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Seller: jamminpower ✉️ (6,673) 100%, Location: Panacea, Florida, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 126117674540 PDF 41 AAF AIRCRAFT GUN & TURRET MANUALS 1940-1960 B-29 B-17 B-24 DVD-ROM. This is a collection of scanned manuals in PDF form of 41 manuals on the subject of military aircraft guns and turrets (mostly turrets, since the gun is generally the Browning M-2 50 caliber machine gun). Free shipping for CONUS. More for foreign. Direct download is available. After purchase, send me a note requesting download. For foreign, I will refund shipping charges. As I have edited every page of every manual to remove blemishes and scanning problems, the images in these files  differ from the original manuals. My changes are all copyright 2004-2020. Permission is given for personal, educational, and research use only. Each manual was scanned at 300 or 600 lines per inch, then hand-edited in Photoshop to eliminate as many marks and stains as possible. Large fold-out diagrams have been scanned on a large-format scanner and are complete, single images (rather than sequences of small 8.5x11 images that you sometimes see). These are not your Grandmother's scans. Special care has been taken with the half-tone images to make sure that all the detail and depth of the originals is preserved. Some amount of color-correction has been applied to the color prints, although I wasn't able to always get the colors perfect due to yellowing of the pages or fading of the inks. All the manuals are for guns that were in piston-engine military aircraft - no jets - and are generally from WWII-era airplanes. The B-29 introduced a fully remote-control aiming and firing system and has a separate section. Some information on fighter guns is also included. The manuals have been indexed by OCR for easy searching. Look for "charging" and you will pop up all the gun charging systems in all the manuals. These are the individual manuals: "Handbook of Operation and Service Instructions for Gun Turrets Navy Numbers Aero 11A, Aero 11A-1, Aero 11A-2, Aero 11B", AAF Manual AN 11-45HD-1, 116 pages. This describes the Aero 11 series gun turrets, made by Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company. It is a tail turret that was designed for the Lockheed "Neptune" P2V-2 patrol aircraft. It housed two 20mm aircraft cannons. This manual goes with two others - AN 11-45HD-2 (overhaul) and AN 11-45HD-3 (parts) - please see my other auctions. The manual has 5 chapters: Introduction, Description, Installation, Operation, Service Inspection Maintenance and Lubrication. "Handbook Overhaul Instructions for Gun Turrets Navy Numbers Aero 11A, Aero 11A-1, Aero 11A-2, Aero 11B", AAF Manual AN 11-45HD-2, 112 pages. This describes the Aero 11 series gun turrets, made by Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company. It is a tail turret that was designed for the Lockheed "Neptune" P2V-2 patrol aircraft. It housed two 20mm aircraft cannons. This manual goes with two others - AN 11-45HD-1 (operation) and AN 11-45HD-3 (parts). The manual has 6 chapters: Introduction, Description, Operation, Disassembly Inspection Repair and Reassembly, Test Procedure, Packing or Storage after Overhaul. "Parts Catalog for Gun Turrets Navy Numbers Aero 11A, Aero 11A-1, Aero 11A-2, Aero 11B", AAF Manual AN 11-45HD-3, 126 pages. This describes the Aero 11 series gun turrets, made by Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company. It is a tail turret that was designed for the Lockheed "Neptune" P2V-2 patrol aircraft. It housed two 20mm aircraft cannons. This manual goes with two others - AN 11-45HD-1 (operation) and AN 11-45HD-2 (overhaul). The manual has 3 chapters: Introduction, Group Assembly Parts List, and Numerical Parts List. This manual has 63 illustrations showing exploded detail of each and every part of the unit. "Handbook of Operations and Service Instructions Chin Turret Type A-16" AAF manual AN 11-45AA-1, A.P. No. 2402A, August 5, 1943, 54p. This is the Bendix D Chin Turret that was used in the later models of the B-17 bomber. "Bendix Electric Power Operated Chin Turret Operation and Service Manual", Bendix Aviation Division 82340, May 15, 1943, 58p. This is the manufacturer's version of the above manual. Pretty much the same, but not quite. "Bendix Upper Turret Model R Operation and Service Manual", Bendix Aviation Corporation 82643, November 15, 1943, 59p, also known as Army Model A 9B. This is one of the turrets used in the B-24, along with the Martin Upper Turret (see below) "Training Manual Caliber .50, M2 Browning Machine Gun" General Motors War Products Training and Service Division, January 1944, 107p. This was prepared by the AC Spark Plug and Frigidaire (!) divisions. This is a very complete training manual on the construction and servicing of the Browning M-2 machine gun, which was the principal gun in all these turrets. There are piece-by-piece diagrams of how the gun is put together.   "Handbook of Operation and Service Instructions, Electric Deck Turrets, USAF Types A-3F-15A, A-3F-21A, A-3F-22A, A-3F-23A, A-3F-26, Navy Models 250CE13A, -13B, 250CE16A, -16B, 250CE17A, -17B, 250CE225", AAF Number AN 11-45BB-4, 15 May 1945, Revised 15 May 1949, 146 pages. This turret was used in the PV-2, P2V-1, B-24, PB4Y-2, B-32, Lancaster and Sunderland airplanes, made by Glen L. Martin company. It employed the ubiquitous Browning M-2 .50-caliber machine guns. Chapters include Introduction, Description, Installation, Operation, Service Inspection Maintenance and Lubrication. "Parts Catalog, Electric Deck Turrets, USAF Types A-3F-15A, A-3F-21A, A-3F-22A, A-3F-23A, A-3F-26, Navy Models 250CE13A, -13B, 250CE16A, -16B, 250CE17A, -17B, 250CE225", AAF Number AN 11-45BB-6, 1 March, 1946, Revised 15 May 1949, 108 pages. This manual goes with the previous one. Chapters include Introduction, Group Assembly Parts List, Numerical Parts List, Standard Parts List, Service Tools List "Handbook of Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions with Parts Catalog for Stabilized Electric Turret Drive, Models E1043a, E1043b, and E1043c (Maxson)", AF manual AN 11-45B-45, 15 October 1954, 280 pages. The Maxson Stabilized Electric Turret Drives E1043, were installed in the upper deck turret of the P4M and P2V aircraft. These were the motors and servo control systems for these semi-automated turrets. These turrets represented the state of the art in aircraft gun turret design and were among the last ones made. "Handbook of Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions; Turret Model Emerson 250SE-10", Army Air Forces Manual AN-45HC-1, 15 August, 1945, Revised 1 October 1945, 302p. This is the Type 31 ball-type nose turret. It was used on the B-24 and PB4Y-2 Consolidated bombers. "Parts Catalog; Turret Model Emerson 250SE-10", Army Air Forces Manual AN-45HC-3, 15 August, 1945, 104p. This goes with the previous manual. "Handbook of Overhaul Instructions with Parts Catalog for Gun Fire Interrupters V37165 and V38000 Series (Friez Instrument)", Manual AN 11-45B-42, 1 June 1948, revised 1 February 1949, 40 pages. Friez Instrument is a division of Bendix Corporation. They were comissioned by the Martin corporation for the upper gun turrets to shut off (interrupt) the guns when they happened to be pointing at, say, the tail of the aircraft. These were used with the Martin Upper Turrets of the 250CExx series that were used on the PV-1, PB2Y, PB4Y, and PBM series aircraft. The manual has photographs, exploded views, principles of operation, maintenance instructions and parts list. "Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Aircraft Tail Turret System Aero 21B, Aero 21B-1, Gunner's Console DL7504470G1, 1JJ1392G2 (Westinghouse Electric)" AAF Manual AN 11-45-534, 1 December 1959, 94 pages. This manual has chapters Introduction, Group Assembly Parts List, Numerical Index, and Reference Designation Index. This item features two CRT displays and is chock full of vacuum tubes and 50's electronics. "Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Aircraft Tail Turret System Aero 21B, Aero 21B-1, Gunner's Control Handle 1JH2592G1, 1JH7234G1  (Westinghouse Electric)" AAF Manual AN 11-45-537, 1 November 1959, 29pages. This manual has chapters Introduction, Group Assembly Parts List, Numerical Index, and Reference Designation Index. This is the joystick used to control the Aero 21B tail gun turret. It is a very rugged 2-axis sensor with several push buttons on it. There are numerous exploded diagrams showing the relation and placement of every part in the system down to the last washer and spring. "Handbook Service Instructions, Aircraft Tail Turret System, AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1 (Westinghouse Electric)", NAVAER 11-45-529, 15 December 1958, 22 pages, and "Handbook Overhaul Instructions, Aircraft Tail Turret System AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1", NAVWEPS 11-45-530, 15 March 1960, 34 pages (looks like a later edition of the first one) and "Illustrated Parts Breakdown Aircraft Tail Turret System, AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1 (Westinghouse Electric)", NAVAER 11-45-531, 15 February 1960, 19 pages. The Pneumatic gun chargers were used for cocking the Browning .50-caliber machine guns automatically. The AERO 21B turrets served as the tail guns of the Douglas A-3 "Skywarrior" bomber, among others. "Illustrated Parts Breakdown Turret Models Martin 250CE113, 125, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330", AF number AN 11-45B-37, 82 pages, 15 October 1953, revised 15 July 1955. This is the famous Martin Upper Turret that was used