This page contains PDF files I’ve collected over the years. These are public domain, contemporary sources about various subjects. Some may be easy to find elsewhere, some may be a bit more obscure.

TM-9: War department Technical Manual Series 9: Ordnance Department

NumberTitleDateDownload
TM 9-206Browning Machine Gun, Cal. .30, M1919A61 September 1943Download
TM 9-22920-mm Automatic Gun M3June 1947Download
TM 9-230Machine Gun Mounts for Boats15 October 1943Download
TM 9-23537-mm AA Gun Materiel24 January 1944Download
TM 9-24037-mm Automatic Guns AN-M4 and M10 (Aircraft)7 May 1945Download
TM 9-290Pyrotechnic Projectors – All TypesFebruary 1947Download
TM 9-1005-121-25Organizational, Ds, GS and Depot Maintanance Manual including Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists
– Machine Gun, Caliber .30: Browning, M1919A4, Flexible W/E (1005-672-1643)
Machine Gun, Caliber .30: Browning, M1919A6, W/E (1005-611-6005)
Machine Gun, Caliber .30: M37 (1005-716-2946)
Mount, Tripod, Machine Gun: Caliber .30, M2, W/E (1005-322-9718)
28 May 1969Download
TM 9-1985-3
TO 39B-1A-10
German Explosive Ordnance
(Projectiles and Projectile Fuzes)
March 1953Download
TM 9-1985-4
TO 39B-1A-11
Japanese Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Bomb Fuzes, Land Mines, Grenades Firing Devices and Sabotage Devices)1953Download
TM 9-1985-6
TO 39B-1A-8
Italian and French Explosive OrdnanceMarch 1953Download
TM 9-2200Small Arms, Light Field Mortals and 20-mm Aircraft guns11 October 1943Download

US Aircraft Manuals

AircraftNumberTitleDownload
Vought F4U CorsairAN 01-195FA-1Preliminary Pilots Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions Navy Models F2G-1, F2G-2 AirplanesDownload
Corsair 5 BrochureDownload
Brewster SB2AA.P. 2038A Vol. 1Bermuda Dive Bomber Model 340-14 AeroplaneDownload
Provisional Pilot’s Notes Sections 1 & 2. Bermuda I Aircraft, Wright GR-2600-A5B-5 EngineDownload
Curtiss SB2CNAVAER 01-25AC-501Pilot’s Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions for Navy Models SB2C-3, SB2C-4, SBF-3, SBF-4, SBW-3, SWB-4 AirplanesDownload
AN 01-25AD-1Pilot’s Handbook for Navy Models SB2C-5, SBW-5 AirplanesDownload
Consolidated PB4YFlight Manual PB4Y-2 AirplaneDownload
Martin B-10Maintainance Manual for the Model 139-WH3 Bombardment Airplane. (Covering airplanes numbered 775 to 794 and 796 to 814)Download
Consolidated B-24Liberator Job Sheet ManualDownload
AAF Manual No. 50-12B-24, Pilot Training Manual for the LiberatorDownload part 1
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Consolidated B-32 DominatorAAF Manual 51-126-7Airplane Commander Training Manual for the B-32 DominatorDownload
Beechcraft C-43Technical Order No. 01-90CA-1Pilot’s handbook of Flight Operating Instructions for the Models C-43, C-43A, C-43B, C-43C, C-43D, C-43E, C-43F, C-43G and , C-43H Transport AircraftDownload

