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Grinding machines

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lathes

Description: A guide to the operation and maintenance of lathes for general shop work.
Date: November 29, 1940
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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75-mm howitzer materiel.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2.

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aerial photography.

Description: A training manual designed to teach aerial photography for military purposes.
Date: July 8, 1941
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aircraft engines.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aircraft radio shop practice.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aircraft woodwork.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Airplane inspection guide.

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Airplane structures.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Airship aerodynamics.

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Army medical supply depot.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Coal handling : repairs and utilities

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Concrete and masonry : repairs and utilities.

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams

Description: "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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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