Annotated Bibliography
Bowers, P.M. (1966) Boeing Aircraft since 1916. Fallbrook, California. Aero Publishers, Inc. A book that covers the Boeing Company and its airplanes from the very early years up until what was, at that point, present day in 1966. 244-273 This book covers many of the various details about the airplanes that were made by Boeing and even some of the background information into the logic concerning the changes made after flight tests and evaluations. There is quite a significant amount of information concerning the specifications of each airplane and subsequent models. While very useful for this project, I did find that some of the information was so in depth as to make me think that it would be better suited for engineers.
Hess, W.N. (1970) (1st ed) Fighting Mustang. United States of America. 29, 31 Detailing the
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In other chapters, the toughness of the P-51 is chronicled and showcased. This book also covers the P-51 from its inception until the ends of the European, Pacific, and Korean War campaigns.
Hess, W.N. (1976) (1st ed) Thunderbolt at War. United States of America. Covering the P-47 and pilots as it fights and bombs its way through the European and, eventually, the Pacific Theaters. The author goes into great detail after reviewing and interviewing missions and pilots of the P-47 Thunderbolt. Additionally, he breaks down the specifics of the airplanes, from maneuverability at high altitudes vs low, to what degree of a dive the plans can conduct bomb runs at and also at what airspeed and altitude they would have to pull out of the dive. Instead of speaking in general terms, he really dissects the capabilities and drawbacks of this heavy American
For as long as most of the world can remember aviation has played a major factor in how wars are fought. Starting in World War I the worlds fighting forces began using aircraft to conduct surveillance missions over enemy territory. While these aircraft were not the masters of stealth that todays aircraft are there was no technology to take down these planes at the time. Air-to-air combat was an event that rarely happened and was almost never effective.
Hamilton, John A. Blazing Skies: Air Defense Artillery on Fort Bliss, 1940 - 2009. Defense
In today’s world, the use of airplanes in wars or in everyday life has become a part of how we live as human beings. Removing the air forces of the world is like taking a step back in time when wars were only fought on land or sea. WWI began only eleven short years after the Wright brothers achieved powered flight in 19031 and yet aircrafts were being used for surveillance and eventually combat purposes. It is understood that these aircrafts were primitive, but they laid down the foundation for what we know today as fighter jets. The Fokker Eindecker “revolutionized air combat by successfully employing a synchronized forward -firing machine gun mounted on the engine cowling”2. Because this airplane became the first to successfully use a synchronized machine gun, it allowed its pilots to become the first aerial combat tactitions3.
Parsons, Othal T. Interview by author, 17 April 1995. Mail questionnaire. 12th Armored Division Historical Project, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
In the summer of 1940, World War II had been in progress for nearly a year. Adolf Hitler was victorious and planning an invasion of England to seal Europe’s fate. Everyone in the United States of America knew it. The Germans were too powerful. Hitler's Luftwaffe had too many planes, too many pilots and too many bombs and since Hitler was Europe's problem, the United States claimed to be a neutral country (Neutrality Act of 1939). Seven Americans, however, did not remain neutral and that’s what this book is about. They joined Britain's Royal Air Force to help save Britain in its darkest hour to fight off the skilled pilots of Germany's Luftwaffe in the blue skies over England, the English Channel, and North Europe. By October 1940, they had helped England succeed in one of the greatest air battles in the history of aviation, the Battle of Britain. This book helps to show the impact of the few Americans who joined the Battle of Britain to fight off an evil that the United States didn’t acknowledge at the time. The name of Kershaw’s book was inspired from the quote, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to sow few,” which was said by British Officer and Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Boeing, Boeing takes plays in Bernard’s apartment in Paris, France. Bernard, the protagonist, is a well off, older gentlemen who believes in polygamy, and in this case has three fiancés who do not know about one another. All three ladies, one German, one American, and one Italian, are all airline hostess for different airlines. Bernard has a schedule set up, based on the timetables of the flights so that they are all at his home at different times. The only ones who know of the arrangement are the antagonist, the housekeeper, Berthe and Robert an old friend of Bernard’s. Bernard is trying to successfully live a life with three fiancés without having any conflicts. His friend Robert doesn’t understand his lifestyle and has a hard time keeping the stories and fiancés straight when they come into town. But before Bernard realizes it, the airlines have upgrades to newer, faster planes which throws off his schedule and lands all three of his fiancés in their Paris apartment at once, leading to a catastrophe.
Davis Jr, F. M., Jones, T. T. (1967). The U.S. Army Engineers- Fighting Elite (p. 19). New
In 1937, Tucker had the idea of developing a combat vehicle. Two years later, he moved his family back to Michigan to develop new automotive products. Tucker received an opportunity from the Dutch government. The government wanted a combat vehicle that would work in the muddy Dutch land. He began to design an armored combat car, nicknamed “Tucker Tiger.” When the Germans invaded Holland, Tucker had not completed the vehicle. By then, the Dutch lost interest, so he offered it to the U.S. government. The combat car could go up to 115 mph, which was too fast for the government. They had already committed to other combat cars, and refused the car. However, the gun turret on the car took a place in the U.S. Navy and was soon used in many of the ships.
Morison, Samuel, E. (1960). Victory in the pacific, 1945 – history of the united states naval operations in world war ii. (Vol. 14, p. 389). Boston: Little Brown.
Johnson, David E. Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers: Innovation in the U.S. Army, 1917-1945. Ithaca: Cornell UP, 1998. Print.
The first World War expedited the evolution of aircraft technology, which continued through World War II. These developments revolutionized military strategy and contributed greatly to the final outcomes.
Lawson, Robert L., and Barrett Tillman. U.S. Navy Air Combat: 1939-1946. Osceola, WI: MBI Pub., 2000. Print.
War Department Office of the Chief of the Army Air Forces, “AWPD-1”, (Washington: War Department, 1941), 17.
The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular aircraft ever produced. Over 7700 in all variants have been produced, with an additional 11,275 aircraft on order. This makes the 737 the most popular jetliner to date. The 737 has a wide variety of uses, and still remains extremely popular and under high demand. Because it is such a widely mass produced aircraft, it is also a target for constant aerodynamic improvements. Boeing has looked at everything from the design of the anti-collision lights, to the reduction of small gaps in the airfoil. This has created an aircraft that is extremely aerodynamic and efficient at any task it performs.
Unikoski, Ari. “The War in the Air - Summary of the Air War”. First World War.com. 2009. http://www.firstworldwar.com/airwar/summary.htm