United States Army Aviators Equipment 1917 1945

Author : C.G. Sweeting
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786497379

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United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945 by C.G. Sweeting Pdf

Seven decades after World War II, we now know that the margin between Allied victory and defeat was often narrower than many realized. The decisive actions of leaders, generals and war heroes have been well documented, but less well known are the technological developments that made victory possible and laid the groundwork for postwar progress. Based on more than ten years of research, this book describes how American airmen became the best-outfitted aviators of the war, tracing the development of virtually every piece of personal equipment used by United States air forces. Drawing on original sources including formerly classified documents, the author details the myriad types of respirator equipment, parachutes, body armor, pressure suits and other flying and survival gear that were instrumental in making U.S. pilots and air crews effective. Personal anecdotes bring to life the design and testing of combat flight equipment. More than 160 photographs are included, most published here for the first time.

Author : C. G. Sweeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1989-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0874748968

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Combat Flying Equipment by C. G. Sweeting Pdf

Author : C. G. Sweeting
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : UGA:32108020677939

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COMBAT FLYING EQUIPMENT by C. G. Sweeting Pdf

A thorough reference on a specialized topic. For students of aviation, historians, and aircraft engineers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : C.G. Sweeting
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786493968

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United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945 by C.G. Sweeting Pdf

The beginning of World War I saw thousands of army and navy aviators who needed specialized clothing that could not be purchased off-the-shelf. During World War II pilots and crews flew countless missions in extreme conditions, from the Arctic to the South Pacific. Through both wars, providing suitable clothing to personnel aboard many different types of aircraft proved a monumental task. This book documents the development, testing, manufacture, procurement and utilization of flying apparel and accessories worn by American airmen around the world between 1917 and 1945. Among the garments explored are various types of flight suits--including heavy winter shearling suits and electrically heated suits--flight jackets, flotation gear, headgear, handwear and footwear. With appendices that include contemporary brochures detailing the care and maintenance of flight clothing, this study provides a thorough exploration of a rarely examined aspect of military history.

Author : Juliette A. Hennessy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : OSU:32435001985795

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The United States Army Air Arm, April 1861 to April 1917 by Juliette A. Hennessy Pdf

This monograph ... recounts the development of aviation in the United States Army from April 1861, when the Army first became interested in balloons as a means of observation, to April 1917, when America entered World War I. The origins and organization of the Army's air arm are told in detail, with particular emphasis on early air force personnel, plans and experiments. In the process the monograph traces early development of what today is The United States Air Force..."--Foreword.

Author : James T. Controvich
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810883192

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The United States in World War I by James T. Controvich Pdf

With the centennial of the First World War rapidly approaching, historian and bibliographer James T. Controvich offers in The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference bibliography yet published. Organized by subject, this bibliography includes the full range of sources: vintage publications of the time, books, pamphlets, periodical titles, theses, dissertations, and archival sources held by federal and state organizations, as well as those in public and private hands, including historical societies and museums. As Controvich’s bibliographic accounting makes clear, there were many facets of World War I that remain virtually unknown to this day. Throughout, Controvich’s bibliography tracks the primary sources that tell each of these stories—and many others besides—during this tense period in American history. Each entry lists the author, title, place of publication, publisher, date of publication, and page count as well as descriptive information concerning illustrations, plates, ports, maps, diagrams, and plans. The armed forces section carries additional information on rosters, awards, citations, and killed and wounded in action lists. The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide is an ideal research tool for students and scholars of World War I and American history.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : IND:30000139849909

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Aviation in the U.S. Army, 1919-1939 by Maurer Maurer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428915633

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Aviation in the U.S. Army, 1919-1939 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428915725

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The Development of Air Doctrine in the Army Air Arm, 1917-1941 by Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute Pdf

Author : Laurence M Burke
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781682477502

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At the Dawn of Airpower by Laurence M Burke Pdf

At the Dawn of Airpower: The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps’ Approach to the Airplane, 1907–1917 examines the development of aviation in the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps from their first official steps into aviation up to the United States’ declaration of war against Germany in April, 1917. Burke explains why each of the services wanted airplanes and show how they developed their respective air arms and the doctrine that guided them. His narrative follows aviation developments closely, delving deep into the official and personal papers of those involved and teasing out the ideas and intents of the early pioneers who drove military aviation Burke also closely examines the consequences of both accidental and conscious decisions on the development of the nascent aviation arms. Certainly, the slow advancement of the technology of the airplane itself in the United States (compared to Europe) in this period affected the creation of doctrine in this period. Likewise, notions that the war that broke out in 1914 was strictly a European concern, reinforced by President Woodrow Wilson’s intentions to keep the United States out of that war, meant that the U.S. military had no incentive to “keep up” with European military aviation. Ultimately, however, he concludes that it was the respective services’ inability to create a strong, durable network connecting those flying the airplanes regularly (technology advocates) with the senior officers exercising control over their budget and organization (technology patrons) that hindered military aviation during this period. ​

