FAMILIARIZATION MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE OF MODEL B-17F BOMBARDMENT AIRPLANE - BOEING [RESTRICTED]
Book Details + Condition: US Army Air Force / Boeing (np). First Edition, 1942. Hardcover. 682 pages. Illustrated. This scarce original Boeing-produced guide for U.S. Army Air Force personnel details the B-17F's (the Flying Fortress) systems for maintenance and operation. It includes comprehensive technical information, numerous illustrations, and charts to educate air and ground crews on the aircraft's components, such as the engines, electrical system, and landing gear. The manual was intended for informational purposes and was a crucial resource for servicing and understanding the heavy bomber during World War II.
Very scarce, as it was a restricted publication. Firm binding; some normal aging and wear to boards, with a bit of fading to the titling; interior is clean and free of markings, save officer's name to inside front board and pencilled technical notes to the last "Notes" page. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.
