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
| Number | Title | Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM 9-206 | Browning Machine Gun, Cal. .30, M1919A6 | 1 September 1943 | Download |
| TM 9-229 | 20-mm Automatic Gun M3 | June 1947 | Download |
| TM 9-230 | Machine Gun Mounts for Boats | 15 October 1943 | Download |
| TM 9-235 | 37-mm AA Gun Materiel | 24 January 1944 | Download |
| TM 9-240 | 37-mm Automatic Guns AN-M4 and M10 (Aircraft) | 7 May 1945 | Download |
| TM 9-290 | Pyrotechnic Projectors – All Types | February 1947 | Download |
| TM 9-1005-121-25 | Organizational, 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 1969 | Download |
| TM 9-1985-3 TO 39B-1A-10 | German Explosive Ordnance (Projectiles and Projectile Fuzes) | March 1953 | Download |
| TM 9-1985-4 TO 39B-1A-11 | Japanese Explosive Ordnance (Bombs, Bomb Fuzes, Land Mines, Grenades Firing Devices and Sabotage Devices) | 1953 | Download |
| TM 9-1985-6 TO 39B-1A-8 | Italian and French Explosive Ordnance | March 1953 | Download |
| TM 9-2200 | Small Arms, Light Field Mortals and 20-mm Aircraft guns | 11 October 1943 | Download |
US Aircraft Manuals
| Aircraft | Number | Title | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vought F4U Corsair | AN 01-195FA-1 | Preliminary Pilots Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions Navy Models F2G-1, F2G-2 Airplanes | Download |
| – | Corsair 5 Brochure | Download | |
| Brewster SB2A | A.P. 2038A Vol. 1 | Bermuda Dive Bomber Model 340-14 Aeroplane | Download |
| – | Provisional Pilot’s Notes Sections 1 & 2. Bermuda I Aircraft, Wright GR-2600-A5B-5 Engine | Download | |
| Curtiss SB2C | NAVAER 01-25AC-501 | Pilot’s Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions for Navy Models SB2C-3, SB2C-4, SBF-3, SBF-4, SBW-3, SWB-4 Airplanes | Download |
| AN 01-25AD-1 | Pilot’s Handbook for Navy Models SB2C-5, SBW-5 Airplanes | Download | |
| Consolidated PB4Y | – | Flight Manual PB4Y-2 Airplane | Download |
| Martin B-10 | – | Maintainance Manual for the Model 139-WH3 Bombardment Airplane. (Covering airplanes numbered 775 to 794 and 796 to 814) | Download |
| Consolidated B-24 | Liberator Job Sheet Manual | Download | |
| AAF Manual No. 50-12 | B-24, Pilot Training Manual for the Liberator | Download part 1 | |
| Download part 2 | |||
| Download part 3 | |||
| Download part 4 | |||
| Download part 5 | |||
| Download part 6 | |||
| Download part 7 | |||
| Consolidated B-32 Dominator | AAF Manual 51-126-7 | Airplane Commander Training Manual for the B-32 Dominator | Download |
| Beechcraft C-43 | Technical Order No. 01-90CA-1 | Pilot’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 Aircraft | Download |
Japanese Aircraft Manuals
| Aircraft | Title | English Title | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 | Download |
| 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) Manual | Download |
| Nakajima Ki-4 Type 94 Reconnaissance Plane | 九四式偵察機說明書 | Type 94 Reconnaissance Plane Manual | Download |
| 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 plane | Download |
| Kawasaki Ki-10 Army Type 95 Fighter | 九五式戦闘機（二型）說明書 | Type 95 Fighter (Model 2) Manual | Download |
| 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) Manual | Download |
| 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) Manual | Download |
| Kawasaki Ki-32 Type 98 light bomber | 九八式軽爆撃機說明書 | Type 98 Light Bomber Manual | Download |
| 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 | Download |
| Nakajima Ki-43 Type 1 Fighter | 一式戰闘機說明書 | Type 1 Fighter Plane Manual | Download |
| Nakajima Ki-44 Type 2 Fighter | 二式戦闘機（二型）取扱法 | Type 2 Fighter (Model 2) Handling | Download |
| 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 manual | Download |
| 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. | Download | |
| 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)] Attachment | Download |
| Nakajima Ki-49 Type 100 Heavy Bomber | 一〇〇式重爆撃機說明書 | Type 100 Heavy Bomber Operating Manual | Download |
| Mitsubishi Ki-67 | キ六七取扱参考 | Ki-67 Handling Reference | Download |
| 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 Manual | Download |
| 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 Manual | Download | ||
| 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 | Download |
| 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-109 | Download |
| Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga | P1Y1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 Details | Download | |
| Kawanishi N1K Shiden | 試製紫電改仮取扱説明書 | Provisional instruction manual for the prototype Shiden Kai | Download |
| Nakajima J1N Gekkō | 月光一一型取扱説明書 | Gekkō Type 11 Instruction Manual | Download |
| Nakajima G8N Renzan | 試製連山 第1建機 地上振動試験 | Prototype Renzan, 1st machine, Ground Vibration Test | Download |
| Aichi S1A Denko | 試製電光（十八試戦）計画説明書 | Experimental Lightning (18th-Shi) Project Manual | Download |
| Mitsubishi J2M Raiden | Ｊ２Ｍ３取扱説明書 | J2M3 Provisional Operating Manual | Download |
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.51 | 1932 |
| Apparecchio per Alta Acrobazia Breda 19 Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione | |
| High-Acrobatics Aircraft Breda 19 Assembly and Adjustment Instructions | |
| Download | |
| Aircraft | Number* | Name | Translated Title | Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savoia Marchetti S.M. 79 | C.A. 289 | Aeroplano “Savoia Marchetti” Tipo S.M. 79 Trimotore Veloce da Bombardamento E Ricognizione | Savoia Marchetti S.M. 79 Fast Trimotor Bombing and Reconnaissance Airplane | Sept. 7 1938 | Download |
| CANT Z.1007 Alcione | C.A. 538 | Aeroplano trimotore de bombardamento CANT Z «1007bis» per motori Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 | CANT Z 1007bis three-engine bomber aircraft powered by Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 engines | June 17th, 1940 | Download |
| Piaggio P.108 | – | Aeroplane Da Bombardamento P.108 Con motori Piaggio P.XII RC 35 | P.108 Bomber Plane with Piaggio P.XII RC 35 Engines | Download | |
| Cant Z.501 | – | Idrovalente «CANT Z 501» con motore Asso XI R2 C15 | CANT Z.501 seaplane with Asso XI R2 C15 engines | Feb 14, 1938 | Download |
* C.A. stands for Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni E Degli Approvvigionamenti, or Directorate General of Aeronautical Construction and Supplies