Japanese Aircraft Manuals

AircraftTitleEnglish TitleDownload
Mitubishi Ki-1
ype 93 Heavy Bomber
九三式重爆撃機(二型)說明書Manual for operating Type 93 Heavy Bomber Model 2Download
Mitsubishi Ki-2
ype 93 Twin-engine Light Bomber
九三式双軽爆撃機(2型)說明書Type 93 Twin Light Bomber (Model 2) ManualDownload
Nakajima Ki-4
Type 94 Reconnaissance Plane
九四式偵察機說明書Type 94 Reconnaissance Plane ManualDownload
Tachikawa Ki-9
Type 95 Model 1 training aircraft
九五式一型練習機(乙型)說明書Manual for operating Type 95 (Model 1B) Training planeDownload
Kawasaki Ki-10
Army Type 95 Fighter
九五式戦闘機(二型)說明書Type 95 Fighter (Model 2) ManualDownload
Mitsubishi Ki-15
Type Command Reconnaissance Aircraft
九七式司令部偵察機(二型)說明書Type 97 Command Reconnaissance aircraft (Model 2) ManualDownload
Mitsubishi Ki-21
Type 97 Heavy Bomber
九七式重爆撃機(二型)說明書Type 97 Heavy Bomber (Model 2) ManualDownload
Kawasaki Ki-32
Type 98 light bomber
九八式軽爆撃機說明書Type 98 Light Bomber ManualDownload
Tachikawa Ki-36
Type 98 Direct Cooperation Plane
九八式直接協同偵察機說明書Type 98 Direct Cooperation Plane Manual
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Nakajima Ki-43
Type 1 Fighter
一式闘機說明書Type 1 Fighter Plane ManualDownload
Nakajima Ki-44
Type 2 Fighter
二式戦闘機(二型)取扱法Type 2 Fighter (Model 2) HandlingDownload
Kasasaki Ki-45
Type 2 Two-seat fighter
二式複座戦闘機丁(特殊装備)取扱法Handling method for the Type 2 Two-seat Fighter D (Special Equipment)Download
Mitsubishi Ki-46
Type 100 Command Reconnaissance Aircraft
一〇〇式司令部偵察機說明書Type 100 Command Reconnaissance aircraft manualDownload
Отчет №147
По результатам наземных испытаний моторов трофейного японского
самолета Мицубиси “Р-100” с двумя моторами НА-112.
Report No. 147
On the results of ground tests of the engines of the captured Japanese aircraft Mitsubishi “R-100” equipped with two HA-112 engines.
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Kawasaki Ki-48
Type 99 Twin-engined Light Bomber
飛行機教程(案)〔九九式雙發輕爆擊機(一型、二型)〕附圖Airplane training course (draft) [Type 99 bomber (Type 1, Type 2)] AttachmentDownload
Nakajima Ki-49
Type 100 Heavy Bomber
一〇〇式重爆撃機說明書Type 100 Heavy Bomber Operating ManualDownload
Mitsubishi Ki-67キ六七取扱参考Ki-67 Handling ReferenceDownload
Mitsubishi Ki-51
Type 99 Assault Plane
九九式襲撃機、九九式軍偵察機說明書Type 99 Reconnaissance, Type 99 Assault Plane ManualDownload
Nakajima Ki-84
Type 4 Fighter
<American Source>F-IM-1119C-ND T-2 Report on Frank-1 (Ki-84), T-2 Serial No.302 Interim Report No.3 (Project No. NAD 25)Download
Intelligence Division, Wright Field, Ki-84-Ia Technical ManualDownload
Tachikawa Ki-94-Iキー94Ⅰ
立川飛行機株式会社技術部
Ki-94 I
Tachikawa Aircraft Co., Ltd. Engineering Department
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Mitsubishi Ki-109
special air defense fighter
[第1陸軍技術研究所資料綴]主として「キ109」搭載砲に関するもの(Compilation of documents from the First Land Research Institute) Mainly related to the guns mounted on the Ki-109Download
Yokosuka P1Y1 GingaP1Y1取扱説明書案(兵)Draft Operating Manual for the P1Y1 (Armament)Download
P1Y1强度计算书第三部(胴体)P1Y1 Strength Calculation Report, Part III (Fuselage)Download
P1Y1取扱说明书案(翼)P1Y1 Draft Operating Manual (Wing)Download
银河机身骨架图细节Ginga Fuselage Frame Diagram DetailsDownload
Kawanishi N1K Shiden試製紫電改仮取扱説明書Provisional instruction manual for the prototype Shiden KaiDownload
Nakajima J1N Gekkō月光一一型取扱説明書Gekkō Type 11 Instruction ManualDownload
Nakajima G8N Renzan試製連山 第1建機 地上振動試験Prototype Renzan, 1st machine, Ground Vibration TestDownload
Aichi S1A Denko試製電光(十八試戦)計画説明書Experimental Lightning (18th-Shi) Project ManualDownload
Mitsubishi J2M RaidenJ2M3取扱説明書J2M3 Provisional Operating ManualDownload

Italian Aircraft Manuals

Breda A.4

Apparecchio Scuola «Breda – A4»
Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione
Breda – A4 School Device
Assembly and Adjustment Instructions

Breda A.7

Apparecchio da Ricognizione «Breda – A7»
Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione
Breda – A7 Reconnaissance Aircraft
Assembly and Adjustment Instructions

Breda Ba.15

C.A.37
Aeroplano da Turismo e Scuola
“Breda 15” Idro
Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione
Tourist and Training Airplane
Breda 15 Hydro
Assembly and Adjustment Instructions

Breda Ba.19

C.A.511932
Apparecchio per Alta Acrobazia
Breda 19
Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione
High-Acrobatics Aircraft
Breda 19
Assembly and Adjustment Instructions
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AircraftNumber*NameTranslated TitleDateDownload
Savoia Marchetti S.M. 79C.A. 289 Aeroplano “Savoia Marchetti” Tipo S.M. 79 Trimotore Veloce da Bombardamento E RicognizioneSavoia Marchetti S.M. 79 Fast Trimotor Bombing and Reconnaissance AirplaneSept. 7 1938Download
CANT Z.1007 AlcioneC.A. 538Aeroplano trimotore de bombardamento CANT Z «1007bis» per motori Piaggio P.XI R.C.40CANT Z 1007bis three-engine bomber aircraft powered by Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 enginesJune 17th, 1940Download
Piaggio P.108Aeroplane Da Bombardamento P.108 Con motori Piaggio P.XII RC 35P.108 Bomber Plane with Piaggio P.XII RC 35 EnginesDownload
Cant Z.501Idrovalente «CANT Z 501» con motore Asso XI R2 C15CANT Z.501 seaplane with Asso XI R2 C15 enginesFeb 14, 1938Download

* C.A. stands for Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni E Degli Approvvigionamenti, or Directorate General of Aeronautical Construction and Supplies