Grinding machines (open access)

Grinding machines

This report provides the definition of grinding and discusses different processes, types, and operations of grinding.
Date: November 26, 1940
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lathes (open access)

Lathes

A guide to the operation and maintenance of lathes for general shop work.
Date: November 29, 1940
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
75-mm howitzer materiel. (open access)

75-mm howitzer materiel.

This is a World War II-era technical manual for the 75mm Howitzer. It contains information on use, maintenance, assembly, and other aspects of this weapon.
Date: June 21, 1941
Creator: United States. Army. Ordnance Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2. (open access)

20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2.

"In addition to a description of the 20-mm aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the matériel."
Date: April 2, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial photography. (open access)

Aerial photography.

A training manual designed to teach aerial photography for military purposes.
Date: July 8, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft engines. (open access)

Aircraft engines.

Discusses the principles, classification, description, and construction of internal combustion engines used in military aircraft. Includes instructions for storage of engines.
Date: January 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft hardware and materials. (open access)

Aircraft hardware and materials.

Describes the types of "materials and hardware used in aircraft construction and repair."
Date: June 11, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems. (open access)

Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems.

Describes aircraft engine systems, fuels, and lubricants.
Date: February 22, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft mechanics tools. (open access)

Aircraft mechanics tools.

A manual for the beginning airplane mechanic. Discusses the proper use and care of tools.
Date: February 26, 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft radio shop practice. (open access)

Aircraft radio shop practice.

Discusses maintenance and repair of the component parts of aircraft radio equipment, and the correct use of tools.
Date: May 1, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aircraft woodwork. (open access)

Aircraft woodwork.

Discusses woodworking in aircraft manufacturing in general, and in detail the characteristics of wood, the glue and hardware necessary, hand tools and machines, as well as repair of the aircraft.
Date: December 22, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airplane inspection guide. (open access)

Airplane inspection guide.

"The purpose of this manual is to furnish to mechanics, inspectors, and other personnel, ..., the necessary information relative to the inspection of airplanes, airplane engines, and auxiliary equipment."
Date: August 17, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airplane structures. (open access)

Airplane structures.

Describes structural details of service airplanes used by the Army Air Corps, sufficient for personnel to perform inspection and maintenance of their equipment.
Date: October 29, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Airship aerodynamics. (open access)

Airship aerodynamics.

"This manual is designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots .... to give the knowledge of aerodynamics essential to the operation of [lighter than air aircraft]."(Page 2.)
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Applied physics for airplane mechanics. (open access)

Applied physics for airplane mechanics.

Describes basic principles of physics for use in the training of airplane mechanics.
Date: September 14, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army medical supply depot. (open access)

Army medical supply depot.

A guide for army medical supply depot personnel. Discusses establishment, operation, organization, employment, and training standards.
Date: November 6, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Barracks, portable, prefrabricated, 20' x 48' steel (channel frame) insulated : procedure for erecting. (open access)

Barracks, portable, prefrabricated, 20' x 48' steel (channel frame) insulated : procedure for erecting.

Provides step by step instructions for the erection of prefabricated Army buildings and possible additional units. Provides a list of parts and markings.
Date: November 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Browning machine gun caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible. (open access)

Browning machine gun caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible.

"In addition to a description of the Browning machine gun, caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the materiel."
Date: April 30, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cardiograph, portable. (open access)

Cardiograph, portable.

A guide to the operation and maintenance of the portable electrocardiograph.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coal handling : repairs and utilities (open access)

Coal handling : repairs and utilities

"This Technical Manual describes uniform methods of coal handling for Army posts, camps, and stations. Methods are presented to insure efficient and economical operation, based on accepted commercial practices adapted to meet requirements of Army installations."
Date: April 1947
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities. (open access)

Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities.

"This Technical Manual describes materials, equipment, and methods used in new concrete and masonry work at Army posts. It also covers repair and maintenance of existing concrete and masonry."
Date: October 1946
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conduct of field artillery fire using air observation. (open access)

Conduct of field artillery fire using air observation.

"This manual covers the methods and procedure for the control of field artillery fire using air observation."
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams (open access)

Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams

"This supplement outlines in detail the methods for plotting of observation data, for entry of analysis, and for preparation of supplementary maps, charts, and diagrams for all Army Air Forces weather stations."
Date: February 2, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dental X-ray machine (items 6088005, 6088010) (open access)

Dental X-ray machine (items 6088005, 6088010)

Describes the components and maintenance of two types of dental x-ray machines.
Date: January 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library