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Description: Color image of war ships at sea. In the foreground is a boat with "PT 34" painted on it, shining a light and speeding forward. In the background, a ship is sinking as explosive flames rise from it. Other ships and flames can be seen in the distance on the left.
Date: 1943
Creator: AEL.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oral History Interview with Hugh M. Robinson, February 21, 1997

Description: Transcript of an interview with Hugh M. Robinson, a Navy veteran (Patrol-Torpedo Boat Squadron 3), concerning his experiences in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Robinson discusses the U. S. Naval Academy, 1934-38; assignment to the carrier USS Yorktown, 1938-39; assignment to the destroyer USS Bainbridge, 1939-41; assignment to Motor Boat Submarine Chaser Squadron 1, 1941; assignment to Patrol Torpedo Squadron 2, 1941; operations around the Panama Canal, 1942; reorganization of PT Squa… more
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Date: February 21, 1997
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Robinson, Hugh M.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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The Effect of the Angle of Afterbody Keel on the Water Performance of a Flying-Boat Hull Model

Description: NACA model 11-C was tested according to the general method with the angle of afterbody keel set at five different angles from 2-1/2 degrees to 9 degrees, but without changing other features of the hull. The results of the tests are expressed in curves of test data and of non-dimensional coefficients. At the depth of step used in the tests, 3.3 percent beam, the smaller angles of afterbody keel give greater load-resistance ratios at the hump speed and smaller at high speed than the larger angles… more
Date: September 1935
Creator: Allison, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank tests of a model of one hull of the Savoia S-55-X flying boat - N.A.C.A. Model 46

Description: A model of one of the twin hulls of the Italian Savoia S-55-X flying boat (N.A.C.A. Model 46) was tested in the N.A.C.A. tank according to the general method. The data obtained from these tests cover a broad range of speeds, loads, and trims and are given in nondimensional form to facilitate their use in applying this form of hull to any other flying boat or comparing it's performance with the performance of any other hulls. The results show that the resistance characteristics at best trim of t… more
Date: February 1938
Creator: Allison, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank Tests of Model 36 Flying Boat Hull

Description: "N.A.C.A. Model 36, a hull form with parallel middle body for half the length of the forebody and designed particularly for use with stub wings, was tested according to the general fixed-trim method over the range of practical loads, trims, and speeds. It was also tested free to trim with the center of gravity at two different positions. The results are given in the form of nondimensional coefficients. The resistance at the hump was exceptionally low but, at high planing speeds, afterbody inter… more
Date: March 1938
Creator: Allison, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tanks test of a model of the hull of the Navy PB-1 flying boat - N.A.C.A. Model 52

Description: A model of the hull of the Navy PB-1 flying boat was tested in the N.A.C.A. tank as part of a program intended to provide information regarding the water performance of hulls of flying boats of earlier design for which hydrodynamic data have heretofore been unavailable. Tests were made according to the general method over the range of practical loadings with the model both fixed in trim and free to trim. A free-to-trim test according to the specific method was also made for the design load and … more
Date: August 1936
Creator: Allison, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank tests of models of flying boat hulls having longitudinal steps

Description: Four models with longitudinal steps on the forebody were developed by modification of a model of a conventional hull and were tested in the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) tank. Models with longitudinal steps were found to have smaller resistance at high speed and greater resistance at low speed than the parent model that had the same afterbody but a conventional V-section forebody. The models with a single longitudinal step had better performance at hump speed and as low hig… more
Date: July 1936
Creator: Allison, John M. & Ward, Kenneth E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hydrodynamic Directional Behavior of a Swept Planing-Tail Hull

Description: "A qualitative investigation of the low-speed directional behavior of a swept planing-tail hull was made in the Langley tank no. 2 in still water and still air with the use of a free self-propelled model. The configuration was directionally unstable over a range of low speed. It was, however, directionally controllable at all speeds by use of the rudder and elevator. Several modifications that were investigated did not improve the controllability" (p. 1).
Date: January 10, 1952
Creator: Arabian, Donald D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Effect of Depth of Step on the Water Performance of a Flying-Boat Hull Model N.A.C.A. Model 11-C

Description: "NACA model 11-C was tested with four different depths of step to obtain information as to the effect of the depth of step on the water performance. The depths of step were selected to cover the practicable range of depths and in each case the included angle between the forebody and afterbody keels was kept the same 6-1/2 degrees. Small depths of step were found to give lower resistance at speeds below and at the hump speed of the model and greater depths of step lower resistance at high speeds… more
Date: July 1935
Creator: Bell, Joe W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank Tests of a Model of the NC Flying-Boat Hull - N.A.C.A. Model 44

Description: "A 1/7.06 full-size model of the NC-type hull was tested in the N.A.C.A. tank by both the general method and the specific or free-to-trim method. The results of the tests are given in curves plotted as non dimensional coefficients and are compared with the test results of N.A.C.A. model 11-A. The NC model (N.A.C.A. model 44) shows higher resistance than model 11-A at hump speed but lower resistance at high speeds. Model 44 has a higher best trim angle at the jump and a lower maximum positive tr… more
Date: May 1936
Creator: Bell, Joe W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank Tests to Determine the Effects of the Chine Flare of a Flying-Boat Hull N.A.C.A. Model Series 62 and 69