Author : David E. Johnson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801467110

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Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers by David E. Johnson Pdf

The U.S. Army entered World War II unprepared. In addition, lacking Germany's blitzkrieg approach of coordinated armor and air power, the army was organized to fight two wars: one on the ground and one in the air. Previous commentators have blamed Congressional funding and public apathy for the army's unprepared state. David E. Johnson believes instead that the principal causes were internal: army culture and bureaucracy, and their combined impact on the development of weapons and doctrine. Johnson examines the U.S. Army's innovations for both armor and aviation between the world wars, arguing that the tank became a captive of the conservative infantry and cavalry branches, while the airplane's development was channeled by air power insurgents bent on creating an independent air force. He maintains that as a consequence, the tank's potential was hindered by the traditional arms, while air power advocates focused mainly on proving the decisiveness of strategic bombing, neglecting the mission of tactical support for ground troops. Minimal interaction between ground and air officers resulted in insufficient cooperation between armored forces and air forces. Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers makes a major contribution to a new understanding of both the creation of the modern U.S. Army and the Army's performance in World War II. The book also provides important insights for future military innovation.

Author : Juliette A. Hennessy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1958-01-01
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : 0891260145

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The United States Army Air Arm by Juliette A. Hennessy Pdf

This book recounts the development of aviation in the United States Army from April 1861, when the Army first became interested in balloons as a means of observation, to April 1917, when America entered World War I. The origins and organizations of the Army's air arm are told in detail, with particular emphasis on early air force personnel, planes, and experiments. In the process the monograph traces the early development of what today is The United States Air Force. Originally published by the United States Air Force in 1958.

Author : Edgar F. Raines
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Aerial observation (Military science)
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Eyes of Artillery by Edgar F. Raines Pdf

Author : Edgar F. Raines
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015050283210

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Eyes of Artillery by Edgar F. Raines Pdf

CMH Pub. 70-31. Army Historical Series. Examines the institutional origins of modern Army Aviation by recounting the experiences of the men who flew observed fire missions, or Air Observations Posts (AOP) in light aircraftfor the Field Artillery during World War 2. Identifies the circumstances and debate that gave rise to the AOP program.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:74282708

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The United States Army Air Arm, April 1861 to April 1917 by Anonim Pdf

This monograph recounts the development of aviation in the United States Army from April 1861, when the Army first became interested in balloons as a means of observation, to April 1917, when America entered World War I. The origins and organization of the Army's air arm are told in detail, with an emphasis on early air force personnel, planes, and experiments. In the process, the monograph traces the early development of what today is The United States Air Force. Because the story of the air arm from April 1917 to the beginning of World War II also has not been fully covered, it is expected that the present monograph will be the first of three monographs that will become the basis for a published history of the Army Air Arm, 1861-1939. Chapter 1, Balloons and Airships in the U.S. Army, 1861-1913, describes balloon use during the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and from 1902 to 1914, Chapter 2, Early American Planes and Their Inventors, examines the Langley plane, the Wright brothers' plane, and others. Chapter 3 focuses on The Signal Corp's First Air Installations and First Military Aviation Rating. Chapter 4 examines College Park and Other Air Schools, including those in Augusta, Texas City, the Philippines, and Hawaii, 1912-1913. Chapter 5 describes the Signal Corps Aviation School at San Diego. Chapter 6 examines Aviation Legislation and the Aviation Section through 1914. Chapter 7 focuses on Aviation in 1915 and 1916, including the Aero Club of America and the National Guard, pyrotechnics and airplanes tested, the San Diego School, and the San Antonio Air center. Chapter 8 examines the Aviation Section in 1916, including the Aviation Center at Fort Sam Houston, reserve corps expansion, and balloons and Zeppelins. Chapter 9 describes the 1st Squadron with Pershing's punitive expedition of 1916. Chapter 10 examines the Army Flying Training Schools, the National Guard, and the Air Reserve. The final chapter focuses on the Aviation Section to 6 April 1917.