in the P2V aircraft. I believe this was also used in the B-24 and PB2Y/PB4Y aircraft though maybe not the exact same models. This is a great manual - it has exploded drawings of each and every part of the turret with all parts labeled and identified. "Handbook of Instructions for Lower Ball Turrets Types A-2, A-2A, and A-13", AAF Manual AN 11-45G-1, 25 April 1944, Revised 10 February, 1945, 134p. This turret was made by the Briggs Manufacturing Company for the B-17 and B-24 bombers. It uses a Sperry automatic computing sight. "Handbook Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions, Turret Models Martin 250CE113, Martin 250CE125, Martin 250CE324, Martin 250CE325, Martin 250CE326, Martin 250CE327, Martin 250CE328, Martin 250CE329, Martin 250CE330", AAF Manual AN 11-45B-36, 1 January 1952, Revised 15 November 1954, 210 pages. The description on page 2 says "The turret is a self-contained electrically operated unit which, when equipped with the proper interrupter and interphone system, may be mounted in the deck of any PV-2, P2V or P4M airplane or suitable stand. It requires electrical connections from a 27.5 volt D-C power supply and the aircraft's interphone system, also a connection for the aircraft oxygen system. The maximum current required is 170 amperes except when the heated flying suit requiring an additional 25 amperes is in operation. The turret is designed for the installation of two modified type M-2 .50-caliber [Browning] machine guns, which protrude from a transparent enclosure, housing guns, gunner, and accessories". The manual has 8 chapters: Introduction, Description, Installation, Operation, Service Inspection Maintenance and Lubrication, Disassembly Cleaning Inspection Repair and Reassembly, Testing, Packing or Storage after Overhaul, and Appendix 1 - Wiring Diagram. "Handbook of Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions with Parts Catalog, Turret Models Martin 250CH-1C, Martin 250CH-2C", Army Air Forces Manual AN 11-45B-38, 1 October 1945, Revised 1 July 1948, 146 pages. These turrets were designed for use on the "Martin Mariner" model PBM-5 and PBM-5A. The 250CH-1C is designed for deck mounting while the 250CH-2C is intended for mounting in the tail position. As so many of these turrets, this used the M-2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun. Manual has 8 chapters and 3 appendices: Introduction, Description, Installation, Operation, Service Inspection Maintenance and Lubrication, Disassembly Inspection Repair and Reassembly, Test Procedure, Cleaning Packing or Storage after Overhaul, Appendices: Fitting and Tubing Tables, Flow Diagrams, and Wiring Diagrams. "Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turret Model Martin 250SH-3", Army Air Force Manual AN 11-45B-34, 1 April, 1945, Revised 15 June, 1945, 122p. This hydraulic power operated bow turret was made by the Glenn L. Martin Company for the PBM-5 "Martin Mariner" airplane. "Handbook of Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions, Turret Model Martin 250SH-3A", AAF Manual AN-45B-40, 15 October, 1945, Revised 15 August 1946, 70p. This was used on the PBM-5 "Martin Mariner" airplane. "Handbook of Operation and Service Instructions, Turret Model Martin 250SH-1A", AAF Manual AN 11-45B-30, 1 February, 1945, Revised 1 June, 1945. This was used in the PBM-3D and PBM-5 "Martin Mariner" airplanes. It is fully electric, running on 24-volts DC. "Handbook of Operation and Service Instructions, Turret Model Martin 250SH-3", AAF Manual AN 11-45B-32, 15 June, 1945, Revised 15 August, 1946. This was used in the PBM-5 "Martin Mariner" airplane. "Martin Power Operated Gun Turret Upper, Original Type, Maintenance and Servicing, Part 2-A, Removal, Installation and Harmonization", War Department Film Strip I-303, 1943, 110p. This is a reproduction of a training film strip on the Martin Upper Turret that was used in the B-24 bomber. "The Martin Upper Turret Models A-3, A-3-A, A-3-B, A-3-C, A-11", Briggs Manufacturing Company, September 18, 1943, 104p. Briggs was contracted to make the Martin Upper Turret for the B-24 bomber. Martin needed more manufacturing capacity, so it was contracted out to Briggs and others for replication. This is their own training manual. 