Description: Note presenting testing of twenty-two models of flying-boat hulls for the purpose of determining the effects on water resistance and spray of 13 variations in the transverse section of the bottom of the forebody and of three variations in the form of the afterbody. Generally, the effect of chine flare on the resistance was small, although the resistance of force with chine flare was generally less than the resistance of the form without chine flare.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Bell, Joe W. & Olson, Roland E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effect of Length-Beam Ration on Resistance and Spray of Three Models of Flying-Boat Hulls

Description: Report presenting an investigation of the effect of changes in the length-beam ratio of flying-boat hulls on resistance and spray. A family of three models of hulls of different length-beam ratios was used and, in order to maintain comparable hull sizes, the plan-form areas of the hulls were made approximately equal by keeping equal products of length and beam. Results regarding resistance, spray, and take-off performance are provided.
Date: October 1943
Creator: Bell, Joe W.; Garrison, Charlie C. & Zeck, Howard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Estimate of Hull-Weight Change with Varying Length-Beam Ratio for Flying Boats

Description: "A study has been made of the variation of seaplane hull weight with length-beam ratio in a systematic series of hulls designed for constant gross weight and similar spray characteristics. It is found that increases in the length-beam ratio bring about small reductions in the hull weight if it is assumed that seaplanes having the same weight and bottom shape will be designed for the same load factor. A short discussion is also given to show the reduction in load factor that may occur with high … more
Date: August 14, 1947
Creator: Benscoter, Stanley U.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Piloting of flying boats with special reference to porpoising and skipping

Description: From Summary: "The various types of hydrodynamic instability - including porpoising, skipping, and yawing - that may be encountered during take-off or landing of a flying boat are described and the piloting technique required for efficient take-offs and landings is discussed. Suggestions are made for assisting a pilot to become familiar with the take-off and landing qualities of a flying boat that is new to him."
Date: February 1944
Creator: Benson, James M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Landing Characteristics of a Model of a Flying Boat With the Depth of Step Reduced to Zero by Means of a Retractable Planing Flap

Description: "A model of a flying boat was tested to determine the landing characteristics when the depth of the step was reduced to zero by means of a retractable planing flap on the forebody" (p. 4). The results of stability and resistance testing are presented.
Date: February 1944
Creator: Benson, James M. & Freihofner, Anton
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank Tests of a Flying-Boat Model Equipped With Several Types of Fairing Designed to Reduce the Air Drag of the Main Step

Description: "Tank tests were made of a flying-boat model having various types of fairing with and without ventilation ducts behind the main step to investigate the hydrodynamic characteristics of the model. All the types were designed to reduce significantly the air drag chargeable to the main step. The configuration that combined the best stability with a good aerodynamic form consisted of a shallow step and an adjoining ventilation aperture having an area about 7 percent of the square of the beam" (p. 1). more
Date: April 1945
Creator: Benson, James M. & Havens, Robert F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Landing characteristics in waves of three dynamic models of flying boats

Description: Powered models of three different flying boats were landed in oncoming waves of various heights and lengths. The effects of varying the trim at landing, the deceleration after landing, and the size of the waves were determined. Data are presented on the motions and accelerations obtained during landings in rough water.
Date: January 1952
Creator: Benson, James M.; Havens, Robert F. & Woodward, David R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Landing Characteristics in Waves of Three Dynamic Models of Flying Boats

Description: Powered models of three different flying boats were landed in oncoming wave of various heights and lengths. The resulting motions and acceleration were recorded to survey the effects of varying the trim at landing, the deceleration after landing, and the size of the waves. One of the models had an unusually long afterbody. The data for landing with normal rates of deceleration indicated that the most severe motions and accelerations were likely to occur at some period of the landing run subsequ… more
Date: May 7, 1947
Creator: Benson, James M.; Havens, Robert F. & Woodward, David R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Resistance Tests of Models of Three Flying-Boat Hulls With a Length-Beam Ratio of 10.5

Description: Report presenting testing of models of three flying-boat hulls with a length-beam ratio of 10.5. Testing occurred at two depths of step and two angles of dead rise. Results regarding resistance, trimming-moment, and wetted-length data for general fixed-trim and free-to-trim tests at load coefficients up to 4.0 are provided.
Date: September 1945
Creator: Bidwell, Jerold M. & Goldenbaum, David M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Brief Investigation of the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a 1/13.33-Scale Powered Dynamic Model of a Preliminary Design of the Martin XP6M-1 Flying Boat, TED No. NACA DE-385

Description: The hydrodynamic characteristics of a preliminary design of the Martin XP6M-1 flying boat have been determined. Longitudinal stability during take-off and landing, resistance of the complete model, and behavior during taxiing and landing in rough water are presented.
Date: October 21, 1953
Creator: Blanchard, Ulysse J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank investigation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of a 1/3.33-scale jet-powered dynamic model of the Martin XP6M-1 flying boat with a revised forebody planing bottom : TED No. NACA DE 385

Description: From Summary: "Hydrodynamic characteristics have been determined for a 1/13.33-scale jet-powered dynamic model of the Martin XP6M-1 flying boat with the forebody modified so as to increase the depth of step and the angle between the forebody and afterbody keels. Longitudinal stability during takeoff and landing in smooth water and resistance of the complete model in smooth water and in waves are presented."
Date: October 20, 1955
Creator: Blanchard, Ulysse J. & Carter, Arthur W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date: [1987..1991]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life, business and travel, 1961-1965]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1961 and 1965, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, tickets, maps, illustrations, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date: [1961..1965]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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