 8.5" x 11" periodical with three-color covers (64 pages plus covers). Printed on glossy paper. Includes numerous scale drawings and black & white photographs. Staples have been removed.

Note: Overall very good condition with minor cover marks. Slight browning of paper.

Note 2: Stamped on flyleaf page: "John M. Leonard" and hand-written underneath in ink: "B33, Room 354A"