3 related manuals "Handbook Service Instructions, Aircraft Tail Turret System, AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1 (Westinghouse Electric)", NAVAER 11-45-529, 15 December 1958, 22 pages, and "Handbook Overhaul Instructions, Aircraft Tail Turret System AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1", NAVWEPS 11-45-530, 15 March 1960, 34 pages (looks like a later edition of the first one) and "Illustrated Parts Breakdown Aircraft Tail Turret System, AERO 21B, AERO 21B-1, Pneumatic System 1JH7226G1 (Westinghouse Electric)", NAVAER 11-45-531, 15 February 1960, 19 pages. The Pneumatic gun chargers were used for cocking the Browning .50-caliber machine guns automatically. The AERO 21B turrets served as the tail guns of the Douglas A-3 "Skywarrior" bomber, among others. One of the manuals (529) has a bite taken out of the bottom-left corner of the first few pages. Bummer! "Handbook of Operations and Service Instructions, Upper Gun Turret, Type A9B", AAF Manual AN 11-45A-9, 1 June, 1944, Revised 15 July, 1944, 52p. This is an early version of the Bendix Model R upper turret as used on the B-24 bomber. "Upper Local Turret Models A-1, A-1-A", Briggs Manufacturing Company, July 19, 1943, 85p. This is the same as the "Sperry Upper Local Turret" as used on the B-17 Flying Fortress. Briggs was contracted to manufacture the Sperry turret for additional manufacturing capacity. This is the Briggs version of the manual for this turret. "Handbook of Operation, Service and Overhaul Instructions with Parts Catalog, Turret Model Vought 150CH-3, Vought 150CH-3A (Emerson)", AAF Manual AN 11-45HF-1, 1 December, 1945. This turret was used in the TBY-2 torpedo/bomb carrier aircraft. "Gunners' Information File" This is your gun, the Browning .50-caliber (the seven functional groups, field-stripping, operation and maintenance, gunsights) Sighting and sights (calibration, maintenance, use), Turrets (Martin Upper, Sperry Ball, Sperry Retractable Ball, Sperry Upper, Consolidated Tail, Emerson Nose, Bendix Chin, Bendix Upper). THIS MANUAL IS UNUSUAL - IT HAS THE CHAPTER ON AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION THAT IS USUALLY MISSING. IT ALSO HAS THE INDEX (ALSO USUALLY MISSING). IN ADDITION, IT HAS AN EXTRA SECTION THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE ENTITLED "Gunnery in the B-29 - Instructions for the Remote-Control Turret System." THIS IS USUALLY ISSUED SEPARATELY AS AAF MANUAL NUMBER 27. "Aircrewman's Gunnery Manual". This is the Navy version of the above "Gunners' Information File". It has information on Navy fighter guns as well as the guns and gun turrets on the PBY-4 (the Navy version of the B-24). This manual is designated OPNAV 33-40 and NAVAER 00-80S-40, 1944, 330 pages. It has some sections that are word-for-word like the GIF above, but it has other sections where it describes a number of different guns, sights, mounts, and turrets that are not referenced in the GIF. Covers Grumman ball turrets, Erco tear-drop turrets, Martin ball turrets, and others. The gun mounts are the Mark 6, Mark 10 and Mark 11 (rather than the E-11 and E-12 in the GIF). It describes the gun sight Mark 18 which is not in the GIF. It does not have the aircraft recognition section. It only has the three sections on guns, sights, and turrets, but those three sections comprise 330 pages (they are only about 275 pages in the corresponding parts of the GIF). THIS MANUAL IS RARE. (note that these last two manuals are also found on my "Information Files" DVD-ROM that is also on eBay) "Fighter Gunnery", Army Air Forces Training Command, June, 1944, 120p. This is one of those full-color, cartoon-style training for fighter pilots. It introduces the basic concepts of bullet ballistics, leading the target, and so on. "Fighter Gun Harmonization", AAF Manual 200-1, 30 January, 1945, 44p. This short manual describes how to calibrate and aim (harmonize) the guns on various fighters, including the P-51, the P-38, and several others. "Gunnery in the B-29", AAF Manual No. 27, August 1944, 106p. The B-29 was the first bomber to use the GE remote-control system. Rather than putting your hands directly on the guns, you held a harness that had 3-axis sensors that aimed the guns, automatically correcting for wind speed, distance and speed of the target, and other factors. It was a very complex system for 40's technology. This manual goes over every stage of the process. "B-29 Gunners Information File", General Electric GEJ-1631, 80p. This is the GE training manual for the operating B-29 gun control system. It is in cartoon-style. "Handbook of Operations and Service Instructions, The Central Station Fire Control System, Model 2CFR55B1", AAF Manual T.O. 11-70A-1, 15 October, 1943, Revised 5 December, 1944, 780p with many really, really big fold-out pages of schematics. This is the detailed technical manual on the electronics of the "computer" used in the B-29 firing system. Boy, what a piece of engineering! "Preliminary Instructions, Operation, Service, and Overhaul, Computers Models 2CH1C1 and 2CH1D1 for the B-29 Airplane", General Electric manual GEI-18787, 15 June, 1944, 300p. This is an extremely detailed manual on the design and maintenance of the "computer" used in the B-29 fire control system. There are page after page of diagrams of gear trains and complicated mechanical systems that would have made Babbage proud.
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